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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/kharge-to-raise-sir-delimitation-and-womens-reservation-concerns-with-modi-on-wednesday</loc>
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<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kharge to raise SIR, delimitation and women’s reservation concerns with Modi on Wednesday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/up-bjp-chief-pankaj-chaudhary-meets-raja-bhaiya-in-lucknow-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary</image:caption>
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<news:title>UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary meets Raja Bhaiya in Lucknow ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/amit-shah-meets-kin-of-punjab-man-as-drug-menace-fuels-political-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets the family members of late Vikramjit Singh, who allegedly lost his life after raising his voice against synthetic drug traders, in Gurdaspur, Punjab.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Amit Shah meets kin of Punjab man as drug menace fuels political row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah​, 2027 Punjab polls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/20/madras-hc-grants-divorce-to-hearing-impaired-person-after-finding-wife-torturing-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Madras HC grants divorce to hearing impaired-person after finding wife torturing him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, bail, divorce petition</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/20/suvendu-adhikari-hands-over-rs-25-lakh-compensation-to-families-of-kolkata-stampede-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T08:45:34.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari hands over Rs 25 lakh compensation to families of Kolkata stampede victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/20/cm-vijay-announces-rs-154550-cr-development-projects-for-madurantakam-and-dharapuram-constituencies</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T08:44:37.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay announces Rs 1,545.50 Cr development projects for Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/20/state-of-the-world-and-indias-evolving-role-viksit-bharat-2047</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Ministers take resolve to build strong and inclusive Viksit Bharat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T08:43:47.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State of the world and India’s evolving role: Viksit Bharat 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Viksit Bharat 2047, Gaurav Dalmia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/abhijeet-dipke-thanks-delhi-ramlila-organisers-for-free-publicity-over-cockroach-effigy</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T08:33:31.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhijeet Dipke thanks Delhi Ramlila organisers for ‘free publicity’ over cockroach effigy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, Delhi Ramlila</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/congress-asks-kiren-rijiju-if-there-is-a-firm-new-proposal-on-delimitation</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju (L) and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T08:25:39.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress asks Kiren Rijiju if there is a 'firm NEW proposal' on delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, Jairam Ramesh, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/20/rss-chief-bhagwat-says-there-must-be-no-hesitation-objection-to-singing-vande-mataram-in-entirety</loc>
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<image:caption>Mohan Bhagwat addressing the RSS centenary Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T08:04:44.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS chief Bhagwat says there must be no hesitation, objection to singing 'Vande Mataram' in entirety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Mohan Bhagwat, Vande Mataram, RSS centenary, Vande Mataram row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/up-man-shoots-sleeping-daughter-in-head-over-her-refusal-to-marry-man-chosen-by-him-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/dqtcl6id/do-not-cross.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP man shoots sleeping daughter in head over her refusal to marry man chosen by him.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:55:59.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP man shoots sleeping daughter in head over her refusal to marry man chosen by him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, gunshot, critical injuries</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/cpim-leader-ma-baby-writes-to-president-for-withdrawal-of-census-rule-amendments</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby addresses a press conference at the party office in New Delhi, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:53:39.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) leader MA Baby writes to President for withdrawal of Census rule amendments</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Home Affairs, MA Baby, Droupadi Murmu, Census 2027</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/20/months-after-tmc-exit-gujarat-govt-proposes-to-gift-part-of-disputed-vadodara-plot-to-yusuf-pathan</loc>
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<image:caption>Politician and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:44:59.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Months after TMC exit, Gujarat govt proposes to 'gift' part of disputed Vadodara plot to Yusuf Pathan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, West Bengal, Yusuf Pathan, land encorachment, Vadodara Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/bishnoi-gangs-attacks-on-film-stars-fuel-concerns-over-mumbai-underworld-ambitions</loc>
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<image:caption>Lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat, Lawrence Bishnoi has spent nearly a decade in custody, including earlier periods of incarceration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:36:22.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bishnoi gang’s attacks on film stars fuel concerns over Mumbai underworld ambitions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Salman Khan threat, Tiger Shroff firing case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/no-double-standards-on-terrorism-at-sco-meet-rajnath-singh-calls-for-dismantling-terror-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:caption>"No double standards on terrorism": Rajnath Singh’s strong stance at SCO Meet, in presence of Pak’s Ishaq Dar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:24:39.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No double standards on terrorism': At SCO meet, Rajnath Singh calls for dismantling terror ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, Terrorism, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Ishaq Dar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/arunchal-pradesh-bjp-backs-sir-amid-concerns-over-illegal-migration</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP’s Arunachal Pradesh general secretary Tadar Niglar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T07:13:01.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunchal Pradesh BJP backs SIR amid concerns over illegal migration</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, illegal migration, North East Illegal Migration, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Arunchal Pradesh BJP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/20/india-new-zealand-trade-pact-kicks-in</loc>
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<image:caption>Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T06:52:35.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-New Zealand trade pact kicks in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, free trade agreement, India-New Zealand trade pact</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/20/mother-of-suspect-in-tiger-shroff-firing-case-claims-son-was-lured-trapped-into-crime</loc>
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<image:caption>Accused being taken away from the residence of the judge in connection with the firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, in Kota on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T06:46:40.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother of suspect in Tiger Shroff firing case claims son was lured, trapped into crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Kota, Tiger shroff shooting, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/20/ukraine-claims-us-missile-holdup-ahead-of-reported-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T06:43:47.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine claims US missile holdup ahead of reported talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Volodymyr Zelensky, Pete Hegseth</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Oct/20/nine-including-three-children-injured-in-fire-at-13-storey-residential-building-in-mumbais-kurla</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T06:14:27.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine, including three children, injured in fire at 13-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kurla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Fire breaks out, residential building fire, Mumbai Fire Brigade</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/20/powerlifter-ashok-clinches-65-kg-silver-at-asian-para-games</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/goe1c49i/PTI07242026000367B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashok lifted a best of 192 kg to finish behind reigning Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China, who won gold with an effort of 216 kg. Indonesia’s Margono took the bronze medal with 177 kg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T06:05:35.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Powerlifter Ashok clinches 65 kg silver at Asian Para Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Para Games 2026, Powerlifter Ashok</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/surgical-strike-on-social-safety-net-congress-slams-modi-govt-over-vb-g-ram-g-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/6r7515r2/ANI_20241225052510.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress slams Modi government over VB-G RAM G Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T06:02:12.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Surgical strike on social safety net': Congress slams Modi govt over VB-G RAM G Act </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jairam Ramesh, VB-G RAM G Act, employment guarantee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/20/infantino-set-to-take-his-fifa-re-election-campaign-to-japan-to-court-asian-soccer-federations-2</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, right, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, holding a ball during the 49th UEFA congress in Belgrade, Serbia, April 3, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T05:57:25.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infantino set to take his FIFA re-election campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Sports News, Japan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Asian soccer federation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/indias-cultural-heritage-defines-its-true-identity-says-union-minister-shekhawat</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan’s Akram Khan Behrupiya received the puraskar for folk dance, Bihar’s Manisha Srivastava for Folk music, while Hito Kiho from Nagaland was honoured for Choir music.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T05:57:24.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s cultural heritage defines its true identity, says Union Minister Shekhawat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/20/plan-b-mumbai-police-team-leaves-kota-with-three-alleged-assailants-in-tiger-shroff-firing-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Mumbai Police revised ‘Plan B’ to transport the three accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case from Kota to Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T05:46:45.551Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>SC’s vacation bench to hear Pinarayi’s petition tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CM Pinarayi, India Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/sabarimalas-aravana-trouble-continues-amid-heavy-footfall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/vtd6olw3/TDB-to-ramp.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>2026-10-20T03:31:05.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala’s aravana trouble continues amid heavy footfall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/kerala-child-rights-commission-files-suo-motu-case-into-haripad-toddlers-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/oabpdbay/body_l3oHknU.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>2026-10-20T03:25:55.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Child Rights Commission files suo motu case into Haripad toddler’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala child rights commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/tiger-shroff-firing-case-cctv-footage-shows-suspects-rushing-to-board-moving-train-at-surat-railway-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/575koeyt/images-2026-10-20T084347.801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New CCTV footage has purportedly captured two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur express train at Surat station in Gujarat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:18:19.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing case: CCTV footage shows suspects' rushing to board moving train at Surat railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tiger Shroff firing case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/keralam-govt-mulls-legislation-to-regulate-spas-amid-sexual-exploitation-complaints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-09/aukz136e/P_4866547492.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:16:56.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam govt mulls legislation to regulate spas amid sexual exploitation complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, illegal spas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/yamuna-riverfront-facelift-on-sabarmati-model-delhi-minister-verma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/thz7r9cd/Sabarmati-model.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi government to develop the Yamuna riverfront in two phases.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:16:22.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yamuna riverfront facelift on Sabarmati model: Delhi Minister Verma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Parvesh Verma, Sabarmati riverfront, Yamuna River rejuvenation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/dda-gives-25-off-on-narela-flats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/07t0r7v7/DDA-gives-25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DDA gives 25% off on Narela flats.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:14:49.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA gives 25% off on Narela flats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Affordable housing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-cabinet-panel-to-monitor-el-nino-impact</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/qowarmja/202606153825813.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>2026-10-20T03:13:22.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Cabinet panel to monitor El Nino impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana cabinet, El Nino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/jnu-standoff-on-hunger-stir-enters-16th-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/byh2pai1/JNU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:13:18.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU standoff on, hunger stir enters 16th day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, JNUSU</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/police-to-slap-kaapa-on-repeat-offenders-running-illegal-spas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/s06adxyv/Police-to-slap-KAAPA.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>2026-10-20T03:12:36.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police to slap KAAPA on repeat offenders running illegal spas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kaapa, Kerala Anti-Social Activities, illegal spas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/man-fleeing-delhi-metro-security-check-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/sa1bmpsm/ANI_20250214160137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man fleeing Delhi metro security check held.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:11:54.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man fleeing Delhi metro security check held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro, CISF personnel, Jama Masjid metro station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-chief-secretary-directs-officials-to-create-plans-for-drinking-water-prevention-amid-el-nino</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/ihnwumvj/202610153979329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:11:17.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Chief Secretary directs officials to create plans for drinking water prevention amid El Nino</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, El Nino, Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, water prevention</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/sunny-joseph-cautions-congress-leaders-against-public-statements</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/3iwsrzc4/C_32_1_CH1206_6814367.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC president Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:10:29.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sunny Joseph cautions Congress 
leaders against public statements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sunny Joseph</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/demolition-threat-looms-over-race-course-mosque-jamiat-seeks-rijijus-help</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/mkxo62ok/New-Project-2026-10-20T083858.049.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demolition threat looms over Race Course mosque.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:10:13.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolition threat looms over Race Course mosque, Jamiat seeks Rijiju’s help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kiren Rijiju, Delhi Waqf Board, Race Course mosque</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/delhi-hc-lets-teen-rape-survivor-terminate-at-31-weeks-as-a-human-right</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/l63okqou/Delhi-High-Court.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>High Court of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:07:58.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC lets teen rape survivor terminate at 31 weeks as a ‘human right’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, pregnancy termination, rape survivor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-deputy-cm-mallu-bhatti-vikramarka-steps-up-push-for-scst-funds-utilisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/97yjig4z/Bhatti-steps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:06:22.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka steps up push for SC/ST funds utilisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, SC/ST funds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/three-unauthorised-dhobi-ghats-sealed-in-old-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/27zlvalm/New-Project-2026-10-20T083359.832.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MCD seals three unauthorised dhobi ghats in Old Delhi to prevent polluted water from contaminating Yamuna River.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:05:47.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three unauthorised dhobi ghats sealed in Old Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Pollution control, dhobi ghats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/dasara-symbolises-victory-of-good-over-evil-union-minister-g-kishan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/ly6w69sn/Rahul-denigr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:04:28.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dasara symbolises victory of good over evil: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Dasara, Union minister G Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/cm-revanth-reddy-lays-foundation-for-rs-200-crore-nium-campus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/8wjhdidt/lays-foundation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM A Revanth Reddy with Future City Police Commissioner Dr Tarun Joshi and others after inaugurating the commissionerate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:02:12.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy lays foundation for Rs 200 crore NIUM campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, National Institute of Urban Management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/delhi-minister-sirsa-warns-of-action-against-high-rises-without-mist-systems</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/ppu952ym/202609283958348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:01:46.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Minister Sirsa warns of action against high-rises without mist systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pollution control, Delhi environment minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/rema-slams-adv-generals-stand-in-cmrl-case</loc>
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<image:caption>MLA K K Rema</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:01:42.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rema slams adv general’s stand in CMRL case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CMRL, K K Rema</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/build-cofferdam-by-november-or-face-protests-trs-chief-kalvakuntla-kavitha</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T03:00:22.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Build cofferdam by November or face protests: TRS chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Telangana Rakshana Sena, cofferdam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/philosopher-acharya-prashant-inspires-asian-games-champion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/iesn5bgt/ap-11112750.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Philosopher Acharya Prashant.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:59:45.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond medals: How Acharya Prashant’s teachings inspire Asian Games champion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, philosopher, Acharya Prashant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/christian-body-demands-waqf-board-chiefs-ouster-over-munambam-stand</loc>
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<image:caption>New Waqf Board chairperson M C Mayin Haji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:56:22.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christian body demands Waqf Board chief’s ouster over Munambam stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Munambam land dispute, M C Mayin Haji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/silent-revolution-sweeping-india-under-rahul-gandhi-telangana-minister-uttam-kumar-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana's Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:56:04.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Silent revolution’ sweeping India under Rahul Gandhi: Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/goyla-dairy-gets-new-biogas-plant-to-boost-clean-energy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/vyurxiad/HU-yJVlbUAAhc0v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the inauguration of a biogas plant at Goyla Dairy in the Najafgarh area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:55:20.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goyla Dairy gets new biogas plant to boost clean energy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, biogas plant, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/kerala-eyes-rs-20400-cr-investments-for-urban-infra-under-centres-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:53:42.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala eyes Rs 20,400-cr investments for urban infra under Centre’s scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, NABARD, Centre’s Urban Challenge Fund</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/iyc-burns-effigy-of-cec-bjp-protests-against-cong-silence-on-jnu-professor</loc>
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<image:caption>IYC burns Ravan effigy of CEC Gyanesh Kumar at its Raisina Road office.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:49:00.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IYC burns effigy of CEC; BJP protests against Cong silence on JNU professor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indian Youth Congress, protest against CEC, Angamcha Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/seven-stps-eject-contaminated-discharge-in-yamuna-dpcc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/rxggyzzg/STPs-eject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An anti-smog gun truck sprays water on a road near India Gate to curb dust pollution amid high vehicular traffic on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:44:37.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven STPs eject contaminated discharge in Yamuna: DPCC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi pollution, Sewage Treatment Plants, faecal coliform</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/andhra-pradesh-notification-issued-for-mptc-zptc-polls-281-crore-to-cast-votes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/qhgouwxu/Notification.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha addressing the media in Vijayawada on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:43:17.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Notification issued for MPTC, ZPTC polls; 2.81 crore to cast votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ZPTC, MPTC polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/waqf-row-deepens-as-kanthapuram-group-boycotts-muslim-panel-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/xvw2eizl/thanseeer-3092841.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A meeting of Muslim organisations held in Kozhikode under the chairmanship of IUML state president Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:43:13.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waqf row deepens as Kanthapuram group boycotts Muslim panel meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala State Waqf Board, Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/pre-diwali-air-inches-towards-poor-in-delhi-minimum-temp-drops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/dy59empu/1-53-19101-pti10192026000045b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>High-rise buildings remain shrouded amid hazy conditions, in Gurugram, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:42:57.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-Diwali air inches towards 'poor' in Delhi, minimum temp drops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi AQI, Air qualiity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/andhra-state-election-commissioner-calls-for-free-and-fair-local-body-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/nztnv66s/P_3962979657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:41:50.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra State Election Commissioner calls for free and fair local body elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Local body elections, Anil Chandra Punetha, State Election Commissioner (SEC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/delhi-l-g-calls-for-speedy-trial-as-over-three-lakh-cases-pending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-13/5wa8qvpw/sandhu2101056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:40:52.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G calls for speedy trial as over three lakh cases pending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, pending cases, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/over-25000-candidates-file-papers-for-ulb-polls-across-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-30/hszt8fo0/202511303591887.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the municipal corporations housing 3,020 wards, a total of 320 nominations were filed for mayoral positions, while ward member filings reached 8,198.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:39:41.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 25,000 candidates file papers for ULB polls across Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, ULB polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/20/retired-judge-duped-of-rs-25-cr-in-digital-arrest-scam-accused-held-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/fcxsmv32/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:38:32.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired judge duped of Rs 2.5 cr in ‘digital arrest’ scam; accused held in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Cyber Crime, digital arrest case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/andhra-pradesh-hc-division-bench-strikes-down-order-on-voters-list</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:37:39.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC division bench strikes down ‘order on voters list’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC, Voters list</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/book-non-bailable-cases-for-destruction-of-road-in-tirupati-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/xejp3g0p/ANI_20250108205718.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:36:31.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Book non-bailable cases for destruction of road in Tirupati': Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/patna-diary-jdu-mlc-neeraj-kumars-chana-swipe-at-mla-anant-singh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/01du5pb5/mallika085117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mallika Sherawat visits Lalu Prasad and family.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:34:19.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patna Diary | JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar’s ‘chana’ swipe at MLA Anant Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tej Pratap Yadav, Rajesh Ranjan, Mallika Sherawat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/20/audit-identifies-accident-prone-bends-on-airport-athani-road</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/hdy44c39/road120413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nedumbassery airport road</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:33:57.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Audit identifies accident-prone bends on airport-Athani road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Cochin International Airport Ltd, Nedumbassery Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/postpone-polls-in-22-urban-local-bodies-ysrcp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/xz6qs8pm/202512013593090.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pointing to the precedent set in Mydukur, where municipal polls were halted after 19 nomination papers were destroyed the YSRCP demanded identical administrative remedies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:33:06.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Postpone polls in 22 urban local bodies': YSRCP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra urban local body polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/golden-chariot-kalki-ashwa-vahana-draws-thousands-to-navaratri-brahmotsavals-in-tirumala</loc>
