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<image:caption>A group of Nihang Sikhs arrive at the Gurdwara at Nagrasu in Rudraprayag to persuade the Nihangs staying inside to comply, Tuesday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Talks ease tension after Karnaprayag clash; Nihang sikhs stay at Himachal's Paonta Sahib gurudwara</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/ex-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-pleads-guilty-to-illegally-retaining-classified-information-2</loc>
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<image:caption>John Bolton (File Photo | AP)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/chinas-xi-backs-bangladesh-on-sovereignty-rejecting-foreign-interference-in-talks-with-pm-rahman</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China's Xi backs Bangladesh on sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM Rahman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/sergei-ivanov-former-russian-defense-minister-once-seen-as-putins-successor-dies-at-73</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Sergei Ivanov, Russia's special representative for environment protection and transport, attends a Victory Day military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in World War II on Moscow's Red Square, Russia, Wednesday, June 24, 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sergei Ivanov, former Russian defense minister once seen as Putin's successor, dies at 73</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/from-protecting-daughters-to-burying-loved-ones-the-scars-of-war-among-survivors-in-sudan</loc>
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<image:caption>Omer al-Toum, 33, who lost his leg and arm by the explosion of unexploded ordnance, sits in his bedroom in Bahri, on the outskirts of Khartoum, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Noon Madani, 18, center, who was injured in a shelling attack, sits in a wheelchair on the patio of her family home in Khartoum, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tariq Abuzeid, 52, who lost his leg in a shelling attack, walks in the patio of his home in Omdurman, Sudan, Saturday, April 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:52:42.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From protecting daughters to burying loved ones: The scars of war among survivors in Sudan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/cpi-demands-judicial-probe-firs-against-senior-trust-officials-in-alleged-ram-mandir-donation-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Ayodhya Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:50:41.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI demands judicial probe, FIRs against senior trust officials in alleged Ram Mandir donation case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/26/man-posing-as-navy-officer-arrested-in-rs-18-lakh-job-scam-in-kochi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:49:53.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man posing as Navy officer arrested in Rs 18 lakh job scam in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi, job scam, Navy officer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/tejas-mk1a-hits-fresh-hurdle-as-one-ge-engine-fails-acceptance-parameters</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejas Mk1A</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:36:41.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tejas Mk1A hits fresh hurdle as one GE engine fails acceptance parameters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, HAL, Tejas Mk1A</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/26/sikh-bodies-oppose-maharashtra-govts-move-to-replace-hazur-sahib-act</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:35:11.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikh bodies oppose Maharashtra govt's move to replace Hazur Sahib Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra government, Hazur Sahib Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/supreme-court-upholds-sat-relief-for-former-biocon-executive-in-insider-trading-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court clarified that the SAT judgment "shall not be treated as a binding precedent"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:25:09.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court upholds SAT relief for former Biocon executive in insider trading case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/26/warehouse-cave-in-fuels-political-battle-as-mamata-loyalists-seek-action-against-rebel-firhad-hakim-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials and others gather during a rescue operation after a three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed at Taratala area, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:24:55.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warehouse cave-in fuels political battle as Mamata loyalists seek action against rebel Firhad Hakim</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Firhad Hakim, Mamata Banerjee​, Kolkata Warehouse Collapse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/venezuela-quake-neighbours-dig-through-rubble-to-search-for-loved-ones-as-death-toll-nears-600</loc>
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<image:caption>A man stands in front of a collapsed building two days after an earthquake struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Residents walk among the rubble of buildings damaged in earthquakes the previous day in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:23:49.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela quake: Neighbours dig through rubble to search for loved ones as death toll nears 600</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/26/shiv-sena-ubt-remains-strong-despite-defections-aaditya-capable-of-leading-party-says-sanjay-raut</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut and Aditya Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:15:47.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena (UBT) remains strong despite defections; Aaditya capable of leading party, says Sanjay Raut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut, Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) split</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/sp-upgrades-adani-ports-rating-to-bbb-on-strong-cash-flows-balance-sheet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/j30g04zz/ANI_20260401034909.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>APSEZ rating upgraded to BBB from BBB-</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:10:28.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>S&amp;P upgrades Adani Ports rating to BBB on strong cash flows, balance sheet </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/ram-temple-donation-thieves-want-to-unseat-you-support-me-in-fight-kejriwal-to-cm-yogi</loc>
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<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal addresses the media as AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, left, looks on, in Ayodhya, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:05:34.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation 'thieves' want to unseat you; support me in fight: Kejriwal to CM Yogi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Arvind Kejriwal​, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/cjp-launches-nationwide-pradhan-go-back-campaign-retaliates-education-ministers-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, its spokesperson Saurav Das, and others, during a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination-related lapses, at the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:00:38.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP launches nationwide ‘Pradhan Go Back’ campaign, retaliates Education Minister’s resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar Protest, NEET paper leak, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/kota-maternal-deaths-centre-cracks-down-on-jackson-laboratories-cancels-manufacturing-licences</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:58:40.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kota maternal deaths: Centre cracks down on Jackson Laboratories; cancels manufacturing licences</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kota maternal deaths, Jackson Laboratories</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/when-pm-praised-pradhan-on-his-birthday-did-he-even-spare-thought-for-kids-who-died-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks during an event, "Chhatron Ki Goonj", in Kota, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:55:44.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'When PM praised Pradhan on his birthday, did he even spare thought for kids who died?': Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan, ​Rahul Gandhi, NEET-UG paper leak case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/joint-task-forces-to-be-formed-in-rural-and-urban-areas-of-haryana-to-curb-drug-abuse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/mgwr4f8p/Drug-racketeers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:46:28.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joint task forces to be formed in rural and urban areas of Haryana to curb drug abuse</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana, Drug abuse, Joint task forces</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/suspended-haryana-cadre-ias-pardeep-kumar-accused-in-rs-590-crore-idfc-bank-scam-on-the-run</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/wsbqi8nb/cbi_raid_1562061995_1562691570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:19:09.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspended Haryana cadre IAS Pardeep Kumar accused in Rs 590-crore IDFC bank scam on the run</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAS Pardeep Kumar, IDFC bank scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Jun/26/up-becomes-the-first-state-to-record-more-than-50000-solar-rooftop-installations-for-3-consecutive-months</loc>
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<image:caption>More than 2,000 megawatts of capacity has already been added in Uttar Pradesh under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:18:09.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP becomes the first state to record more than 50,000 solar rooftop installations for 3 consecutive months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ​Uttar Pradesh, rooftop solar installations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/26/amra-beiman-noi-team-mamata-reframes-july-21-martyrs-day-rally-as-loyalty-test-amid-tmc-split</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from July 21, 2026, supporters of the All India Trinamool Congress attend the Martyrs' Rally in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:07:59.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Amra Beiman Noi': Team Mamata reframes July 21 Martyrs' Day rally as loyalty test amid TMC split</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, TMC Civil War, TMC Rebels vs Mamata, TMC Martyrs Day Rally</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/26/private-vs-public-sector-banks-where-to-get-your-home-loan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:54:42.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private vs. Public Sector Banks: Where to Get Your Home Loan?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/allahabad-hc-expresses-displeasure-over-delay-in-conduct-of-rural-civic-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad HC</image:caption>
