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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/school-keinta-brings-nearly-3000-out-of-school-children-into-education-net-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>By shifting the focus to individual children, 'School Keinta' is proving that no terrain is too rugged and no child is too isolated to be reached.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'School Keinta' brings nearly 3,000 out-of-school children into education net in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/article-370-sweeps-national-awards-yami-gautam-named-best-actress</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, waves as he is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T14:16:05.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk's doctor questions Safdarjung's potassium findings, seeks independent tests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Film awards, article 370, Yami Gautam, Mammootty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/shiv-sena-seeks-ban-on-namaz-at-gyanvapi-mosque-during-shrawan</loc>
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<image:caption>The Gyanvapi Mosque</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T14:02:55.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena seeks ban on namaz at Gyanvapi mosque during Shrawan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Shiv Sena, Gyanvapi mosque, Shrawan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/article-370-wins-best-national-feature-film-award-mammootty-kartik-aaryan-yami-gautam-bag-acting-honours</loc>
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<image:caption>Mammootty in 'Bramayugam', Kartik Aaryan in 'Chandu Champion' and Yami Gautam in 'Article 370'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T13:38:55.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Article 370' wins best national feature film award; Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam bag acting honours</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/2026/Jul/18/indias-first-private-orbital-class-rocket-test-flight-successful</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/qpif8jqs/Vikram-1-launch-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T13:29:11.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's first private orbital-class rocket test flight successful </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vikram 1, Skyroot Aerospace</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/18/gold-loses-shine-as-fed-jitters-outweigh-safe-haven-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-10/7jhi7p7t/20251018297.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prices of 24-carat gold eased across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata during the week.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gold prices in Indian cities on Saturday (July 18).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T13:12:24.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekly Review: Gold loses shine as Fed jitters outweigh safe-haven demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gold prices, safe-heaven demand, falling gold prices </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/two-more-arrested-in-manipur-over-killing-of-six-naga-civilians</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T12:49:37.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two more arrested in Manipur over killing of six Naga civilians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Naga civilians</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/sahil-khattar-on-hosting-the-world-cup-again-and-chasing-bollywood-dreams</loc>
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<image:caption>Sahil Khattar, actor and television host</image:caption>
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<image:caption>With German footballer Oliver Kahn</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Khattar played the role of cricketer Syed Kirmani in Kabir Khan's sports drama 83</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T12:18:31.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sahil Khattar on hosting the World Cup again and chasing Bollywood dreams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, fifa 2026, Sahil Khattar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/18/eight-killed-in-ahmedabad-firecracker-factory-blast-unit-allegedly-operated-despite-cancelled-license</loc>
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<image:caption>The site of the firecracker factory blast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T12:18:11.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight killed in Ahmedabad firecracker factory blast; unit allegedly operated despite cancelled license </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, firecracker factory blast, Eight killed, cancelled license</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/2026/Jul/18/this-is-dictatorship-opposition-reacts-to-sonam-wangchuks-removal-by-modi-government-from-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/egiyr93s/Opposition-reacts-to-Wangchuks-removal-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T12:06:39.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This is dictatorship: Opposition reacts to Sonam Wangchuk's removal by Modi government from protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi police picks up Sonam Wangchuk , CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/wrong-guided-by-falsehood-and-violence-rahul-gandhi-slams-sonam-wangchuks-removal-from-protest-site</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress says authoritarian government spares no one, while Khera claims political obedience took precedence over Constitutional duty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:34:30.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Wrong, guided by falsehood and violence': Rahul Gandhi slams Sonam Wangchuk's removal from protest site</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/isro-targets-7-launches-this-fiscal-next-mission-within-two-months-says-chairman-narayanan-3</loc>
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<image:caption>ISRO Chairman V Narayanan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:27:38.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO targets 7 launches this fiscal; next mission within two months, says Chairman Narayanan</news:title>
<news:keywords>ISRO</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-starts-indefinite-hunger-strike-july-20-march-to-proceed-as-planned</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke reacts after a woman threw an ink-like liquid on him as he begins an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:21:45.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman hurls ink-like liquid at CJP founder Dipke as he begins indefinite hunger strike; July 20 march on</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar Protest, abhijeet dipke, CJP protest, Wangchuk Hunger Strike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/18/gujarat-government-sidelines-19000-start-ups-despite-push-for-innovation-through-procurement-policy-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>The Gujarat government framed a procurement policy in 2024 to encourage start-ups.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:21:32.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat government sidelines 19,000 start-ups despite push for innovation through procurement policy: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Congress, Start-ups, Gujarat government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/18/englishnews2026jul16danny-mcbride-to-helm-gi-joe-film</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/2zfpnv9y/images.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Danny McBride to write and direct GI Joe film</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:18:13.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Danny McBride to helm GI Joe film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Danny McBride, GI Joe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/18/tamilnews2026jul16shanmuga-pandians-film-with-director-thiru-titled-vaanavedikai</loc>
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<image:caption>(L) Shanmuga Pandian; (R) Thiru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:16:25.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shanmuga Pandian's film with director Thiru titled Vaanavedikai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shanmuga Pandian, Thiru , Vaanavedikai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Jul/18/tamilreview2026jul17arulvaan-movie-review-stubbornly-one-dimensional</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/0f2qe06c/Arulvaan.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arulvaan Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:16:00.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arulvaan Movie Review: Stubbornly one-dimensional </news:title>
<news:keywords>Ganesh Vinayakan, Arulnithi, Kritika, Arav, Ramya Pandian, Arulvaan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Jul/18/tamilreview2026jul17anbe-diana-movie-review-familiar-romance-with-fairytale-like-optimism</loc>
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<image:caption>Anbe Diana Movie Review: Familiar romance with fairytale-like optimism</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:14:18.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbe Diana Movie Review: Familiar romance with fairytale-like optimism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anbe Diana Movie Review, Pari Elavazhagan, Ramya Ranganathan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/18/gujarat-leads-indias-inaugural-niti-aayog-investment-friendliness-index-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:02:46.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat leads India’s inaugural NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026, Gujarat, NITI Aayog</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/five-drown-in-godavari-while-fishing-in-andhras-polavaram</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:00:57.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five drown in Godavari while fishing in Andhra's Polavaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Drowning, Polavaram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sonam-wangchuk-refuses-treatment-at-safdarjung-despite-dehydration-metabolic-abnormalities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/us3l5jcc/PTI07182026000123B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk being assisted by supporters during a protest organised by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, at the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, late Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:58:05.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment at Safdarjung despite dehydration, metabolic abnormalities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/18/brenda-fricker-the-first-irish-actress-to-win-an-oscar-for-my-left-foot-dies-at-81</loc>
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<image:caption>“My Left Foot” stars Brenda Fricker, winner of Oscar for best supporting actress, and Daniel Day Lewis, winner of Oscar for best actor, at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, March 26, 1990.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:49:58.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for ‘My Left Foot,’ dies at 81</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Oscar, Brenda Fricker</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/latest-round-of-us-iran-strikes-hits-military-infrastructure-targets</loc>
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<image:caption>Pro-government demonstrators gather at a square in Tehran, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:40:32.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Latest round of US-Iran strikes hits military, infrastructure targets</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran strikes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/the-challenges-facing-uks-next-pm-andy-burnham</loc>
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<image:caption>Experts say Burnham will now need to address a host issues that have felled his predecessors in quick succession.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:37:57.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The challenges facing UK's next PM Andy Burnham</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/hydraa-launches-massive-operations-across-hyderabad-secures-840-acres-of-government-land</loc>
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<image:caption>HYDRAA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:30:40.706Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-psc-cancels-afternoon-last-grade-servant-exam-after-question-paper-mix-up</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:29:03.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala PSC cancels afternoon Last Grade Servant exam after question paper mix-up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/18/kannadanews2026jul18bharath-kumar-mokshitha-pai-riya-sachdev-join-hands-for-rukmini-radhakrishna</loc>
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<image:caption>Stills from Rukmini Radhakrishna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:26:31.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bharath Kumar, Mokshitha Pai, Riya Sachdev join hands for Rukmini Radhakrishna</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/18/kannadanews2026jul18life-today-locks-august-release-date</loc>
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<news:title>Life Today locks August release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Jul/18/kannadareview2026jul18fathers-day-review-a-bike-ride-that-builds-a-bond-on-the-road</loc>
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<news:title>Father's Day Review: A bike ride that builds a bond on the road</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Jul/18/delhi-court-accepts-charge-sheet-in-rape-murder-of-irs-officers-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi court accepts charge sheet in rape-murder of IRS officer's daughter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:16:57.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court accepts charge sheet in rape-murder of IRS officer's daughter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/will-strike-by-entering-their-homes-rajnath-singh-cites-operation-sindoor-in-warning-to-terrorists</loc>
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<image:caption>India emerging as credible global security partner, says Rajnath; cites Operation Sindoor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:02:55.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will strike by entering their homes': Rajnath Singh cites Operation Sindoor in warning to terrorists</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/men-claiming-lawrence-bishnoi-links-threaten-aamir-khan-over-love-jihad-accusation</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Aamir Khan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Men claiming Lawrence Bishnoi links threaten Aamir Khan over 'love jihad' accusation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/civil-society-group-urges-up-chief-minister-to-halt-jauhar-university-demolition</loc>
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<image:caption>Azam Khan-founded Jauhar University faces demolition as 38 buildings found illegal; UP govt says action as per law</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:53:05.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civil society group urges UP Chief Minister to halt Jauhar University demolition</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/haryana-government-rolls-out-regularisation-policy-framework-for-unauthorised-industrial-colonies</loc>
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<image:caption>Thousands of illegal units are found outside the municipal limits in major industrial towns in Haryana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:52:15.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana government rolls out regularisation policy framework for unauthorised industrial colonies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/wangchuks-fast-should-have-ended-in-dialogue-with-centre-say-his-supporters-in-himachals-solan</loc>
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<image:caption>Wangchuk, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, was shifted to a hospital by Delhi Police on Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Wangchuk's fast should have ended in dialogue with Centre, say his supporters in Himachal's Solan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sonam-wangchuk-shifted-to-hospital-from-protest-site-wife-says-no-treatment-without-her-consent</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, waves as he is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:30:38.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk 'shifted' to hospital from protest site; wife says no treatment without her consent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi Police cracks down at Jantar Mantar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/18/englishreview2026jul17ride-or-die-series-review-a-poignant-and-pulsating-ride-through-the-complex-lives-of-assassins</loc>
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<image:caption>Ride or Die poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ride or Die Series Review: A poignant and pulsating ride through the complex lives of assassins
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/protests-and-internet-blackouts-grip-jks-doda-and-kishtwar-after-fatal-police-firing-incident</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel route march</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:27:24.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests and internet blackouts grip J&amp;K’s Doda and Kishtwar after fatal police firing incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aarif Hussain, Doda, Kishtwar, police firing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/19-year-old-arrested-for-shooting-sister-dead-over-family-dispute-in-northeast-delhi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:23:17.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old arrested for shooting sister dead over family dispute in northeast Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Shooting, Family dispute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/vizhinjam-port-to-begin-full-export-import-operations-from-august-18</loc>
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<image:caption>Vizhinjam port</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:12:41.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizhinjam port to begin full export-import operations from August 18</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/hyderabad-man-beaten-to-death-by-a-mob-for-molesting-9-year-old-girl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/szmf5agc/mob-lynching.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:09:10.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad man beaten to death by a mob for molesting 9-year-old girl</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/18/bengal-administration-demolishes-illegal-portion-of-abhishek-banerjees-party-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Authorities begin demolishing TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's party office in Amtala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:59:04.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal administration demolishes illegal portion of Abhishek Banerjee's party office</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/18/food-ball-clash-bw-argentina-and-spain</loc>
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<image:caption>crema catalana</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Asado</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Empanadas</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chocotorta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:53:08.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina vs Spain clash on the dining table</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Food, Football, Food, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/18/i-would-love-to-sing-with-chithramma-says-singer-nila-raj</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:49:02.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I would love to sing with Chithramma,’ says singer Nila Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sushin Shyam, Vaazha 2, Balan The Boy, Nila Raj, Thaakkol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/18/gujarats-coastal-lions-thrive-on-wild-prey-study-debunks-livestock-dependence-myth</loc>
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<image:caption>The research identified three major coastal satellite populations of Asiatic lions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:48:28.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat's coastal lions thrive on wild prey, study debunks livestock dependence myth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat's coastal lions, livestock dependence myth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/18/keralas-moon-chasers-bring-the-lunar-landscape-into-focus</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:42:42.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s moon chasers bring the lunar landscape into focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, International Moon Day, astro-photographers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/punjab-police-suspends-arrests-inspector-after-fbi-indictment-in-extortion-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Suspended Station House Officer of Tanda police station Gurinderjit Singh Nagra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:40:35.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab police suspends, arrests inspector after FBI indictment in extortion case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FBI, Punjab Police, extortion case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/18/lokesh-kanagaraj-wamiqa-gabbi-starrer-dc-to-release-on-this-date</loc>
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<image:caption>'DC' Tamil movie poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:17:24.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi  starrer 'DC' to release on this date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jul/18/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-38-france-take-on-england-in-third-place-play-off</loc>
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<image:caption>France head coach Didier Deschamp watches the team participate in a training session ahead of their Bronze medal World Cup soccer match against England Friday, July 17, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:16:44.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 38: France take on England in third-place play-off</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-hc-permits-abortion-for-14-year-old-rape-victim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-11/b1ag087h/Kerala_HC.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala HC permits abortion for 14-year-old rape victim</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:02:18.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC permits abortion for 14-year-old rape victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Child rights, Kerala HC , abortion rights </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/must-be-rebuilt-from-scratch-rahul-gandhi-calls-for-overhaul-of-education-system-for-students-safety</loc>
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<image:caption>"This system will have to be rebuilt from scratch": Rahul Gandhi demands overhaul of education framework amid paper leak crisis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:00:23.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Must be rebuilt from scratch': Rahul Gandhi calls for overhaul of education system for students' safety </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, paper leaks, Chhatron ki Goonj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/trump-threatens-to-increase-canada-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke-pollution-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/g20254ta/AP26195581430226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump accused Canada of "not properly maintaining" their forests, failing to carry out "basic Forest Management and Debris Removal."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:55:48.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, wildfire smoke pollution, Canada tariffs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/police-action-against-wangchuk-dipke-sparks-student-protests-draws-opposition-criticism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/8l3ncjlx/PTI07182026000041B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel detain supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) as they raise slogans after activist Sonam Wangchuk, unseen, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:46:43.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police action against Wangchuk, Dipke sparks student protests, draws Opposition criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, CJP protest, Wangchuk Hunger Strike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/disappointed-france-and-england-meet-for-third-place-in-the-world-cup-2</loc>
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<image:caption>France's Kylian Mbappe, center, participates in a training session with the team ahead of their Bronze medal World Cup soccer match against England Friday, July 17, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England's Harry Kane, front left and England's Dan Burn, front right, run with teammates during training for the World Cup soccer tournament Friday, July 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:44:00.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disappointed France and England meet for third place in the World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, 2026 FIFA World Cup, France vs England</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/18/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-earns-rs-2076-crore-at-box-office-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/bguoccyf/C_1_1_CH1352_121908216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"The Odyssey" revolves around the Greek King Odysseus (Damon) on a perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan War.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:40:05.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earns Rs 20.76 crore at box office in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Odyssey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/indias-first-private-orbital-rocket-vikram-1-lifts-off-pm-modi-calls-it-proof-of-atmanirbharta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/cwj8hk5c/new-new-60.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 lifts off.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:39:49.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 lifts off; PM Modi calls it proof of 'Atmanirbharta'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-1</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/sc-to-hear-petitions-seeking-fair-probe-into-ram-temple-donations-row-on-july-20</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:32:45.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear petitions seeking 'fair probe' into Ram temple donations row on July 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, SIT probe, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya donation row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/iraq-us-sign-48-agreements-during-pm-ali-al-zaidis-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/hx1o1bh1/AP26195578840379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump meets with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:32:38.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraq, US sign 48 agreements during PM Ali al-Zaidi's visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, IRAQ, Ali al-Zaidi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/mere-swear-words-in-public-do-not-amount-to-obscenity-says-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/flgoactm/Screenshot-2026-04-29-142406.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:30:54.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mere swear words in public do not amount to obscenity, says Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, cuss words</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/protests-deepen-in-mp-over-ken-betwa-river-interlinking-project-as-fast-enters-15th-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/65jnata9/ANI_20260712075941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP: Tribal families stage 'Chita Andolan' against Ken-Betwa project in Chhatarpur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:28:24.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests deepen in MP over Ken-Betwa river interlinking project as fast enters 15th day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ken-Betwa Project, Madhya Pradesh , Chhatarpur , Protest Ken-Betwa </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/wildfire-smoke-from-canada-and-minnesota-pushes-farther-into-the-us-and-engulfs-dc-in-haze</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/9tpufv0c/Canada-US-smoke.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visitors wear face masks, as smoke from wildflowers blankets the sky, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:27:19.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ontario, Canada wildfires</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/18/inter-state-criminal-gangs-busted-in-bhubaneswar-puri-21-held-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/sj8ri8ca/inter-state-criminal-gangs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puri police with the 13 accused and the mobile phones seized from them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:22:38.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inter-state criminal gangs busted in Bhubaneswar, Puri; 21 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, snatching mobile phones, inter-state criminal gangs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/political-obedience-takes-precedence-over-constitutional-duty-cong-slams-police-action-against-wangchuk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/a2by6x8s/PTI07182026000033A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel screen with sheets and keep vigil as activist Sonam Wangchuk, unseen, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:21:11.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Political obedience takes precedence over Constitutional duty': Cong slams police action against Wangchuk</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Sonam Wangchuk, Pawan Khera, CJP protest, Wangchuk Hunger Strike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/isro-sctimst-to-take-up-research-in-bioastronautics-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-09/l8pithmy/New-Project-2025-02-09T074739.381.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISRO logo image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:20:26.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO, SCTIMST to take up research in Bioastronautics</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ISRO, Bioastronautics</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/chariots-of-trinity-roll-out-at-odishas-baripada-jeypore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/0rfx9ylj/Chariots.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women devotees pulling the chariot of Devi Subhadra at Baripada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:17:36.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chariots of Trinity roll out at Odisha's Baripada, Jeypore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rath yatra, chariots of the Trinity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/principal-arrested-for-humiliating-staff-at-kurtanga-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/o5r7z02c/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Based on the complaint, Raghunathpur police registered a case under sections 296 and 126(2) of the BNS against the principal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:16:40.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Principal arrested for humiliating staff at Kurtanga in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, principal, Swami Arupananda Degree College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/two-suspected-poachers-held-after-seeking-treatment-for-pellet-wounds-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/oqv48k4y/IMG-20260717-WA0013-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 260 kilogram of game meat was seized in the raid.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:16:21.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two suspected poachers held after seeking treatment for pellet wounds in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, poachers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/students-served-puffed-rice-in-mid-day-meal-for-five-days-in-mayurbhanj-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/beksc242/students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The students eating puffed rice along with curry for lunch.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:14:28.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students served puffed rice in mid-day meal for five days in Mayurbhanj school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mid-day meal, puffed rice</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/inquiry-finds-no-evidence-of-medical-negligence-in-twins-death-at-vimsar</loc>