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<image:caption>Swarna Ratham Seva procession during brahmotsavams in Tirumala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:29:19.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Golden chariot, Kalki Ashwa Vahana draws thousands to Navaratri Brahmotsavals in Tirumala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala, Kalki Ashwa Vahana, Navaratri Brahmotsavals</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/20/kerala-govt-no-decision-taken-to-revisit-or-modify-judicial-city-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-19/w8ntred4/P_3823980476.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:26:47.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt: No decision taken to revisit or modify Judicial City project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, HMT Kalamassery unit, Keralam UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/interview-taking-gen-z-views-forward-giving-them-real-platform-kc-venugopal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/cd46ovwh/ANI_20261001073826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader KC Venugopal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:25:57.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | 'Taking Gen Z views forward, giving them real platform': KC Venugopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, KC Venugopal, Congress protests, protest against CEC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/justice-league-telangana-hc-upholds-ed-summons-in-alleged-rs-510-crore-bank-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of gavel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:25:56.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league: Telangana HC upholds ED summons in alleged Rs 5.10-crore bank fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Bank fraud case, ED Enforcement Directorate, divorce petition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-124-lakh-pattadar-passbooks-issued-in-34-months-says-minister-ponguleti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/7y0jvrvj/12.4-lakh-pattadar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Minister for Revenue and Housing, Information and Public Relations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:22:36.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 12.4 lakh pattadar passbooks issued in 34 months, says Minister Ponguleti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, pattadar passbooks, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/student-from-aps-west-godavari-among-top-20-shortlisted-for-dyson-award</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/ujs6aynt/New-Project-2026-10-20T074510.306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram student Lingampalli Himaja.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:21:06.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student from AP's West Godavari among top 20 shortlisted for Dyson Award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, West Godavari district, Dyson Award, shortlisted</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-eagle-force-uncovers-interstate-drug-network-clandestine-labs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/mn34e8vk/202512043596837.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:20:54.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: EAGLE Force uncovers interstate drug network, clandestine labs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, synthetic drugs racket, Telangana EAGLE Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/south-central-railway-runs-120-special-trains-to-meet-festive-rush</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/2y4ws19l/Train-services.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>2026-10-20T02:17:52.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Central Railway runs 120 special trains to meet festive rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, South Central Railway</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/bjp-draws-up-nationwide-outreach-drive-to-counter-oppn-on-sir-exercise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/gur5lefr/202610183982901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP chief Nitin Nabin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:17:05.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP draws up nationwide outreach drive to counter Oppn on SIR exercise</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Special Intensive Revision, SIR row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/northeast-monsoon-unlikely-to-bring-rain-relief-to-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/piqxgshb/Northeast-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana is unlikely to receive significant rainfall during the Northeast monsoon unless favourable weather systems develop, say meteorologists.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:16:42.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon unlikely to bring rain relief to Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Northeast monsoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-has-rice-stocks-to-last-till-september-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/x6le408c/C_23_1_CH1460_35568628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paddy bags stock at a rice mill in Karimnagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:15:40.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana has rice stocks to last till September 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, PDS rice stock, El Nino impact</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/koya-dance-enlivens-vijayawada-utsav-20</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/m8fzuk1k/Koya-dance-enlivens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artistes performing on Day 9 of the Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:14:14.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koya dance enlivens Vijayawada Utsav 2.0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada Utsav 2.0, Koya dance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-plans-to-set-up-over-6997-shgs-for-disabled-persons-by-december-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/oseh1987/images-2026-10-20T074231.758.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:13:24.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana plans to set up over 6,997 SHGs for disabled persons by December 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, self-help groups, Disabled persons</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/baby-sumatran-orangutan-returns-home-from-india-five-more-await-repatriation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:12:52.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baby Sumatran orangutan returns home from India, five more await repatriation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, wildlife protection, CITES, Sumatran orangutan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/andhra-scrutiny-begins-as-prakasam-district-prepares-for-mptc-zptc-elections-in-november</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/3f8c97d8-6c98-4733-911c-01f154109794/election_campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image of Election campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:12:14.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Scrutiny begins as Prakasam district prepares for MPTC, ZPTC elections in November</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ZPTC, MPTC, prakasam district</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/telangana-to-digitally-track-tandur-red-gram-from-farm-to-buyer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/5vz7gh8q/State-to-digitally-track.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tandur red gram, popularly known as Tandur Toor Dal, became Telangana’s first agricultural product to receive a GI tag in December 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:10:49.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to digitally track Tandur red gram from farm to buyer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tandur red gram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/20/el-nino-water-crisis-hits-telanganas-sangareddy-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/atikakyx/Sangareddy-residents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water is currently being supplied to several colonies once every three days, while some areas receive it only once every four to five days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:09:39.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino: Water crisis hits Telangana's Sangareddy residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Sangareddy, El Nino conditions, drinking water woes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/ntr-district-collector-warns-of-legal-action-for-mcc-violations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/uyelzf6n/Ensure-protected.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District collector G Lakshmisha said asking votes on caste, religion, language or region, inciting hatred, and personal attacks on opponents will be treated as serious offence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:07:30.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR district collector warns of legal action for MCC violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MCC violation, NTR District Collector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/three-shot-dead-by-militants-in-manipur-locals-protest-with-bodies-outside-cms-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ua7lkjqx/Manipur.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters outside Manipur CM's residence in Imphal on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:06:55.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three shot dead by militants in Manipur; locals protest with bodies outside CM's house</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Manipur Ethnic Violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/hyderabad-hydraa-joins-water-fight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/erxcsies/HYDRAA-joins-water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:05:37.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: HYDRAA joins water fight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/andhra-pastors-seek-release-of-nine-months-pending-honorarium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/pve7vf0h/church-abuse.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:04:53.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra pastors seek release of nine months’ pending honorarium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, honorarium, Christian pastors</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/rajasthan-man-arrested-for-stealing-cash-from-atm-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/a5sxqqr0/C_53_1_CH1509_45433611.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:03:19.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan man arrested for stealing cash from ATM in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, ATM cash theft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/23-year-old-arrested-for-honey-trapping-82-victims-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/xyakvszk/New-Project-2026-10-20T072918.886.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, Kondabhattula Pavan Kumar, a resident of Kukatpally, allegedly extorted Rs 18 lakh through the scheme and cheated others of Rs 7.16 lakh through separate frauds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:00:34.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23-year-old arrested for honey-trapping 82 victims in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, honey-trap case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/teach-a-lesson-charges-against-seven-for-killing-manipur-singer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/y5vpt9w0/ANI_20260908041233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipuri singer C Vikram Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T02:00:00.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Teach a lesson': Charges against seven for killing Manipur singer</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, chargesheet, Manipuri singer, C Vikram Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/ysrcp-leaders-dna-is-rooted-in-violence-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/ruckkakm/New-Project-2026-10-20T072731.994.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naidu noted that direct elections for Mayors and Municipal Chairpersons were introduced to eradicate horse-trading and end “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” culture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:59:40.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP leaders’ DNA is rooted in violence: CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, DNA, CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/vijayawada-dasara-to-conclude-at-sri-durga-malleswara-swamyvarla-devasthanam-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/evvssb4m/Dasara-to-conclude.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhavani devotees arrive to have darshan of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Sri Mahisasura Mardini Devi Avatar on Day 9 of Navaratri in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:56:03.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada: Dasara to conclude at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dasara, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/andhra-pradesh-lorry-owners-seek-release-of-trucks-detained-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/b4bgd49i/Grinding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:53:33.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh lorry owners seek release of trucks detained in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Trucks, Lorry Accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/20/climate-data-tools-target-bengalurus-heat-water-infrastructure-challenges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-15/hudh33he/65-mm-rain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A biker wades through the flooded Hennur Bande-Horamavu Road in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:51:49.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate data tools target Bengaluru’s heat, water, infrastructure challenges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru floods, Bengaluru heatwave, Bengaluru water woes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/20/coalition-leaders-aim-for-100-strike-rate-in-vijayawada-mayor-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/pn2i5c72/eaders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The crucial strategy session was held at the camp office of Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (centre).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:51:18.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coalition leaders aim for 100% strike rate in Vijayawada mayor polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada, coalition, mayor polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/hd-kumaraswamy-is-free-to-return-to-karnataka-politics-says-dcm-dr-g-parameshwara</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:49:04.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy is free to return to Karnataka politics, says DCM Dr G Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, Karnataka politics, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/karnataka-siddaramaiah-recalls-jalappas-contributions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/b166ei3h/HUznk5bkAAy1qF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was conferred with a honorary doctorate on Monday by Devaraj Urs Medical College during the RL Jalappa birth anniversary celebrations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:42:33.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Siddaramaiah recalls Jalappa’s contributions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, RL Jalappa birth anniversary</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/20/uncertainty-shrouds-demolition-of-vyttilas-chander-kunj-army-towers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/2dte36h6/Uncertainty-shrouds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chander Kunj Army Towers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:42:02.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty shrouds demolition of Vyttila’s Chander Kunj Army Towers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Chander Kunj Army Towers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/karnataka-prashant-to-carry-golden-howdah-on-october-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/7ytxl3eb/Prashant-to-carry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Air Force team performs at Dasara Air Show in Mysuru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:37:23.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Prashant to carry Golden Howdah on October 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara, Golden Howdah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/chungathara-cooperative-bank-cultivates-a-new-future-for-farmers-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/b7l25uyw/Chungathara-cooperative.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tissue culture saplings being grown in the lab at Chungathara Service Cooperative Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:36:41.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chungathara cooperative bank cultivates a new future for farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chungathara cooperative bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/karnataka-court-remands-terror-suspect-to-15-day-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/103iffbk/New-Project-2026-10-20T070440.469.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamtajul hails from Navabapur in Hooghly district (West Bengal).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:35:40.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Court remands terror suspect to 15-day custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, terror suspect, Karnataka Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/395-winged-species-recorded-in-peechi-forest-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/mub2eb18/forest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers during the survey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:35:05.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>395 winged species recorded in Peechi forest survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Peechi forest, Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/20/lawyer-shot-dead-at-bengaluru-home-tenants-prime-suspects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/f1w4gkcg/New-Project-2026-10-20T070040.293.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased, Manjunath, a resident of Pattandur Agrahara, sustained three bullet injuries — one in the forehead and two in the chest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:31:29.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lawyer shot dead at Bengaluru home, tenants prime suspects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Lawyer shot dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/agniparavakal-to-turn-up-heat-in-kerala-pilot-run-cleared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/3vppp4n6/agniparavakal072253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials of General Education Department along with teachers of GVHSS, Manjeri at the launch of the pilot project of Agniparavakal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:31:09.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Agniparavakal’ to turn up heat in Kerala; pilot run cleared </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, A P J Abdul Kalam, Agniparavakal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/ekm-leads-nation-in-proportion-of-youth-engaged-in-work-studies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-30/22oj63zu/C_32_1_CH1206_64395654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ekm leads nation in proportion of youth engaged in work, studies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/after-meet-with-union-minister-pralhad-joshi-farmers-decide-to-call-off-protest-for-a-month</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmers attend the metting at Yerikoppa in Dharwad on Monday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:24:36.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After meet with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, farmers decide to call off protest for a month</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/20/arriving-shortly-grocery-stalls-at-railway-stations-across-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ez2no01n/Arriving-shortly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Proposed design of grocery stalls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:23:39.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arriving shortly: Grocery stalls at railway stations across Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, groceries, Southern Railway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/steering-wheel-not-a-plaything-for-a-child-says-karnataka-high-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:22:37.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steering wheel not a plaything for a child, says Karnataka High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/20/bengalurus-kasturinagar-residents-plant-600-saplings-around-revived-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xtx4ea4v/Kasturinagar-residents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers plant saplings around the reclaimed Kasturinagar Lake as part of efforts to revive its ecosystem</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:18:27.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Kasturinagar residents plant 600 saplings around revived lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, saplings planted, Kasturinagar lake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/case-filed-over-cross-mosque-images-on-temple-wall-in-mysuru</loc>
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<image:caption>Screengrabs of the paintings on the inner walls of the temple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:16:34.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case filed over cross, mosque images on temple wall in Mysuru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru, Temple wall, mosque painting, Holy cross painting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/20/student-amongtwo-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/xl34en5b/Screenshot-2026-06-01-092650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:14:09.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student among two killed in separate road accidents in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, road accidents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/cm-dk-shivakumar-seeks-pm-modis-intervention-to-facilitate-commencement-of-cane-crushing-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/4m97mfcx/DKS-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the occasion of Dasara, CM DK Shivakumar and his wife Usha perform pooja at his office in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:12:04.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar seeks PM Modi’s intervention to facilitate commencement of cane crushing season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PM Modi, Sugarcane farmers, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/20/promila-bahri-documents-old-delhis-ram-leela-traditions-through-photography</loc>
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<image:caption>Promila Bahri (left) with an actor from the Ram Leela production</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/6eaism4l/Gods-Were-Here3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An artisan from Titarpur–Rajouri Garden holds up a Ravana effigy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/cy51hf32/Gods-Were-Here2-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor portraying Ravan in Ram Leela, featured in Promila Bahri’s project Gods Were Here</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Promila Bahri documents Old Delhi’s Ram Leela traditions through photography</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/will-lead-all-party-delegation-to-centre-to-resolve-farmers-issues-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:09:41.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will lead all-party delegation to Centre to resolve farmers’ issues: CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar, farmers woes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/siddaramaiahs-silence-on-sting-operation-intrigues-congress-political-circles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/4ev346qt/Siddu’s-silence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan calls on former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the latter’s residence in Benglauru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:07:20.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddaramaiah’s silence on sting operation intrigues Congress, political circles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/jds-attacks-priyank-kharge-over-quota-recruitment-scam-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:04:43.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JDS attacks Priyank Kharge over quota, recruitment scam allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Priyank Kharge, Janata Dal (Secular), Karnataka recruitment scam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/20/former-mlc-urges-karnataka-governor-to-open-lok-bhavan-doors-to-public</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/oyskypkq/Former-MLC-urges-Governor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the auspicious occasion of Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami, Governor Dr Sudha Yadav offers special prayers at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T01:01:20.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former MLC urges Karnataka Governor to open Lok Bhavan doors to public</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Lok Bhavan, Governor Dr Sudha Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/20/gold-mine-collapse-kills-at-least-14-in-southwest-colombia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-20/pu4yin4e/4200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a statement, Nariño's government said that an additional seven people were injured in the mining accident near the small town of Santa Barbara de Iscuande</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:57:05.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold mine collapse kills at least 14 in southwest Colombia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Colombia, gold mine collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/20/red-flags</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/8tv1la59/IMG5679.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A snap from Fate</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/obpplv7r/IMG8428.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vikas Nagaraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red flags</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/art-soul-of-hyderabads-durga-puja-pandals</loc>