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<news:title>Allahabad HC expresses displeasure over delay in conduct of rural civic elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/west-asia-massive-shiite-crowds-mark-ashoura-amid-fresh-iran-israel-us-war-fallout</loc>
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<image:caption>A man bleeds from a ceremonial head wound as he strikes his head during Ashoura, when Shiites commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, amid buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia: Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Ashoura, Shiite Muslims</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/26/india-opt-to-field-against-ireland-in-1st-t20i-no-debut-for-sooryavanshi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/e7dns9zz/HLvS8TMbsAA0U0c.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker tosses the coin as India captain Shreyas Iyer looks on before the first T20I in Belfast on Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:34:06.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India opt to field against Ireland in 1st T20I; no debut for Sooryavanshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, T20I, Ireland vs India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/tiruvallur-ammonia-leak-main-labour-agent-arrested-total-arrests-rise-to-four</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:23:25.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruvallur ammonia leak: Main labour agent arrested, total arrests rise to four</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/touring-trumps-washington-how-the-us-president-is-putting-his-imprint-on-the-nations-capital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/hlokll54/Trump-Washington-Makeover.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>This combination of images shows Black Lives Matter plaza on 16th Street, NW, near the White House on March 10, 2025, top, as work was beginning to remove signage and markings, and on April 1, 2025, after the work was completed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:21:07.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Touring Trump's Washington: How the US President is putting his imprint on the nation's capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Trump administration, Washington DC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/mdmk-to-announce-its-stance-on-alliance-on-jun-27-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-02/7hclem3p/202602023659068.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaiko-led MDMK is likely to finalise its exit from the DMK-led alliance during its crucial general council meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:18:14.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MDMK to announce its stance on alliance on Jun 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vaiko, MDMK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/cinestaan-gets-relief-in-rs-50-crore-share-premium-tax-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/18/original/High_tax.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of tax used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:16:24.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cinestaan gets relief in Rs 50 crore share premium tax dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tax disputes, Cinestaan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/eight-killed-after-coal-laden-truck-collides-with-band-party-van-in-jharkhands-ramgarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/l1g2l2wa/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:13:29.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight killed after coal-laden truck collides with band party van in Jharkhand's Ramgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, road accident, Ramgarh, Coal-laden truck</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/26/air-force-technical-officer-who-robbed-rs-151-crore-from-businessman-in-ahmedabad-arrested-after-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/j4ihhvu6/Arrested-accuse-in-police-coustody.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrested accused</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:04:06.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air Force Technical Officer who robbed  Rs 1.51 crore from businessman in Ahmedabad arrested after two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, robbery, Ahmedabad, Air Force Technical Officer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/amit-shah-says-centre-relooking-at-ndps-act-to-plug-loopholes-seeks-states-suggestions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/3u7751of/20260626133L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi on Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:02:00.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah says Centre 'relooking' at NDPS Act to plug loopholes, seeks states' suggestions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, NDPS Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/26/happy-birthday-2000-year-old-man-mel-brooks-is-turning-100</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/91dhku9z/Mel-Brooks.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mel Brooks arrives at the premiere of "Mel Brooks: the 99 Year Old Man" in Los Angeles on Jan 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:23:23.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mel Brooks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/26/rajasthan-government-creates-76-new-municipalities-local-body-polls-to-be-postponed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-09/winfy5kc/New-Project-2025-04-09T092447.862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Court had issued an ultimatum to hold elections by July 31, a deadline that now appears unlikely to be met.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:21:58.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan government creates 76 new municipalities; local body polls to be postponed?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Local body polls, new municipalities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/over-a-year-after-op-sindoor-centre-officially-names-six-soldiers-killed-in-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ggf8k7dx/20250507072L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Operation Sindoor was launched in the early hours of May 7 last year, in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:10:48.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over a year after Op Sindoor, Centre officially names six soldiers killed in action</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pahalgam Terror Attack, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/madras-hc-calls-surrogacy-act-as-beneficial-issues-guidelines-for-jms-for-handling-surrogacy-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/gwu1cqpf/202605273804629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:05:36.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC calls Surrogacy Act as beneficial, issues guidelines for JMs for handling surrogacy applications </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Surrogacy Act, surrogacy applications</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/26/the-gir-paradox-why-the-worlds-only-wild-asiatic-lions-face-growing-risks-despite-record-numbers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-10/lqi06eja/Grrr.-India’s-Asiatic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asiatic lions at the Gir National Park, Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/19/original/AFP-Gir-Sanctuary-Lion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A cub of Asiatic Lion in the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:56:52.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Gir paradox: Why the world's only wild Asiatic lions face growing risks despite record numbers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, forest department, Asiatic lions, Gir National Park, Gujarat's pride, Babesia parasite</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/bus-driver-dies-after-suffering-heart-attack-while-driving-in-ups-aligarh-all-passengers-safe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/13/original/Steering.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:53:58.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus driver dies after suffering heart attack while driving in UP's Aligarh; all passengers safe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/famous-kgf-gymkhana-ground-to-reopen-after-25-years-two-day-football-tournament-to-be-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/rufbjhnr/Gymkhana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr B.R.Ambedkar Gymkhana Ground has returned to its original glory, and it will be allowed for regular sports activities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:48:27.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Famous KGF Gymkhana Ground to reopen after 25 years; two-day football tournament to be held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KGF Gymkhana Ground, football tournament</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/india-inc-profit-hit-from-west-asia-tensions-to-halve-if-us-iran-truce-holds-crisil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/ok0i2jz0/202606223835459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The revised outlook follows a sharp correction in crude oil prices after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a fragile US-Iran MoU.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:41:33.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India Inc profit hit from West Asia tensions 'to halve' if US-Iran truce holds: Crisil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Crisil Ratings, India Inc, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/ram-temple-donation-scam-congress-demands-sc-monitored-probe-dissolution-of-trust</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/guyxfnye/20251125197L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:37:45.