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<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:10:56.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inquiry finds no evidence of medical negligence in twin’s death at VIMSAR </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, VIMSAR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/collector-seeks-action-plan-to-fight-urban-flooding-in-sambalpur-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/3f053cw6/dies-as-heavy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reviewing the ward-wise flood situation, the collector asked departments to submit a detailed report identifying waterlogging-prone locations, the reasons behind the problem, corrective measures and a clear timeline for completion of works.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:09:31.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collector seeks action plan to fight urban flooding in Sambalpur city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flooding, Sambalpur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jul/18/sc-gives-assam-two-weeks-to-defend-foreigner-declarations-against-five-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/4nt8upyt/20251006159F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SC gives Assam two weeks to defend foreigner declarations against five women</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:05:28.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC gives Assam two weeks to defend foreigner declarations against five women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court, Assam , Deportation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/no-confidence-motion-against-bjp-led-chhattisgarh-government-defeated-after-15-hour-debate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/wdcgvrdf/Screenshot-2026-02-15-142524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:04:41.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No-confidence motion against BJP-led Chhattisgarh government defeated after 15-hour debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, no-confidence motion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jul/18/how-to-choose-the-right-savings-account-for-your-financial-goals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/157ooz8m/Untitledcc.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:03:52.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How to Choose the Right Savings Account for Your Financial Goals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/chhattisgarhs-dantewada-eyes-record-22-mbbs-admissions-after-neet-success</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/wmhqi1fu/IMG-20260717-WA0013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Six Chhoo Lo Aasmaan alumni have already completed their MBBS degrees and are serving as medical officers in government hospitals across Dantewada.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada eyes record 22 MBBS admissions after NEET success</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/five-family-members-found-dead-in-chhattisgarhs-raipur-police-suspect-suicide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/2mzz8est/Screenshot20260718100346Chrome.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tikrapara police station in-charge, Rajesh Marai, stated that the family was living in a rented accommodation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:56:55.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five family members found dead in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur; police suspect suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, suspected suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/delhi-polices-first-major-action-under-new-chief-three-layer-operation-to-shift-wangchuk-from-jantar-mantar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/32mg6iyh/PTI07182026000020A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, waves as he is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:50:10.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police's first major action under new chief: Three-layer operation to shift Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Sonam Wangchuk, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protest, Wangchuk Hunger Strike, Anurag Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-hc-mandates-ai-powered-crowd-control-and-enhanced-safety-for-sabarimala-pilgrimage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/q4f49vvo/ANI_20260120061038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to accord the highest priority to crowd management, devotee safety.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:45:13.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC mandates AI-powered crowd control and enhanced safety for Sabarimala pilgrimage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sabrimala Pilgrimage, Sabrimala temple </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/russia-says-ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-7-wounds-24-at-logistics-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/sywzsis5/AP26169175790816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian firm Wildberries said in a statement that its logistics complexes in Kotovsk and Elektrostal, in the Moscow region, came under attack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:44:30.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7, wounds 24 at logistics centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/18/tamil-nadu-tops-infrastructure-rankings-but-debt-airport-capacity-weigh-on-investment-score</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/wsh7ryae/afp.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:40:03.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu tops infrastructure rankings; but debt, airport capacity weigh on investment score</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, NITI Aayog, Investment Friendliness Index</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/ngt-orders-supply-of-safe-water-supply-in-odishas-sukinda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-13/g1fxoxpx/ANI_20260105154633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:38:55.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT orders supply of safe water supply in Odisha's Sukinda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Water Supply</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/pm-modi-inaugurates-seven-redeveloped-railway-stations-in-odisha-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/5yyrpg93/bimlagarh100224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The revamped Bimalgarh, Baripada and Barpali stations inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:38:15.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/18/englishnews2026jul17jenna-ortega-and-rose-byrne-join-hands-for-nasty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/5fp6kahq/Jenna_Ortega_and_Rose.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:33:05.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne join hands for Nasty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jenna Ortega, Rose Byrne, Nasty movie</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/18/malayalamnews2026jul18chinna-chinna-aasai-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-indrans-madhoos-heartwarming-drama</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/ef1ddbu3/MadhooIndransChinnaChinnaAasai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab featuring Madhoo (L) and Indrans (R) from Chinna Chinna Aasai trailer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:32:37.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinna Chinna Aasai OTT: When and where to watch Indrans-Madhoo's heartwarming drama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chinna Chinna Aasai, Indrans, Madhoo, Varsha Vasudev</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/fifa-world-cup-2026-messi-to-get-special-attention-from-spain-says-de-la-fuente</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/ccc0t5ta/AFP20260717C2DC49Ev1HighResComboFblWc2026Match104EspArgFinal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Spain's Lamine Yamal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:32:36.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi to get 'special attention' from Spain, says de la Fuente</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/18/kannadanews2026jul17sanjan-kaje-yogaraj-bhat-faisal-malik-and-more-star-in-disco-rani-film-to-mark-aju-vargheses-kannada-debut</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/0w8xstti/Disco_Rani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Disco Rani poster, also starring Aju Varghese</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:32:20.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanjan Kaje, Yogaraj Bhat, Faisal Malik and more star in Disco Rani; film to mark Aju Varghese's Kannada debut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sanjan Kaje, Aju Varghese, Faisal Malik</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/orissa-hc-issues-notice-to-state-over-cop-vacancies-stress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/3m7bb598/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:31:53.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC issues notice to state over cop vacancies, stress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/father-kills-four-year-old-son-over-poverty-in-odishas-mayurbhanj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/zkrgi9yo/stabbed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:31:02.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father kills four-year-old son over ‘poverty’ in Odisha's Mayurbhanj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/student-ends-life-in-odisha-after-neet-ug-failure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/9t5jbpin/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:26:59.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student ends life in Odisha after NEET-UG failure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/bjd-congress-hit-out-at-odisha-government-over-lapses-during-puri-rath-yatra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/yya3fpgw/rathayatraday211707chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lord Trinity atop their chariots begin their journey on the second day to Sri Gundicha Temple in Bada Danda as lakhs of devotees throng Puri to witness the annual Ratha Yatra on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:25:39.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD, Congress hit out at Odisha government over lapses during Puri Rath Yatra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, Puri Rath Yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/trump-threatens-to-increase-canada-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke-pollution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/buiyizwm/AP26198068487827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump accused Canada of "not properly maintaining" their forests, failing to carry out "basic Forest Management and Debris Removal."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:18:44.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Canada, Wildfires, smoke pollution, tariff increase</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/senior-ias-officer-rajesh-lakhani-repatriated-to-tamil-nadu-cadre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/xwdnfez3/IAS-Rajesh-Lakhani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior IAS officer Rajesh Lakhani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:11:03.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior IAS officer Rajesh Lakhani repatriated to Tamil Nadu cadre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Rajesh Lakhani IAS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/court-grants-39-hour-remand-of-ram-temple-donation-theft-accused-tinnu-yadav-and-manish-yadav</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/8zm7x35a/202606293844303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Temple donation probe: key accused handed over to Police remand after court order</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:08:57.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court grants 39-hour remand of Ram temple donation theft accused Tinnu Yadav and Manish Yadav </news:title>
<news:keywords>Ram temple donation row, Ayodhya Ram temple </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/why-britain-is-getting-a-new-prime-minister-without-a-general-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/op29ovps/Labour-Partys-Andy-Burnham.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labour Party's Andy Burnham delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, England, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:03:30.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Britain, Labour Party, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/18/kayastha-vote-emerges-as-key-factor-in-bihars-bankipur-bypoll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/42f6fy6t/20260713088L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor addresses supporters during a nomination meeting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election at the Scout Guide Ground in Patna on Monday, July 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:01:18.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kayastha vote emerges as key factor in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Bankipur bypoll, Kayastha voters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/18/not-the-subject-to-talk-about-sharad-pawar-keeps-mum-on-reports-of-split-in-ncp-sp</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:00:20.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Not the subject to talk about': Sharad Pawar keeps mum on reports of split in NCP (SP)</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, NCP (SP)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/odisha-govt-signs-pact-with-ifc-to-get-funds-for-infrastructure-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/zcr4eix8/1784303815-3974.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anu Garg, chief secretary, and other govt officials present at the event along with IFC representatives</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:54:52.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt signs pact with IFC to get funds for infrastructure projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, IFC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/odisha-govt-orders-survey-of-special-schools-without-recognition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/oi75pz4w/Group-7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In September last year, the CAG, in a report, had pointed out that both the SSEPD department and School and Mass Education (SME) department had violated norms by allowing 35 per cent of the audited open schools for special children to operate without registration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:52:27.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt orders survey of special schools without recognition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, special schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/lopar-rains-continue-in-odisha-sapua-submerges-parts-of-athagarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/36bbfef0-d145-4b37-b0a1-1be262449bae/rain1_0407chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:45:49.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoPAR rains continue in Odisha, Sapua submerges parts of Athagarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/bahrain-odia-samaj-holds-rath-yatra-with-fervour</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/y0voc0c7/Screenshot-2026-07-18-111315.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rath Yatra is being celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Bahrain on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:44:12.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain Odia Samaj holds Rath Yatra with fervour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rath yatra, Bahrain, Odia Samaj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/over-28000-students-from-odisha-clear-neet-ug-re-exam</loc>
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<image:caption>NEET-UG candidates exit an examination centre after appearing for the Re-NEET UG 2026 exam, in Bhubaneswar, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Over 28,000 students from Odisha clear NEET UG re-exam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/18/aiims-bhubaneswar-to-get-neonatal-surgical-icu-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>AIIMS-Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:38:47.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to get neonatal surgical ICU soon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/pm-modi-has-placed-nation-first-at-centre-of-governance-says-vice-president</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice President CP Radhakrishnan along with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releasing the book RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity &amp; Sacrifice, authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:34:44.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi has placed 'Nation First' at centre of governance, says Vice-President</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, Modi, CP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Jul/18/aap-slams-delhi-police-after-sonam-wangchuk-forcibly-hospitalised-on-day-21-of-hunger-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, before being shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:28:01.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP slams Delhi police after Sonam Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised on day 21 of hunger strike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/18/pakistan-to-revise-oil-prices-daily-amid-renewed-west-asia-tensions-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:27:05.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan to revise oil prices daily amid renewed West Asia tensions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/after-overnight-halt-holy-trinity-reaches-gundicha</loc>
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<image:caption>Chariots of the Holy Trinity parked outside Sri Gundicha Temple after completing the journey on the second day of the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:17:15.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After overnight halt, Holy Trinity reaches Gundicha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/odisha-bjp-mla-transforms-chhera-pahanra-into-sheer-display-of-extravaganza</loc>
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<image:caption>MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahu riding in the chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:16:11.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha BJP MLA transforms ‘Chhera Pahanra’ into sheer display of extravaganza</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rath yatra, BJP MLA, Rolls Royce, Chhera Pahanra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/18/chennai-startup-claims-breakthrough-in-battery-technology</loc>
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<image:caption>Iron-air battery charges in six hours and can discharge power continuously for over 18 hours.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chennai startup claims breakthrough in battery technology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, battery technology</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/18/monsoon-vigil-tightened-in-debrigarh-wildlife-sanctuary-to-prevent-wildlife-crimes</loc>
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<image:caption>Nearly 100 km of the Hirakud reservoir shoreline forms its north-eastern boundary, providing easy access for miscreants by boat and increasing the risk of poaching and timber smuggling.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:13:56.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon vigil tightened in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary to prevent wildlife crimes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Monsoon, Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Jul/18/critical-thinking-has-become-an-aiera-buzzword-but-what-does-it-actually-mean-and-how-do-we-teach-it</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:09:53.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Critical thinking has become an AI‑era buzzword. But what does it actually mean, and how do we teach it?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/18/at-least-five-hurt-in-explosion-at-sponge-iron-factory-in-west-bengals-paschim-bardhaman</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:09:12.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least five hurt in explosion at sponge iron factory in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/18/chennai-metro-water-issues-notices-to-520-residents-for-installing-illegal-pumps</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metro Water)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:06:28.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Metro Water issues notices to 520 residents for installing illegal pumps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/18/pm-modi-inaugurates-redeveloped-chennai-park-station-part-of-75-under-national-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Redeveloped at cost of Rs 14.79 crore, Park station, on the Chennai Beach-Tambaram suburban line, is one of the busiest suburban stations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:04:04.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped Chennai Park station, part of 75 under national plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/sco-member-states-including-india-and-pakistan-share-critical-border-assessments-at-islamabad-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>Shanghai Cooperation Organisation logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:03:47.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCO member states, including India and Pakistan, share critical border assessments at Islamabad summit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/18/greater-chennai-corporation-readies-121-nursery-beds-to-expand-green-cover</loc>
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<image:caption>Last year, the GCC planted 86,800 saplings, including 44,165 native trees of 28 species raised by the corporation and 42,635 saplings planted in collaboration with the Forest Department and NGOs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:02:42.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Chennai Corporation readies 121 nursery beds to expand green cover</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/cmc-officials-begin-clearing-debris-mountains-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:title>CMC officials begin clearing debris mountains in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, waste dumpsites</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/chaos-at-ccmc-council-meeting-congress-councillor-suspended-for-2-months</loc>
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<image:caption>A heated clash erupted between DMK and Congress councillors during the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporations (CCMC) monthly council meeting at Victoria Hall in Coimbatore on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:56:04.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chaos at CCMC council meeting; Congress councillor suspended for 2 months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/cmc-pushes-tech-driven-waste-management-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking on the occasion, Srijana said waste should be viewed as a valuable resource rather than something to be discarded.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:52:49.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMC pushes tech-driven waste management plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/historic-new-frontier-indias-first-private-rocket-to-undertake-maiden-orbital-launch</loc>
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<image:caption>Skyroot Aerospace to undertake maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:50:41.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Historic new frontier': India's first private rocket to undertake maiden orbital launch</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/man-beaten-to-death-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:48:46.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man beaten to death for sexually assaulting minor in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/irregularities-in-semmozhi-poonga-project-took-place-in-dmk-regime-says-minister-sengottaiyan</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue Minister K A Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:48:31.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irregularities in Semmozhi Poonga project took place in DMK regime, says Minister Sengottaiyan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/association-urges-dote-to-ensure-epf-for-temporary-staff-in-government-engineering-colleges-across-tn</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:46:32.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association urges DOTE to ensure EPF for temporary staff in government engineering colleges across TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/semicon-20-mpms-will-prove-beneficial-for-states-youth-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:46:21.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semicon 2.0, MPMS will prove beneficial for state’s youth: Minister Kishan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Manchireddy Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-among-top-10-states-in-investment-friendliness-index</loc>
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<image:caption>NITI Aayog logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:45:48.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana among top 10 states in Investment Friendliness Index</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Investment Friendliness Index</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/infantinos-enlarged-world-cup-gamble-pays-off-with-punters</loc>
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<image:caption>Perhaps spurred on by the success of the 48-team format, powerful FIFA president Gianni Infantino has dangled the possibility of enlarging it even further to 64.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:45:42.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infantino's enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/farmers-in-telanganas-karimnagar-advised-to-avoid-paddy-cultivation</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmers walk along the bunds amid lush green paddy fields in Karimnagar, reflecting the rural rhythm of the cultivation season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:44:17.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers in Telangana's Karimnagar advised to avoid paddy cultivation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paddy Cultivation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/ccmc-launches-awareness-drive-for-census-self-enumeration-process</loc>
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<image:caption>The CCMC officials have officially begun the online enumeration for the census program from today. A special camp in this regard was organised by the civic body in the CCMC head office today.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:43:22.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCMC launches awareness drive for census self-enumeration process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, CCMC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/neet-ss-counselling-delay-puts-specialised-care-under-strain-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:42:28.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-SS counselling delay puts specialised care under strain in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Doctors, Counselling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/appointing-pg-teachers-for-census-work-will-affect-class-12-students-coimbatore-teachers-association</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:40:23.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Appointing PG teachers for census work will affect Class 12 students: Coimbatore Teachers Association</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, PG Teachers, census work</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/41-railway-stations-in-telangana-modernised-bjp-chief-ramchander</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5a05e2xu/41-railway-stations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bird’s eye view of the upgraded Hitec City railway station</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The main hall of the railway station</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:39:41.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>41 railway stations in Telangana modernised: BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, railway stations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/more-mbbs-seats-for-telangana-but-infrastructure-gaps-remain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/2tos9528/doct.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:38:53.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More MBBS seats for Telangana, but infrastructure gaps remain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MBBS Seats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-to-set-up-set-to-probe-dharani</loc>