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<image:caption>Team of Bani Sangha Alwal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Team of Sur-o-dhwani Foundation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Art &amp; soul of Hyderabad's Durga puja pandals</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/20/bengaluru-celebrities-and-influencers-get-candid-on-their-vijayadashami-wishes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/b243ypk6/Aniruddha-Jatkar.JPEG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/s4o79iua/neha.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru celebrities and Influencers get candid on their Vijayadashami wishes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Vijayadasami, Navrathri celebrations, navrathri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/some-victories-leave-no-scars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/pemit918/6e2f72af-bf81-4af4-8883-9d64a5b553c0.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aata Sandeep</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sahithi Chaganti</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rag Mayur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Some victories leave no scars'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Dussehra, Sahithi Chaganti, Rag Mayur, Aata Sandeep</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/the-art-of-indian-living</loc>
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<image:caption>Akshay Tulshan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The art of Indian living</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, home, The Colosseum, Akshay Tulshan, Home and Art Space</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/20/ghostx-ai-meets-filmmaking</loc>
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<image:caption>Kunal Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GhostX: AI meets filmmaking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GhostX, AI Film Making, Kunal Sharma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/signs-of-the-times-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ftv726zz/“We-are-not-asking-for-permission-to-feel-safe.We-are-demanding-the-freedom-to-live-without-fea.heic</image:loc>
<image:caption>During a solidarity march for women’s safety organised by students of Delhi's Shyam Lal College</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xbb1qanv/IMG20261007143720.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a solidarity march organised by Hindu College students in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T21:37:11.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Signs of the Times</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DU, women's safety protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/leader-of-kenyan-doomsday-cult-that-left-more-than-400-followers-dead-convicted-of-191-murders-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Good News International Church Pastor Paul Mackenzie attends court verdict where he is accused of murdering over 191 people, in Mombasa, Kenya, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T20:13:26.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult that left more than 400 followers dead convicted of 191 murders</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pastor Paul Mackenzie</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/19/railways-rules-against-loud-phones-welcome-implement-strictly</loc>
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<image:caption>In the microcosm that is the train compartment, social behaviour of all kinds can be on unfettered display</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:57:27.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways rules against loud phones welcome, implement strictly</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/19/focus-government-attention-on-healthcare-for-the-poor</loc>
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<image:caption>The newly renovated pathway at the Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai severely waterlogged after torrential spells earlier last week</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:55:27.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus government attention on healthcare for the poor </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/19/quick-take-guarding-against-bias</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will face challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a presidential election runoff on October 25</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:52:21.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Guarding against bias</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/19/dont-close-the-eyes-to-good-sleep</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/usdeagpd/ens2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civic disturbances such as “light trespass” have also now reached the Bombay High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:38:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t close the eyes to good sleep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/19/the-wise-choice-to-deter-anarchy-and-authoritarianism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/r13cm3wq/19oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fundamental freedoms are constitutionally protected, and governments or the police have no right to suppress them by force</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:37:56.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The wise choice to deter anarchy and authoritarianism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/delhi-police-transfer-cjp-leaders-trespassing-case-to-crime-branch-after-custody-extension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/69v0vl1s/New-Project-97.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP leader Saurav Das at a court proceeding, in New Delhi. Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were on Monday sent to judicial remand for two more days after being produced before a newly appointed Special Executive Magistrate at Mandir Marg police station, an official said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:37:19.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police transfer CJP leaders’ trespassing case to Crime Branch after custody extension</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Ashutosh Ranka, CJP, Saurav Das</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/19/india-vs-new-zealand-all-eyes-on-what-top-order-batters-can-provide-in-tough-test-series</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6ff7pwlh/Yashasvi-JaiswalNnn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yashasvi Jaiswal will hope to give India strong starts</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/2tmhuzcn/1-GFX.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs New Zealand: All eyes on what top-order batters can provide in tough Test series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, India cricket, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, ​India vs New Zealand, ​  KL Rahul ​, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/father-dies-by-suicide-two-minor-sons-found-dead-inside-car-outside-mp-railway-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/47f904jk/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T18:19:27.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father dies by suicide, two minor sons found dead inside car outside MP railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/would-still-rate-the-fourth-place-finish-at-the-olympics-as-better-than-the-asian-games-gold-marijne</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/f6t1rbgu/C_1_1_CH1582_124442023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India players lift coach Sjoerd Marijne after winning the Asian Games gold medal in Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Would still rate the fourth-place finish at the Olympics as better than the Asian Games gold: Marijne </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Sjoerd Marijne, India women's hockey team, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/must-make-you-feel-very-strongdipke-targets-pm-modi-after-das-and-rankas-judicial-custody-extended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/lp1ck6ig/New-Project-96.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accusing the administration of high-handedness and weaponising law enforcement, Dipke targeted the Prime Minister over the police action via a self-made video on X.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:49:47.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Must make you feel very strong: Dipke targets PM Modi after Das and Ranka's judicial custody extended</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Ranka, abhijeet dipke, Saurav Das</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/us-very-close-to-finalising-trade-deal-with-india-says-marco-rubio</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/57dcigg3/AP26266532812283.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:41:30.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US ‘very close’ to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-US Trade Deal, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/big-blow-to-maharashtras-ruling-mahayuti-as-congress-led-panel-wins-majority-in-kolhapur-milk-federation-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/j8abm2el/HU6uVMlbkAA3Mks.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajarshi Shahu Shetkari Samvichari Aghadi, headed by MLC Satej Patil, won 16 of the 25 seats in the election to the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:35:55.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Big blow to Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti as Congress-led panel wins majority in Kolhapur milk federation polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/reduce-minimum-qualifying-percentile-for-neet-ug-2026-dmk-mp-urges-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/g24ugs3x/Slogan-raises-constitutional.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:29:14.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reduce minimum qualifying percentile for NEET-UG 2026: DMK MP urges PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson, NEET-UG 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/left-parties-have-right-to-set-up-bookstalls-vandalising-those-is-act-of-cowardice-rss-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/c2jtbq7a/New-Project-95.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alleged vandalism of Left parties’ bookstalls during Durga Puja in West Bengal has exposed differences within the BJP over Suvendu Adhikari’s opposition to the stalls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:23:28.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal BJP leaders contradict Adhikari, defend Left parties’ right to set up Puja bookstalls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, RSS, durga puja, Left Parties Book Stalls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/from-france-to-albania-social-unrest-is-setting-europes-streets-ablaze</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/vk2zsahd/AP26290531935209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protester holds a French flag at Republic Square during a demonstration against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:09:06.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France protests, Italy protests, Europe protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/allahabad-hc-stays-murder-convicts-sentence-after-he-expresses-desire-to-contest-2027-up-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:05:18.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC stays murder convict's sentence after he expresses desire to contest 2027 UP polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, allahabad high court, 2027 UP polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/fssai-directs-food-business-operators-to-comply-with-labelling-norms-warnings-for-plant-based-ingredients</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/fajyrneo/ANI_20261017135146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI warns manufacturers against missing cautionary labels on herbal ingredients</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T16:59:02.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI directs food business operators to comply with labelling norms, warnings for plant-based ingredients</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FSSAI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/maharashtra-opposition-alleges-bjp-bishnoi-gang-nexus-after-tiger-shroff-shooting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/bl35jix1/PTI10192026000088B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswini Gautam addresses a press conference after suspects were arrested in connection with firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car at Juhu, in Kota, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T16:54:32.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Opposition alleges BJP-Bishnoi gang nexus after Tiger Shroff shooting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/indian-embassy-in-rome-urges-nationals-to-avoid-protest-sites-amid-unrest-in-italian-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/b1z9hm20/AP26290745935535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fire burns following clashes between police and "Italia in Piazza" protesters in front of the Milan Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:54:27.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Embassy in Rome urges nationals to avoid protest sites amid unrest in Italian cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Italy protests, India advisory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/cjps-ratna-singh-alleges-liberty-being-curtailed-as-saurav-das-ashutosh-ranka-sent-back-to-judicial-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/l0jbn9oo/PTI10192026000383B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh along with defense lawyers addresses the media outside the Mandir Marg police station regarding the legal proceedings and judicial custody of party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:46:33.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Ratna Singh alleges ‘liberty being curtailed’ as Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent back to judicial custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Ranka, CJP, Saurav Das</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/19/fss-surya-launch-why-has-the-navy-waited-so-long-and-why-does-the-indian-ocean-demand-them</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/sx0894sn/P_5000521115.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils the naming plaque of the first Fleet Support Ship ``Surya' at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam in th</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:31:19.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSS Surya launch: Why has the Navy waited so long, and why does the Indian Ocean demand them?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fleet Support Ships, , FSS, Indian Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/cybercrime-unit-flags-fake-welfare-scheme-ads-using-deepfake-videos-of-pm-modi-sitharaman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-31/vl5s4onn/202512293622609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:17:24.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cybercrime unit flags fake welfare scheme ads using deepfake videos of PM Modi, Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cybercrime, AI cybercrime, deepfake videos</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-accused-was-out-on-bail-in-arms-act-case-says-father</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/cf0yz74v/PTI10192026000090B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The suspects arrested in connection with firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car at Juhu, in Kota, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:12:05.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: Accused was out on bail in Arms Act case, says father</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/railways-warn-passengers-against-loud-music-on-trains-violations-may-invite-jail-term</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/2y4ws19l/Train-services.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:38:26.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways warn passengers against loud music on trains, violations may invite jail term</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/19/special-police-team-arrested-main-accused-of-retired-commissioner-murder-at-kolkata-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/4pnk9gmj/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:07:27.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special police team arrested main accused of retired Commissioner murder at Kolkata airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, arrest, Kolkata airport, Special Task Force</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/72-hour-medical-delay-does-not-weaken-rape-survivors-testimony-says-jharkhand-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/bec3y3h0/C_53_1_CH1509_45443713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:59:48.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>72-hour medical delay does not weaken rape survivor’s testimony, says Jharkhand HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/cjp-leaders-saurav-das-ashutosh-rankas-judicial-custody-extended-by-two-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka (unseen) appear before the Mandir Marg Police Station for the bail hearing in New Delhi on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:52:00.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's judicial custody extended by two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, CJP protest, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/punjab-cms-aide-rajbir-ghuman-appears-before-cbi-for-second-round-of-questioning-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:50:02.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM’s aide Rajbir Ghuman appears before CBI for second round of questioning in corruption case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/indian-origin-students-researchers-across-27-countries-criticise-anti-cec-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 17, 2026, students and citizens raise slogans as they conduct a march under the banner ‘Reclaim Jantar Mantar’, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:49:12.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin students, researchers across 27 countries criticise anti-CEC protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Protests, CJP protest, INDIA bloc protest, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/nhai-introduces-new-arrangement-to-collect-feedback-on-experience-at-toll-plazas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ulyj8m1w/202610193984771.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The annual FasTag pass users will be asked to submit their response each time they cross a fee plaza. Other users may access the “Toll Plaza Feeback” feature in the app to share their feedback.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:48:45.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI introduces new arrangement to collect feedback on experience at toll plazas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NHAI, MORTH, Toll gate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/19/ranji-trophy-2026-27-pradosh-cracks-ton-keeps-tamil-nadu-in-dominant-position-against-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Pradosh Ranjan Paul (L) and Baba Indrajith (R) batted in tandem on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mayank Mishra (L) celebrates a wicket on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:37:09.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Pradosh cracks ton, keeps Tamil Nadu in dominant position against Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tamil Nadu cricket, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Baba Indrajith, BCCI Ranji Trophy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/rijiju-questions-congress-demand-for-all-party-meet-seeks-cooperation-on-womens-quota-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:31:33.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rijiju questions Congress’ demand for all-party meet, seeks cooperation on women’s quota bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, women quota bill, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-no-minor-among-three-accused-motive-under-probe-say-mumbai-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Mumbai Crime Branch DCP Raj Tilak Roushan speaks to the media on the arrest of three accused by Kota Police in connection with the actor Tiger Shroff firing case, in Mumbai on Monday, Oct 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:29:52.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: No minor among three accused; motive under probe, say Mumbai Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai police, Tiger Shroff, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/sensex-nifty-fall-over-1-each-as-selling-in-private-banks-and-elevated-oil-prices-rattle-markets</loc>
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<image:caption>Sensex, Nifty fall 1 pc in early trade as US-Iran tensions keep oil prices elevated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:26:47.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% each as selling in private banks and elevated oil prices rattle markets
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<news:keywords>Indian equities, market decline</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/gangs-in-haiti-target-foreign-troops-in-biggest-attack-since-new-force-began-operations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/12khoouf/202606273841143.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Armed Forces of El Salvador said in a statement Monday that the four aviation technicians were returning to camp when the armored vehicle was attacked with explosives and set on fire.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:26:11.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in biggest attack since new force began operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, U.N. Security Council, attacks, Haiti gangs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/wholesale-inflation-hits-1139-per-cent-as-energy-costs-surge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/qgrvdc0z/ANI_20260628030539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fuel and power inflation climbed to 25.85%, while manufactured product inflation reached 9.76%, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The rise in wholesale prices contrasts with a 0.43% fall in wholesale electricity prices.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ejxy4yxn/Screenshot-2026-10-19-181400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mineral oil prices rose 40.02% year-on-year, while coal and lignite prices increased 9.31%.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Electricity prices followed a different trend. Wholesale electricity prices fell 0.43% year-on-year in September, compared with a 1.73% decline in August, even as the broader fuel and power index rose 25.85%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:54:02.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wholesale inflation hits 11.39 per cent as energy costs surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, WPI inflation, crude petroleum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/labourer-killed-four-injured-in-landslide-during-road-work-in-j-ks-poonch</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:41:30.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labourer killed, four injured in landslide during road work in J-K's Poonch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu and Kashmir, Poonch Landslide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/elon-musk-pledges-a-share-of-his-spacex-company-to-every-kid-in-america</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/dhcrkn8h/AP26285585160174.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elon Musk arrives to speak at an indoor presidential inauguration parade event in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:37:46.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk pledges a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tech, Elon Musk, SpaceX, Anthropic, SpaceX Shares</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/drdo-working-on-laser-weapon-pod-for-helicopters-development-to-be-completed-by-2029</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:16:16.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO working on laser weapon pod for helicopters; development to be completed by 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DRDO, laser weapon pod</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/19/meet-the-horror-specialist-behind-dracula-of-malayalam-literature-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/9z4n6eaf/5e440b50-42dc-489c-8dcc-9650164fc722.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:12:20.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the horror specialist behind ‘Dracula of Malayalam literature’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Karuthachan, S K Harinath, horror novel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/chorbagan-stampede-couldve-been-averted-had-govt-made-proper-planning-before-durga-puja-adhir-ranjan</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks to the media in Murshidabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:11:39.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chorbagan stampede could've been averted had govt made proper planning before Durga Puja: Adhir Ranjan</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy, Kolkata Stampede, Chorbagan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/anti-drug-activist-murder-will-seek-cbi-probe-from-amit-shah-says-jhotas-father</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 14, 2026, Bhim Singh, father of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead, addresses a press conference in Mansa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:56:17.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-drug activist murder: Will seek CBI probe from Amit Shah, says Jhota's father</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Anti-drug activist Jhota, Parvinder Singh Jhota, Jhota Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/rs-450-crore-in-idle-medical-equipment-waste-negligence-or-collusion</loc>
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<image:caption>Unused ventilators in one of the government hospitals in Keralam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:53:33.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 450 crore in idle medical equipment: Waste, negligence or collusion?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government hospitals in Kerala , Medical equipment scam in Kerala, Healthcare services in Kerala , K K Shailaja, K Muralidharan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-puts-anil-pandit-alleged-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-operative-under-focus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/15a1xbkq/New-Project-93.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollwyood actor Tiger Shroff</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:48:27.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing puts Anil Pandit, alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative, under focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Tiger Shroff attack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/aisas-neha-bora-moves-delhi-hc-against-police-notice-asking-her-to-execute-peace-bond</loc>