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation scam: Congress demands SC-monitored probe, dissolution of Trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, Congress, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/26/lion-attack-that-led-to-death-of-five-year-old-boy-triggers-alarm-over-rising-human-wildlife-conflict-in-gir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-08/pnms1ttp/P_4466294278.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An asian lion</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:26:05.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lion attack that led to death of five-year-old boy triggers alarm over rising human-wildlife conflict in Gir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, human-wildlife conflict, Gir, five-year-old boy death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/singapore-labour-body-to-launch-job-placement-for-abandoned-indian-bangladeshi-workers-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2014/11/20/9/original/Singapore%20Non%20Payment%20of%20Salaries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These migrant workers were not paid by their employers for three to four months, following which they approached the Ministry of Manpower earlier this week to recover their salaries.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:23:38.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singapore labour body to launch job placement for abandoned Indian, Bangladeshi workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Singapore, Indians in Singapore, Indian migrant workers, Bengali migrant workers, Ramu Palani Velu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/ram-temple-trust-general-secretary-champat-rai-trustee-anil-mishra-resign-amid-donation-scam-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/84udxdmo/20240115363L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust General Secretary Champat Rai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:19:58.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Temple trust general secretary Champat Rai, trustee Anil Mishra resign amid donation scam probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, Ram Mandir, Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, Ayodhya temple donation row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/do-not-have-any-ties-with-karnataka-cm-dks-says-bjps-vijayendra-amid-cross-voting-row-in-council-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/2t020cu8/ANI_20260519075753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:12:22.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Do not have any ties with Karnataka CM DKS', says BJP's Vijayendra amid cross-voting row in Council polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM DKS, cross-voting row, BJP leader Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/26/david-clayton-thomas-powerhouse-lead-singer-of-blood-sweat-tears-dies-at-84</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1go7akw6/David-Clayton-Thomas.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears performs during one of several tailgate parties prior to the Texas A&amp;M-Utah game on Sept 2, 2004, in Salt Lake City.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:11:27.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears, dies at 84</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/26/serena-williams-to-face-20-year-old-maya-joint-of-australia-in-wimbledon-opening-round-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/dp6pjua8/Serena-Willams-of-the-US.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Serena Williams of the US smiles after a training session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:54:45.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serena Williams to face 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in Wimbledon opening round</news:title>
<news:keywords>Serena Williams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/jyotirmath-shankaracharya-says-ram-temple-fir-spares-key-accused-calls-bjps-hindutva-fake</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 16, 2026, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj speaks during the Gau-Raksharth-Dharmyuddh Yatra in Ghaziabad.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jyotirmath Shankaracharya says Ram temple FIR spares key accused, calls BJP's Hindutva 'fake'</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this Sept. 23, 2015 file photo, company logos of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen sit in a box at a scrap yard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:45:47.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Volkswagen weighing more large-scale job cuts: report</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:36:08.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four bullet-riddled bodies found inside ambulance in Pakistan's Bannu district</news:title>
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<image:caption>Devotees throng to offer prayers at the Maa Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi Mela, celebrating the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, in Guwahati, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ambubachi Mela ends as Assam' Kamakhya temple doors reopen for devotees</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Bombay High Court on Thursday, June 26, 2026, imposed a personal cost of Rs 25,000 on the station officer of Palghar's Wada police station for failing to provide copised of FIR to the accused persons.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Maharashtra: Bombay HC fines Wada SHO Rs 25,000 for denying FIR copies to accused</news:title>
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<news:title>Drugs worth Rs 10.8 crore seized in Assam's Sribhumi district; one arrested</news:title>
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<image:caption>A woman farmer plucks Tendu Patta (East Indian ebony) from the community forest in Gondia, Maharashtra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:01:40.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare access</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:56:13.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand: Man arrested for hiring assassins to murder father to get his government job</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/26/europe-is-battling-a-recordbreaking-heatwave-whats-making-it-so-severe</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:55:11.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Norway's Erling Haaland exercises with his team during a training session in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, ahead of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:38:25.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 16: France face Norway as Mbappe, Haaland take centre stage</news:title>
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<image:caption>United States celebrates after an own goal by Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Canada's Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring his sides first goal of the game in the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto.</image:caption>
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<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 2: U.S. gets electric win over Paraguay, Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina </news:title>
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<image:caption>Dancers twirled around a giant model of the World Cup trophy while fireworks went off in the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico. In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai."</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Players shake hands before the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Czechia's Ladislav Krejci celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia</image:caption>
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<image:caption>South Korea's Hwang In-beom celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:28:47.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 1: Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory; South Korea rally to beat Czechia</news:title>
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<image:caption>Australia's Connor Metcalfe (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:24:03.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 3: Irankunda, Metcalfe give Australia a winning start</news:title>
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<image:caption>Paraguay's Matias Galarza, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Turkey during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) scores their opening goal against Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) scores the third goal for his team against Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A general view before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and Paraguay in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Paraguay's Matias Galarza (23) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and Paraguay in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Paraguay's Miguel Almiron reacts after received a red card during the World Cup Group D soccer match against Turke in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 9: Matias Galarza's strike seals 1-0 win for Paraguay over Turkey</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sweden's Yasin Ayari (18) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sweden's Mattias Svanberg (19), center, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal with teammates during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:21:09.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 4: Yasin Ayari scores brace as Sweden complete five-star rout of Tunisia</news:title>
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<image:caption>Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22), Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri (17) and Tunisia's Montassar Talbi (3) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:19:56.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 10: Japan hammer Tunisia 4-0 in historic 1,000th World Cup match</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iran’s Mohammad Mohebbi celebrates scoring their second goal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:18:05.300Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 11: Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history</news:title>