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<image:caption>I &amp; PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy speaks during a press meet at the Secretariat in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:37:23.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to set up SET to probe Dharani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana cabinet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telanganas-neet-toppers-set-their-sights-on-aiims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/xey70wro/ANI_20260511030338.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIIMS New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/pq0ztmyg/TG’s-NEE-T-toppers-set.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:35:56.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s NEET toppers set their sights on AIIMS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AIIMS Delhi, NEET toppers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/eight-of-student-gang-threatens-loot-valuables-from-migrants-in-coimbatore-held</loc>
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<image:caption>During the course of the investigation, the police on Friday surrounded the gang near Madukkarai and arrested them.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:33:04.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight of student gang threatens, loot valuables from migrants in Coimbatore, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, student gang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/spain-has-built-its-team-for-several-years-and-tournaments-to-reach-the-world-cup-final</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/h2kihdf4/Rodri-and-Yamal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Rodri (16) and Lamine Yamal (19) chat as they walk among sprinklers during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:32:16.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain has built its team for several years and tournaments to reach the World Cup final</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, World Cup final</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/centre-assured-priority-for-aps-key-proposals-says-minister-kandula-durgesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:32:16.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre assured priority for AP’s key proposals, says Minister Kandula Durgesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Union Government, Andhra government, Kandula Durgesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telanganas-monsoon-woes-deepen-as-30-districts-face-deficit</loc>
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<image:caption>Roads remain inundated after heavy rainfall causes drains to overflow across the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation limits, disrupting traffic and normal life on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:30:42.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s monsoon woes deepen as 30 districts face deficit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, rainfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/jana-sena-party-will-not-follow-2024-seat-sharing-formula-nadendla</loc>
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<image:caption>Civil Supplies Minister and Jana Sena Party Political Affairs Committee (PAC) Chairman Nadendla Manohar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:28:51.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Sena Party will not follow 2024 seat-sharing formula: Nadendla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena Party, Nadendla Manohar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-rolls-out-reliable-fear-free-health-scheme-for-government-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/gf2qkj5l/TG-rolls-out-‘reliable.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha hand over a new health card to an employee in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:28:42.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana rolls out ‘reliable, fear-free’ health scheme for government staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, employees, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/make-our-jobs-permanent-demand-contract-workers-at-mettur-power-plant-continue-stir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:28:11.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make our jobs permanent, demand contract workers at Mettur power plant, continue stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur Thermal Power Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/18/amarnath-yatra-convoy-vehicle-crashes-into-parked-truck-in-jk-six-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0m1aqyjz/202607033849904.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amarnath Yatra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:27:35.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amarnath Yatra convoy vehicle crashes into parked truck in J&amp;K; six injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Amarnath Yatra , Pilgrim , Jammu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/1334-lakh-telangana-voters-marked-uncollectible</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/q6m9ogk2/SIR-done.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/2026-07-17/kxmoxwp0/voters-marked.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:27:08.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13.34 lakh Telangana voters marked ‘uncollectible’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ECI Election Commission of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/contingency-plan-to-tackle-rainfall-deficit-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/l1kgx6n8/Irrigation-or-drinking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials informed the meeting that AP recorded a 48.3% rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 15. Of the 28 districts, 24 are experiencing rainfall deficit, while four are under deficit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:26:49.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contingency plan to tackle rainfall deficit in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rainfall deficit, Andhra Pradesh​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/cm-joseph-vijay-inspects-social-justice-hostel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/yv22so3m/inspect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay interacting with the students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:26:42.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay inspects social justice hostel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Joseph Vijay, social justice hostel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-hc-grants-interim-relief-in-doolapally-land-use-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/71mtgban/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:25:47.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants interim relief in Doolapally land-use dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/stamp-duty-exemption-for-tns-power-utilities-to-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/6pal9v58/New-Project-2025-05-25T091502.538-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:25:42.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stamp duty exemption for TN's power utilities to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPDCL, TNPGCL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/pm-modi-inaugurates-3-revamped-ap-railway-stations-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5gyj35q7/PM-inaugurates-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inaugural programme was attended by HRD&amp; IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, and Rajya Sabha MP Bhashyam Rama Krishna and others.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:24:49.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates 3 revamped AP railway stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Modi, Andhra Pradesh, railway stations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/andhra-pradesh-waqf-board-gets-records-from-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/d24w83mg/202605193793993.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Waqf Board Chairman Abdul Aziz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:22:52.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board gets records from Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/tneb-contract-workers-stage-protest-for-fair-wages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/emi0hn0d/TNEB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of contract workers staged a demonstration in front of TNEB HQ in Chennai on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:22:35.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNEB contract workers stage protest for fair wages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest, Contract workers, TNEB, fair wages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/emergency-drill-held-at-kalpakkam-ahead-of-full-fledged-pfbr-ops-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8u0pgqxe/reactor.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's 500 MW Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) prototype at Kalpakkam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:21:19.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emergency drill held at Kalpakkam ahead of full-fledged PFBR ops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalpakkam, Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/speed-up-fcv-tobacco-procurement-minister-kinjarapu-atchannaidu-to-board</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/rfjn1umb/C_40_1_CH1553_36074856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:20:40.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed up FCV tobacco procurement: Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu to Board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, FCV tobacco procurement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/demolish-illegal-fish-ponds-in-kolleru-cec-to-eluru-collector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/nijw7cxd/VJ05ATAPAKA12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CEC also raised concern over rising pollution in Kolleru Lake, and the drying up of the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:17:09.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolish illegal fish ponds in Kolleru: CEC to Eluru Collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kolleru Lake, illegal fish ponds, Eluru Collector</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/lionel-messi-speaks-in-advance-of-world-cup-final-says-argentina-will-give-it-our-all</loc>
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<image:caption>Tennis player Novak Djokovic greets Argentina's Lionel Messi as goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, left, and head coach Lionel Scaloni look on during a news conference ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in New York, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:16:59.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina ‘will give it our all’</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup final, Lionel Messi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/dead-should-be-buried-within-their-local-body-only-madurai-bench-of-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:15:37.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dead should be buried within their 
local body only: Madurai Bench of Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cremation, local body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/relax-norms-for-installing-ambedkar-statues-thol-thirumavalavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/hezfw9u0/Thiruma-clarifies-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:13:14.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relax norms for installing Ambedkar statues: Thol Thirumavalavan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan, Ambedkar statues</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/more-than-100-artefacts-found-at-malayadipatti-minister-rajmohan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/y9pyce2i/rajmohan084638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Development Minister A Rajmohan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:12:21.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 100 artefacts found  at Malayadipatti: Minister Rajmohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, artefacts, Rajmohan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/sub-registrar-gets-pre-arrest-bail-in-palani-mutt-land-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/nipfdm9i/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:11:09.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sub-registrar gets pre-arrest bail in Palani mutt land case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-registrar, pre-arrest bail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/rape-of-two-minors-mom-stepdad-get-double-lifer-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:58:04.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rape of two minors: Mom, stepdad get double lifer in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault, double life imprisonment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/seven-in-10-classrooms-fail-to-individually-assess-kids-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/0v0ilu32/classrooms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ennum Ezhuthum aims to bridge learning gaps among primary students.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:53:30.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven in 10 classrooms fail to individually assess kids in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ‘Ennum Ezhuthum, Teaching Learning Practices Survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/raise-issues-concerning-state-in-parliamnet-cm-chandrababu-naidu-to-mps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/z04rt4fr/C_40_1_CH1456_3615318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:53:18.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raise issues concerning State in Parliamnet: CM Chandrababu Naidu to MPs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/state-has-obligation-to-protect-natural-resources-andhra-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/nlm51mto/State-has-obligation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:50:58.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State has obligation to protect natural resources: Andhra High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, Andhra high court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/madras-hc-refuses-to-quash-fir-against-ponraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/h5cboocb/202605093782011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the petitions filed by Ponraj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:50:46.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to quash FIR against Ponraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dr V Ponraj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/cm-chandrababu-naidu-seeks-central-aid-for-aqua-tobacco-ryots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8jb09lmh/CM-seeks-Central-aid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu and officials at a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Undavalli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:49:42.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks Central aid for aqua, tobacco ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Union Government, Chandrababu Naidu, financial aid, Nirmala Sitaraman, sea food exports, shrimp feed production</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/nrsc-funded-marine-laboratory-at-andhra-university-to-boost-coastal-climate-research</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8izslvqr/NRSC-funded-marine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Remote Sensing Centre, in collaboration with Andhra University, inaugurated the NICES-Coastal Observation Research Laboratory in Vizag</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:47:38.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRSC-funded marine laboratory at Andhra University to boost coastal climate research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University, NRSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/association-seeks-nod-to-run-private-buses-on-tn-government-routes-at-setc-fares</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/30/original/bus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:46:53.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association seeks nod to run private buses on TN government routes at SETC fares</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, private buses, Omni bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/cm-chandrababu-naidu-nirmala-sitaraman-distribute-rs-3216-crore-loan-to-over-1-lakh-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/4hgs4hu8/to-over-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in a Mega Credit Outreach Programme jointly organised by the Union Ministry of Finance and Public Sector Banks at Narasaraopet in Palnadu district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:43:03.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu, Nirmala Sitaraman distribute Rs 3,216 crore loan to over 1 lakh beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Nirmala Sitaraman, loan distribution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/tvk-government-will-reopen-amma-mini-clinics-says-minister-arunraj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/cbxiqfe2/TVK-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amma mini clinics were first introduced by the AIADMK govt in 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:42:44.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK government will reopen Amma mini clinics, says minister Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Amma mini clinics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/tn-government-appoints-officer-for-each-district-to-expedite-disbursal-of-education-loans</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/8lhxwn5s/education-loan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the new initiative, the Directorate of Collegiate Education has appointed a facilitation officer, at the rank of assistant professor, for every district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:41:12.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government appoints officer for each district to expedite disbursal of education loans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Education loans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/low-pressure-likely-to-bring-rain-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-27/pwpgzhis/P_4444117738.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rain and strong winds lash Visakhapatnam on Monday as Cyclone Montha moves closer to the Andhra coast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:38:36.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low-pressure likely to bring rain across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/landslide-in-chinas-chongqing-kills-at-least-eight-and-leaves-34-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/kvcxc3uk/AP26198433332092.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo taken from video, rescuers pull a person out from the rubble after a landslide buried residential buildings in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:37:24.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least eight and leaves 34 missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China landslide, Chongqing, rescue efforts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bantwal-woman-murder-accused-arrested-after-alleged-suicide-bid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/upryn6ju/DHARWAD-SHOCKER.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Kiran Honnannavar &amp; Dr Priyanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:36:19.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family disputes surfaced before Dharwad doctor's murder, relatives claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, doctor's murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/andhra-health-dept-to-cut-c-section-rate-to-35-per-cent-by-2028-29</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/o2l3ayza/202601213645939.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:35:55.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra health dept to cut C-section rate to 35 per cent by 2028-29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, C-section, Andhra health department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/neet-chennai-girl-vanisha-overcomes-stressful-re-test-bags-air-51-aiims-seat-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/z95cj6gt/neet11707chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vanisha Satish.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:34:37.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET: Chennai girl Vanisha overcomes stressful re-test, bags AIR 51, AIIMS seat in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, Vanisha Satish, re-test</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/avail-crop-insurance-schemes-ntr-district-collector-to-ryots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/z60fwgq1/Avail-crop-insurance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha at a review meeting with officials at the Collectorate in Vijayawada on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:32:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avail crop insurance schemes: NTR district collector to ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, crop insurance scheme, NTR District</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/18/andhra-hc-orders-status-quo-on-penumaka-land-acquisition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/q5krbpw0/HC-upholds-inheritance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:30:59.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC orders status quo on Penumaka land acquisition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Land Acquisition, Andhra high court, Penumaka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/file-criminal-cases-against-owners-of-buildings-without-fire-safety-systems-gba-chief-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/bkkfkrlo/BBMP-wants-BWSSB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:30:38.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>File criminal cases against owners 
of buildings without fire safety systems: GBA Chief Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/madras-hc-disposes-of-plea-alleging-graft-in-government-counsel-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/x7urwenn/Pvt-schools.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:30:13.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC disposes of plea alleging graft in government counsel appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, government counsel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/andhra-govt-forms-panel-to-transform-amaravati-into-growth-corridor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/asx98n3i/Dhyana-Buddha-Statue-Amaravati-Vijayawada-Andhra-Pradesh-hero-hs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhyana Budha statue in Amaravati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:29:37.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra govt forms panel to transform Amaravati into growth corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, Amaravathi capital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bettahalasuru-residents-protest-proposed-rs-76-crore-waste-recovery-facility</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/2j2e3ows/Residents-fear.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed location of the Material Recovery Facility at Tarahunise village</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:29:24.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bettahalasuru residents protest proposed Rs 76-crore waste recovery facility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste recovery facility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bjp-opposes-bengalurus-2nd-airport-in-cm-shivakumars-turf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-26/nvc415o5/Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state president BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:27:12.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP opposes Bengaluru’s 2nd airport in CM Shivakumar’s turf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru new airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/use-tech-for-public-good-zanzibar-president-tells-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/y1w3ux86/iitconvocation181707chn092437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi handing over prizes at 63rd Convocation of IIT-Madras on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:25:14.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use tech for public good, Zanzibar president tells students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IIT-Madras, Hussein Ali Mwinyi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/four-delhi-districts-achieve-100-distribution-of-sir-forms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/q6m9ogk2/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:25:07.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Delhi districts achieve 100% distribution of SIR forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Special Intensive Revision, Delhi SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/two-elderly-men-killed-in-two-separate-accidents-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/5844ngoe/202605263801939.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>2026-07-18T03:24:41.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two elderly men killed in two separate accidents in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road accidents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/100-cctvs-scanned-says-chargesheet-in-rape-murder-case-of-delhi-irs-officers-daughter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/dgbnnl0f/New-Project-2026-07-18T085318.900.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, identified as Rahul Kumar Meena, was identified through CCTV footage and arrested on the same day as the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:24:14.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 CCTVs scanned, says chargesheet in rape-murder case of Delhi IRS officer's daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, chargesheet, murder of IRS officer's daughter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/mla-poaching-cant-order-cbi-probe-based-on-reports-says-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ag2meyxb/C_1_1_CH1104_12154554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:22:54.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA poaching: Can’t order CBI probe based on reports, says Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI probe, MLA poaching, TVK, Dr N Elaiyaraja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/karnataka-hc-issues-notice-on-go-exempting-occupancy-certificate-for-power-connections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/bhj7gm9m/HC-rejects-plea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:22:07.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC issues notice on GO exempting occupancy certificate for power connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/parents-role-under-scanner-in-2-year-olds-death-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:20:35.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents’ role under scanner in 2-year-old’s death in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, parents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/delhi-police-bust-interstate-fake-currency-racket-arrest-three</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/tmt4nksb/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police bust interstate fake currency racket, arrest three.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:19:15.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police bust interstate fake currency racket, arrest three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, fake currency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/50-civic-work-tenders-nixed-for-procedural-lapses-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/k0mu7vp7/drain32001cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The highest number of cancellations was in Udumalaipettai municipality, where 30 tenders, mostly related to stormwater drain maintenance, were scrapped.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:18:32.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50 civic work tenders nixed for procedural lapses in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, civic work tenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bengalurus-bettahalasuru-sets-waste-management-benchmark-with-97-source-segregation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/895zmhc1/97-waste-segregation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Collected garbage being processed at an integrated waste management facility in Bettahalasuru.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/tx9t72mp/97-waste-segregat.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:18:04.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Bettahalasuru sets waste management benchmark with 97% source segregation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/press-freedom-needed-with-regulation-says-delhi-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/7kkbokq9/ANI_20260717053408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Press freedom needed with regulation, says Delhi HC.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:17:46.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Press freedom needed with regulation, says Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Journalism, Press freedom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/18/kerala-govt-forms-working-group-for-cet-shift</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/lnh0tqhd/images-76.