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<image:caption>AISA National President Neha Bora speaks to the media following her release from RK Puram Police Station after being detained by Delhi Police in New Delhi on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:35:28.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AISA's Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against police notice asking her to execute peace bond</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/19/eight-arrested-for-allegedly-gang-raping-woman-assaulting-husband-in-bihars-east-champaran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-27/5rth5okk/202505273414345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:31:04.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight arrested for allegedly gang-raping woman, assaulting husband in Bihar’s East Champaran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, East Champaran, Bihar gang rape case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/owaisis-call-to-muslim-youth-to-shun-nehru-gandhi-yadav-families-draws-opposition-fire</loc>
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<image:caption>AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi addresses a public rally in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:26:38.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Owaisi's call to Muslim youth to shun Nehru-Gandhi, Yadav families draws opposition fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Congress, Samajwadi Party, AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi ​, 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/anthropic-commits-5-of-its-stock-to-a-new-public-benefit-fund</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/uomr21ue/AP26283549290505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logos are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:05:48.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic commits 5% of its stock to a new 'public benefit' fund</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tech, Anthropic, public benefit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/sad-mp-harsimrat-seeks-cbi-probe-into-murder-of-anti-drug-activist-in-punjabs-mansa</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:58:44.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SAD MP Harsimrat seeks CBI probe into murder of anti-drug activist in Punjab's Mansa</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Anti-drug activist Jhota, Parvinder Singh Jhota, Jhota Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/houthi-rebels-strike-a-government-military-camp-in-southern-yemen-killing-at-least-20-fighters</loc>
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<image:caption>People ride in a pickup truck during a funeral procession for a Houthi officer in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The Arabic banner reads, "Martyr Mazen Abdallah."</image:caption>
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<news:title>Houthis strike government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Houthi attacks, Iran-US war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/overdue-chhattisgarh-skywalk-project-misses-deadline-chokes-raipurs-arteries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/gs3txhr6/IMG20210624154000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After languishing for nearly eight years as an abandoned skeleton in the heart of the city, the Vishnu Deo Sai-led BJP government breathed fresh life into the stalled project with a ₹37.75-crore completion package.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:47:29.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overdue Chhattisgarh skywalk project misses deadline, chokes Raipur’s arteries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/mea-rejects-oics-anti-india-references-says-grouping-misused-by-pakistans-bigoted-agenda</loc>
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<image:caption>Delegates pose during the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Sunday, October 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:45:52.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA rejects OIC's anti-India references, says grouping 'misused' by Pakistan's 'bigoted agenda'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/19/surat-embroidery-workers-stir-to-intensify-as-union-plans-next-phase-of-agitation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:42:02.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat embroidery workers’ stir to intensify as union plans next phase of agitation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/mob-attacks-himachal-police-frees-two-suspects-smuggling-charas-along-with-seized-contraband</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:35:53.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mob attacks Himachal police, frees two suspects smuggling charas along with seized contraband</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NDPS Act, BNS, mob attacks cops, Kullu district, Himachal Police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/kannadanews2026oct18ramesh-indira-expands-the-eerie-universe-of-ayyana-mane-with-a-six-episode-sequel</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramesh Indira expands the eerie universe of Ayyana Mane with a six-episode sequel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ramesh Indira, Ayyana Mane, Ayyana Mane 2</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/macron-opens-gulf-tour-after-violent-protests-in-france</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/nfdjkfti/AFP20261019D3PK6C9v1HighResKuwaitFrancePoliticsDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin (back) meet with the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C), at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City on October 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:24:29.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Emmanuel Macron, G7</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/european-stocks-slip-led-by-france-and-oil-falls-on-trumps-russian-sanctions-waiver</loc>
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<image:caption>A currency trader talks on the phone at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:06:57.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European stocks slip led by France, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Donald Trump, Stocks open, President Emmanuel Macron</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/kannadainterviews2026oct18bheem-rao-is-not-pan-india-but-national-cinema-vasisshta-simha</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bheem &amp; Rao is not pan-India, but National cinema: Vasisshta Simha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vasisshta Simha, Bheem &amp; Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/udaipur-files-producer-amit-jani-alleges-gunpoint-chase-in-haryana-while-returning-from-vaishno-devi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/qofuva0d/ANI_20250809115721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Film producer Amit Jani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:41:47.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udaipur Files producer Amit Jani alleges gunpoint chase in Haryana while returning from Vaishno Devi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Udaipur Files, Amit Jani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/19/gujarat-power-crisis-hits-industry-before-diwali-eight-hour-cuts-threaten-rs-1000s-crores-loss</loc>
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<image:caption>The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has warned that the disruption could trigger losses worth thousands of crores of rupees and jeopardise the livelihoods of nearly 25 lakh workers across the industrial belt they also wrote a letter to Gujarat CM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:34:56.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat power crisis hits industry before Diwali: Eight-hour cuts threaten Rs 1,000s crores loss</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, MSMEs, Gujarat power crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/jharkhand-class-11-student-found-dead-in-ranchi-police-suspect-rape-and-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:30:18.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand: Class 11 student found dead in Ranchi; police suspect rape and murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ranchi Minor Death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/peaceful-protest-is-fundamental-right-but-protesters-credentials-must-be-weighed-bombay-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Bombay High Court in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:06:46.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but protesters’ credentials must be weighed: Bombay HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay High Court, right to protest, CJP protests, Mumbai protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/ukraine-received-no-early-warning-of-russian-strikes-zelensky</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/wuwdkdlk/AP26189480418089.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Volodymyr Zelensky</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:04:22.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine received 'no early warning' of Russian strikes: Zelensky</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, warning, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian strikes</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Deva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:04:14.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deva: When Thenisai breezed through Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/19/telugunews2026oct15teja-kakumanu-to-make-his-directorial-debut-with-sai-durgha-tej-film-officially-announced</loc>
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<image:caption>Anil Sunkara, Sai Durga Tej and Teja Kakumanu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:02:55.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teja Kakumanu to make his directorial debut with Sai Durgha Tej, film officially announced</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/19/telugureview2026oct16ranabaali-movie-review-a-sincere-attempt-that-loses-its-way</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster of Ranabaali</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:02:33.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranabaali Movie Review: A sincere attempt that loses its way</news:title>
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<image:caption>Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) Chairman Akash Ambani, along with the company's Non-Executive Director Isha Ambani, Kotak Securities Chairperson Uday Kotak and Jio Platforms CEO Pankaj Pawar, speaks at the Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) announcement event in Mumbai on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:47:07.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio Platforms IPO: Rs 2.5 lakh crore demand for Rs 8,110 crore anchor book</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reliance Jio, Reliance Jio IPO</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/gwalior-temple-crash-police-probe-if-driver-was-drunk-or-followed-google-maps-shortcut</loc>
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<image:caption>Visual of the crushed truck which ran over several people near Sheetla Mata Mandir, in Gwalior on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:43:37.844Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Sananth and Rishikanth in a still from Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dorothy on OTT: Here's where you can watch Karthik Subbaraj's drama</news:title>
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<image:caption>Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine receives treatment at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, after being injured in an attack by Israeli settlers while covering clashes that erupted during the Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank village of Abu Falah on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:36:52.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli police arrest 10 following weekend attacks by settlers on journalist and diplomats</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli attack on Journalists</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/philippines-summons-chinese-ambassador-over-threat</loc>
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<image:caption>The Philippine foreign ministry summoned Beijing's ambassador to Manila on October 19 after he said China would "easily win" a conflict between the countries, with local senators calling for his expulsion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:36:23.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over 'threat'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/kannadanews2026oct18bigg-boss-fame-thandav-rams-bamboo-savari-up-for-release</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bigg Boss-fame Thandav Ram's Bamboo Savari up for release</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/kumaraswamy-free-to-return-to-state-politics-says-parameshwara-amid-sting-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:29:35.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumaraswamy free to return to state politics, says Parameshwara amid sting row</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/macron-condemns-those-who-sought-to-bring-down-the-republic-after-rioting-mars-nationwide-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/70fi2idb/AP26291615274912.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protester runs through tear gas while a flea market is taking place during clashes between protestors and police officers in Paris, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:23:25.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/rubio-seeks-to-strengthen-us-foothold-in-central-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/otjoh0k9/ANI_20261019071403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:12:43.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Central Asia, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/navy-seeks-development-in-all-domains-from-air-sea-to-ai-vice-chief-of-naval-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/zovmyvvu/New-Project-2026-10-19T132938.157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:00:36.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy seeks development in all domains, from air, sea, to AI: Vice Chief of Naval Staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/kannadanews2026oct18bell-bottom-makers-next-hubballi-hunters-locks-december-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/eqpy8jtm/Hubballi_Hunters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hubballi Hunters</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bell Bottom maker’s next, Hubballi Hunters, locks December release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/19/aman-by-rahul-roye-wins-best-short-film-at-bfi-london-film-festival-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/vufm87d6/1786347107aman-tiff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from ‘Aman’</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:49:29.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Aman' by Rahul Roye wins best short film at BFI London Film Festival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, 'Aman', Rahul Roye, BFI London Film Festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/rubio-says-no-pause-in-us-intel-sharing-with-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xy7h9oxd/UzbekistanUSRubioCentralAsia69796.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:36:14.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio says no pause in US intel sharing with Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, Marco Rubio, Ukraine-Russsia war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/centre-asks-meta-to-ensure-recommendation-systems-do-not-expose-users-to-limited-set-of-narratives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/anvdvea8/202610193984201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Govt asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to a limited set of narratives.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:28:52.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks Meta to ensure recommendation systems do not expose users to 'limited set of 
narratives'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, social media, IT Ministry, Meta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/indian-air-ambulance-makes-emergency-landing-in-bangladesh-patient-dies-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The Beechcraft King Air C90A aircraft, registered as VT-HYA, was flying from Agartala to Kolkata on Sunday when it encountered a technical fault that caused the aircraft's door to partially open mid-air while climbing through 12,000 feet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:28:37.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian air ambulance makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; patient dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Bangladesh, Indian air ambulance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/jamia-millia-islamia-forms-seven-member-panel-to-address-protesting-students-demands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/37qqgfp7/New-Project-2026-10-19T125242.156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The announcement comes amid an escalating standoff between the protesting students and the university administration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:24:16.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia Millia Islamia forms seven-member panel to address protesting students’ demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Student protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/bengal-fire-department-issues-notices-to-three-kolkata-durga-puja-committees-over-safety-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3ifnd8bl/20261018152L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Footwear and other items lie scattered at the site after a stampede at Chor Bagan Durga Puja Pandal, in Kolkata on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:24:13.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal fire department issues notices to three Kolkata Durga Puja committees over safety lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Durga Puja, Bengal fire department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/father-son-duo-arrested-for-murder-of-spo-in-jks-kishtwar-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police official said the duo was detained for questioning and during quizzing they revealed a conspiracy and motive behind the murder of SPO.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:22:11.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father-son duo arrested for murder of SPO in J&amp;K’s Kishtwar district</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, father-son duo, Special Police Officer, SPO murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/french-president-macron-refuses-interior-minister-laurent-nunezs-resignation-after-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>French President Emmanuel Macron.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:20:17.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French President Macron refuses Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation after protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Emmanuel Macron, France students protest, Minister Laurent Nunez</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/albanian-pm-refuses-to-quit-as-violent-protests-enter-sixth-day</loc>
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<image:caption>A protester runs during clashes with police during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:07:33.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, corruption, Albania, anti-government protests, Prime Minister Edi Rama, high tuition fees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/after-haryana-kashmir-bound-bus-attacked-with-stones-near-ludhiana-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/sbi6zse9/Bus-attack.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The stone pelting attack on a 40-seater sleeper passenger bus operated by Star World Ventures, which was on way from Delhi to Srinagar, took place while it was traveling near Ludhiana in Punjab at around 11 pm yesterday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:05:32.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Haryana, Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones near Ludhiana in Punjab</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/19/mona-agarwal-wins-gold-avani-lekhara-takes-silver-in-womens-10m-air-rifle-final-at-asian-para-games-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Shooter Mona Agarwal celebrates after winning gold in the women's 10m air rifle event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:59:02.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mona Agarwal wins gold, Avani Lekhara takes silver in women’s 10m air rifle final at Asian Para Games 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Mona Agarwal, Asian Para Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/singer-actor-diljit-dosanjh-calls-slain-anti-drug-activist-martyr-neeru-bajwa-holds-movie-screening</loc>
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<image:caption>Dosanjh shared a picture of Jhota on his Instagram account on Sunday, writing, “Shaheed Parvinder Singh. The entire Punjab is with the family in this hour of grief. The family should get justice.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:57:11.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh calls slain anti-drug activist 'martyr'; Neeru Bajwa holds movie screening</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/minor-boy-stripped-assaulted-in-maharashtras-latur-one-held-after-video-surfaces-online</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:43:04.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor boy stripped, assaulted in Maharashtra's Latur; one held after video surfaces online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, arrested, assaulted, stripped</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/englishnews2026oct17antonio-banderas-joins-nicolas-cage-in-true-detective-season-5</loc>
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<image:caption>True Detective season 5 stars Antonio Banderas (L) and Nicolas Cage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Antonio Banderas joins Nicolas Cage in True Detective season 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Antonio Banderas, Nicolas Cage, True Detective season 5</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/three-suspects-detained-from-rajasthans-kota-over-firing-at-tiger-shroffs-car</loc>
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<image:caption>Three held in Rajasthan over firing at Tiger Shroff’s car.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:39:02.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three suspected shooters arrested in Kota over firing on actor Tiger Shroff’s car</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Rajasthan, gunmen, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/spectacle-over-safety-mamata-led-tmc-questions-award-to-pandal-where-19-died-in-stampede</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3ifnd8bl/20261018152L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Footwear and other items lie scattered at the site after a stampede at Chor Bagan Durga Puja Pandal, in Kolkata on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:35:39.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Spectacle over safety?': Mamata-led TMC questions award to pandal where 19 died in stampede</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy, Kolkata Stampede, Chorbagan, durga puja stampede</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/bombay-hc-to-hear-on-october-26-plea-filed-by-actor-imran-khan-against-leave-india-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan is detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:35:10.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay HC to hear on October 26 plea filed by actor Imran Khan against 'Leave India' order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay HC, Actor Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/punjab-godown-owners-ask-pungrain-to-vacate-facilities-as-rent-not-increased-in-14-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hxwv3kp2/Food_Corporation_of_India_PTI1723_07285548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:28:28.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab godown owners ask Pungrain to vacate facilities as rent not increased in 14 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, godowns, storage space, Pungrain, storage charges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/bundesliga-maza-and-schick-help-bayer-leverkusen-clip-freiburgs-wings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/vmq6jhyj/8afa2461066001b951d7deebf8ab2df5-0-hi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Schick's goal 14 minutes from time made him the first Leverkusen player to score in each of the first six matches in a Bundesliga season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:27:43.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bundesliga: Maza and Schick help Bayer Leverkusen clip Freiburg's wings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen, SC Freiburg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/lyon-go-top-of-ligue-1-as-monaco-fall-to-first-defeat-of-the-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Lyon's Swiss defender #13 Zachary Athekame (C) fights for the ball with Nice's French midfielder #35 Xavier Mandza (L) during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and OGC Nice at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on October 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:12:06.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lyon go top of Ligue 1 as Monaco fall to first defeat of the season</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/lawrence-bishnoi-sahab-cjps-dipke-slams-delhi-police-over-respect-for-gangsters</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convener Abhijeet Dipke.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:59:04.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lawrence Bishnoi Sahab': CJP's Dipke slams Delhi Police over 'respect for gangsters'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lawrence Bishnoi, abhijeet dipke, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/action-committee-seeking-justice-for-jhotas-murder-objects-to-hm-amit-shahs-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/5x872dry/ANI_20251016074950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:48:27.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Action committee seeking justice for Jhota's murder objects to HM Amit Shah's visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/laliga-mbappe-stars-as-madrid-beats-sevilla-4-1ahead-of-el-clasico</loc>
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<image:caption>Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores second goal during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:47:41.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LaLiga: Mbappe stars as Madrid beats Sevilla 4-1ahead of El Clasico</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/telugunews2026oct17puri-jagannadh-wraps-up-shooting-of-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-slum-dog</loc>
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<image:caption>Working still of Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri Jagannadh wraps up shooting of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Slum Dog</news:title>
<news:keywords>Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road, Puri Jagannadh, Vijay Sethupathi, Tabu, Samyuktha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/stalin-accuses-vijay-of-negligence-over-tamil-nadus-law-and-order-drug-trafficking</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:44:05.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin accuses Vijay of negligence over Tamil Nadu’s law and order, drug trafficking</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/peta-india-calls-for-withdrawal-of-centres-proposed-rules-on-animal-experimentation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:40:48.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PETA India calls for withdrawal of Centre's proposed rules on animal experimentation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/serie-a-2026-27-lazio-crush-juventus-to-move-level-with-serie-a-leaders-inter-ac-milan-como-also-win</loc>