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<image:caption>Austria's Marko Arnautovic (7) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with teammates during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Austria and Jordan in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi shoots and scores their second goal against Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane (23) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A general view before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Austria and Jordan in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jordan's Ali Olwan, left, scores his side's opening goal against Austria during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 12: Messi breaks World Cup record, Algeria clinch win over Jordan</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, Argentina, France, Austria, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/26/was-venezuela-struck-by-an-earthquake-doublet-heres-what-we-know-so-far</loc>
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<image:caption>Neighbors carry a man rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building the day after earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:12:49.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, Venezuela, earthquakes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/17/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-7-dr-congo-stun-portugals-winning-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/n7h7w6jv/AP26169130645200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7), left, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) scores the opening goal on Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The teams from Uzbekistan and Colombia line up on the field for the national anthems during the teams presentation before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Uzbekistan's Abbosbek Fayzullaev, left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Jaminton Campaz celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with Colombia's Kevin Castano (5) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:12:20.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 7: Campaz strikes in stoppage time as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1</news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/23/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-13-portugal-face-uzbekistan-as-panama-croatia-face-do-or-die-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Congo in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The flags of Colombia and Congo are displayed on the pitch before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Congo in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:10:51.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 13: Daniel Munoz's strike breaks stubborn DR Congo resistance to book knockout berth for Colombia</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, England, Uzbekistan, Portugal, Panama, Croatia, Ghana, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/25/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-15-netherlands-japan-and-sweden-battle-for-top-spot-in-group-f</loc>
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<image:caption>Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Curacao and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Germany's Deniz Undav (26) celebrates after scoring his second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Ivory Coast in Toronto, Saturday, June 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>United States' Auston Trusty (6) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Turkey's Arda Guler (8) kicks the ball past United States goalkeeper Matt Turner (1) to score his team's first goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States on Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>United States' Sebastian Berhalter (14) celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Turkey during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Turkey's Kaan Ayhan (22) scores their third goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:09:52.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 15: Ecuador upset Germany 2-1 to book last-32 spot; Ivory Coast reach knockouts for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, 2026 FIFA World Cup, USA, Sweden, Japan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/18/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-8-south-africa-and-czech-republic-draw-1-1-in-world-cup-group-a</loc>
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<image:caption>Mexico's Luis Romo, third left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring g his team's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea on June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Canada's Alphonso Davies works out during a training session on the eve of the team's World Cup soccer match against Qatar, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A general view before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mexico's Raul Jimenez, right, attempts to score against South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, left, and Lee Gi-hyeok during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/0dg3ricm/AP26170103181740.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:07:23.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 8: Luis Romo fires Mexico into last 32; Canada celebrate historic win</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico, Jimenez, Son Heung-min</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/24/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-14-brazil-eye-last-32-berth-against-scotland</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/zbqx094e/Canada.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canada qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in their history,</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/zgxkfyq8/AP26176084479253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mexico's Mateo Chavez celebrates scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group A soccer between Mexico and Czechia Mateo Chavezmatch in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>South Africa's Thapelo Maseko (12) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:06:33.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 14: Co-hosts Canada, Bosnia and South Africa secure historic first knockout berths</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil, Canada</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/dancing-honours</loc>
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<image:caption>Shashidharan Nair (left), as Parashurama</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Veteran dancer and choreographer Shashidharan Nair</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From 'Meera', choreographed by Nair</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From 'Krishna', choreographed by Nair</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dancing Honours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Theatre, Dance, choreography, Indian classical</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/26/sena-ubt-did-not-get-receipt-for-donation-to-ram-janmabhoomi-trust-alleges-raut-amid-temple-funds-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/uwbq8ycp/ANI_20260626035708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:01:59.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sena (UBT) did not get receipt for donation to Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, alleges Raut amid temple funds row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut, Ayodhya temple donation row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/two-punjab-origin-men-charged-in-surrey-shooting-linked-to-extortion-violence-in-canada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/and780xx/Surrey-arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arman Singh has been charged with one count of reckless discharge of a firearm, while Simarjeet Singh has been charged with one count of reckless discharge of a firearm.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:59:34.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Punjab-origin men charged in Surrey shooting linked to extortion violence in Canada</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Violence, Shooting, extortion case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jun/26/apple-raises-macbook-and-ipad-prices-amid-ai-chip-boom</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:56:43.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices amid AI chip boom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, apple, ipad, MacBook Pro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/eight-named-in-fir-arrested-in-alleged-ayodhya-ram-temple-donation-embezzlement-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/smnkyn5z/1071893-aa-1396532.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayodhya Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:41:23.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8 held in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam; Yogi says guilty won't be spared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya Ram temple, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/we-couldnt-reach-half-your-age-khera-names-deceased-neet-aspirants-in-reply-to-pms-birthday-wish-for-pradhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/yj8xzcrp/Dharmendra-Pradhan</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:34:05.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We couldn't reach half your age: Khera names deceased NEET aspirants in reply to PM's birthday wish for Pradhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET paper leak case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/senior-us-military-official-arrives-in-venezuela-to-oversee-earthquake-response-southern-command</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/9t78sqhc/AP-for-QT.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents walk among the rubble of building damaged in earthquakes the previous day in Catia La Mar, Venezuela on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:30:30.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior US military official arrives in Venezuela to oversee earthquake response: Southern Command </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/26/behind-the-strong-man-mask</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/dmygc0s3/STRESS2054425.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/bk039zcj/STRESS1054416.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:24:31.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behind the strong man mask</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, looksmaxxing, Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, stoicism syndrome</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/canadian-police-release-photos-of-15-indian-origin-suspects-in-extortion-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/p8gcl3lj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-12.36.43.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Calgary Police Service has released photographs of 15 suspects in connection with the extortion-related cases.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:17:05.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian police release photos of 15 Indian-origin suspects in extortion cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Canadian police, extortion cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/26/gen-z-gannys-dramatic-podcast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/yn6ygrck/IMG-20260624-WA0022.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ku9qha87/IMG-20260624-WA0021.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/i3z4apf3/F59A7671.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:12:19.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen-Z ganny's dramatic podcast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sajitha Madathil, Emil Madhavi, Podcast Opera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/europes-heatwaves-pose-growing-threat-to-economy-productivity-and-growth</loc>