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>College of Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:17:17.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt forms working group for CET shift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, KTU, College of Engineering</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/smart-cards-with-qr-codes-soon-to-help-track-ration-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/y2rfczbx/C_53_1_CH1214_43608057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:16:36.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smart cards with QR codes soon to help track ration in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ration shop, Smart-PDS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/karnataka-bets-on-tier-2-cities-to-ease-bengalurus-growth-burden</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mke58qqr/bengaluru111149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bird-eye view of Bengaluru city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:15:40.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bets on tier-2 cities to ease Bengaluru’s growth burden</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Beyond Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/lower-bhavani-project-kalingarayan-farmers-at-loggerheads-over-water-release-petition-collector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-07/ppg4873g/202508073474464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lower Bhavani Project</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:14:26.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lower Bhavani Project, Kalingarayan farmers at loggerheads over water release, petition collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lower Bhavani Dam, Kalingarayan irrigation systems</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/18/kerala-police-obstructing-probe-in-chit-scam-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/15/original/Ongole_cops_deny.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>2026-07-18T03:14:10.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police obstructing probe in chit scam: Victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Police, chit fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/18/rajasthan-woman-critical-after-alleged-wrong-blood-transfusion-at-jodhpur-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/0wdkd9y9/ANI_20251212163501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:13:39.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: Woman critical after alleged wrong blood transfusion at Jodhpur hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>wrong blood transfusion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/sc-slams-ghaziabad-doctor-for-not-treating-rape-victim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/m0e0c3ev/ANI_20260713072625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court slams Ghaziabad doctor for not treating rape victim.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:13:34.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC slams Ghaziabad doctor for not treating rape victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rape victim, Ayurvedic doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/private-bodys-honorary-doctorates-spark-row-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/83ku56c5/AFPFINAL.jpeg</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>2026-07-18T03:13:32.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private body’s ‘honorary doctorates’ spark row in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, honorary doctorates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/long-power-outages-throw-life-out-of-gear-in-tns-yelagiri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/swyktyhc/Long-power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Vaniyambadi substation being repaired on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:11:48.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long power outages throw life out of gear in TN's Yelagiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power outage, Yelagiri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/delhi-l-g-pays-tribute-to-grandfather-teja-samundri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/25677xrt/IMG3451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi L-G pays tribute to grandfather Teja Samundri.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:11:45.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G pays tribute to grandfather Teja Samundri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, martyrdom anniversary, Sardar Teja Singh Samundri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/patient-friendly-training-must-for-hospital-staff-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/iuuqejrx/atient-frie.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:11:31.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patient-friendly training must for hospital staff in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, patient care</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/seafood-firms-in-tn-told-to-shift-workers-quarters-away-from-plants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/x1dns7hl/Seafood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The companies have been given a time of just 3 days for the relocation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:10:25.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seafood firms in TN told to shift workers’ quarters away from plants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, seafood processing units</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/minister-hd-kumaraswamy-visits-ailing-mother-chennamma-in-bengaluru-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/10/original/Deve_gowda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former PM H D Devegowda and his wife Chennamma.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:10:21.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister HD Kumaraswamy visits ailing mother Chennamma in Bengaluru hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/18/secret-shelters-animal-lovers-warn-of-legal-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/yavhgb8e/Secret’-shelte-Animal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of People For Animals, animal lovers and feeders staging  protest in front of the corporation office on Friday, demanding that the civic body disclose the locations of shelters where captured stray dogs are being housed</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:09:17.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Secret’ shelters: Animal lovers warn of legal action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, People for Animals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/man-held-for-harassing-women-attacks-cop-in-kochi</loc>
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<news:title>Man held for harassing women, attacks cop in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi, sexual harassement, physical assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/du-enforces-green-rules-for-students-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/lxko5auh/enforces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DU enforces green rules for students' elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:05:37.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU enforces green rules for students' elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DUSU, green campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/mission-to-bring-ai-education-in-schools-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/fshflmij/202602203681620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:04:29.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mission to bring AI education in schools launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, artificial intelligence, Ashish Sood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/two-mps-from-karnataka-fare-poor-in-attendance-in-budget-session</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliament of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:04:24.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two MPs from Karnataka fare poor in attendance in budget session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Budget session, attendance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/kochi-city-police-move-beyond-dj-parties-to-trace-white-collar-drug-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/to90j8kh/Police-move-beyond.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While elite DJ parties remain under surveillance, police said they have now identified several other channels through which narcotics are allegedly reaching affluent consumers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:03:45.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi city police move beyond DJ parties to trace white-collar drug network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi City Police, drug network, DJ parties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/bjp-to-take-out-padayatra-to-bidadi-against-township</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/dqy26xfc/BJP-to-take.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders, including former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, state party president BY Vijayendra, LoP R Ashoka and others protest against the Bidadi Township plan at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:02:23.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to take out padayatra to Bidadi against township  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bidadi Township</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/tgbie-directs-colleges-to-return-original-certificates-to-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:01:38.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGBIE directs colleges to return original certificates to students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/with-minimum-temperature-at-31c-in-delhi-nights-stay-warm-rain-to-provide-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/suckyhcl/summer15115701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi records warmest July night in five years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:01:35.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With minimum temperature at 31°C in Delhi, nights stay warm, rain to provide relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, summer, Delhi heat, humid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/power-outage-man-vandalises-kseb-office-in-ernakulam-threatens-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/bhakj9j3/202607023849295.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:01:29.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power outage: Man vandalises KSEB office in Ernakulam, threatens staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KSEB, Power outage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/bus-driver-risks-life-to-save-woman-who-jumped-into-periyar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/zzdy6tsf/C_32_1_CH1550_74500321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A regular visitor to the Periyar River at Aluva Manappuram sits under an umbrella on the riverbank as rain showers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:59:07.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus driver risks life to save woman who jumped into Periyar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, rescue, Periyar river, bus driver</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/neet-exam-results-consistency-pays-off-for-toppers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/cwbpv0am/new-new-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Kashvi Dhall, Panshul Bansal and Thejas Varun.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:58:22.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET exam results: Consistency pays off for toppers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NEET result, NEET re-exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/prisons-across-tn-step-up-medical-screening-for-inmates-after-custodial-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/qejom452/202606123822901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New prisoners must be screened for health issues upon arrival at sub-jails or district jails and shifted to central prisons if required.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:57:49.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prisons across TN step up medical screening for inmates after custodial death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death, Inmates, Sabari Varman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/karnataka-makes-strong-neet-ug-showing-8-score-690-marks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8erh2b4t/K’taka-makes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NEET-UG 2026 toppers celebrate at a private institute in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/y4xivarc/K_taka_m.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaishnavi Das , Suchita M</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:56:54.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka makes strong NEET-UG showing, 8 score 690+ marks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, NEET-UG</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/opposition-slams-karnataka-government-over-delay-in-city-corporation-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zp16o8q0/dk-shivakumar-invites-hd-kumaraswamy-for-june-26-talks-on-bidadi-township-project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:54:37.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition slams Karnataka government over delay in city corporation polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, city corporation polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/high-neet-cut-off-mark-makes-medical-entry-competitive-this-year-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/tqqqc721/neet-stu115850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:54:19.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High NEET cut-off mark makes medical entry competitive this year: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NEET results, NMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/after-60-years-mcd-has-an-eatery-rulebook</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/tq777ve1/mcd-house-new091536-115811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MCD House in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:52:09.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 60 years, MCD has an eatery rulebook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, hygiene standards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/15000-fewer-tamil-nadu-candidates-clear-neet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/r8oynzuw/PTI06212026000444B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While over 95% of the 1,42,494 registered candidates took the original May 3 test, only 1,08,601 candidates showed up for the re-test. This caused the attendance rate to drop to 76.2%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:51:53.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15,000 fewer Tamil Nadu candidates clear NEET </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/icci-lease-land-limbo-in-mattancherry-has-crippled-trade-heritage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/2uzg739w/Lease-land-limbo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of Mattancherry with buildings over 200 years old</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:51:37.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICCI: Lease land limbo in Mattancherry has crippled trade, heritage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mattancherry, ICCI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/karwar-man-in-ed-net-for-goa-land-grab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:50:36.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karwar man in ED net for Goa land grab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, land grab, Directorate of Enforcement (ED)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/abandoned-newborn-handed-over-to-child-welfare-committee-in-ernakulam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/yt0is030/C_32_1_CH0343_74968728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child Welfare Committee officials receive an abandoned newborn from the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Ernakulam General Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:50:04.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abandoned newborn handed over to Child Welfare Committee in Ernakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam, newborn baby, Child Welfare Committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/hakki-pikki-woman-from-karnataka-accused-of-selling-daughter-in-senegal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/29/original/Police-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:47:17.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hakki Pikki woman from Karnataka accused of selling daughter in Senegal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Hakki Pikki woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/cuddalore-couple-leave-handbag-with-rs-45k-cash-on-tnstc-bus-conductor-hands-it-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore bus conductor Karunanidhi on Friday handed over a handbag to the parents who had lost it on the bus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:47:00.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuddalore couple leave handbag with Rs 45K cash on TNSTC bus, conductor hands it back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, TNSTC bus conductor, hostel fee, handbag</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/improvement-recorded-in-keralas-plus-i-exam-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-08/u0h9zktm/C_1_1_CH1404_109441838.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students seeing Plus-1 examination result at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:45:06.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Improvement recorded in Kerala's Plus-I exam results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala higher education, Plus-I exam result</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-waqf-board-moves-supreme-court-against-hc-order-restraining-it-from-taking-major-decisions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:42:19.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Waqf Board moves Supreme Court against HC order restraining it from taking major decisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Supreme Court, Kerala Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/dehradun-diary-pithoragarhs-golden-girl-aarti-brings-laurels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/oxlge15h/diary-aarti095702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aarti Dhariyal, a 21-year-old pugilist from Gaurihat in Moonakot, struck gold at the Golden Belt Tournament in Romania.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:40:46.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun Diary | Pithoragarh's golden girl Aarti brings laurels</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Aarti Dhariyal, Agniveer Rehabilitation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/intake-high-but-manapparai-college-in-tiruchy-grapples-with-infrastructure-woes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/pkt5jb1m/1-53-1-17ycol11707try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The view of the Government Arts and Science college at Manaparai in Tiruchy district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:40:17.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intake high, but Manapparai college in Tiruchy grapples with infrastructure woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Manapparai college</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/malayalis-in-gulf-lead-the-way-as-forex-deposit-scheme-strikes-chord</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/d5w8p6i6/Malayalis-in-Gulf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the removal of interest rate ceilings, lenders have been able to offer substantially higher returns on foreign-currency deposits without exposing depositors to rupee depreciation risk.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:36:00.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayalis in Gulf lead the way as forex deposit scheme strikes chord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, NRI, foreign investment, Malayalis, forex deposit scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/nmc-warns-medical-colleges-over-missing-digital-attendance-of-teachers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/qy4nug4o/medical-students-pic104212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NMC warns medical colleges over missing digital attendance of teachers.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:35:56.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC warns medical colleges over missing digital attendance of teachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Medical Commission, ABDM, digital attendance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/minor-shoots-live-in-partner-in-karnataka-buries-body-with-kins-help</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-30/3mbcl82t/ANI_20250930213851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girl had been living with the boy for about a month in a room next to his parents’ house in the village. The boy’s parents were aware of their relationship.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:35:42.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor shoots live-in partner in Karnataka, buries body with kin’s help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, shot dead, Live in partner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/nitish-becomes-immediate-neighbour-of-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/q4bh5ztq/ANI_20260422092949.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:33:59.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitish becomes immediate neighbour of Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/swtd-proposes-rs-10-minimum-fare-for-passenger-boats-amid-rising-costs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/jo0nb7ja/SWTD-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fares have remained largely unchanged for years despite rising expenditure on fuel, maintenance, salaries and other operational costs</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:30:24.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SWTD proposes Rs 10 minimum fare for passenger boats amid rising costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SWTD, passenger boat fare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sc-seeks-govt-reply-for-bill-on-womens-quota</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/gfb8kpb1/Parliament-building.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Parliament building, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:30:07.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks govt reply for bill on women's quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Women's quota, Women’s Reservation Act</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/argentina-and-spain-will-play-for-the-world-cup-trophy-and-in-a-first-the-winner-gets-rings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/aof51p07/AFP20260717C2HF34Gv1HighResFblWc2026Presser.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Trionda Final ball is on display for a press conference ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the Javits Center in New York on July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:28:59.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina and Spain will play for the World Cup trophy and, in a first, the winner gets rings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, Spain, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-weaving-value-into-products-to-save-mirror-mat-from-obscurity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/ri6gchmy/New-Project-2026-07-18T075536.848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An artisan from Urali tribe making mirror mat</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/xb7lhw6z/Weaving.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clocks made using mirror mat</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:27:54.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Weaving value into products to save mirror mat from obscurity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Idukki, mirror mat, Urali tribe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/deletion-from-sir-rolls-not-loss-of-citizenship-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/s48t9ozf/ANI_20260713084853.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court says deletion from SIR rolls is not loss of citizenship.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:26:45.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deletion from SIR rolls not loss of citizenship: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, citizenship, electoral rolls, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/jpc-defers-pm-cm-removal-bills-adoption-for-more-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/irgjncr8/ANI_20260418065655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a parliament session used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:23:42.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPC defers PM-CM removal bill's adoption for more talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Joint Parliamentary Committee, 130th Amendment Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/weak-monsoon-peak-demand-leave-kseb-scrambling-for-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0xvcsgsv/Weak-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carrying a lantern, DYFI activists march to the KSEB headquarters at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday in protest against power cuts</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:22:29.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak monsoon, peak demand leave KSEB scrambling for power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, KSEB, powercut</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/us-launches-7th-night-of-strikes-as-iran-threatens-full-scale-offensive-hits-military-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/imav3nr3/AFP20260713C22T44Hv3HighResUaeIranUsIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Revolutionary Guards also said on state television they "stopped" four ships trying to transit the critical waterway.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:20:39.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran threatens 'full-scale offensive', hits military sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/lifes-invisible-stories</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/55exds6g/Anand-Author.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anand, author</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/f2x659my/Chetana-Translator.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chetana Sachidanandan, translator</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/dj7cyhxo/StolenGodsFinal-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Stolen Gods' by Anand</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life's Invisible Stories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, literature, Culture, Reading, Book</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/green-marshals-to-discipline-visitors-in-keralas-sustainable-tourism-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/4cq9che3/Green-Marshals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initiative comes against the backdrop of recurring complaints over waste accumulation, poor sanitation facilities, and inadequate visitor management at several of Kerala’s most visited destinations.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:19:43.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Green Marshals to ‘discipline’ visitors in Kerala’s sustainable tourism push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, green marshal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/ksrtc-to-rent-63-ac-buses-to-cool-down-festive-rush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/1f5wzgo6/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The temporary fleet is being brought in on a six-month contract starting August 15, 2026, through January 31, 2027</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:16:59.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC to rent 63 AC buses to cool down festive rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, AC bus service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/wayanad-tunnel-site-landslip-was-foreseeable-tragedy-amicus-curiae</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/ro4lf51n/Govt-cannot-shrug.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operations going on after the landslip in Wayanad on July 7</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:14:50.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wayanad tunnel site landslip was foreseeable tragedy: Amicus curiae</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Wayanad landslide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/2000-hectares-of-forest-land-gets-centres-nod-for-mining-in-two-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rwxi2l8h/hectares.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>2,000 hectares of forest land gets Centre's nod for mining in two states.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:13:39.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,000 hectares of forest land gets Centre's nod for mining in two states</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, mining, forest land, MoEFCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/after-tata-rebuttal-kerala-govt-says-rs-10000-crore-is-total-maritime-investment-target</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/w28htli7/PTI06042026000293A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:12:51.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Tata rebuttal, Kerala govt says Rs 10,000 crore is total maritime investment target</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Tata group, Kerala government, shipbuilding unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/cabinet-secretary-asks-ministries-to-use-mediation-to-finish-off-sc-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/za9n98uo/C_53_1_CH1506_44844254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cabinet secretary asks ministries to use mediation to finish off SC cases.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:12:25.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet secretary asks ministries to use mediation to finish off SC cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dr TV Somanathan, central ministries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-access-to-life-saving-medicines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/e4dgp8rn/C_1_1_CH1344_120360042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:08:09.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC takes suo motu cognisance of access to life-saving medicines</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cancer drugs, life-saving drugs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/illegal-migrations-behind-change-in-demography-of-up-districts-says-cm-yogi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/d7s7idxy/PTI07072026000425B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:04:51.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal migrations behind change in demography of UP districts, says CM Yogi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Employment, Demography</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/jpc-seeks-to-temper-higher-education-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/lm80p3a2/C_1_1_CH0820_10718208.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:03:05.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPC seeks to temper higher education bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, higher education, Joint Parliamentary Committee, Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/18/clock-that-identi-tea-the-journey-of-queer-language-into-the-mainstream</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/feymds5q/lgbtslang.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clock that identi-tea: The journey of queer language into the mainstream</news:title>