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<image:caption>Oliver Provstgaard, a 1.93m centre back, leapt high above the home defence after 37 minutes and guided a header inside the far post for Lazio’s first goal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Juventus, which was booed off by its fans, has won just one of its last five league matches and is eighth, eight points adrift.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AC Milan's Goncalo Ramos scores the opening goal by a penalty. Milan’s club-record signing Ramos placed it inside Marco Carnesecchi’s left-hand post.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Como's Robert Sanchez and coach Cesc Fabregas celebrate after the match. For the side, it was a first win in four matches, going back over the international break to mid-September.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:33:12.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serie A 2026-27: Lazio crush Juventus to move level with Serie A leaders Inter; AC Milan, Como also win</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/tamilinterviews2026oct16apeksha-porwal-on-jailer-2-superstar-is-a-small-word-for-rajinikanth-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Apeksha Porwal with Rajinikanth at the sets of Jailer 2; Apeksha Porwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apeksha Porwal on Jailer 2: Superstar is a small word for Rajinikanth sir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apeksha Porwal, Jailer 2, Rajinikanth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/maharashtra-cong-says-ex-mla-pressured-to-join-bjp-refused-after-rahul-gandhis-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Congress MLA Rahul Bondre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:28:20.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Cong says ex-MLA pressured to join BJP, refused after Rahul Gandhi's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra Congress, ​Rahul Gandhi, Rahul Bondre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/arsenal-snatch-late-win-to-keep-pressure-on-man-city-as-man-utd-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/4h51rhza/BritainPremierLeagueSoccer48694.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It was Madueke (in picture) who provided the key intervention, cutting in from the left flank to unleash a powerful drive that deflected past Forest keeper Matz Sels in the 80th minute.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:16:58.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal snatch late win to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, English Premier League</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-eyewitness-recounts-details-of-shooting-in-mumbais-juhu</loc>
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<image:caption>Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:13:01.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: Eyewitness recounts details of shooting in Mumbai’s Juhu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/maharashtra-cm-vows-speedy-arrests-in-tiger-shroff-car-firing-fir-filed-against-three-unidentified-shooters</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiger Shroff with dressings on his shoulder and chest and a bandage on his right arm (R); A forensic team collects samples from the spot where shots were fired at him, in Mumbai (L).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:10:52.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra CM vows speedy arrests in Tiger Shroff car firing; FIR filed against three unidentified shooters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Tiger Shroff, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/israeli-pm-netanyahu-warns-of-potentially-hostile-future-us-president-calls-for-alliances-with-india-latin-america-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:08:40.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future US president, calls for alliances with India, Latin America</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, india, Benjamin Netanyahu, US president, Latin America, Israel-US Ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/stock-markets-trim-most-of-sharp-early-losses-amid-buying-in-sbi-reliance-industries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-10/vvffxs83/ANI_20251010104851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HDFC Bank, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Hindustan Unilever and Trent were also among the major laggards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:51:46.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trim most of sharp early losses amid buying in SBI, Reliance Industries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, BSE Sensex, Stock market, Nifty50</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/venezuela-opposition-alliance-confirms-nobel-laureate-machado-as-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:51:44.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela opposition alliance confirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela, María Corina Machado</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/dmk-ysrcp-backing-cecs-removal-clouds-centres-delimitation-push-amid-buzz-of-special-parliament-session</loc>
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<image:caption>YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and MK Stalin have backed the demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, raising questions over their parties’ support for the Centre’s delimitation push.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:51:20.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK, YSRCP backing CEC’s removal clouds Centre’s delimitation push amid buzz of special Parliament session</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DMK, YSRCP, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/firing-at-tiger-shroffs-car-shinde-warns-against-gang-wars-says-bullets-will-be-answered-with-bullets</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:45:26.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firing at Tiger Shroff's car: Shinde warns against gang wars, says 'bullets will be answered with bullets'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ani/business/2026/Oct/19/rupee-rises-9-paise-to-9480-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/fbuum0uq/ANI_20250805082340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:44:55.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 9 paise to 94.80 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, rupee against dollar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/tamilnews2026oct18arjun-das-madhumitas-next-titled-john-doe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/k4epjfba/AD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjun Das; John Doe title reveal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arjun Das-Madhumita's next titled John Doe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/19/three-hailing-from-odishas-jagatpur-arrested-for-stealing-10-excavator-hyva-batteries</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:04:03.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three hailing from Odisha's Jagatpur arrested for stealing 10 excavator, Hyva batteries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, stealing, Jagatpur</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/wait-of-faith-in-odisha-goddess-bhairabis-16-day-secret-worship-at-boudhs-purunakatak</loc>
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<image:caption>Servitors of Maa Bhairabi temple carrying out the traditional procession as part of Shodasha Upachara Puja rituals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:00:36.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wait of faith in Odisha: Goddess Bhairabi’s 16-day secret worship at Boudh’s Purunakatak</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odisha-this-shakti-peetha-in-paralakhemundi-opens-only-during-durga-puja</loc>
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<image:caption>(From left) Three sisters, Goddess Dandamaramma, Goddess Dandu Maa and Goddess Mokkatotamma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:58:36.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: This Shakti Peetha in Paralakhemundi opens only during Durga Puja  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/15l-farmers-to-attend-aiks-meet-in-nalgonda-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Flag of All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:58:09.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15L farmers to attend AIKS meet 
in Nalgonda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda, All India Kisan Sabha, AIKS meet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/man-killed-wife-hurt-after-moped-collides-with-auto-in-paralakhemundi</loc>
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<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>2026-10-19T03:56:39.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man killed, wife hurt after moped collides with auto in Paralakhemundi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Man killed, Paralakhemundi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/collector-emphasises-safety-proper-traffic-management-for-lakshmi-puja-in-dhenkanal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/zgw1pukb/Security-tightened.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>2026-10-19T03:54:42.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collector emphasises safety, proper traffic management for Lakshmi Puja in Dhenkanal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dhenkanal, Lakshmi Puja</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/water-hyacinth-chokes-century-old-jamboo-canal-in-odishas-kendrapara-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/u62p3ol7/hyacinth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Jamboo canal filled with water hyacinth.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:52:23.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water hyacinth chokes century-old Jamboo canal in Odisha's Kendrapara district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Water hyacinth, Kendrapara district, Jamboo canal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/ganjam-district-constables-body-found-near-roadside-pond</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-03/4r761ogs/drown_D1QAUKz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>By the time they realised she had not come out of the pond, her body was found floating.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:50:03.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganjam district constable’s body found near roadside pond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/poor-infrastructure-staff-shortage-hobble-anganwadis-in-odishas-mayurbhanj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3v6snj51/National_education_policy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Owing to the lack of basic facilities, anganwadi workers are being forced to work from rented buildings, school premises, community resource centres and in some cases, even under trees.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:49:19.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor infrastructure, staff shortage hobble anganwadis in Odisha's Mayurbhanj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mayurbhanj, Poor Infrastructure, staff shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/one-killed-several-injured-in-clashes-in-manipurs-thoubal-district-prohibitory-orders-imposed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/eha2pgbx/do-not-cross.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:48:20.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, several injured in clashes in Manipur's Thoubal district; prohibitory orders imposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prohibitory orders, Community Clash, Khangabok</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/mlas-disqualification-bjd-chief-whip-seeks-odisha-hc-nod-to-move-speaker-afresh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ij4o67rj/Odisha-High-Court</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court.</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>2026-10-19T03:46:51.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLAs’ disqualification: BJD chief whip seeks Odisha HC nod to move Speaker afresh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha High Court, BJD chief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/tomcom-cheated-youth-with-german-jobs-promise-brs-leader-t-harish-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ygjyw5m9/Only-eight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:46:38.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOMCOM cheated youth with 
German jobs promise: BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Harish Rao, TOMCOM, German jobs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/15-year-old-boy-murdered-over-suspected-love-affair-in-cuttack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/plg5a05q/New-Project-2026-10-19T091329.687.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police suspect that the murder may be linked to a love affair involving a girl.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:44:54.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15-year-old boy ‘murdered’ over suspected love affair in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack, murder in Cuttack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/telangana-anti-pharma-city-committee-alleges-forcible-land-acquisition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3o69wani/ANI_20251114143747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:44:48.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Anti-Pharma City committee alleges forcible land acquisition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Anti-Pharma City Struggle Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/india-governed-by-constitution-and-votes-not-mobs-on-streets-cm-mohan-charan-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/p63voo5s/3912address083814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressing elected student representatives at a massive meeting at Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:41:28.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India governed by Constitution and votes, not mobs on streets': CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Constitution, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/bjd-lodges-complaint-alleging-circulation-of-women-leaders-deepfake-videos</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/93cwqtrj/202604303770702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused altered and modulated the voice of a former IAS officer and uploaded a deepfake video.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:39:07.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD lodges complaint alleging circulation of women leaders' deepfake videos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Deepfake, Biju Janata Dal (BJD)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/cm-revanth-reddy-to-inaugurate-future-city-police-commissionerate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/i4gnrrmv/Revanth-to-inaugurate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:35:06.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy to inaugurate Future City Police Commissionerate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Future City Police Commissionerate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odisha-ready-to-thwart-kotia-poll-plan-of-ap-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xrui58c4/ANI_20260830032633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:32:23.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha ready to thwart Kotia poll plan of AP: Minister Suresh Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha minister Suresh Pujari, Kotia poll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/telangana-chief-secretary-sanjay-jaju-urged-to-cut-water-supply-to-industries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qm5l7pmr/CS-urged-to-cut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:31:27.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju urged to cut water supply to industries </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, water shortage, Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/hyderabad-mvsr-management-booked-for-students-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-09/omt5pbvm/police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:29:21.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: MVSR management booked for student’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, student death, MVSR college</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/idol-immersion-in-bhubaneswar-on-october-22-dj-crackers-banned</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/pwbfgvsu/baramunda1810chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the Durga Puja Pandals in Odisha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:29:03.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idol immersion in Bhubaneswar on October 22; DJ, crackers banned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Durga idol immersion, Durga Puja 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/napm-slams-crackdown-on-protesters-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/y4004u8c/New-Project-2026-10-19T085600.372.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Alliance of People’s Movements</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:27:13.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NAPM slams crackdown on protesters 
in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Delhi Protests, NAPM, Anti SIR protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/teen-killed-over-old-grudge-in-bengaluru-two-minors-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taking advantage of Arfaath being alone on October 11, the two minors allegedly attacked and killed him, the police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:24:00.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen killed over old grudge in Bengaluru; two minors held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder, Teen, grudge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/telangana-govt-allocated-rs-2500-crore-for-temple-development-dcm-mallu-bhatti-vikramarka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5w0oqd3t/Govt-allocated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka offers prayers at the Sri Adbhutha Venkateswara Swamy temple at Nacharam in Enkoor mandal of Khammam district on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:23:03.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt allocated Rs 2,500 crore for temple development: DCM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, temple development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odisha-vigilance-department-busts-decade-long-fraud-three-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/bdpqu9jn/202608313924933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation revealed that the principal accused, Jena, exploited his administrative access to siphon off public funds into private bank accounts belonging to himself, his family members, and co-conspirators.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:22:40.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Vigilance Department busts decade-long fraud, three held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, fraud, Odisha Vigilance department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/mute-unmute-the-changing-protest-map-of-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/e79r39na/New-Project-2026-10-19T084006.160.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The landmarks have changed, and the causes have evolved, but the streets of the capital have continued to serve as a stage for public dissent.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/u5xb0xob/BURARI-GROUND.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/i91gi40b/RED-FORT.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/2vft7r3s/anna212-10-20112002065354.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/g21xde3f/wrestlers_pro065407.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/idlpfycw/SHAHEEN-BAGH.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/sd85i7p8/INDIA-GATE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:22:32.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mute, Unmute: The changing protest map of Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jantar Mantar, Delhi Protests, Shaheen Bagh Protests, anti-CAA protests, Ramlila Maidan, Red fort, Farmers Protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/chemical-laden-tanker-catches-fire-on-nice-rd-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/qp7jnkvl/fire-1102621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gas tanker overturns and catches fire on NICE Road; traffic disrupted for hours.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:21:39.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chemical-laden tanker catches fire on NICE Rd in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Fire, NICE Road, chemical-laden tanker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/haphazard-parking-on-roads-chokes-traffic-at-shopping-hubs-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dvilktjt/madurai-jam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shoppers bear the brunt of traffic chaos due to indiscriminate parking</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:21:04.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haphazard parking on roads chokes traffic at shopping hubs in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, traffic, Madurai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/429-assistant-professor-posts-to-be-filled-in-telangana-universities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/p3l0sxo3/OU-Evaluated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania University accounts for the highest number of vacancies at 252</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:20:55.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>429 assistant professor posts to be filled in Telangana universities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana universities, assistant professor vacancies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/ailing-tusker-dies-in-odishas-rairakhol-forest-division-officials-rebut-poaching</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/evx6hw9g/tusker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The carcass of the tusker.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ailing tusker dies in Odisha's Rairakhol forest division, officials rebut poaching</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/governor-shiv-pratap-shukla-performs-ayudha-puja-at-lok-bhavan</loc>
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<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla performed Ayudha Puja at Lok Bhavan on Sunday, offering prayers to Goddess Durga and Goddess Pochamma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:19:05.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla performs Ayudha Puja at Lok Bhavan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/a-year-on-panjappur-truck-terminal-remains-unused</loc>
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<image:caption>The truck terminal in Panjappur in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:18:49.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A year on, Panjappur truck terminal remains unused</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/life-convict-absconding-for-seven-years-arrested-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/nnhv3d3u/Narasimha-Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused has been identified as Narasimha Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:17:55.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life convict absconding for seven years arrested in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, absconding, life convict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/three-scribes-among-six-booked-for-officials-suicide</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:17:51.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three scribes among six booked for official’s suicide</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/festive-joy-dims-as-veggie-prices-go-up-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Customers buy vegetables at Monda Market amid the hike in prices | Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:16:14.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Festive joy dims as veggie prices go up in Telangana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/137-kg-meth-seizure-rs-10-lakh-cash-seized-four-remanded-to-custody-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:15:15.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>137 kg meth seizure: Rs 10 lakh cash seized, four remanded to custody in TN</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/cuttacks-durga-puja-creates-business-opportunity-for-artisans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/85n3nryz/Puja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Many set up temporary stalls near puja pandals, doing brisk business during the five-day festivities from Shashthi to Vijaya Dashami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:14:56.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuttack’s Durga Puja creates business opportunity for artisans</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/cm-dk-shivakumar-will-discuss-cane-growers-woes-with-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/8ghfb0l5/P_4925271941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On demands for the State Government to contribute financially towards the support price for sugarcane, Shivakumar said the matter could be discussed, adding that the government had to consider the interests of all categories of farmers in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar: Will discuss cane growers’ woes with PM Modi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/after-kolkata-stampede-tragedy-pandals-in-odisha-adopt-queue-darshan</loc>
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<image:caption>Massive crowd at Rasulgarh Durga Puja Pandal in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:12:20.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Kolkata stampede tragedy, pandals in Odisha adopt queue darshan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/dpr-for-tambaram-24x7-water-supply-3-firms-clear-evaluation</loc>