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<image:caption>People shade from the sun under umbrellas as they walk through St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:11:59.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe's heatwaves pose growing threat to economy, productivity and growth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/26/a-golden-case-study-from-1980-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:07:09.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A ‘golden’ case study from 1980</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, robbery, crime</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/26/aquawoman-indias-first-woman-commercial-scuba-diver-athulya-bellgand</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:04:23.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aquawoman: India’s first woman commercial scuba diver, Athulya Bellgand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, commercial scuba diver, Athulya Bellgand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/sc-upholds-sat-relief-for-ex-biocon-senior-executive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/3s5im3aj/ANI_20260521081622.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T07:03:19.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC upholds SAT relief for ex-Biocon senior executive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Supreme Court, Biocon, Securities Appellate Tribunal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Jun/26/house-of-canarinho-co-salu-p-paul-mekkad-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Salu P Paul</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:58:01.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House of Canarinho C/O Salu P Paul, Mekkad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, football, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/26/australia-clinches-knockout-round-spot-with-0-0-draw-paraguay-also-likely-to-advance</loc>
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<image:caption>Australia's Aiden O'Neill (13) battles for the ball with Paraguay's Andres Cubas (14) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:52:31.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Australia, 2026 FIFA World Cup, knockout round</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/unprecedented-spike-in-new-synthetic-drugs-un-watchdog</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-07/6n59d106/Drugs.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:43:22.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Unprecedented spike' in new synthetic drugs: UN watchdog</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, synthetic drugs, UN watchdog</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/overnight-talks-end-tensions-in-dehradun-as-nihang-groups-return-to-himachal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/gcm0xe9w/Dehradun.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The movement of Nihang groups towards Uttarakhand was linked to an earlier incident in Karnaprayag, where some Nihangs had allegedly clashed with local residents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:41:24.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overnight talks end tensions in Dehradun as Nihang groups return to Himachal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal, tension erupts, Nihang group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/asian-shares-plunge-as-traders-sell-to-lock-in-profits-after-recent-rallies-driven-by-ai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/k4v82yot/asian-markets.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between US dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:33:35.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, AI, Asian Shares</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/centre-seeks-public-comments-on-draft-amendment-to-rationalise-residual-shelf-life-norms-for-imported-drugs</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt seeks comments on residual shelf-life requirement for imported drugs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:32:11.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre seeks public comments on draft amendment to rationalise residual shelf-life norms for imported drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Health, imported drugs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/apple-hikes-macbook-pro-ipad-air-prices-in-india-by-up-to-rs-35000-amid-rising-chip-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>The new price list on Apple India's website shows that the company has increased the price of the MacBook Pro built on the M5 series chip by about 20 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:28:38.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple hikes MacBook Pro, iPad Air prices in India by up to Rs 35,000 amid rising chip costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, apple, MacBook Pro</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/26/ivory-coast-into-world-cup-knockout-round-for-1st-time-as-pépé-scores-twice-in-2-0-win-over-curaçao</loc>
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<image:caption>Ivory Coast players celebrate at the end of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Curacao and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:06:29.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Ivory Coast, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao, Nicolas Pépé</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/26/kolkata-warehouse-collapse-toll-rises-to-15-as-rescue-teams-continue-search-operations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/wi2xjiz8/PTI06252026000300B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDRF and Army officials recover a victim's mortal remains during a rescue operation after an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday, leaving ten people dead and several others injured, in Kolkata's Taratala area, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:06:04.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata warehouse collapse toll rises to 15 as rescue teams continue search operations even after two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Warehouse Collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/chhattisgarh-forms-five-member-committee-to-draft-uniform-civil-code</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/9pfeoh5x/ANI_20251124102405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:04:06.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh forms five-member committee to draft Uniform Civil Code</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uniform Civil Code</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/26/japan-and-sweden-play-to-1-1-draw-as-both-advance-to-knockout-round-at-the-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>Japan's Daizen Maeda, center, greets to Sweden goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom after the World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T06:00:18.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Japan, Sweden, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Anthony Elanga, Daizen Maeda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/five-day-bara-shaheed-dargah-rottela-panduga-begins-in-nellore-amid-tight-security</loc>
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<image:caption>Around 1,600 police personnel have been deployed for bandobast duties, and traffic is being streamlined.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:59:25.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-day Bara Shaheed Dargah Rottela Panduga begins in Nellore amid tight security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, security, Bara Shaheed Dargah Rottela Panduga</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/seven-injured-as-lpg-tanker-catches-fire-after-accident-in-ups-kaushambi</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:56:24.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven injured as LPG tanker catches fire after accident in UP's Kaushambi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Toll plaza, LPG tanker, LPG tanker fire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/east-godavari-struggles-to-recover-rs-20-crore-in-property-tax-arrears-from-major-defaulters</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:47:30.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East Godavari struggles to recover Rs 20 crore in property tax arrears from major defaulters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, property tax, tax recovery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/jharkhand-ceo-warns-of-strict-action-against-those-submitting-fake-documents-for-sir</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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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:45:15.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand CEO warns of strict action against those submitting fake documents for SIR </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand SIR, K Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/26/ecuador-edge-germany-to-squeeze-into-world-cup-last-32</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ah9r9clk/Gonzalo-Plata.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ecuador's midfielder #19 Gonzalo Plata celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:43:25.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador vs Germany</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/japan-cancels-120-flights-as-twin-storms-approach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/xdb1s4s8/pexels-shndgd-27331210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways cancelled a total of 120 flights to and from the southern regions of Okinawa and Kagoshima.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:41:42.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Japan, Flight Cancellations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jun/26/get-a-load-of-this-humans-and-great-apes-share-similar-giggles</loc>