<news:keywords>Language , Lexicon,  Social Media, Gen-Z, Slang, gen z slang, Gesture, Emoji, Communication , Ballroom , Queer , Queer  history, Dominant structures , Slay, Tea,  Clock-It,  Rupaul's Drag Race, Paris Is Burning, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ community, LGBTQ secret language, Celebration, Linguistic, ChennaiNews, chennai, queer literature, world emoji day, BIPOC , VIT-Chennai, Gen Z lingo, Indian queers </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/irans-guards-say-two-oil-tankers-explode-after-hitting-mines-in-hormuz-strait-shut-for-a-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/h1cww6d4/AP26194339749499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Guards said separately on Saturday that they had "stopped" four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T01:27:09.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz; Strait shut for a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran-US conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/international-sports-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/2549be36-2132-4b87-9fd9-803b64d00d9f/r_cricket_last_day__70__0107chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>International sports week?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, FIFA World Cup, India vs England Series, India vs England Women’s Test match, TG20</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/pullela-gopichand-success-is-a-journey-and-a-mindset</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/bw6a1jvg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-16-at-2.44.21-PM-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pullela Gopichand</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pullela Gopichand: Success is a journey and a mindset</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, Badminton, Pullela Gopichand, Taj Krishna, The Glyder Advantage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister during 'Labour's Special Conference' in central London, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The project has been undertaken in one of the world's most challenging operating environments, characterised by extreme weather, rugged terrain and a limited annual working season.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The global semiconductor market is projected to exceed $1-1.5 trillion in size</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Senne Lammens (yellow) mistake proved costly against Spain</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe's second goal against Senegal was a point of discussion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addresses the gathering in Tikamgarh on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sir Garfield Sobers played 93 Tests for West Indies, scoring 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Larger and more intense wildfires threaten ecosystems around the world.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England, at Sophia Gardens stadium in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/17/the-constitutional-amendment-we-arent-debating</loc>
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<image:caption>We are about to spend a session, a constitutional amendment and God knows how many broken parties—over the meaning of a single word</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The constitutional amendment we aren’t debating</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/17/race-to-podium-and-then-there-were-four</loc>
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<image:caption>The final will be a clash between the South American and European champions—a first for a World Cup final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Race to the podium: And then there were four</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-plans-to-auction-off-sections-of-water-around-american-samoa-in-push-for-deep-sea-mining</loc>
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<image:caption>This photo provided by the US Geological Survey shows polymetallic nodules in a sample from the seafloor that was collected on April 14, 2026, in US waters off American Samoa.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in push for deep-sea mining</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mourners take the last look at the body of a Palestinian man who was killed following an Israeli airstrike during his funeral in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:08:04.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strike near central Gaza market kills eight in latest ceasefire violation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/federal-bank-profit-rises-37-to-rs1177-crore-on-tax-refund</loc>
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<image:caption>Federal Bank in Delhi. (File photo| PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:02:12.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federal Bank profit rises 37% to Rs1,177 crore on tax refund</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/shocked-our-judicial-conscience-sc-invokes-article-32-grants-bail-to-man-jailed-for-nine-years</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:59:01.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Shocked our judicial conscience': SC invokes Article 32, grants bail to man jailed for nine years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/central-bank-of-india-profit-rises-13-to-rs1324-cr-on-loan-growth-better-margin</loc>
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<image:caption>Central Bank of India operating profit declined to Rs2,186 crore from Rs2,304 crore in the year-ago period</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:58:34.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central Bank of India profit rises 13% to Rs1,324 cr on loan growth, better margin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/sebi-cautions-listed-cos-over-boss-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:54:25.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi cautions listed cos over 'Boss Scam'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/india-needs-higher-investments-to-sustain-growth-niti-aayog-vice-chairman</loc>
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<image:caption>NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:52:54.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India needs higher investments to sustain growth: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ashok Kumar Lahiri, India growth</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/soiled-rupee-notes-may-soon-be-history-as-rbi-eyes-polymer-currency-rollout</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:50:28.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soiled rupee notes may soon be history as RBI eyes polymer currency rollout</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/airfares-will-come-down-pak-airspace-closure-remains-a-concern-nipun-agarwal-of-air-india-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Ticket prices have surged sharply over the last 3-4 months in the wake of the West Asia crisis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:48:54.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airfares will come down, Pak airspace closure remains a concern: Nipun Agarwal of Air India </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/17/bankipur-bypoll-jan-suraaj-approaches-ec-demands-capf-at-booths-action-over-bjp-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party Bihar state president Manoj Kumar Bharti (C) addresses a press conference regarding the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Patna on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:46:52.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankipur bypoll: Jan Suraaj approaches EC, demands CAPF at booths, action over BJP claims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/buying-across-heavyweights-lifts-market-as-sensex-and-nifty-gain-over-1-each</loc>
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<image:caption>Benchmark NSE Nifty 50 gained 1.09% to settle at 24,334, while the BSE Sensex advanced 1.25% to close at 78,151</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:46:50.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buying across heavyweights lifts market as Sensex and Nifty gain over 1% each </news:title>
<news:keywords>market , stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/ril-reports-22-drop-in-june-quarter-pat-revenue-surges-25</loc>
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<image:caption>The oil-to-telecom conglomerate had posted an attributable profit of Rs 26,994 crore in the year-ago quarter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:43:26.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RIL reports 22% drop in June quarter PAT, revenue surges 25%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reliance Industries, RIL, RIL results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/promoters-increases-stake-in-ril</loc>
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<image:caption>RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani and three children - Isha, Akash and Anant - hold 1.61 crore shares, or 0.12% stake, each in Reliance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:41:02.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Promoters increases stake in RIL</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/mha-removes-satish-golchha-as-delhi-police-chief-ib-officer-anurag-kumar-takes-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Satish Golchha was appointed Delhi Police Commissioner on August 22, 2025, replacing SBK Singh, a day after Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:38:39.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA removes Satish Golchha as Delhi Police chief; IB officer Anurag Kumar takes charge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/jharkhand-navodaya-school-students-allegedly-assault-junior-record-video-of-ordeal-10-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/2mksktfc/Ragging.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:30:35.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Navodaya school students allegedly assault junior, record video of ordeal; 10 suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ragging, student assault, Jharkhand Student Assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/indias-smartphone-shipments-drop-10-in-q2-2026-as-soaring-memory-prices-weigh-on-demand</loc>
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<image:caption>India's smartphone shipments in mass-market segment (sub-INR 15,000) plunged 45% YoY in Q2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:21:05.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's smartphone shipments drop 10% in Q2 2026 as soaring memory prices weigh on demand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/up-congress-leaders-remarks-cast-fresh-doubt-on-alliance-with-samajwadi-party</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 8, 2026, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attend the INDIA bloc meeting at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:08:35.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Congress leaders' remarks cast fresh doubt on alliance with Samajwadi Party</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:05:05.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Temple Trust turns to atonement ritual after donation theft allegations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/navys-operational-mh-60r-sub-hunter-chopper-fleet-set-to-touch-18-as-three-romeos-arrive-from-us</loc>
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<image:caption>The MH-60R Seahawk, popularly known as the "Romeo", is one of the world's most advanced multi-mission naval helicopters, manufactured by Lockheed Martin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:33:27.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy’s operational MH-60R sub-hunter chopper fleet set to touch 18 as three Romeos arrive from US</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jul/17/gauhati-hc-rejects-doctors-claim-that-breasts-groping-was-part-of-menstrual-examination</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund of the Gauhati High Court said the victim’s statement under 164 CrPC was consistent with the contents of the FIR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:24:49.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauhati HC rejects doctor’s claim that breasts groping was part of menstrual examination</news:title>
<news:keywords>Medical practice , medico-legal issues, Assam doctor </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/after-assam-rifles-attacks-crpf-overhauls-manipur-deployment-sop-boosts-force-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>The move follows a series of attacks on security forces.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:21:47.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Assam Rifles attacks, CRPF overhauls Manipur deployment SOP, boosts force protection</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CRPF, Assam Rifles, Manipur violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/kattar-beimaan-party-pm-modi-steps-up-attack-on-aap-with-punjab-polls-in-view</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the launch of various development projects, in Chandigarh, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:14:06.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Kattar Beimaan Party': PM Modi steps up attack on AAP with Punjab polls in view</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, AAP vs BJP, 2027 Punjab Elections, PM Modi Punjab Visit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/windies-icon-sir-garry-sobers-one-of-crickets-greatest-all-rounders-dies-at-89</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 10, 2016, West Indian cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers waves as he rings the five-minute bell at the Lord's cricket ground in London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:57:52.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Windies icon Sir Garry Sobers, one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, dies at 89</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, West Indies Cricket, Garry Sobers, Sir Garfield Sobers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/airfares-will-come-down-pak-airspace-closure-remains-a-concern-nipun-agarwal-of-air-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Pak airspace closure to impact flights from India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:53:39.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airfares will come down, Pak airspace closure remains a concern: Nipun Agarwal of Air India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Airfare rise , airspace closure</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/at-variance-with-facts-mea-hits-back-at-ex-japanese-minister-over-bullet-train-delay-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:49:41.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'At variance with facts': MEA hits back at ex-Japanese minister over bullet train delay claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Japan, bullet train project, Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, India-Japan ties, Hideki Makihara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/bjp-plots-sharad-pawars-nda-entry-with-cabinet-deal-as-ncp-merger-faces-sunetras-resistance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/qqtbimwe/Sharad-Pawar-and-Sunetra-Pawar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:34:49.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP plots Sharad Pawar's NDA entry with NCP merger and Cabinet deal but faces Sunetra's resistance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, BJP, Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra politics, Sunetra Pawar, NCP (SP), NCP merger, Sharad Pawar NDA Merger</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/indian-markets-buck-global-sell-off-as-asia-us-tumble-on-friday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/2uun22to/202511143574608.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US markets tumble as tech stocks fall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:24:59.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian markets buck global sell-off as Asia, US tumble on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets , World sell-off , asian markets , US Equities </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-widens-iran-offensive-with-strikes-on-bridges-energy-sites-tehran-hits-gulf-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/59k4e2i8/New-Project-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These visuals were posted on X by the Iranian Embassy in Venezuela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:39:19.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US widens Iran offensive with strikes on bridges, energy sites; Tehran hits Gulf states</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran-US conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/ncp-leader-urges-sunetra-pawar-to-induct-parth-into-union-cabinet-targets-tatkare-praful-patel</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar (L) and her son Parth Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:34:47.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP leader urges Sunetra Pawar to induct Parth into Union Cabinet; targets Tatkare, Praful Patel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NCP, Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/17/weeks-after-quitting-tmc-three-former-mps-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-on-bjp-tickets</loc>
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<image:caption>File | West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya holds the party's flag as a celebration as former Trinamool Congress MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, and Prakash Chik Baraik join BJP, in Kolkata on July 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:25:24.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weeks after quitting TMC, three former MPs elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on BJP tickets</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/retired-badrinath-temple-officer-arrested-in-alleged-donation-theft-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0fy2ldvm/ANI_20260712085700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand govt directs Badrinath Temple Committee's CEO to take action against officials found responsible in alleged donation theft case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:25:03.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Badrinath temple officer arrested in alleged donation theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, arrested, Badrinath donation row, donation theft case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/census-2027-online-self-enumeration-window-will-remain-open-until-july-31-in-tamil-nadu-and-tripura-says-mha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/a1wxdrza/ANI_20260717103311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents who complete self-enumeration have been asked to keep their Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) ready.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:20:38.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027: Online self-enumeration window will remain open until July 31 in Tamil Nadu and Tripura, says MHA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MHA, Census 2027, online self-enumeration</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/saharanpur-court-orders-demolition-of-mosque-inside-dm-office-premises-imposes-rs-6-crore-penalty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/b23f6izj/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:06:16.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saharanpur court orders demolition of mosque inside DM office premises, imposes Rs 6 crore penalty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, penalty, court order, mosque demolition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/nagaland-police-announce-rs-50000-reward-for-providing-information-in-ied-blast-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/6/original/Police_Express_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:51:49.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaland Police announce Rs 50,000 reward for providing information in IED blast case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nagaland police, IED blast case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-inaugurates-jalandhar-cantonment-station-flags-off-sant-ravidas-express-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/6oxnydp5/PTI07172026000200B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a public meeting, in Jalandhar, Punjab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:31:45.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates Jalandhar Cantonment station, flags off Sant Ravidas Express in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jalandhar Cantonment, Sant Ravidas Express</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/meghalaya-to-bring-anti-uranium-mining-resolution-in-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/fs7u6fd6/20260612555f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:30:48.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meghalaya to bring anti-uranium mining resolution in Assembly </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meghalaya Assembly, anti-uranium mining resolution</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/17/india-uk-trade-decoding-ceta-from-tariff-cuts-to-the-carbon-tax-challenge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/mdz43xv8/202607143863500.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CETA that was signed between India and the UK on July 25, 2025, after several rounds of negotiations, and came into force from July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:53:07.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-UK trade: Decoding CETA from tariff cuts to the carbon tax challenge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-UK trade agreement  , India-UK CETA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/17/four-schoolchildren-among-five-killed-as-train-rams-carpool-vehicle-at-open-level-crossing-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/r6rwvhk5/PTI07172026000055B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather as wreckage of a pool car, which was hit by a train at a level-crossing gate near the Karna Subarna Railway Station, lies on railway tracks, in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:47:19.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four schoolchildren among five killed as train rams carpool vehicle at open level crossing in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, train accident, Murshidabad, level crossing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/ram-temple-donation-theft-sit-seeks-more-time-to-submit-interim-report-to-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/r8diculs/ANI_20260717050939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Temple image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:34:12.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation theft: SIT seeks more time to submit interim report to SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Special Investigating Team, interim report, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam, Ayodhya temple fund row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/nda-ministers-meet-ahead-of-monsoon-session-discuss-legislative-agenda-and-floor-strategy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/mfxfxpzo/parliament100700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah, NDA allies attend strategy meet; government discusses legislative agenda, including women's reservation, delimitation and Vande Mataram Bills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:27:02.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA ministers meet ahead of Monsoon session, discuss legislative agenda and floor strategy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Monsoon session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/sc-extends-deadline-for-holding-elections-in-five-bengaluru-city-corporations-till-december-31</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:04:36.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC extends deadline for holding elections in five Bengaluru city corporations till December 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, sc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/17/world-cup-destiny-messi-bathed-yamal-as-a-baby-now-they-face-off-for-soccers-top-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/ubouf09n/Messi-and-Yamal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>20-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi helps to bathe Lamine Yamal, who was merely six months old at the time with Yamal's mother Sheila Ebana during a photo session in Sept 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>20-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi cradles Lamine Yamal, who was merely six months old at the time during a photo session in Sept. 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:56:44.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/wanted-maoist-ajay-mahto-carrying-rs-25-lakh-bounty-arrested-in-jharkhands-giridih</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/adq7q03y/Terrorist-attacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two other Maoists, hiding with him in the house, were also arrested during the operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:49:13.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wanted Maoist Ajay Mahto, carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty, arrested in Jharkhand's Giridih</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Giridih, red terror, Ajay Mahto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/uttar-pradesh-47-years-on-allahabad-hc-upholds-conviction-of-man-in-gang-rape-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-16/s5gsqyvx/ANI_20250316171224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court in its judgment dated July 14 said that while the conviction must be maintained, the substantive sentence deserves to be moderated.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:31:28.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh: 47 years on, Allahabad HC upholds conviction of man in gang rape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, gang rape cASE, Allahabad High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/17/surat-cyber-crime-cell-busts-interstate-investment-scam-arrests-five-in-rs-272-lakh-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0qdjwvfh/Arrested-Accused.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surat Cyber Crime Cell with the arrested accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:17:54.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat Cyber Crime Cell busts interstate investment scam; arrests five in Rs 27.2 lakh fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Cyber Crime, arrest, Investment scam, Surat Cyber Crime Cell</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/ukraines-divisive-reshuffle-and-defence-shake-up-what-we-know</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/02fgo6y4/ANI_20250612045117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:07:36.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine's divisive reshuffle and defence shake-up: what we know</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine's reshuffle, defence shake-up</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-launches-rs-4736-crore-development-projects-in-chandigarh-inaugurates-pgimer-facilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/wpym0pbd/PTI07172026000144B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on July 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the launch of various development projects, in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:33:35.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi launches Rs 4,736 crore development projects in Chandigarh; inaugurates PGIMER facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, PGIMER, development projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jul/17/having-a-spine-isnt-easy-aamir-khan-slammed-for-denying-3-idiots-link-to-sonam-wangchuk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/c5h2d9nm/New-Project-29.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition leaders and activists rip into the Bollywood superstar's "evasive" timing, accusing him of backing away from the activist on Day 20 of his hunger strike</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:33:29.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Having a spine isn’t easy’: Aamir Khan slammed for denying ‘3 Idiots’ link to Sonam Wangchuk</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/17/gujarat-ats-arrests-five-more-jem-operatives-associated-with-suspected-terror-radicalisation-module</loc>
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<image:caption>One of the arrested individual</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:31:13.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat ATS arrests five more JeM operatives associated with suspected terror-radicalisation module</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/pak-all-rounder-mohammad-nawaz-gets-three-month-suspension-for-doping-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:30:23.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pak all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz gets three-month suspension for doping</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/russian-pro-kremlin-activist-who-turned-on-putin-arrested-state-media</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:24:09.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian pro-Kremlin activist who turned on Putin arrested: state media</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/jindal-stainless-supplies-40-pc-stainless-steel-for-indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train</loc>