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<image:caption>Tambaram corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:12:19.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DPR for Tambaram 24x7 water supply: 3 firms clear evaluation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DPR, Tambaram Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/lack-of-clarity-on-ai-usage-causes-confusion-in-telanganas-commercial-tax-department</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-22/tnasqcm3/ANI_20250822093049.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:12:18.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of clarity on AI usage causes confusion in Telangana's Commercial Tax department</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AI usage, Commercial Tax department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/dasara-rush-steep-bus-fare-hike-riles-pax-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:09:49.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dasara rush: Steep bus fare hike riles pax in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odishas-forest-department-identifies-12-sites-for-adventure-ecotourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/r9fqqepo/eco-tourism.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sana Ghagara waterfall in Odisha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:08:58.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's forest department identifies 12 sites for adventure ecotourism</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/grass-fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-4-soldiers-and-critically-injures-19-other-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/0gxqzdv8/AP26291249421665.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paramedics load an injured person into an ambulance at the Wainwright Health center after a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alberta Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:08:27.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other people</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Grass fire, live-fire combat training</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/telangana-bathukamma-fervour-grips-tank-bund</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/26q8srsd/Bathukamm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fireworks light up the sky; Bathukamma floating (right) at Hussainsagar during the Saddula Bathukamma celebrations in Hyderabad on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:07:28.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Bathukamma fervour grips Tank Bund</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/gen-z-turning-grievances-into-legal-challenges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/drg0ac3r/20260907203L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students' Organisation stage a protest to condemn the PG building collapse incident at Satya Niketan that claimed 7 lives at Delhi University North Campus, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:06:30.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z turning grievances into legal challenges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Gen Z</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/express-dialogues-karnataka-govt-using-sir-sting-ops-to-divert-attention-from-real-issues-lop-r-ashoka</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka in an exclusive conversation with TNIE during Express Dialogues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:05:39.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Express Dialogues | ‘Karnataka govt using SIR, sting ops to divert attention from real issues’: LoP R Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, DK Shivakumar, sting operation, R Ashoka, Sir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/hyderabads-jubilee-hills-pub-fined-rs-20000-for-water-misuse</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:04:35.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills pub fined Rs 20,000 for water misuse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/feat-of-clay-vellore-family-preserves-decades-old-golu-dolls-for-generations</loc>
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<image:caption>Navratri golu dolls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:02:34.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feat of clay: Vellore family preserves decades-old golu dolls for generations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/vacancies-delayed-promotions-hit-women-child-welfare-dept-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/z46367kz/Vacancies-delayed-promotions.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:01:45.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vacancies, delayed promotions hit Women &amp; Child Welfare Dept in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/dont-allow-resorts-in-anaikatti-without-licence-to-operate-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:title>Don’t allow resorts in Anaikatti without licence to operate: Madras HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/two-new-gecko-species-add-to-telanganas-reptile-riches</loc>
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<image:caption>Hemidactylus cairnicola (above) and H koyaorum (below)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:00:26.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two new gecko species add to Telangana’s reptile riches</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/delhi-cabinet-approves-rs-50-cr-foundation-to-support-startups</loc>
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<image:caption>The approval was granted at a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:00:12.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cabinet approves Rs 50 cr foundation to support startups </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/hd-kumaraswamy-hints-at-being-ndas-cm-face-for-2028-karnataka-polls-seat-sharing-a-thorn</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:59:46.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy hints at being NDA’s CM face for 2028 Karnataka polls, seat-sharing a thorn?  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/three-relatives-arrested-for-abetting-suicide-of-greater-noida-family</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:58:35.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three relatives arrested for abetting suicide of Greater Noida family</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/voters-can-use-form-6-to-restore-deleted-names-in-electoral-rolls-eci-tells-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>High Court of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:56:56.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voters can use Form 6 to restore deleted names in electoral rolls, ECI tells Delhi HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/two-boys-feared-drowned-while-bathing-in-lake-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:title>Two boys feared drowned while bathing in lake in Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/protect-paddy-crop-at-ripening-stage-eluru-district-agriculture-officer-tells-farmers</loc>
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<image:caption>The agriculture officer inspected shops and fields, warning traders against violations and directing officials to remain accessible.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:54:13.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Protect paddy crop at ripening stage': Eluru district agriculture officer tells farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, paddy crop, agriculture officer, Eluru district</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/ncrtc-expects-nod-for-two-new-namo-bharat-routes</loc>
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<news:title>NCRTC expects nod for two new Namo Bharat routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NCRTC, Namo Bharat trains</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/why-siddaramaiah-quiet-despite-sting-operation-by-own-party-union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:caption>Siddaramaiah (L) &amp; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:53:54.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Siddaramaiah quiet despite sting operation by own party: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/two-spa-owners-arrested-for-exploitation-of-minor-girl-in-kovalam</loc>
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<news:title>Two spa owners arrested for exploitation of minor girl in Kovalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, alleged sexual explotation, spa owners</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/protests-detentions-continue-in-delhi-amid-security</loc>
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<image:caption>NSUI activists participate in an ‘Ungli Toh Uthegi-Hallabol March’ from its headquarters to Jantar Mantar, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police detain protesters during a protest march from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan, seeking justice in Ankita Bhandari murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:51:49.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests, detentions continue in Delhi amid security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Protests, protest against CEC, Ankita Bhandari case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-udf-govt-puts-horti-wine-rule-in-cold-storage</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:51:41.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: UDF govt puts horti wine rule in cold storage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam UDF government, horti wine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/30-migrant-kids-rescued-in-six-days-in-mysuru</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhubaneswar DCP Umashankar Dash said the home guard has been placed under suspension, and a detailed enquiry has been started.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:49:06.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30 migrant kids rescued in six days in Mysuru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara, migrant kids</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/bus-shortage-inadequate-crowd-management-anger-sabarimala-devotees</loc>
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<image:caption>A large crowd of devotees gathers at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam during the ongoing pilgrimage season, in Pathanamthitta on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:48:17.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus shortage &amp; inadequate crowd management anger Sabarimala devotees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala season, lack of bus service</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/ysrcp-skips-punganur-polls-seeks-andhra-high-courts-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:48:17.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP skips Punganur polls, seeks Andhra High Court's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra high court, Punganur violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/delhi-govt-mulls-capping-e-rickshaw-tally-to-25-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/a7bv3p26/e-rick123813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi govt mulls capping e-rickshaw tally to 2.5 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:47:34.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt mulls capping e-rickshaw tally to 2.5 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, road safety, e-rickshaw, traffic congestion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/new-waqf-chief-contradicts-cm-satheesan-over-munambam</loc>
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<image:caption>New Waqf Board chairperson M C Mayin Haji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:46:06.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Waqf chief contradicts CM Satheesan over Munambam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Munambam Waqf land, Kerala CM Satheesan, Keralam Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/violence-clashes-mar-final-day-of-ulb-nomination-filings-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/fncyodce/40-143-1-kadapa71810chn421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police interventions, preventive house arrests of senior leaders, and mild lathi-charge were reported from several towns.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:45:37.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence, clashes mar final day of ULB nomination filings across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, ULB polls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/drought-in-karnataka-hits-animal-poultry-nutrition-scientists-scramble-to-find-solutions</loc>
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<image:caption>The assessment by ICAR-NIANP scientists in 226 of 240 taluks has found that prevailing drought conditions induced water scarcity, heat stress, malnutrition and starvation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:45:20.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought in Karnataka hits animal, poultry nutrition, scientists scramble to find solutions  </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/silent-heroes-who-assist-flights-navigate-indias-skies</loc>
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<image:caption>AAI manages 2.8 million square nautical miles of airspace</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:44:37.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Silent heroes who assist flights navigate India’s skies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bay of Bengal, Airports Authority of India (AAI)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/pinarayi-defends-kiifb-allocation-for-kannur-cites-long-term-development</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:44:15.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi defends KIIFB allocation for Kannur, cites long-term development</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-loading-scenic-trips-via-misty-hills-greenery</loc>
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<image:caption>The coach has been introduced on a temporary basis on the Madurai-Guruvayur-Madurai Express (16327/16328).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:42:51.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Loading... scenic trips via misty hills, greenery  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southern Railway</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-stocked-up-after-a-long-wait-for-licence-this-mala-baker-is-left-confused</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:41:02.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Stocked up after a long wait for licence, this Mala baker is left confused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala bakery owner, low-alcohol wine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/poll-violence-tdp-bjp-hit-back-at-ysrcp-president-jagan-mohan-reddys-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu (left) and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:40:28.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll violence: TDP, BJP hit back at YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy's claims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/chhattisgarh-teachers-get-lucrative-posting-with-fake-orders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hpjunawk/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh teachers get lucrative posting with fake orders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:40:07.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh teachers get lucrative posting with fake orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, forged documents, School Education Department</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/tamilinterviews2026oct18sony-pictures-networks-indias-rajaraman-s-we-want-all-our-shows-to-have-a-finite-arc</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajaraman S, Chief Content Officer, South Regional, Sony Pictures Networks India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sony Pictures Networks India's Rajaraman S: We want all our shows to have a finite arc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajaraman S, Sony Pictures Networks India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/six-year-old-among-three-killed-as-car-rams-into-mini-truck-near-vikravandi</loc>
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<image:caption>Mangled remains of the car at the accident spot near Vikravandi on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:37:59.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-year-old among three killed as car rams into mini-truck near Vikravandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vikravandi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/karnataka-portal-by-chikkamagaluru-police-checks-credentials-of-illegal-migrant-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/joyfe05v/New-Project-2026-10-05T083519.945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chikkamagaluru district, on an average, sees an influx of around three lakh migrant workers during the two coffee seasons.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:37:54.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Portal by Chikkamagaluru police checks credentials of illegal migrant workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chikkamagaluru, portal, illegal migrant workers, credentials</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/devotees-throng-andhras-sri-durga-malleswara-swamyvarla-devasthanam-for-darshan</loc>
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<image:caption>Nagarotsavam of Goddess Kanaka Durga being taken out in Vijayawada on Sunday as part of Navaratri festivities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:37:41.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devotees throng Andhra's Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam for darshan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/two-held-for-attack-on-jk-bound-bus-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/e7m5oe7s/ANI_20261018091905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kashmir-bound bus attacked in Haryana’s Karnal.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two held for attack on J&amp;K-bound bus in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Stone pelting, parking dispute, bus attacked</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-operation-spa-cracks-down-on-sexual-offences</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:34:09.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: ‘Operation Spa’ cracks down on sexual offences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Operation Spa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/surya-prabha-chandra-prabha-vahanams-illuminate-tirumala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/k8p9u81i/Suryaaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surya Prabha and Chandra Prabha Vahana Sevas being performed at Tirumala on Sunday as part of Navaratri Brahmotsavams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:33:28.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surya Prabha, Chandra Prabha Vahanams illuminate Tirumala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala, Chandra Prabha Vahanam, Surya Prabha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/dehradun-diary-stars-shine-in-the-hills-boost-for-local-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/33xmipig/img-20261018-wa0084082111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:32:19.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun Diary | Stars shine in the hills, boost for local economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akshay Kumar, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Ankita Bhandari case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/government-doctors-across-karnataka-must-mark-attendance-at-9-pm-from-november-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-08/4xfz2myf/Doctor-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:30:11.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government doctors across Karnataka must mark attendance at 9 pm from November 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, government doctors, attendance</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/tnrera-cant-act-on-realtors-for-plan-violations-tribunal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/1/original/TNRERA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:29:54.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNRERA can’t act on realtors for plan violations: Tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNRERA, TNREAT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/godavari-river-turns-blue-at-andhras-polavaram-with-decline-in-flood-intensity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/k21ebi67/decline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Godavari river</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:29:52.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godavari river turns blue at Andhra's Polavaram with decline in flood intensity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Godavari, Polavaram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/amid-anti-sir-protests-keralam-ceo-holds-multiple-offices-opposition-cries-foul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/pl53xp3o/Amid-anti-SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incumbent, D Sajith Babu, has also been serving as the special secretary of the general education and minority welfare departments for the past two months.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:29:47.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid anti-SIR protests, Keralam CEO holds multiple offices; opposition cries foul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, anti-SIR protest, Keralam Election commission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/ladakh-activists-reject-mha-offer-decide-to-continue-struggle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hhsx3jy9/ladakh-demonstration103320.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:28:56.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh activists reject MHA offer, decide to continue struggle</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ladakh statehood, Kargil Democratic Alliance, Leh Apex Body</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/once-awestruck-by-karate-skills-this-66-year-old-kochi-man-now-trains-commandos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/kao49cmd/Once-awestruck-by-karate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Xavier Correya, a resident of Palluruthy in Kochi, he urges all to learn martial arts to acquire discipline and confidence in life.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:27:46.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once awestruck by karate skills, this 66-year-old Kochi man now trains commandos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, Karate, Kochi resident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/andhra-pradesh-high-court-refuses-extension-of-nomination-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3uf8yw2r/HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:27:25.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh High Court refuses extension of nomination deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, nomination</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/cannot-stop-guarantees-to-waive-farm-loans-kpcc-president-hariprasad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/871caab9-9247-4c24-a3d5-013f241c45d4/C_35_1_CH0282_54437319.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC president BK Hariprasad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:27:23.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cannot stop guarantees to waive farm loans: KPCC president Hariprasad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPCC, BK Hariprasad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/tn-plans-to-fund-degrees-in-worlds-top-100-varsities-make-students-pay-in-kind</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/3mwkgtr4/TN-plans-to-fund-degrees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:26:10.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN plans to fund degrees in world’s top 100 varsities, make students pay in kind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, degrees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-pray-for-saudi-salafi-leaders-urge-muslims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/5yxr4jhh/c26cbea5d2d240a2a9869afbe934f666.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Salafi group general secretary T K Ashraf</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:25:56.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Pray for Saudi, Salafi leaders urge Muslims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia's Yemen strikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/chinese-ambassador-lauds-handicrafts-of-shgs-at-andhras-national-saras-mela</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/rb7w5ily/Chinese.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National SARAS Mela-2026 is being organised at Punnami Ghat from October 17 to 30, providing rural women a vital stage to showcase their products, connect with customers, and explore new business horizons.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:25:44.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese Ambassador lauds handicrafts of SHGs at Andhra's National SARAS Mela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chinese Ambassador, National SARAS Mela 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/insider-track-speculation-on-united-front-for-ecs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hv8ul3bj/ecs061457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (centre) and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (L) and Vivek Joshi (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:25:29.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | Speculation on united front for ECs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election commision, Yogi Adityanath, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Pushkar Singh Dhami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/kulasai-eyes-unesco-tag-for-dussehra-festival-but-poor-infra-a-concern</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6mgnolt4/Unesco-tag-for-Dussehra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees and tourists from far and wide attend the ceremonies held during the 11-day Dussehra festival at Kulasekarapattinam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:22:42.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kulasai eyes Unesco tag for Dussehra festival, but poor infra a concern   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, UNESCO, Kulasai dasara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/who-is-flying-what-drone-keralam-police-want-to-know</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ou68vp6u/Who-is-flying.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:21:36.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is flying what drone? Keralam police want to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/national-saras-mela-in-vijayawada-showcases-indias-rich-craft-traditions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/6ozv85f2/Saras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Being held in Vijayawada for the first time, the mela features 1,500 women entrepreneurs from across the country, with stalls showcasing handicrafts, handlooms, regional products, and live food counters offering diverse cuisines.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:20:56.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Saras Mela in Vijayawada showcases India’s rich craft traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada, Indian crafts, National SARAS Mela 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/bangladesh-france-type-of-unrest-planned-union-minister-rijiju</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/l4dfh00w/ANI_20251101173531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:20:38.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh, France-type of unrest planned: Union Minister Rijiju</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, Pradeep Bhandari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/ksfdc-to-fast-track-completion-of-four-cinemas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/y73wf33g/images-2026-10-19T074857.963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:19:51.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSFDC to fast-track completion of four cinemas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSFDC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-confined-to-a-wheelchair-sheebas-energy-spices-up-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/l8ly9tp4/Confined-to-a-wheelchair.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheeba at her processing unit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:18:23.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Confined to a wheelchair, Sheeba’s energy spices up lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/works-on-grounded-bangladesh-ship-trigger-eco-concerns-at-visakhapatnams-tenneti-park</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ji737xi2/Bangla.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The grounded cargo vessel MV Maa near Tenneti Park in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:16:56.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Works on grounded Bangladesh ship trigger eco concerns at Visakhapatnam's Tenneti Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, Tenneti Park, Bangladesh ship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/railways-earns-rs-74k-crore-from-sleeper-class</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xnn43rss/train-non-ac083534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mqf515qt/Screenshot-2026-10-19-025048.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:14:08.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways earns Rs 74K crore from sleeper class </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, passengers, non-AC sleeper coach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/road-network-revamp-major-national-highway-expansion-on-anvil-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/obeqwe3l/road.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Restoration works covering 10,238 km are currently underway, while routine annual maintenance is being executed for another 22,602 km.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:13:54.