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<image:caption>Two under a year old baby Bornean orangutans, second left and right, cling on to their mother while another 3-year-old orangutan kisses her, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at the Singapore Zoo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:38:34.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science, humans, great apes, giggling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/naf-walmart-foundation-launch-project-to-strengthen-10-fpos-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/sjv6uu69/vizag132506chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Agro Foundation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:36:32.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NAF, Walmart Foundation launch project to strengthen 10 FPOs in Andhra </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Walmart Foundation, NAF</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/iaea-chief-calls-for-strong-verification-system-to-prevent-nuclear-weapons-development-in-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/m16evtui/AP26105115080768.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:34:38.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAEA Chief calls for strong verification system to prevent nuclear weapons development in Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Rafael Grossi, Iran nuclear power, IAEA Chief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/three-years-on-over-100-visakhapatnam-families-await-brts-compensation-tdrs</loc>
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<image:caption>Adivivaram residents submit a representation to Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao seeking pending compensation, TDR release, and rehabilitation support for families affected by the BRTS road widening in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:34:15.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three years on, over 100 Visakhapatnam families await BRTS compensation, TDRs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, BRTS compensation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/russia-says-660-ukrainian-drones-shot-down-overnight-defence-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/7vts0x9i/Ukranian-drone-attack.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo provided by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows smoke rising from a damaged buidling after a Ukrainian drone attack outside Moscow on Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:20:59.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia says 660 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight: defence ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia Ukraine attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/ahead-of-expected-tvk-switch-vijayabaskar-launches-door-to-door-thanksgiving-gift-drive-in-viralimalai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/oic9nyx4/BeFunky-collage-69.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gift hamper, worth around Rs 300, contains a stainless steel container, a tin of gulab jamun, a pen, and a printed note thanking voters for the 1,05,723 votes Vijayabaskar received in the recent Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:20:18.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of expected TVK switch, Vijayabaskar launches door-to-door thanksgiving gift drive in Viralimalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Dr C Vijayabaskar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/north-korea-conducts-major-weapons-tests-kim-calls-for-stronger-offensive-posture</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/bamcsq4q/AP26177017064555.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided Friday, June 26, 2026, by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, observes the weapon tests at an undisclosed location, North Korea, Thursday, June 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:12:46.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea conducts major weapons tests, Kim calls for stronger offensive posture</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/12-hour-talks-defuse-narayanpur-village-standoff-between-tribal-groups-over-religious-conversions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/p6vpfbsk/Screenshot20260624085940WhatsApp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As tensions escalated, a contingent of police forces was deployed to prevent the situation from spiralling into major violence.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:57:37.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-hour talks defuse Chhattisgarh village standoff between tribal groups over religious conversions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Standoff, religious conversion, tribal groups</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/nia-chargesheets-11-accused-for-spreading-terrorist-ideology-in-west-bengal-northeastern-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/hththnlt/C_53_1_CH1540_42246855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:57:21.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA chargesheets 11 accused for spreading terrorist ideology in West Bengal, northeastern states</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Investigation Agency, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/amit-shah-vows-tougher-action-against-drug-networks-to-unveil-narcotics-control-roadmap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/9vql70bh/Amit-Shah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:54:15.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah vows tougher action against drug networks, to unveil narcotics control roadmap</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, International Day against Drug Abuse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/kumaraswamy-urges-dk-shivakumar-to-visit-bairamangala-meet-farmers-opposing-bidadi-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/1pd31gpx/C_53_1_CH1214_35854924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:52:50.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumaraswamy urges DK Shivakumar to visit Bairamangala; meet farmers opposing Bidadi project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, HD Kumaraswamy, Bairamangala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/25/thiruvananthapuram-civic-office-clash-councillors-injured-as-ldf-protest-turns-violent-near-mayors-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/vnm8amfr/BJP-LDF-councillors.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fellow councillors carry away LDF member Sindhu Sasi after she was injured in the scuffle outside the Thiruvananthapuram Mayor’s chamber on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1n1bgm85/at-T’Puram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LDF councillors gherao Mayor V V Rajesh and prevent him from entering his chamber at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:46:33.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram civic office clash: Councillors injured as LDF protest turns violent near Mayor’s office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Clash, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, LDF protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/26/syndicate-deadlock-at-kerala-university-delays-decisions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/v055hppu/P_483147280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The headquarters of Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:42:38.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Syndicate deadlock at Kerala University  delays decisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala, Syndicate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/26/former-coach-in-thiruvananthapuram-gets-35-year-jail-term-in-second-pocso-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/eiidyfqc/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:41:02.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former coach in Thiruvananthapuram gets 35-year jail term in second Pocso case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, sexual abuse, POCSO Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/26/world-shifting-to-a-multipolar-global-order-says-russian-ambassador-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/fwl8ay57/New-Project-2026-06-26T100805.832.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov and Mayor V V Rajesh cut a ceremonial cake to inaugurate the Russian National Day celebrations organised by the Russian Consulate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:39:06.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World shifting to a multipolar global order, says Russian Ambassador in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, VV Rajesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/26/englishnews2026jun25beatles-series-hamburg-days-adds-asa-butterfield</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/m24wf3wx/images.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Hamburg Days</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:34:24.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beatles series Hamburg Days adds Asa Butterfield</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hamburg Days, Asa Butterfield</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/26/englishnews2026jun25dc-studios-launches-new-animated-shows-joker-gets-an-anime-makeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/nep303dj/DC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joker (L) and DC Studios (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:34:10.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DC Studios launches new animated shows; Joker gets an anime makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>DC Studios, Joker: Laugh Riot, Joker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/26/choudwar-jailbreak-bjp-mp-sujeet-kumar-seeks-fresh-fir-against-senior-prison-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-09/sfs28ti8/Choudwar-Circle-Jail.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Choudwar Circle Jail</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:34:02.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Choudwar jailbreak: BJP MP Sujeet Kumar seeks fresh FIR against senior prison officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, BJP, Choudwar Circle Jail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jun/26/hindinews2026jun25ajay-devgn-led-chauhaan-gets-title-announcement-teaser-and-a-release-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/b0yq28dp/Ajay_Devgn_in_Chauhaan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ajay Devgn in Chauhaan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:33:55.