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<image:caption>The hydrogen-powered train connects the 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat, which will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:17:08.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jindal Stainless supplies 40 pc stainless steel for India's first hydrogen-powered train</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/17/sc-seeks-faster-hearing-in-kerala-hc-case-on-cost-of-patented-cancer-drugs</loc>
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<news:title>SC seeks faster hearing in Kerala HC case on cost of patented cancer drugs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/17/bihar-government-launches-free-live-classes-program-jeeneet-coaching-in-10-model-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister also inaugurated two smart classrooms with interactive panels to make learning more engaging.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bihar government launches 'Free Live Classes' program, JEE/NEET coaching in 10 model schools</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:00:16.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-India U-19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra arrested in Sri Lanka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sri Lanka, LPL franchise, player bribery case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/young-team-mates-must-learn-on-the-job-in-odi-cricket-root-2</loc>
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<image:caption>England's Joe Root</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:54:43.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young team-mates must learn on the job in ODI cricket: Root</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/a-huge-landslide-in-southwest-china-buries-homes-and-force-more-than-1000-to-evacuate</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo realeased by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct search and rescue operation on the site of the landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:44:44.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A huge landslide in southwest China buries homes and force more than 1,000 to evacuate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/rss-office-attack-in-ranchi-nia-uses-crane-to-enter-accuseds-residence-during-raid</loc>
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<image:caption>The two miscreants who tried to throw petrol-filled sauce bottles into the RSS office premises</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:43:32.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS office attack in Ranchi: NIA uses crane to enter accused’s residence during raid</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/babulal-marandi-moves-jharkhand-hc-seeks-cbi-probe-into-alleged-liquor-scam-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:41:06.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Babulal Marandi moves Jharkhand HC; seeks CBI probe into alleged liquor scam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/europes-early-heat-wave-led-to-a-spike-in-deaths-may-have-killed-over-10000</loc>
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<image:caption>People refreshes at the Barcaccia Fountain in front of Rome's Spanish Steps, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:38:02.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe’s early heat wave led to a spike in deaths, may have killed over 10,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Europe's heat wave, spike in deaths</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/congress-leader-pawan-khera-meets-sonam-wangchuk-at-jantar-mantar-extends-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera meets activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 20 days, during a protest by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) against alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:29:24.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khera says Indira, Manmohan engaged protesters, accuses Centre of 'indifference' to Wangchuk</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/a-former-prime-minister-who-led-israel-out-of-lebanon-fears-mistakes-are-being-repeated-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A long line of Israeli armoured personnel carriers and their crews wait on a street on the outskirts of Beirut, on July 27, 1982, for the order to proceed into the capital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:28:44.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/kuwait-says-iran-attacked-a-power-and-water-desalination-plant-causing-widespread-damage</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk around Tehran’s traditional main bazaar, Iran, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:17:36.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait says Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/bjp-accuses-congress-of-opposing-bill-to-grant-vande-mataram-statutory-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:14:44.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Congress of opposing Bill to grant Vande Mataram statutory protection</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:11:24.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 20 children and 1 adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/israels-parliament-dissolves-ahead-of-oct-27-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli lawmakers attend a parliamentary session in Jerusalem for a vote on a bill that would change the authority and responsibilities of the attorney general Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Jerusalem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:04:45.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel’s parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/andy-burnham-to-become-uk-labour-leader-in-last-step-before-taking-over-as-prime-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Labour Party’s Andy Burnham delivers a speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, England, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:58:46.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, UK Labour leader</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/aesthetic-surgery-goes-beyond-beauty-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Sharika Chandran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:56:27.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aesthetic surgery goes beyond beauty</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/curious-case-of-an-invaluable-silver-lamp-in-wayanad-hills-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:49:12.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curious case of an ‘invaluable’ silver lamp in Wayanad hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, Wayanad, CCTVs, panamaram, K Madhavan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/17/rajasthan-governors-directive-to-teach-marathi-at-universities-in-the-state-sparks-political-storm</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:47:14.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Governor's directive to teach Marathi at universities in the State sparks political storm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Marathi, Rajasthan governor, political storm</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/malayalam-indie-music-movement-is-booming-now-says-spotify-india-head</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhruvank Vaidya, who was in Kochi for Spotify’s RADAR Malayalam launch on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Haniya Nafisa performing at the event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:43:16.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Malayalam indie music movement is booming now,' says Spotify India head</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-flags-off-indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train-from-haryana-launches-rs-15000-crore-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train, between Jind and Sonipat, at Jind Railway Station, Haryana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:35:27.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana, launches Rs 15,000 crore projects</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/17/malayalam-indie-music-movement-is-booming-now-says-dhruvank-vaidya-of-spotify-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhruvank Vaidya, who was in Kochi for Spotify’s RADAR Malayalam launch on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on July 17, 2026, priests perform rituals as they offer prayers to Goddess Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra festival, in Puri, Odisha.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman flashes a victory sign while walking at Tehran's traditional main bazaar, Iran, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Spain celebrate after they defeated France the World Cup semifinal soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey</news:title>
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<news:title>The lines and legacy of Artist Gopalan</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China slams Trump claims of US election meddling as 'pure fabrications'</news:title>
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<image:caption>The boat had arrived from Malpe fishing harbour in Udupi district.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) reacts as he leaves the ground after their win in the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday</news:title>
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<image:caption>Twenty-eight Indian traders who had gathered at Gunji, the last Indian village near the China frontier in Pithoragarh district, returned to Dharchula on July 11 without crossing into Tibet.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Man held for hacking woman to death at Bantwal bus stand in Mangaluru</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut</image:caption>
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<news:title>Raut hints at Maharashtra leadership change, claims Fadnavis may move to national role</news:title>
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<image:caption>The plea, filed by former JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, was mentioned for urgent hearing before a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Indiscriminate surveillance’: Delhi HC to hear PIL over Jantar Mantar protests on July 20</news:title>
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<image:caption>Two men wade in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz with vessels anchored in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday, July 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi gestures to the fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: ‘Nothing was handed to us’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:title>National Conference to hold protest in Delhi over statehood on July 20</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrive for a group photo before the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 19 days, against alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US Senate backs 100% tariff bill targeting India, China and other Russian oil buyers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttar Pradesh: IIT-BHU scientists develop lunar soil simulant</news:title>
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<image:caption>Launch event of the first independent Economic Impact Report for exhibitions, created in partnership with the research firm EY</image:caption>
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<news:title>Exhibitions drive growth, boost trade and investment: Union Minister Shekhawat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/andhras-rayalaseema-reels-under-second-summer</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:27:35.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Rayalaseema reels under ‘second summer’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/pushkaram-works-yet-to-gain-pace-in-west-godavari</loc>
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<image:caption>Narasapuram of West Godavari bathing ghats waiting for funds to get face lift</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:25:33.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pushkaram works yet to gain pace in West Godavari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pushkaram works</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/sc-permits-release-of-animated-film-mahaprabhu-jagannath-after-rath-yatra-festivities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/9jq7k3au/ANI_20260515150539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Court noted that the animated movie was based on a web series that had already been released on YouTube and that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had granted clearance for its screening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:22:53.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC permits release of animated film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ after Rath Yatra festivities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, rath yatra, Mahaprabhu Jagannath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/minister-shivraj-singh-chauhan-bats-for-non-gm-research-to-increase-pulses-oilseeds-productivity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-19/d1odf7e4/P_3774515790.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:22:18.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan bats for non-GM research to increase pulses, oilseeds productivity </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shivraj Singh Chauhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/el-nino-forces-farmers-to-switch-crops-in-telanganas-nalgonda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/t6eftvdb/ANI_20260714053311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:18:53.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino forces farmers to switch crops in Telangana's Nalgonda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda, El Nino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/tribal-girls-boycott-classes-over-water-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/wl3k5pis/Tribal-girls-boycott.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students stage a protest outside the school campus at Gandhi Nagar in Kothaguda mandal headquarters of Mahbubabad district on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:15:07.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal girls boycott classes over water crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, water crisis, tribal girls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/gad-to-take-over-new-buildings-in-amaravati-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&amp;UD) P Narayana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:11:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GAD to take over new buildings in Amaravati soon </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/delhi-hc-seeks-police-response-on-sharjeel-imams-bail-plea-in-2020-riots-conspiracy-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-06/ndn1b5jo/Sharjeel%20Imam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former JNU student-turned-activist Sharjeel Imam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:06:27.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in 2020 riots conspiracy case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, 2020 Delhi riots case, Activist Sharjeel Imam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/minister-directs-strict-hygiene-menu-compliance-in-social-welfare-hostels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/gaqlqkz2/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:05:33.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister directs strict hygiene, menu compliance in social welfare hostels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/temples-foster-values-in-society-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/4n8pbqyk/Temples-foster-values.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu took part in the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations in Venkatapalem, Amaravati on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:59:57.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temples foster values in society: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/naveen-patnaik-expresses-grief-over-death-in-rath-yatra-asks-govt-to-be-vigilant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/jk9ks5ub/2025050830f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:59:35.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen Patnaik expresses grief over death in Rath Yatra, asks govt to be vigilant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, Puri Rath Yatra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/kakanis-plea-andhra-pradesh-hc-asks-government-registry-to-file-counters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pgd20si2/HC-revokes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:58:38.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kakani’s plea: Andhra Pradesh HC asks government, registry to file counters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/telugu-only-signboards-at-kanaka-durga-temple-leave-devotees-confused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pm22dtj2/Telugu-only-signboards.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telugu-only signboards at Durga temple in Vijayawada | Prasant Madugula</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:57:44.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu-only signboards at Kanaka Durga temple leave devotees confused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kanaka Durga temple, Telugu-only</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/gastroenteritis-outbreak-in-odishas-aul-villages-44-hospitalised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/po0zzh18/Gastroenter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An affected villager at Aul CHC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:57:09.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gastroenteritis outbreak in Odisha's Aul villages, 44 hospitalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Gastroenteritis outbreak, Aul villages</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/power-subsidy-restored-for-all-eligible-aqua-farmers-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/1xyhw4hv/C_40_1_CH1456_33021232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:56:44.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power subsidy restored for all eligible aqua farmers: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, power subsidy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/six-students-hurt-in-assault-by-seniors-at-deogarh-jnv-hostel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/23/original/Raggin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:55:57.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six students hurt in assault by seniors at Deogarh JNV hostel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Deogarh, ragging cases, JNV hostel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-to-unveil-seven-revamped-railway-stations-on-july-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/c31e6a2f-7314-4f04-8c43-ccd137e46bd0/pm_modi_chandrapur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:54:31.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to unveil seven revamped railway stations on July 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Modi, railway stations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/andhra-braces-for-august-september-power-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/vusl4vlh/AP-braces-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:52:52.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra braces for August, September power demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Power demand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/raw-ntr-event-set-to-be-held-tomorrow-amid-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/pdes3skb/Jr-NTR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jr NTR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:52:44.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RAW NTR event set to be held tomorrow amid row </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jr NTR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/corporates-roll-out-special-initiatives-to-support-rath-yatra-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/rcn0vfo6/Corporates-roll-out-spl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance, in collaboration with the district administration, has launched Puri Rath Yatra Seva Services 2026, offering support through Anna Seva, public assistance infrastructure, sanitation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:52:38.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Corporates roll out special initiatives to support Rath Yatra celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, rath yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/heavy-rain-disrupts-traffic-on-nh-55-in-angul-dhenkanal-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/gl3nzlan/Heavy-rain-disrupts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the highway for nearly eight hours, causing hardship to commuters and truck drivers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:51:21.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain disrupts traffic on NH-55 in Angul, Dhenkanal districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains, Dhenkanal district, Angul district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/two-retired-army-men-arrested-for-using-fake-raw-ib-papers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:49:33.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two retired army men arrested for using fake RAW, IB papers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, RAW, Intelligence Bureau, retired army personnel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/death-of-16-year-old-boy-in-tusker-attack-sparks-tension-in-rourkela</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-30/6adsdhlx/C_32_1_CH1390_64393258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:48:11.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death of 16-year-old boy in tusker attack sparks tension in Rourkela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, wild elephant attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/thalliki-vandanam-rollout-across-andhra-on-july-22</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/6b28xkoi/Thalliki-Vandanam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School children entering school after reopening in Visakhapatnam on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:47:16.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Thalliki Vandanam’ rollout across Andhra on July 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ‘Thalliki Vandanam’</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/two-workers-die-of-asphyxiation-inside-septic-tank-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/25/original/Manual_scavenging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:45:39.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two workers die of asphyxiation inside septic tank in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, septic tank, asphyxiation death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/polavaram-project-will-be-dedicated-to-nation-next-year-say-bjp-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/r6xztf0q/Polavaram-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bjp top leaders at Polavaram project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:44:45.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram Project will be dedicated to nation next year, say BJP leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/tallest-rath-pulled-in-keonjhar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/i80cle4h/across-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees pulling the 72-ft-high chariot in Keonjhar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:44:17.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tallest Rath pulled in Keonjhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rath yatra, Keonjhar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/chariots-of-devotion-roll-out-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>The Brahma Taladhwaja being pulled amid rains in Kendrapara</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/gjm1u38a/Chario.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel trying to barricade a sea of devotees in Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:43:17.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chariots of devotion roll out across Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/local-body-elections-only-after-sir-sec-tells-andhra-pradesh-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pgd20si2/HC-revokes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:43:08.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local body elections only after SIR, SEC tells Andhra Pradesh HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ECI, SEC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/ysrcp-drove-away-amara-raja-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/v5hrjqww/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT, Nara Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:41:21.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP drove away Amara Raja: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, Amara Raja</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/csm-tech-bags-world-bank-funded-e-procurement-project-in-malawi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/r0nipikc/1784174119-1759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha-based leading GovTech company CSM Technologies Limited</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:40:44.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSM Tech bags World Bank-funded e-procurement project in Malawi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, World Bank, Malawi, CSM Technologies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/minister-nirmala-to-launch-rs-3216-crore-credit-outreach-initiative-in-palnadu-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/io9b2cav/nirmala06113630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a pre-Budget photo session, on the eve of presentation of Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:38:51.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Nirmala to launch Rs 3,216-crore credit outreach initiative in Palnadu today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Finence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/rs-2147-crore-disaster-management-budget-okayed-by-odisha-sec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/w3531h0z/202607063854151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha braces for minor flood in Baitarani River amid heavy rainfall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:38:00.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,147 crore disaster management budget okayed by Odisha SEC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, SEC, Disaster Management Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/el-niño-leaves-andhra-farmers-in-distress-as-crops-wither</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/46u6gfvs/40-143-1-godavari131607chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers stage a protest amid a dried-up paddy nursery at Satyanarayanapuram in Denduluru mandal on Thursday, demanding the release of Pattiseema water to save crops.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:35:39.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño leaves Andhra farmers in distress as crops wither </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, water shortage, El Niño</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/btech-seats-in-odisha-go-up-by-5000-in-2026-27-academic-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/k17sql2x/ANI_20240807115442.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:35:01.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech seats in Odisha go up by 5,000 in 2026-27 academic session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, BTech seats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/operation-tusker-successful-in-andhras-chittoor-rogue-jumbo-captured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/whrnczve/Operation-Tusker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chittoor District officials carried out a special operation "Operation Tusker", captured lone Elephant with help of Kumki elephants, on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:34:05.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Operation Tusker’ successful in Andhra's Chittoor, rogue jumbo captured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, elephant, Operation Tusker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/17/chariots-pulled-at-58-places-as-rain-fails-to-deter-rath-yatra-spirit-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/9ubocjc7/Chariots-pulled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees, braving heavy rains, throng the ISKCON temple to participate in chariot pulling for Rath Yatra, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:32:42.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chariots pulled at 58 places as rain fails to deter Rath Yatra spirit in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, rath yatra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/andhra-reports-12-covid-cases-4-deaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/24lcqi09/AP-reports-12-Covid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:32:42.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra reports 12 Covid cases, 4 deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, COVID cases, G Veerapandian</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/lopar-showers-odisha-with-bountiful-rains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/eq5gzidu/Lopar-showers-Odisha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters trudge through a waterlogged road at Ashok Nagar in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:31:35.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lopar showers Odisha with bountiful rains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/seven-fishermen-escape-after-boat-capsizes-off-visakhapatnam-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/d6th9cd6/40-143-1-16vsp021607chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven fishermen had a narrow escape after their fishing boat capsized in rough seas near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:31:15.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven fishermen escape after boat capsizes off Visakhapatnam coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishermen, Boat capsizes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/ppp-projects-with-vgf-key-to-andhras-growth-strategy-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/wkmqogn3/CM-Naidu-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:26:07.