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road network revamp, major national highway expansion on anvil in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, national highway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/ysrcp-president-jagan-mohan-reddy-meets-governor-seeks-central-forces-for-ulb-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/kyhn1a4k/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets AP State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha in Vijayawada on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:11:38.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Governor, seeks Central forces for ULB polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/black-hanuman-gets-seven-times-base-bid-price-at-auction-of-pms-mementos</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/t066ixk9/pm-momento1095312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Black Hanuman’ gets seven times base bid price at auction of PM’s mementos.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:11:14.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Black Hanuman’ gets seven times base bid price at auction of PM’s mementos </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, auction, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/kamma-kapu-political-equation-to-fore-again-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/pks6vvia/mayoral.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision to allot the mayor post to the JSP has reportedly disappointed some sections of the TDP who had been preparing for the civic elections with hopes of securing the post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:09:19.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamma-Kapu political equation to fore again in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party, Kamma-Kapu, Vangaveeti Radhakrishna</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/andhra-pradesh-nominations-flood-civic-bodies-in-ntr-krishna-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ioj33gz3/Nominations.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>2026-10-19T02:05:00.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Nominations flood civic bodies in NTR, Krishna districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Krishna district, Andhra urban local body polls, NTR District</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/naga-sp-moved-out-day-after-kuki-civilians-killing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naga SP moved out day after Kuki civilian’s killing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:57:25.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naga SP moved out day after Kuki civilian’s killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nagas, Manipur police, Kukis, Kamjong district</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/keralam-man-held-for-slashing-youth-over-online-comment-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/td95uqbs/202604113743718.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:52:54.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam man held for slashing youth over online comment in </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, murder attempt, Keralam police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/dont-sell-meds-sans-prescription-chemists-told</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/jx43rqi2/202610153978935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:51:47.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t sell meds sans prescription, chemists told </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Chemists and Druggists Association</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/keralam-vigilance-conduct-raid-at-cpm-councillors-house-over-bribe-allegation</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:50:55.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Vigilance conduct raid at CPM councillor’s house over bribe allegation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau, bribe allegation, CPM councillor Ajin</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/discussions-under-way-for-new-thiruvananthapuram-dcc-president-three-in-the-race</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xugjqesl/BeFunky-collage-Mammootty-9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chempazhanthy Anil and Manacaud Suresh have emerged as the frontrunners for the post.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:47:56.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discussions under way for new Thiruvananthapuram DCC president, three in the race</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram DCC president, Congress Keralam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/green-power-generated-in-tn-to-be-tracked-every-7-sec-from-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ezf6lrtw/power-generated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational pic</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:46:26.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Green power generated in TN to be tracked every 7 sec from 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, State Load Despatch Centre, Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/egmore-tiruchy-track-upgrade-to-be-over-next-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6osewtm0/Egmore-Tiruch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tracks being fitted with thick web switches to enhance the speed of the trains to 130 kmph at Pallavaram railway station</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:41:18.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egmore-Tiruchy track upgrade to be over next year </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vande Bharat, Chennai-Villupuram, Pallavaram railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/keralam-researchers-land-grant-for-cancer-detection-device</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/jfmybral/menu3b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:40:21.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Researchers land grant for cancer detection device</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, cervical cancer, cancer detection device</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/police-take-kochi-synagogue-arson-accused-for-evidence-collection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-09/omt5pbvm/police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:35:41.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police take Kochi synagogue arson accused for evidence collection  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi police, Kochi synagogue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/founding-vc-of-kufos-passes-away</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/jqu9vy1e/6950baee6b4a408fab44879cbd10ef21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Founding vice-chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos), Prof B Madhusoodana Kurup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:33:02.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Founding VC of Kufos passes away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KUFOS, Prof B Madhusoodana Kurup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/water-levels-in-chennais-five-reservoirs-rise-by-237-mcft</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/zdg9z9w5/reservoirs-rises-by.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:32:56.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water levels in Chennai’s five reservoirs rise by 237 mcft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai reservoirs, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board data</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/downpour-no-dampener-15-lakh-leave-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/j8lfi9y9/Downpour-no-dampener.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Slow-moving traffic near Perungalathur on Saturday night with people leaving for their native places ahead of the Ayudha Puja holidays</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:28:41.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Downpour no dampener, 1.5 lakh leave Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Vijayadashami, Ayudha Puja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/nedumbassery-car-crash-accuseds-mom-appeals-for-privacy-expresses-solidarity-with-bereaved</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/2bhfcsku/images-2026-10-17T081739.587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:27:32.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nedumbassery car crash accused’s mom appeals for privacy, expresses solidarity with bereaved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Nedumbassery accident case, Nedumbassery car crash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/yellow-alert-for-chennai-rain-to-continue-across-the-state-till-october-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wgm8s4hh/C_1_1_CH1035_124940712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wade through flooded street at Pattalam in Chennai after the city witnessed heavy rain on the early hours on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:27:22.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yellow alert for Chennai, rain to continue across the state till October 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, monsoon, Chennai rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/tn-cm-reviews-rain-relief-work-asks-ministers-to-return-to-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/9np2cmyz/CM-reviews-rain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wade through an inundated street at Pattalam on Sunday;</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:24:59.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM reviews rain relief work, asks ministers to return to city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Actor Vijay, GCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/third-time-lucky-for-pcbs-defunct-aqi-monitoring-systems-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6zr1pbkp/3rd-time-lucky.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ambient noise monitoring system in front of the GCDA quality control office at Kadavanthra also remains defunct</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:23:40.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third time lucky for PCB’s defunct AQI monitoring systems in Kochi?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala State Pollution Control Board, pollution board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/monsoon-rains-spark-second-wave-of-butterfly-migration-in-western-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/hey78h1m/Monsoon-rains-spark.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Blue Tiger butterflies spotted during the seasonal migration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:22:52.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon rains spark second wave of butterfly migration in western TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, monsoon rains</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/off-the-cuff-en-vazhi-no-fine-vazhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/er68q8oy/En-vazhi-no.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:16:37.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff | En vazhi, no fine vazhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Greater Chennai Traffic Police, Off the cuff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/thenisai-thendral-deva-laid-to-rest-with-state-honours-in-ranipet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/i8bg42t9/Thenisai-Thendral.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deva’s mortal remains were brought from Chennai to his farm around 3 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:14:04.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thenisai Thendral Deva laid to rest with state honours in Ranipet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Deva, Singer Deva</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/indias-first-dengue-vaccination-drive-begins-in-tenkasi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-09/h9891z7n/ANI_20260909065516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare KG Arunraj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:06:28.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first dengue vaccination drive begins in Tenkasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, dengue, Tenkasi, KG Arunraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/battle-of-wits-mops-bustle-2026-brings-corporate-minds-together-for-its-20th-edition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dqbwmjxv/1000496158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Winners of Bustle</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/246u2qpw/mopquiz161710chn1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Battle of Wits: MOP’s Bustle 2026 brings corporate minds together for its 20th edition</news:title>
<news:keywords>MOP Vaishnav College for Women, chennai, nungambakkam, bustle, 2026, archna prasad, jaishree s, ramya raman, mba program, corporate quiz, grt, Kirtilals, the new indian express, tnie,  chennai events</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/devoted-to-dasara-bengalurus-rajput-community-celebrates-with-aplomb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/r1vpfe39/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-18-at-4.13.19-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A glimpse of the celebrations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devoted to Dasara: Bengaluru's Rajput community celebrates with aplomb</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Dasara, Dasara celebrations, rajput history</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/navaratri-and-the-spirit-of-play-it-instills-in-adults</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/yz1qufs9/P_5008266725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image for representation</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navaratri and the spirit of play it instills in adults</news:title>
<news:keywords>navaratri, navaratri 2026, golu, golu 2026, play, chennai, chennai news, chennai news today, kreeda, kreeda vinita</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/18/indias-birds-in-the-dark-wins-big-at-busan-international-film-festival</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/zquc6c01/Hanere-De-Panchi-Still-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Birds In The Dark</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/zl9lh4io/Second.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Writer, director and cinematographer Shashank Walia at the 31st Busan International Film Festival</image:caption>
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<news:title>India’s Birds In The Dark wins big at  Busan International Film Festival</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/myths-on-the-plate</loc>
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<image:caption>Author and public health researcher Dr Sylvia Karpagam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>'The Meat of the Matter' by Dr Sylvia Karpagam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T22:26:52.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myths on the Plate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Book review, Book</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/18/election-panel-must-go-beyond-retreats-to-restore-public-trust</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/8epup8xv/Election-Commission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protestor holds a poster of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during a protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members against the CEC, in New Delhi, Wednesday, September 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:36:21.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election panel must go beyond retreats to restore public trust</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/18/turn-right-to-clean-air-into-a-civic-duty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-29/uxh4oh50/P_4552114254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A vehicle sprays water using an anti-smog gun to curb air pollution on a smoggy winter morning in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:35:28.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turn right to clean air into a civic duty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/18/quick-take-unwired-dimension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/e8rvl97p/Quantum.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Quantum computing has opened innumerable future avenues</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:32:02.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Unwired dimension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/monitoring-epilepsy-patients-to-ddcas-chief-curator-dattas-unconventional-but-inspiring-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/xvlw2tn6/Curator.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ankit Datta (C) with ground staff at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/8bx0ea92/DDCA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ankit Datta (R) with Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association president Rohan Jaitley</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:09:49.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monitoring epilepsy patients to DDCA's chief curator: Datta's unconventional but inspiring journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, IPL, GB Pant hospital, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rohan Jaitley, Delhi and District Cricket Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/cjp-alleges-delay-in-release-of-saurav-das-and-ashutosh-ranka-four-sureties-rejected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/i1t8vi3y/20261012068L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 12, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka (R) and Saurav Das (L) speak to the media while leaving the Parliament Street police station after meeting the police representatives, in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:05:54.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP alleges delay in release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka; four sureties rejected</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Rana, Cockroach Janata Party, Saurav Das, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/jamia-hunger-strike-enters-seventh-day-as-students-demand-union-restoration-withdrawal-of-suspensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-13/rxlnrrgp/Jamia-Millia-Islamia-University.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a press conference held from within the varsity gates on Sunday, the group of students put forth three demands: the immediate reinstatement of JMISU, revocation of all ongoing disciplinary action against students involved in the movement and an end to further punitive measures. The protesters also demanded the resignation of the chief proctor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:03:54.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia hunger strike enters seventh day as students demand union restoration, withdrawal of suspensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/18/bihar-panchayat-imposes-rs-25000-social-fine-for-drug-use-and-sale-urges-families-not-to-seek-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-27/nay2f29z/New-Project-2025-10-27T080646.769.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:59:34.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar panchayat imposes Rs 25,000 social fine for drug use and sale, urges families not to seek bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/simple-things-made-a-huge-difference-how-andhra-spinners-helped-team-get-back-against-hyderabad-in-ranji-trophy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/9sjtqyx6/Andhra-Ranji.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tripurana Vijay in action during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:57:59.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Simple things made a huge difference': How Andhra spinners helped team get back against Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India A, Andhra Cricket Association, BCCI Ranji Trophy, Hyderabad vs Andhra, Tripurana Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/valley-of-flowers-carrying-capacity-to-shape-tourism-rules-under-proposed-eco-sensitive-zone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wade0va2/IMG-20260527-WA01711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the Valley of Flowers, the focus will be on managing visitor numbers and tourism activity to limit pressure on the fragile ecosystem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:56:12.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valley of Flowers’ carrying capacity to shape tourism rules under proposed eco-sensitive zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/ranji-trophy-2026-27-hyderabad-opener-abhirath-wants-to-make-his-opportunity-count</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/v4mf5da1/HydRanjiFin.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhirath Reddy in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:53:35.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hyderabad opener Abhirath wants to make his opportunity count</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Hyderabad Cricket Association, Hyderabad cricket, BCCI Ranji Trophy, Hyderabad vs Andhra, Abhirath Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/uttarakhand-defends-investment-record-says-small-businesses-matter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/b1ku2n59/IMG-20261018-WA0336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinay Shankar Pandey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:52:25.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand defends investment record, says small businesses matter</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/oddler-dies-after-uncle-allegedly-hands-him-a-pistol-when-he-asks-for-chocolate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-06/ay9sfq91/newindianexpress2025-05-12rgms79ciShotDeadgun.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gun used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:46:53.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler dies after uncle allegedly hands him a pistol when he asks for chocolate</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/in-coal-polluted-dhanbad-durga-puja-pandal-uses-1-lakh-plants-to-spread-green-message</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/fbo03hxe/Dhanbad-4.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:41:19.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In coal-polluted Dhanbad, Durga Puja pandal uses 1 lakh plants to spread green message</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/egypts-top-security-body-agrees-to-help-saudi-arabia-defend-itself-against-houthi-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/q8ahs68f/AP26290343511963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People ride in a pickup truck during a funeral procession for a Houthi officer in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The Arabic banner reads, "Martyr Mazen Abdallah."</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:37:59.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Houthis, Saudi-Houthis Conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/trump-backs-ally-netanyahu-ahead-of-israels-tight-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/vbyda0x6/AP26208782971465.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:33:25.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel elections, Doanld Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/18/a-region-that-can-no-longer-afford-endless-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/y0fqsarr/18oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For India, West Asia is no distant theatre. Economic interdependence creates opportunities, but it also transmits instability with great speed</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A region that can no longer afford endless conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/bhilai-steel-plant-dismisses-privatisation-reports-as-false-baseless-and-misleading</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/9/original/Bhillai_Fire_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhilai Steel Plant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:30:19.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhilai Steel Plant dismisses privatisation reports as ‘false, baseless and misleading’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhilai Steel plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/18/faithline-the-flow-of-light</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lvt100cy/AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Light lives on as a flowing river</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithline | The flow of light</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/18/japans-mmx-mission-targets-mars-moon-samples</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5q03ou4x/Mars1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:27:38.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan’s MMX mission targets Mars moon samples</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tanegashima Space Center , H3 rocket, IDEFIX, Phobos , Rover, Mars, Martian Moons eXploration, Solar System</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/eight-vb-g-ram-g-workers-killed-12-injured-as-speeding-car-runs-over-group-in-punjabs-sangrur</loc>
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<image:caption>An injured victim being taken to a hospital after a car ran over workers on Lehragaga-Jakhal road, killing at least eight people and injuring 12 others, in Sangrur district, Punjab, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The incident occurred near Alisher village when a group of more than 20 workers enrolled under Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G), several among them women, were engaged in some work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:58:10.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight VB-G RAM G workers killed, 12 injured as speeding car runs over group in Punjab's Sangrur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, VB-G RAM G</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/gold-etf-doors-shut-this-diwali-is-digital-gold-a-safe-substitute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/tg3s1mzo/ANI_20260619055308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gold ETF</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:41:05.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold ETF doors shut this Diwali. Is digital gold a safe substitute?</news:title>
<news:keywords>digital gold, Gold ETF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/jm-frictech-plans-to-achieve-rs-1000-revenue-in-three-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/eon53q5f/Madhavan-JMI.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:33:38.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JM Frictech plans to achieve Rs 1,000 revenue in three years</news:title>
<news:keywords>JM Frictech, E Madhavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/tiger-shroff-escapes-unhurt-after-firing-in-mumbais-juhu-two-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ooli9n0u/PTI10182026000470B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The actor escaped unhurt while his driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:04:44.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: Bishnoi gang claims responsibility on social media; actor escapes unhurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Entertainment News, Maharashtra, Tiger Shroff, Tiger Shroff attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/there-is-no-easy-market-renault-group-india-ceo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/06agoiuc/Deblaise-Renault.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stéphane Deblaise, Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:58:24.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>There is no easy market: Renault Group India CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Renault, Duster</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/vedanta-doubles-south-africa-zinc-capacity-with-600-million-investment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/ba0jnfnl/ANI_20250722044932.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta Zinc</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:53:20.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta doubles South Africa zinc capacity with $600 million investment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/nine-police-personnel-face-action-after-truck-kills-15-devotees-outside-gwalior-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Wreckage of a truck after it ploughed into several devotees before crashing into a temple's entry gate, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Fourteen persons were killed, and at least 28 others suffered injuries in the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:33:29.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine police personnel face action after truck kills 15 devotees outside Gwalior temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Sheetla Mata temple accident, Gwalior temple accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/how-attention-bias-affects-your-investments</loc>