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajay Devgn led Chauhaan gets title announcement teaser and a release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chauhaan movie, Kashmir situation, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Chauhaan teaser</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/26/malayalamnews2026jun25vanitha-mess-presented-by-thamar-kv-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/l9n6gphv/ThamarVanithaMess.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launch ceremony of Vanitha Mess, presented by Thamar KV</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:33:39.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vanitha Mess, presented by Thamar KV, launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vanitha Mess, Thamar KV, 1001 Nunakal, Asif Ali, Sarkeet, Mathayiyude Namathil, KTS Padannayil, Dolby Dineshan, Nivin Pauly, Feminichi Fathima</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/26/malayalamnews2026jun25mohanlals-athimanoharam-gets-a-release-date-new-poster-unveiled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1husxd61/MohanlalAthimanoharam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine in Tharun Moorthy's Athimanoharam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:33:26.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohanlal's Athimanoharam gets a release date; new poster unveiled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Athimanoharam, Athimanoharam release date, Mohanlal, Meera Jasmine, Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum, Athimanoharam poster, Athimanoharam first look</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/26/englishnews2026jun25my-life-with-the-walter-boys-season-3-gets-release-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/b5chl6ho/MLWTWB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stills from My Life With The Walter Boys season 3</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:33:13.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My Life With The Walter Boys season 3 gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>My Life With The Walter Boys , My Life With The Walter Boys season 3, My Life With The Walter Boys premiere date, My Life With The Walter Boys release date, My Life With The Walter Boys season 3 release date</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/26/tn-gas-leak-odia-migrant-workers-allege-no-updates-on-injured-kin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/n8tjnk1o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-2.51.40-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to TNIE over phone, one of the workers alleged that his wife has been admitted to a hospital in Chennai for the last five days following the gas leak at the factory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:32:26.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN gas leak: Odia migrant workers allege no updates on injured kin  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Tiruvallur district, TN ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/26/june-brings-sparse-rain-in-odisha-52-per-cent-deficit-in-one-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/9cecfab2/downpour_2094726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With just one week remaining in the month, the shortfall in rainfall is very unlikely to reduce, said weather experts.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/lrrn90kf/June-brings-sparse.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:28:10.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>June brings sparse rain in Odisha, 52 per cent deficit in one week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, deficit rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/26/orissa-hc-upholds-government-order-to-remove-50-law-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/p8ptwuj6/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:25:12.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC upholds government order to remove 50 law officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, terminate, law officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/26/ahead-of-rath-yatra-nh-wing-races-to-complete-malatipada-road-over-bridge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/d8ych0xw/img20260528wa00002805chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the works are going on in full swing to ensure that service roads on both sides of the ROB are completed and made traffic-worthy before Rath Yatra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:21:01.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of Rath Yatra, NH wing races to complete Malatipada road over bridge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, rath yatra, Malatipada road over bridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/26/kerala-court-to-hear-ex-minister-antony-rajus-plea-on-evidence-tampering-case-on-sept-9</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister Antony Raju.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:04:52.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala court to hear ex-minister Antony Raju's plea on evidence tampering case on Sept 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Antony Raju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/cbi-raids-80-locations-busts-digital-arrest-fraud-network-using-fake-supreme-court-website</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/cwcj7qlt/202606253838496.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:04:31.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI raids 80 locations, busts digital arrest fraud network using fake Supreme Court website</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/kerala-gives-green-flag-for-hydrogen-powered-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/26n0wi4y/State-gives-green-flag-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister C P John, during a trial run of the DMRC hydrogen bus service in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:02:58.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala gives green flag for hydrogen-powered buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, DMRC, CP John, hydrogen bus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/26/odisha-state-film-awards-for-2023-2024-announced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/xip8ls9q/Odisha-State-Film.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Culture min Suryabanshi Suraj making the announcement on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:02:35.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha State Film Awards for 2023, 2024 announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Odisha State Film Awards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/odisha-health-minister-orders-fire-safety-review-of-all-hospitals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/dc5bd1af-135c-443e-8533-8e46db6b92ef/_MahalingMukesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Mukesh Mahaling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:02:03.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Health Minister orders fire safety review of all hospitals </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fire Safety, Mukesh Mahaling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/bhopal-diary-key-mp-police-post-of-ig-law-order-remains-vacant-for-four-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/28/original/Police_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:01:36.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary: Key MP Police post of IG (Law &amp; Order) remains vacant for four months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/police-file-final-chargesheet-in-bjp-leader-pitabasa-panda-murder-case-in-berhampur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/jh7zpdon/Police.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the final chargesheet, comprising 396 pages, was submitted along with 16 pen drives containing digital evidence.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:01:25.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police file final chargesheet in BJP leader Pitabasa Panda murder case in Berhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, chargesheet, Pitabasa Panda murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/samastha-chief-criticises-kerala-govt-over-pm-shri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/rnzsrmh1/Islam-needn’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samastha chief Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:59:57.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samastha chief criticises Kerala govt over PM SHRI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar, PM SHRI scheme, liquor tax</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/26/sit-widens-investigation-into-gade-sai-krishna-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to sources, the SIT has summoned and questioned several police personnel attached to Krishna Lanka Police Station and the Task Force.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:59:39.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT widens investigation into Gade Sai Krishna case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/businessman-shot-dead-in-broad-daylight-in-balasore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/v5f3pyi2/Gun-fired-shot.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:58:17.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Businessman shot dead in broad daylight in Balasore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, shot dead, assailants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/indias-us-envoy-discusses-expanding-trade-ties-with-house-committee-amid-deal-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/lmgoz8ks/HLs9tKWwAATnyl.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra at the meeting with members of the US House Ways and Means Committee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:57:59.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s US envoy discusses expanding trade ties with House committee amid deal talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/baliapal-iic-attacked-by-accused-his-mother-during-raid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/3u8gaxln/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-09.30.12.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:56:25.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baliapal IIC attacked by accused, his mother during raid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Attack, raid, Assault, accused</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/26/naf-to-strengthen-10-farmer-producer-organisations-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/vxgzyq77/vizag132506chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Agro Foundation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:55:37.