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPP projects with VGF key to Andhra’s growth strategy: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Viability Gap Funding, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/58-strays-vaccinated-in-kotturpuram-after-suspected-rabies-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/me5d91ld/C_32_1_CH1108_73897626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of stray dogs photo used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:23:40.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>58 strays vaccinated in Kotturpuram after suspected rabies death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, vaccination, Stray dogs, Kotturpuram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telangana-retired-teacher-fined-rs-1-lakh-for-suppressing-facts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/10/original/Gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:22:52.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Retired teacher fined Rs 1 lakh for suppressing facts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/post-office-passport-seva-kendra-opened-in-kolathur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/tqtep6ek/POST-OFFICE-PASSPORT-CENTRE-PERIYAR-NAGAR-POPSK-SEVA-KENDRA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The POPSK at Kolathur is the second in Chennai, the other being in General Post Office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:22:21.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post Office Passport Seva Kendra opened in Kolathur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, post office, Passport Seva Kendra, Kolathur</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/srisailam-sculptures-hint-at-medieval-trade-with-africa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/wy9ytm5o/Srisailam-sculptures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Giraffe and camel appear in a sculptural panel on the outer walls of Srisailam temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:19:14.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srisailam sculptures hint at medieval trade with Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Srisailam sculptures</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/drone-trial-cuts-tb-diagnosis-time-from-15-days-to-five</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zupkgy7n/Drone-trial-cuts-TB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project tested whether drones could bridge the "last mile" gap in healthcare by ferrying sputum samples from PHCs to laboratories.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:16:35.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone trial cuts TB diagnosis time from 15 days to five</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TB Diagnosis, Drone trial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/university-of-hyderabad-study-finds-probiotic-alternative-to-antibiotics-for-intestinal-infections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-05/31l21ns3/ANI_20240905164451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:13:37.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University of Hyderabad study finds probiotic alternative to antibiotics for intestinal infections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, University of Hyderabad, Study, intenstinal infections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telangana-no-staff-around-woman-delivers-standing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/31/original/baby-birth-born-734541.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:10:49.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: No staff around, woman delivers standing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, woman delivers standing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/hmwssbs-plea-in-compassionate-job-case-junked-by-telangana-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/l5jvfql0/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:05:26.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMWSSB’s plea in compassionate job case junked by Telangana HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/techie-moves-telangana-high-court-over-flyover-works-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/bzxoz52l/HC-quashes-Waqf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:01:50.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Techie moves Telangana High court over flyover works delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, flyover works delay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-bombing-appears-to-cripple-tower-at-irans-key-chabahar-port</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/p8h88kvw/Chabb.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tehran has described the structure as being used to monitor commercial traffic entering the port.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:59:57.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US bombing appears to cripple tower at Iran's key Chabahar port</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Chabahar port, West Asia conflict, Pete Hegseth, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telugu-actor-booked-in-rs-643-cr-investment-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/3uqc1rgv/202607043851202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:45:00.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu actor booked in Rs 6.43 cr investment fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fraud case, Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telangana-state-wants-watertight-rohith-vemula-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/e2bby0ul/State-wants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:40:54.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: State wants watertight Rohith Vemula Act </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rohith Vemula Act</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/private-school-bus-catches-fire-in-velachery-none-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/p3ode15o/Pvt-school-bus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The private school bus engulfed in flames in Velachery on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:39:19.802Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Block Resource Teacher Educators Association staged a protest condemning the union government near the collectorate on Monday, demanding immediate release of their salaries and the pending Samagra Shiksha fund</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:38:21.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samagra Shiksha fund allocation to Tamil Nadu dips for second year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/punjab-boy-tops-neet-ug-tg-students-among-toppers</loc>
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<news:title>Punjab boy tops NEET-UG, TG students among toppers</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:35:08.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Kharif contingency plan paints a grim, dry picture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/japan-imperial-rules-tweaked-but-still-no-woman-emperor</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Japan's Prince Hisahito, right, attends his coming-of-age rituals on his 19th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on Sept. 6, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:34:57.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan imperial rules tweaked but still no woman emperor</news:title>
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<image:caption>The state government’s decision to replace higher education secretary V Arun Roy with Dheeraj Kumar just two months after the former’s appointment has renewed concerns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:33:10.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight secretaries in 3 years: Administrative churn leaves higher education sector in disarray</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/doctor-stabbed-to-death-by-wife-in-karnatakas-dharwad</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Kiran Honnannavar &amp; Dr Priyanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:32:55.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor stabbed to death by wife in Karnataka's Dharwad</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:30:44.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents allege delay by school led to son’s death in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-propelled-by-buying-in-it-firms</loc>
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<image:caption>Stock markets climb in early trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:27:10.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade propelled by buying in IT firms</news:title>
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<news:title>Adopt a ‘desi’ stray initiative tomorrow in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:25:20.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt school infrastructure: CEOs of 12 districts told to file report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/minister-kumaraswamy-seeks-report-on-hmt-land-diversion</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy at an inspection of HMT land on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:23:32.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kumaraswamy seeks report on HMT land diversion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/mla-sukumar-refutes-assault-allegation-by-woman-cadre-at-event</loc>
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<image:caption>A screengrab of a video posted by Sulur MLA NM Sukumar on his Instagram account</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:22:43.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA Sukumar refutes assault allegation by woman cadre at event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-hc-allows-bda-to-invite-applications-for-shivaram-karanth-layout-sites</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:20:50.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC allows BDA to invite applications for Shivaram Karanth Layout sites</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/sc-refuses-to-expedite-hearings-on-54-poll-pleas-in-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:19:50.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to expedite hearings on 54 poll pleas in Madras HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/sir-booths-turn-into-reunion-centres-for-gadag-folk-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents who migrated to other towns meet in Gadag after many years during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:19:06.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR booths turn into reunion centres for Gadag folk in Karnataka</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/rupee-rises-14-paise-to-9628-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:18:31.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 14 paise to 96.28 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/gangster-nitish-kaushal-arrested-in-vermont-days-after-making-fbis-most-wanted-list</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI arrests Nitish Kaushal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:16:35.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in Vermont days after making FBI's most wanted list</news:title>
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<image:caption>ISRO logo image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:16:29.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre bars routine approval of resignations from Gaganyaan mission staff</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sitra and Kurumbapalayam road in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:11:56.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landowners allege unfair compensation in Coimbatore's Sitra-Kurumbapalayam road project</news:title>
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<image:caption>SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket begins its takeoff but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:11:27.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment</news:title>
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<image:caption>RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:08:43.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari quits party, alleges 'no space for dedicated and loyal workers'</news:title>
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<image:caption>LoP R Ashoka interacts with the residents of Bidadi, who are opposing the State Government’s plan to set up Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:08:20.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP will not allow Bidadi township to come up: LoP Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Assembly R Ashoka, Bidadi township project</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Chikkamagaluru block Congress president HP Manje Gowda offers sweets to AV Gayathri Shante Gowda on Thursday .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:07:20.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC sets aside election of BJP MLC Pranesh, declares Congress’s Gayathri winner in Chikkamagaluru</news:title>
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<image:caption>Minister for PWD and Highways Aadhav Arjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:06:12.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Aadhav Arjuna reviews Chennai’s monsoon preparedness</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/trump-firm-plans-to-sell-priority-access-to-truth-social-posts-possibly-his-own</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:04:41.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-delayed-as-congress-leaders-hold-inconclusive-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, CM DK Shivakumar, Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi, former CM Siddaramaiah and KPCC chief BK Hariprasad pose for the shutterbugs in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:04:38.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed as Congress leaders hold inconclusive talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/108-ambulance-staff-flag-glitches-in-new-software-for-assigning-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>The EEMS software was introduced by EMRI-GHS, which manages the 108 service in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:04:01.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>108 ambulance staff flag glitches in new software for assigning cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, 108 ambulances</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/pwd-removes-controversial-tender-condition-after-objection-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:00:22.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PWD removes controversial tender condition after objection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PWD, Parambikulam Aliyar Project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/one-dead-three-sog-personnel-injured-after-rifle-snatching-bid-in-j-ks-doda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/7552aygf/1-53-05071-pti07052026000219b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:59:02.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One dead, three SOG personnel injured after rifle-snatching bid in J-K's Doda</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Doda, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, Doda firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/egg-prices-rise-as-input-costs-heat-stress-hit-poultry-sector-necc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/e74954kq/Egg-prices-hit-record.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Egg prices hit record high in TN's Namakkal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:56:55.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egg prices rise as input costs, heat stress hit poultry sector: NECC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NECC, Egg prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/former-pmk-mla-arul-rules-out-accepting-anbumani-as-leader-hints-at-new-political-course-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-03/24v7atkv/New-Project-2025-07-03T081324.230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Salem West MLA Arul Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:54:17.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former PMK MLA Arul rules out accepting Anbumani as leader, hints at new political course</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PMK, Anbumani Ramadoss, Arul Ramadoss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnatakas-sandur-cave-oldest-high-altitude-habitat-in-india-confirms-carbon-dating</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rm7apruy/sandur1-2074856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These caves are in located dense forest and exploring them is a difficult task. T</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pqk32cgu/No-place-like.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:53:59.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka’s Sandur cave oldest high-altitude habitat in India, confirms carbon dating </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, carbon dating, Sandur cave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/tvk-functionary-among-6-held-for-trespassing-into-hindustan-photo-films-factory-stealing-soil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/khs38kmi/1021412920231727232HPF1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hindustan Photo Films (HPF) factory in Udhagamandalam in Nilgiris district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:52:21.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK functionary among 6 held for trespassing into Hindustan Photo Films factory, stealing soil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Hindustan Photo Films</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/trump-uses-primetime-address-to-raise-doubts-about-us-elections-ahead-of-midterms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5b4oggc2/AP26198039288934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:50:52.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Democrats, US President Donald Trump, US capitol attack, Trump  primetime address</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/steep-rise-in-ugd-deposit-water-tax-in-nellai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/8c271x2v/C_53_1_CH1506_43732857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents who were paying a flat Rs 100 as monthly water consumption charges will have to pay Rs 120 for houses with a plinth area of up to 600 sq ft,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:50:04.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steep rise in UGD deposit, water tax in Nellai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nellai, Tirunelveli Corporation, water tax, UGD scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-hc-keeps-bengaluru-tunnel-road-project-under-judicial-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/8qfpr7pi/Govt-can’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:45:31.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC keeps Bengaluru tunnel road project under judicial scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/woman-found-dead-with-throat-slit-in-kariapatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/27/original/Death_Photosss11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The deceased identified as M Mayil</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:44:06.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman found dead with throat slit in  Kariapatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, Kariapatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/venkatapathi-is-neet-ug-tn-topper-secures-air-12</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/xshcdo1l/topper-secures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In all, 12 candidates from Tamil Nadu featured among the 138 candidates nationwide who scored 690 marks and above.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:39:02.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venkatapathi is NEET-UG TN topper, secures AIR 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET-UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/panel-to-probe-135-acre-palani-mutt-land-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/qfzu8gct/102169420261425209042026PALANI1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple in Palani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:37:04.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel to probe 1.35-acre Palani mutt land deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Palani mutt land deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-airstrikes-in-iran-kill-at-least-seven-as-campaign-expands-tehran-targets-qatar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/n011p5lq/AFP20260715C28T2WHv2HighResUsIranIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screen grab made on July 15, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on July 13, 2026, shows what the US military says is a strike in Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:34:48.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US airstrikes in Iran kill at least seven as campaign expands; Tehran targets Qatar</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran war, Iran infrastructure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/self-enumeration-phase-of-census-2027-in-tamil-nadu-begins-on-july-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/zlzvyxfs/2027-Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:34:39.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Tamil Nadu begins on July 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/madras-high-court-reserves-orders-on-pil-seeking-cbi-investigation-in-tvk-mla-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:32:42.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court reserves orders on PIL seeking CBI investigation in TVK MLA bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, CBI, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-plans-rs-5000-crore-makeover-of-kanteerava-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/dptpjayn/kdcm21607chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara addresses the media here in Bengaluru during a press conference regarding the latest political developments and government initiatives in Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:30:42.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka plans Rs 5,000 crore makeover of Kanteerava Stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kanteerava Stadium, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/pocso-accused-who-fled-from-police-custody-arrested-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/twa1yj0r/202606263840163.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:28:35.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pocso accused, who fled from police custody arrested in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Pocso accused</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/bengaluru-law-student-succumbs-after-knife-attack-lover-kin-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/gd196vcd/lawyer105235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased has been identified as Amrutha (22), a resident of HAL 3rd Stage, Kodihalli. She was a fourth-year LLB student and also worked part-time at a pizza outlet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:26:26.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru law student succumbs after knife attack; lover, kin held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, stabbing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/dont-raise-bus-fare-cm-vijay-tells-transport-department</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/wx5eo94c/C_1_1_CH1035_121604242.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:26:09.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t raise bus fare, CM Vijay tells transport department</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, bus fare hike, TNSRTC buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/ed-raids-two-hair-exporters-detects-fema-violations-exceeding-rs-50-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:23:37.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids two hair exporters, detects FEMA violations exceeding Rs 50 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FEMA, Enforcement Directorate ED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/bsp-claims-political-motive-behind-armstrong-murder-names-sekarbabu-nasar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/as0uhpyn/thenewsminute2024-07ffa806c1-a136-4d03-b229-574f436a88fewebarmstrong.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former BSP state president K Armstrong</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:21:08.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSP claims political motive behind Armstrong murder, names Sekarbabu, Nasar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BSP, Armstrong murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/one-nation-one-time-minister-joshi-launches-tech-for-high-precision-time-standard</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/72nvrx62/One-Nation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi after the inauguration of Indian Standard Time Distribution Demonstration Network in Jakkur on Thursday .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:20:59.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Nation, One Time: Minister Joshi launches tech for high-precision time standard </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union  Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/deputy-cm-parameshwara-urges-pm-modi-to-relax-drought-norms-extend-assistance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/t2ruacxs/C_35_1_CH0258_69428615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara addresses the media here in Bengaluru during a press conference regarding the latest political developments and government initiatives in Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:19:51.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM Parameshwara urges PM Modi to relax drought norms, extend assistance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/man-dies-after-head-gets-trapped-in-hotel-service-lift-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rqnk5pwu/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As Rajesh attempted to step out, the lift moved, trapping his head which hit the lintel of the lift.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:16:12.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man dies after head gets trapped in hotel service lift in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, lift accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/counterfeit-notes-seized-in-triplicane-1-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/qxmz8len/C_1_1_CH1530_118912857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police seized counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 11 lakh from a lodge in Triplicane on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:14:54.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Counterfeit notes seized in Triplicane, 1 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Triplicane, counterfeit notes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/glitch-disrupts-du-ug-allocations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/10eu0gm6/Glitch-disrupts-DU-UG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The university had announced that candidates would be able to access their allocation status at 5 pm. However, even by 9 pm, the portal continued to show error messages, leaving students anxious as they repeatedly refreshed the website.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ln4f1m3q/Screenshot-2026-07-17-022924.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:14:36.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glitch disrupts DU UG allocations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/chitradurga-farmers-forced-to-sell-bulls-but-find-no-buyers-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/7zyi5zve/K’taka-farmers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chitradurga hosts one of the largest cattle markets in Central Karnataka, attracting farmers and traders from across Karnataka and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:13:25.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chitradurga farmers forced to sell bulls but find no buyers in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, farmers, bulls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/third-party-fire-auditors-to-to-certify-buildings-in-capital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/69wv0pyk/fire121111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Fire Service.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:13:22.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third-party fire auditors to to certify buildings in capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi Fire Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/truck-runs-over-woman-teacher-riding-bike-taxi-in-kanjhawala-driver-flees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/eijmhshc/ANI_20260714074406.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:11:55.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck runs over woman teacher riding bike taxi in Kanjhawala, driver flees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/tainted-govt-staff-not-entitled-to-promotion-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/j9qorav0/C_1_1_CH1104_121701012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:11:42.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tainted govt staff not entitled to promotion: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/man-shoots-woman-dead-kills-self-in-burari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/3492ace6-7f39-44f2-8007-34feb0d82b81/ANI_20240404051400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:10:33.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man shoots woman dead, kills self in Burari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Delhi crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/extortion-racket-busted-in-jails-with-arrest-of-11</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/cm7dszrb/202607163866710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:09:28.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extortion racket busted in jails with arrest of 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Extortion Racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/closed-brick-channel-pipes-found-in-keezhadi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/djoifacr/Closed-brick-channel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This was the first time, all three (one channel and two pipes) were found in an interlocked manner within the same quadrant (ninth) .</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/azeoavcz/found-in-Keezhadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The closed channel (left) is located on the eastern side and the terracotta pipe on the western side</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:08:16.