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<image:caption>Investing</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:19:26.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How attention bias affects your investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Investing,  institutional investors</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/18/tiger-shroff-firing-puts-fadnavis-under-opposition-fire-over-maharashtras-law-and-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The actor escaped unhurt while his driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:14:32.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing puts Fadnavis under Opposition fire over Maharashtra's law and order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra law and order, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/seeking-opportunities-amidst-adversity</loc>
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<image:caption>Stock market</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:13:06.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seeking opportunities amidst adversity </news:title>
<news:keywords>equity market, India stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-stampede-casts-shadow-over-durga-puja-as-bengal-orders-safety-overhaul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/c6vmwus4/PTI10182026000250A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family member of a victim mourns during the handover of mortal remains of victims to their family members following a stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, in Kolkata, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Nineteen people died, and 25 others were injured in the stampede following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:03:07.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede casts shadow over Durga Puja as Bengal orders safety overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Durga Puja 2026, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/supreme-court-raps-states-for-failing-to-comply-with-order-on-menstrual-hygiene-facilities-in-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/14z5w51y/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:55:37.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court raps states for failing to comply with order on menstrual hygiene facilities in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, menstrual hygiene</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/the-swagger-is-back-sammy-hopes-promising-show-vs-india-will-revitalise-wi-cricket</loc>
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<image:caption>India and West Indies players shake hands after the fifth and final T20I in Bengaluru was called off due to rain on Saturday; The two teams shared the series honours</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:55:11.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The swagger is back': Sammy hopes promising show vs India will revitalise WI cricket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, West Indies Cricket, India vs West Indies, Daren Sammy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/sai-kishore-gurjapneet-put-tamil-nadu-in-drivers-seat-against-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/63k4bnlp/TNRanjiVedhan-M1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu players celebrate a wicket on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:25:27.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Kishore, Gurjapneet put Tamil Nadu in driver's seat against Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Chepauk, MA Chidambaram stadium, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, R Sai Kishore, Gurjapneet Singh, Ranji Trophy 2026-27</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/latino-voters-helped-put-trump-back-in-the-white-house-whats-their-next-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ye55nnub/AP26289031387593.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JoAnna Mendoza (D), standing second from right, an Arizona Congressional District 6 candidate, talks with campaign volunteers before a weekly neighbourhood canvass, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Oro Valley, Ariz.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:10:55.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, 2026 US midterm Elections, Latino Voters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/what-is-holding-up-the-india-us-trade-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/d6xdr8ij/newindianexpress2025-02-14ssom20qjNarendra-Modi-and-Donald-Trump-Handshake.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Feb. 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:01:30.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is holding up the India-US trade deal?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India-US Trade Deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/18/dp-world-extends-partnership-of-dp-world-india-championship-through-2035-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/j1i2iiz6/DP-World.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L–R) Amandeep Johl, CEO of the DP World PGTI; Kapil Dev, President of the DP World PGTI; Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World; Rizwan Soomar, CEO &amp; Managing Director for DP World's Subcontinent, Central Asia, Levant and Egypt region; Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World; and Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive Officer, European Tour group, at the 2026 DP World India Championship, Delhi Golf Club</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:54:41.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DP World extends partnership of DP World India Championship through 2035</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Kapil Dev, DP World PGTI, DP World India Championship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/analysis-for-trump-results-have-often-revealed-the-art-of-no-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/9tf09v5w/AP26287792043203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up his book "The Art of the Deal", given to him by a fan as he speaks during a campaign stop, Nov. 21, 2015, in Birmingham, Ala.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:45:02.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Analysis: For Trump, results have often revealed the art of 'no deal'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Trump administration, 2026 US midterm Elections, Art of the Deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/suffocated-in-bjp-biggest-mistake-in-five-days-uttarakhand-netas-switch-sides-ahead-of-2027-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/851qlr2k/IMG-20261018-WA0321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Pauri MLA Yashpal Benam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:43:07.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suffocated in BJP, biggest mistake in five days: Uttarakhand netas switch sides ahead of 2027 election</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/congress-gears-up-for-2027-uttarakhand-elections-aicc-assigns-tasks-to-new-office-bearers-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/63zllt25/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:37:53.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress gears up for 2027 Uttarakhand elections: AICC assigns tasks to new office-bearers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, 2027 Uttarakhand Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/18/aamir-khan-meets-raj-thackeray-amid-nephew-imrans-legal-tangles-over-citizenship-and-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Aamir Khan with MNS chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:34:28.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aamir Khan meets Raj Thackeray amid nephew Imran's legal tangles over citizenship and protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Aamir Khan, Raj Thackeray, Actor Imran Khan, Imran Deportation Row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/18/dalit-hamlet-attacked-houses-set-on-fire-after-20-year-old-youths-murder-in-bihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:26:10.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit hamlet attacked, houses set on fire after 20-year-old youth's murder in Bihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, dalit attacked, house burnt</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/delhi-police-register-10-firs-arrest-five-over-alleged-assaults-on-anti-cec-protesters</loc>
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<image:caption>A protestor holds a poster of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during a protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members against the CEC, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:17:55.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police register 10 FIRs, arrest five over alleged assaults on anti-CEC protesters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, anti-CEC protesters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/union-minister-amit-shah-to-visit-punjab-on-october-20-bjp-leader-ravneet</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:17:26.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah to visit Punjab on October 20, meet families of three who died amid anti-drug push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Ravneet Singh Bittu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/relatives-of-the-deceased-assemble-at-the-morgue-to-collect-bodies-amidst-festival-in-kolkata</loc>
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<image:caption>Mortal remains of a victim of the stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal are being taken in a dead body carrier vehicle in Kolkata on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:06:37.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relatives of the deceased assemble at the morgue to collect bodies amidst festival in Kolkata </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/18/zubeen-garg-death-case-assam-government-to-move-sc-against-grant-of-bail-to-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from Sep. 19, 2026, people light earthen lamps (diyas) to pay tribute to the late singer Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary in Guwahati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:01:33.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zubeen Garg death case: Assam government to move SC against grant of bail to accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam government, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg death case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/rs-230-crore-chandigarh-heritage-furniture-set-for-auction-in-france-activist-seeks-mea-intervention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/6zth10r2/Chandigarh-Heritage-furniture.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:52:42.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.30 crore Chandigarh heritage furniture set for Auction in France; activist seeks MEA intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, auction, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/modi-plans-vote-chori-shah-operationalises-cec-gyanesh-implements-it-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi participates in the party's 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' in Margao on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:49:58.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi plans ‘vote chori’, Shah operationalises, CEC Gyanesh implements it: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, ​Rahul Gandhi, 2027 Goa Elections, Save Goa Campaign, Goy Rakhonn Yatra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/chennais-360-mm-deluge-exposes-limits-of-forecasting-hyperlocal-extreme-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/juta0zv9/PTI10182026000217A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters wade through a waterlogged street following heavy rain in Chennai, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:36:06.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai’s 360-mm deluge exposes limits of forecasting hyperlocal extreme rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains, Northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu monsoon</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/cji-surya-kant-inaugurates-ladakh-bench-announces-special-sc-listing</loc>
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<image:caption>Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and others in a group photograph during the inauguration of Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in Leh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:14:18.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Surya Kant inaugurates Ladakh bench, announces Special SC listing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/india-vs-new-zealand-stern-test-lies-ahead-for-gill-and-co</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/9k1l7xwt/Gill-Gambhir-cut1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Test &amp; ODI skipper Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir have a tough task ahead</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/24ad7por/stead1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former New Zealand coach Gary Stead</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/l6bveble/gfx11.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:13:32.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs New Zealand: Stern Test lies ahead for Gill and Co</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Gautam Gambhir, India cricket, Shubman Gill, ​India vs New Zealand, Coach Gary Stead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/pakistan-seals-200-year-old-hindu-temple-after-demolition-attempt-sparks-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/3qif6m9i/Pakistan-Temple.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the dilapidated Ram Leela Temple in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:12:25.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after demolition attempt sparks protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan Hindu temple, Dera Ismail Khan, Ram Leela Temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/18/eviction-drive-in-assams-lutumari-reserved-forest-500-families-affected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/xechdkuy/Lutumari-Reserved-Forest-Eviction.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file image from Nov 30, 2025, an eviction drive is being carried out at the Lutumari Reserve Forest in Assam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:53:43.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eviction drive in Assam’s Lutumari Reserved Forest, 500 families affected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam eviction drive, Lutumari Reserved Forest, Lutumari Forest Eviction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/four-including-tvk-functionary-remanded-in-137-kg-methamphetamine-seizure-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/lor7ck7u/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:46:46.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four including TVK functionary remanded in 137 kg methamphetamine seizure case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NDPS Act, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), TVK cadres</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/pope-leo-tells-faithful-in-st-peters-square-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-cancer-surgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/g7gv6btr/AP26291383943443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the traditional noon blessing after praying the Angelus, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, a day after he returned from the hospital, where he had lung cancer removed on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:31:16.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lung Cancer, Pope Leo XIV, Pope Leo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/west-bengal-native-arrested-in-kalaburagi-over-suspicion-of-link-with-terrorist-organisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/xr0s9e8j/202602033660310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge, who addressed a press conference here on Sunday, has said that the Central Intelligence Agency and Karnataka police have conducted a joint operation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:29:10.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal native arrested in Kalaburagi over suspicion of link with terrorist organisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SoPs, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Terrorist links</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tn-monsoon-fury-chennai-braces-for-extremely-heavy-rain-as-red-alert-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/w35aj5m5/PTI10182026000219B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters wade through a waterlogged street following heavy rain, in Chennai, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:22:58.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN monsoon fury: Chennai braces for extremely heavy rain as red alert issued </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Chennai rains, Northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu monsoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/onion-prices-double-as-indias-food-inflation-climbs-to-774-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/6/original/ONION3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>International markets are also recording higher prices. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September, up 1.5% from August and 5.8% from a year earlier.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dokx4cx6/Screenshot-2026-10-18-164451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>September 2026 CPI release. Negative rates indicate prices below their levels a year earlier.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gre6mi33/Screenshot-2026-10-18-163327.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI on Base 2024=100 for September 2026*, released October 12, 2026. September figures are provisional; August figures are final.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:22:01.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Onion prices double as India’s food inflation climbs to 7.74 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, Inflation, onion prices, MoSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/ex-bangladesh-air-force-chief-sheikh-abdul-hannan-arrested-in-qatar-over-graft-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ekeyyp6w/Sheikh-Abdul-Hannan.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Bangladesh Air Force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Bangladesh air force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan arrested in Qatar over graft charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh Air Force, Sheikh Abdul Hannan, Hannan Graft Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/israel-lebanon-agreement-shines-light-on-long-lost-jewish-community-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/8668etht/AP26289315448504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman walks beneath a sign that reads in Arabic "Jewish Quarter," in the old city of Sidon, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/locct2p6/AP26289315826291.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The interior of the abandoned Bhamdoun Synagogue is seen through an archway in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qtbfb8ic/AP26289315609187.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stone steps lead to the entrance of the abandoned Bhamdoun Synagogue in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel-Lebanon agreement shines light on long-lost Jewish community</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lebanon, Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, Lebanon Jews</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/actor-imran-khan-not-indian-citizen-shouldnt-have-been-at-mumbai-protests-chirag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/u2iyh59m/202610113974286.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister Chirag Paswan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:55:11.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Imran Khan not Indian citizen, shouldn't have been at Mumbai protests: Chirag </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chirag Paswan, OCI card, Actor Imran Khan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/15-killed-28-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-madhya-pradeshs-gwalior</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/1p5lg4ru/PTI10182026000024B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police gather at the site after thirteen persons were killed and nearly 40 others suffered injuries when a truck crashed into several devotees waiting near a temple, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:54:21.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 killed, 28 injured as truck runs over devotees near temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Accident, Sheetlamata Mandir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/18/bjp-government-turning-blind-eye-to-drought-conditions-in-rajasthan-ex-cm-gehlot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/zkiou7kt/Ashok-Gehlot.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 13, 2026, Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addresses a press conference in Bikaner.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:51:12.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP government turning blind eye to drought conditions in Rajasthan: Ex-CM Gehlot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, BJP government, Rajasthan Drought</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/over-1800-arrested-as-france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests-widespread-damage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/uaikhvu8/AP26291332516603.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protester holds a board with a photo of French president Emmanuel Macron in front of a burning tourism office during a demonstration against rising living costs and in solidarity with students' grievances in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1,800 arrested as France counts cost of violent protests, widespread damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France protests, France school protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-stampede-chorbagan-residents-cite-rain-overcrowding-and-inadequate-police-presence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/pkimyrhw/PTI10182026000134B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mortal remains of a victim of the stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal are being taken in a dead body carrier vehicle in Kolkata on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:33:55.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Chorbagan residents cite rain, overcrowding and inadequate police presence</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, durga puja, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/fmcg-firms-grapple-with-input-cost-inflation-in-q2-brace-for-margin-pressure-in-h2-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/0ky5v6e3/202608113899824.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Input-cost pressures intensified in the September quarter, reversing some of the moderation seen in the preceding quarter, which squeezed margins even as companies absorbed part of it to protect consumer demand during the festive season.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:27:02.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FMCG, price hikes, El Nino conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/education-now-an-exclusion-system-designed-to-keep-millions-of-youth-out-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bvr55dgk/Rahul-Gandhi-LoP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:24:29.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education now an 'exclusion system' designed to keep millions of youth out: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, education system, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/18/india-will-be-targeting-100-medals-at-asian-para-games-satyanarayana-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lusk9f9v/ANI-20261018083535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Para athletics head coach Satyanarayana.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:19:50.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India will be targeting 100 medals at Asian Para Games: Satyanarayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Asian Para Games, Paralympics coach Satyanarayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/blaze-at-st-petersburg-oil-sites-as-kyiv-launches-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lr8kc9jj/AP26290438012568.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car burns after a Russian airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:12:48.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Ukraine Airstrikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/fssai-enforces-cold-chain-rules-for-meat-dairy-and-fish</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/ty7joff4/ANI_20250530065706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI mentioned that it has specified hygienic and sanitary requirements for FBOs under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:09:57.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI enforces cold chain rules for meat, dairy and fish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, Health, FSSAI, Public Health, FBO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/irans-new-defence-minister-mehrdad-akhlaghi-threatens-enormous-damage-if-us-attacks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/fz7hqdc2/AP26281814949502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:06:55.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's new defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if US attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Mehrdad Akhlaghi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/18/charles-matata-wins-delhi-half-marathon-mens-race-with-course-record-alemu-takes-womens-crown</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-12/e8a18q2i/20251012001f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 29-year-old Matata's feat of setting a new course record was noteworthy as the humidity was high at around 90 per cent and the temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius was not ideal for long-distance running.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:05:13.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charles Matata wins Delhi Half Marathon men's race with course record, Alemu takes women's crown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Delhi Half Marathon, USD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/temple-tragedy-mp-cm-removes-gwalior-city-sp-suspends-8-cops-announces-rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5ey0kcqz/C_53_1_CH1506_43564239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:58:18.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple tragedy: MP CM removes Gwalior City SP, suspends 8 cops, announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, Sheetla Mata temple accident, Gwalior temple accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/consistency-overrated-in-t20s-for-top-order-batters-samson-never-out-of-form-pujara-2</loc>
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<image:caption>India batsman Sanju Samson.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:51:09.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consistency overrated in T20s for top-order batters, Samson never out of form: Pujara </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sanju Samson, T20 cricket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/tata-trusts-disbursed-rs-1556-crore-in-fy26-plans-40-50-not-for-profit-hospitals</loc>
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<image:caption>Rural upliftment took the largest share at Rs 457.62 crore, followed by education (Rs 270.26 crore), cancer care (Rs 178.46 crore), institutions (Rs 169.31 crore) and healthcare (Rs 105.97 crore).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:40:54.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Trusts disbursed Rs 1,556 crore in FY26, plans 40-50 not-for-profit hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Trusts, Noel Tata</news:keywords>
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