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Closed brick channel, pipes found in Keezhadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Keezhadi, Archaeology Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/dda-revenue-revives-on-house-sales</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/5t0hwibr/dda094854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Development Authority (DDA)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/coc4rc73/Screenshot-2026-07-17-023022.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:07:07.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA revenue revives on house sales</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DDA, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/supreme-court-express-concern-over-third-language-in-ninth-class</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/fsmcmluv/C_1_1_CH1441_12195435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:06:08.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court express concern over third language in ninth Class</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, third language</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/sheesh-mahal-ops-likely-to-be-handed-over-to-private-firm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-11/xn5nt34s/C_53_1_CH1509_40423917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheesh Mahal</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:04:58.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sheesh Mahal’ ops likely to be handed over to private firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Sheesh Mahal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/final-chance-to-ex-cm-others-in-excise-duty-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/8aoz7rf5/ANI_20260618161249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:01:39.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final chance to ex-CM, others in excise duty case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/sc-transfers-lawyer-attack-probe-to-crime-branch-suspects-murder-bid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:59:08.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC transfers lawyer attack probe to Crime Branch, suspects murder bid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/aap-suspends-three-councillors-for-cross-voting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/cxxsa00d/202607163866685.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Aadmi party.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:58:14.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP suspends three councillors for cross-voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AAP Aam Admi Party, AAP councillors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/infrastructure-boost-on-cards-to-make-capital-an-educational-centre-cm-rekha-gupta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/vzgx5e6g/ANI_20260708124613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:56:28.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infrastructure boost on cards to make capital an educational centre: CM Rekha Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/gis-mapping-of-network-planned-to-cut-power-outages-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rplyh3gh/images-73.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:54:28.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GIS mapping of network planned to cut power outages in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Power outages, TNPDCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/vehicle-replacement-scheme-gets-green-signal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/l0t5cn9x/parii114414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:54:07.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vehicle replacement scheme gets green signal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Vehicle replacement scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/city-records-hottest-july-day-in-nearly-two-years-as-heat-and-humidity-persist</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/j1qo1nvd/summer07114234.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:52:56.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City records hottest July day in nearly two years as heat and humidity persist </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/eateries-in-major-cities-may-take-resto-bar-avatar-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5u3qhor5/Billion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currently, the state does not issue a separate licence for resto bars.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:50:16.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eateries in major cities may take resto bar avatar soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Eateries, resto bar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/monsoon-session-nda-to-chalk-out-strategy-amid-fresh-push-for-delimitation-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/y8bdmvhx/20260610320L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from June 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level NDA conclave at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:48:15.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon Session: NDA to chalk out strategy amid fresh push for Delimitation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NDA, Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, delimitation Bill, Monsoon Session 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/nsa-doval-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-security-cooperation-amid-global-uncertainty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/vt3ld1a0/20260716138L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval speaks at the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) security summit in New Delhi on Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:47:37.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSA Doval calls for stronger BIMSTEC security cooperation amid global uncertainty</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BIMSTEC, NSA Ajit Doval, BIMSTEC summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/panel-formed-to-trim-cost-of-ecr-elevated-corridor-project-by-rs-600-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ctk19d7k/Panel-formed-to-trim-cost-of-ECR-elevated-corridor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Corridor is expected to cut travel time between Tidel Park and Uthandi from 60 minutes to 15 minutes</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:47:06.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel formed to trim cost of ECR elevated corridor project by Rs 600 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, East Coast Road, TNSHA, ECR elevated corridor project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/unrest-in-alliance-sunetra-pawar-questions-cm-praful-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/ow3z7wo7/BeFunky-collagennnn.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:46:20.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unrest in alliance: Sunetra Pawar questions CM-Praful meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar, Mahayuti alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/institutional-failure-enables-custodial-violence-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/z5sx6sa6/NOC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:41:22.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Institutional failure enables custodial violence: Madras HC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death, Tamil Nadu Police, Madurai bench of Madras HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/raipur-diary-cultural-icon-teejan-bais-legacy-to-be-preserved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/k24c2uqc/p3G.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Folk singer Teejan Bai before recieving Padma Vibhushan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:38:01.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Cultural icon Teejan Bai’s legacy to be preserved</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Teejan Bai, Pandavani exponent</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/ias-officers-appointment-as-tnpcb-member-secretary-raises-eyebrows</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pozg8d0r/IAS-officer’s.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>2026-07-17T02:37:39.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS officer’s appointment as TNPCB member secretary raises eyebrows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IAS officer, TNPCB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/17/rajasthan-hc-tells-govt-to-declare-date-for-local-body-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/10/original/Gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a gavel used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:36:31.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan HC tells govt to declare date for local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/17/sardar-teja-singh-samundris-life-of-service-sacrifice</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:33:24.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sardar Teja Singh Samundri’s life of Service &amp; Sacrifice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Sardar Teja Singh Samundri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/football-fever-sweeps-coastal-town-of-karaikal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/w2ygr177/footballtri095344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the heart of the excitement are the late-night public screenings of the FIFA World Cup at the grounds in front of the Karaikal District Collectorate. Organised by local youngsters, football associations and organisations with the support of the district administration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:32:07.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Football fever sweeps coastal town of Karaikal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/kochi-corporation-to-survey-streetlights-amid-complaints-over-malfunctioning-leds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/mdruaoka/Corp-to-map-streetlights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kathrikadavu stretch</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:30:09.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi Corporation to survey streetlights amid complaints over malfunctioning LEDs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, streetlights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/tribal-residents-allege-lack-of-access-to-safe-drinking-water-in-anamalai-tiger-reserve-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/lj50dsxu/monkeys_3_1405chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Monkeys looking for water to drink from a tubewell at Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Pollachi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:27:55.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal residents allege lack of access to safe drinking water in Anamalai Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anamalai Tiger Reserve, drinking water woes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/mastermind-behind-assam-kerala-heroin-trafficking-network-nabbed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/3o7lo7t2/Mastermind-behind.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of small bottles allegedly used for repackaging and supplying heroin, seized by the police</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:27:03.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mastermind behind Assam-Kerala heroin trafficking network nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Heroin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/three-test-positive-for-shigella-after-eating-at-kochi-restaurant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/nfm5p0zi/food-poisoning.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:25:07.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three test positive for Shigella after eating at Kochi restaurant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Shigella cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/helmet-violation-notice-leads-police-to-trail-of-stolen-scooter-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/mivhoagj/New-Project-2026-07-17T075126.970.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The thief caught on camera riding without helmet</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:23:14.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helmet violation notice leads police to trail of stolen scooter in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Helmet violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/aavin-milk-procurement-dips-by-20000-litres-as-heat-takes-toll-on-cattle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/4xo1k6h4/Aavin-cuts.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>2026-07-17T02:22:10.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aavin milk procurement dips by 20,000 litres as heat takes toll on cattle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, milk procurement, Aavin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/congress-gets-strategy-in-place-for-opposition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/d3tfm1is/ANI_20260713121949.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:21:02.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress gets strategy in place for opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/wont-accept-delimitation-bill-in-its-current-form-says-dmk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/yzv2fhcy/Won’t-accept.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK party president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:20:25.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won’t accept delimitation bill in its current form, says DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Cauvery water dispute, delimitation Bill, Mekedatu dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/minister-roji-urges-kerala-mps-to-oppose-vbsa-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/rx589bhf/IMG3406.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:19:32.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Roji urges Kerala MPs to oppose VBSA Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Higher Education Minister Roji M John, VBSA bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/kerala-rolls-out-pm-rahat-scheme-up-to-rs-15-lakh-free-aid-for-accident-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/bd4jfxdo/New-Project-2026-07-13T083609.502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:18:00.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala rolls out PM-RAHAT scheme; up to Rs 1.5 lakh free aid for accident victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, PM-RAHAT scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/make-policy-to-put-ill-seniors-out-of-jail-in-three-months-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:17:01.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make policy to put ill seniors out of jail in three months: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, senior citizens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/pfa-approaches-lsg-department-over-undisclosed-shelters-for-strays-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-02/md2s2pn6/C_40_1_CH1543_34301724.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>2026-07-17T02:16:06.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PFA approaches LSG department over ‘undisclosed shelters’ for strays in Thiruvananthapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Stray dogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/no-compromise-corrupt-ministers-will-be-shown-the-door-warns-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/53l500ef/will-be-shown.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/v6wiiijg/No-compromise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and cabinet ministers during the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:15:57.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No compromise, corrupt ministers will be shown the door, warns CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Tamil Nadu government cabinet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/ias-reshuffle-in-kerala-sriram-venkitaraman-given-additional-charge-of-kase-md</loc>
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<image:caption>IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:13:24.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS reshuffle in Kerala: Sriram Venkitaraman given additional charge of KASE MD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sriram Venkitaraman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/kharge-seeks-all-party-meet-on-revised-delimitation-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/q8g6ejc4/ANI_20260201090259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:12:42.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge seeks all-party meet on ‘revised’ delimitation bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Parliament Monsoon Session, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/kerala-plans-new-mission-to-woo-domestic-international-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/v8uxhyb5/roji1092535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher Education Minister Roji M John</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:11:02.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala plans new ‘mission’ to woo domestic, international students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/delhi-government-to-spend-rs-400-crore-to-make-city-startup-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/4sd90eph/‘A-nodal-officer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:08:17.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government to spend Rs 400 crore to ‘make city startup hub’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, startup hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/from-thoppi-to-ente-cassette-when-viral-content-becomes-digital-evidence-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/jazamhb8/New-Project-2026-07-17T073229.685.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YouTuber Mohammed Nihad, popularly known as ‘Mrz Thoppi’</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:03:58.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Thoppi to Ente Cassette: When viral content becomes digital evidence in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mrz Thoppi, Ente Cassette</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/samastha-factions-slam-government-over-waqf-board-stand-claim-bjp-nexus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/rcckgvgx/P_481856637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:01:18.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samastha factions slam government over Waqf Board stand, claim BJP nexus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Waqf Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/ksrtc-records-381-crore-free-trips-by-women-in-first-month-of-priyadarshini-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/eh125i1s/‘3.81-crore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daily women ridership has more than doubled, skyrocketing from the previous average of 5 to 6 lakh to a staggering 12.71 lakh, meaning that two out of every three KSRTC passengers are now women.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:57:43.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC records 3.81 crore free trips by women in first month of Priyadarshini scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, Priyadarshini scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/after-years-ultra-long-haul-air-india-plane-flies-in-a-pet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/l7y5ifq7/ANI_20260626144001.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India flight.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:57:35.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After years, ultra long-haul Air India plane flies in a pet</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India, PET, pet Rottweiler</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/ksu-president-fails-to-secure-meeting-with-cm-satheesan-amid-pleader-appointment-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0gnc37s4/C_32_1_CH1484_75161447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KSU state president Aloshious Xavier</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:56:02.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSU president fails to secure meeting with CM Satheesan amid pleader appointment row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSU, CM Satheesan, Aloshious Xavier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/how-kapow-indias-first-comic-rock-band-from-delhi-is-blending-humour-with-music</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zhxovl76/Lead.main.2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Vinod Arora, Mayank Mittal, Prakhar Srivastava, Ritic Joel, and Saira Aafreen Ahmed of Delhi band Kapow!</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/19h0nwdb/Lead2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayank Mittal, frontman and vocalist of Kapow!</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Kapow!, India’s First comic-rock band from Delhi, is blending humour with music</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, comic rock, Kapow!</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/sit-scrutinises-documents-of-psc-exams-for-planning-board-chief-level-posts-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/vc2a8rm5/pscimage-9zsoze.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SIT has asked for the documents to be officially handed over to them by PSC on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:49:52.747Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Kerala HC orders rank revision for 3 students</news:title>
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<image:caption>Fazaluddin T, 45, of Karikottakkari, was arrested on July 14.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Released from Saudi jail on blood money, Kannur man turns interstate drug kingpin</news:title>
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<image:caption>IUML state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tea, tough queries over appointments, policy decisions await League minister at Panakkad meet in Kerala</news:title>
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<image:caption>The IMD has issued a heat warning in Kerala till Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Weak monsoon pushes day
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<image:caption>People hold Haitian flags and signs during a rally in support of immigrants living in the United States, Thursday, July 9, 2026, in San Diego.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to US immigrants using public benefits</news:title>
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<image:caption>The ICMR's i-DRONE initiative uses drones to deliver medicines, vaccines and diagnostic samples to remote and hard-to-reach areas across India.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Drones reduce TB diagnosis cost to Rs 91 from Rs 9,451 and cut turnaround time: ICMR study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/16/gates-mri-serum-institute-sign-deal-to-manufacture-novel-tb-vaccine-candidate</loc>
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<news:title>Gates MRI, Serum Institute sign deal to manufacture novel TB vaccine candidate</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/fklnvr4b/ANI_20260503062306.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Index of Services Production fills a gap among India’s economic indicators that has been felt for long</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:43:12.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New services index a significant first step that needs calibration </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/16/murder-reveals-societal-sickness-police-apathy</loc>
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<image:caption>The killings drew sharp criticism from villagers who protested near the Shabad police station</image:caption>
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<news:title>Murder reveals societal sickness, police apathy</news:title>
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<image:caption>The at the 5,000-hectare Kukrail Reserve Forest is known for housing gharials, sambars and blackbucks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:42:53.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Wild nightlife</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu speaks during an event at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:32:50.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>May saw record 1.5 crore domestic flyers despite global tensions: Aviation minister Naidu</news:title>
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<image:caption>A billboard depicting US President Donald Trump lying on what appears to be a coffin and bearing anti-Trump messages, including the phrase "We Kill Trump", is seen at Islamic Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:27:38.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates</news:title>
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<image:caption>South Indian Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:26:05.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Indian Bank reports 17.4% jump in profit at Rs378 cr</news:title>
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<image:caption>NTPC signs MoU with Électricite de France (EDF) to explore nuclear power projects in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:23:02.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTPC-NPCIL JV floats Rs28,000 crore tender for Rajasthan nuclear power project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/government-plans-to-change-the-definition-of-services-under-sez-act</loc>
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<image:caption>IIFT campus at SEZ area in Kakinada District. Express</image:caption>
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<news:title>Government plans to change the definition of ‘services’ under SEZ Act</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/russia-remains-top-crude-supplier-to-india-venezuela-makes-a-comeback</loc>
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<image:caption>India has significantly increased purchases of discounted Russian crude since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:17:48.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia remains top crude supplier to India; Venezuela makes a comeback</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/wipro-revenue-profit-flat-in-q1as-weak-discretionary-spending-continues-to-weigh</loc>
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<image:caption>For the June quarter, Wipro reported consolidated net profit of Rs 3,352 crore, up 1% year-on-year but down 4.7% sequentially</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:14:50.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wipro revenue, profit flat in Q1as weak discretionary spending continues to weigh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tech Mahindra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:12:46.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TechM reports 28% profit rise in Q1, says deal momentum remains strong as margins improve</news:title>
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<image:caption>MeitY Secretary S Krishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:09:36.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semicon India 2.0 aims to build the entire chip ecosystem, not just fabs: MeitY Secretary S Krishnan</news:title>
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<image:caption>NII category was subscribed 22.51 times</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:07:22.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI Funds IPO booked 41.66 times, QIBs lead demand with 140.11x subscription</news:title>
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<image:caption>Proposed CAFE 3 framework includes battery electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:04:39.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre floats draft CAFE 3 norms for consultation, proposes strict emission standards </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/one-devotee-dies-during-puri-rath-yatra-odisha-govt-denies-stampede-after-crowd-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>An injured devotee being carried on a stretcher as lakhs of people thronged Bada Danda to witness the annual Ratha Yatra in Puri on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries pulling the rope of Lord Jagannath’s chariot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:49:10.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two dead, several injured in Puri Rath Yatra crowd surge; Odisha govt denies stampede</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/nta-declares-neet-ug-2026-results-over-112-lakh-qualify-58-of-them-women</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of successful candidates, with more than 1.7 lakh qualifiers, while 43 candidates qualified from Lakshadweep.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:48:42.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA declares NEET-UG 2026 results; over 11.2 lakh qualify, 58% of them women</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/16/fifa-world-cup-2026-as-goat-as-it-gets-for-argentina</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's second goal against England in Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:43:19.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: As 'GOAT' as it gets for Argentina</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi Records, FIFA World cup 2026, Argentina vs England</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/16/bankipur-bypoll-bjps-organisational-might-meets-prashant-kishors-popularity</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor addresses a campaign rally in the Bankipur Assembly constituency on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:40:19.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankipur bypoll: BJP's organisational might meets Prashant Kishor's popularity</news:title>
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<image:caption>Constitutional governance is not an easy task, while de-constitutionalisation is</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A dedicated rocket force would create silos focused on narrow objectives rather than synergistic application</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Speculations are rife that Rohit Sharma may make his final appearance at Lord's on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of the Parliament building, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir criticise Abu Azmi's praise of Aurangzeb</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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