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NAF to strengthen 10 Farmer Producer Organisations in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Farmer producer organisations, National Agro Foundation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/third-bhubaneswar-film-fest-makes-grand-opening-with-cinematic-stalwarts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/r988cbyo/Third-Bhubaneswar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia speaks at BFF on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:54:46.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third Bhubaneswar Film Fest makes grand opening with cinematic stalwarts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Film Fest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/third-wayanad-literature-fest-from-december-20-to-23</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/403ib5es/3rd-Wayanad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wayanad Literature Fest founder Dr Vinod K Jose, along with curators V H Nishad and Leena Gita Reghunath, during a press conference in Kalpetta on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:54:10.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third Wayanad Literature Fest from December 20 to 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mananthavady, Wayanad Literature Festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/cm-majhi-slams-emergency-pays-tribute-to-democracy-warriors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/82vga85y/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:53:49.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi slams Emergency, pays tribute to ‘Democracy Warriors’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, emergency, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/26/drug-addiction-a-serious-threat-to-nation-home-minister-vangalapudi-anitha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/l601f7rt/vijvit12506chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister V Anitha takes part in an awareness programme organised by EAGLE at VIT-AP University on Drug Abuse and Youth Empowerment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:53:24.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drug addiction a serious threat to nation: Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Drug addiction, Vangalapudi Anitha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/petition-filed-in-court-to-restrain-nit-r-from-felling-trees-for-expansion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/crwnxb8x/202606173829092.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:53:19.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petition filed in court to restrain NIT-R from felling trees for expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NIT Rourkela, Trees felling, petition filed</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/india-uk-to-promote-innovation-investment-as-ceta-dcc-take-effect-in-july-piyush-goyal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/i6qev9ia/ANI_20260626031621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taking to X, Goyal shared details of his meeting with Peter Kyle, the UK's Secretary of State and Labour MP for Hove &amp; Portslade, held in London following the signing of the India-UK CETA.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:53:02.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-UK to promote innovation, investment as CETA, DCC take effect in July: Piyush Goyal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/25-year-old-belpahar-theatre-actor-gets-nsd-call-first-odisha-woman-to-achieve-feat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/155x9s7u/New-Project-2026-06-26T092152.747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sonia Behera</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:52:44.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25-year-old Belpahar theatre actor gets NSD call, first Odisha woman to achieve feat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National School of Drama, Sonia Behera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/centre-directs-kerala-govt-to-nominate-new-representative-for-mullaperiyar-dam-safety-panel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-12/gxdz594b/C_1_1_CH1372_116350747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mullaperiyar Dam in Thekkady.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:52:21.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre directs Kerala govt to nominate  new representative for Mullaperiyar dam safety panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mullaperiyar Dam, dam safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/26/waste-segregation-lags-despite-bins-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/brxgqhj0/Waste-segregation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Waste lying scattered outside the newly set up colour-coded bins at a commercial street in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:51:04.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste segregation lags despite bins in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Waste segregation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/orissa-hc-slams-misuse-of-habeas-corpus-in-marital-dispute</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>2026-06-26T03:49:23.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC slams misuse of habeas corpus in marital dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/no-access-to-hearse-van-womans-body-taken-for-cremation-on-bicycle-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/venbfdsj/cycle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The woman’s body being carried behind a bicycle by her family.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:48:32.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No access to hearse van, woman’s body taken for cremation on bicycle in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cremation, bicycle, hearse van</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/postmaster-held-for-swindling-rs-17-lakh-from-customer-for-deposits-in-sub-post-office</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/7ythgbnc/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:46:48.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Postmaster held for swindling Rs 17 lakh from customer for deposits in sub post office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, postmaster, customer deposits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/26/kochi-thanneerchal-park-reopening-delayed-again</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/p1twbvfg/P_466402230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:46:38.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi Thanneerchal Park reopening delayed again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, GCDA, Thanneerchal Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/four-rajya-sabha-members-from-andhra-pradesh-take-oath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/yifdwplw/vijrs32506chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly elected Rajya Sabha member Lingamaneni Ramesh took oath in the Rajya Sabha Chamber on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:44:59.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Rajya Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh take oath </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rajya Sabha, Lingamaneni Ramesh, Sana Satish Babu, Vijay Chintakayala, Bhashyam Rama Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/311-turtles-rescued-three-wildlife-traffickers-arrested-in-odishas-malkangiri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/njb8rwhf/311-turtles-rescued.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest dept officials with the accused and the boxes in Malkangiri.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:43:36.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>311 turtles rescued, three wildlife traffickers arrested in Odisha's Malkangiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Wildlife trafficker, turtles rescued</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/26/loan-dispute-leaves-disabled-man-family-in-a-single-room-for-19-days-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/86odh4n8/Loan-dispute-leaves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 62-year-old man with his family in front of their house</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:42:47.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Loan dispute leaves disabled man, family in a single room for 19 days in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, physically challenged, Loan dispute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/focus-on-attendance-learning-in-schools-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6tx8b2a0/C_40_1_CH1553_3542322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:42:16.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Focus on attendance &amp; learning in schools’: Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, student attendance</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/26/woman-who-inspired-keralas-anti-drug-drive-honoured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/gcf62x7b/toofan4082750.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala introduces Mini Antony to the audience during the Toofan Jana Sabha at St Teresa’s College.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:40:39.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman who inspired Kerala's anti-drug drive honoured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ramesh Chennithala, Operation Toofan, Toofan Warrior</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/andhra-pradesh-government-betrayed-shg-women-alleges-jagan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/oifq9qer/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:39:28.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government betrayed  SHG women, alleges Jagan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/minister-lokesh-andhra-government-keen-to-promote-films-creative-enterprises-in-amaravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/pqm05m7i/vijlokesh52506chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh attends as the chief guest for the inaugural shooting of Nandamuri Balakrishnas 112th movie on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:35:37.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh: Andhra government keen to promote films &amp; creative enterprises in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, 112th film project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/25/mouth-injuries-found-in-rogue-makhna-elephant-captured-in-kothamangalam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/e6wbodd1/0237elephant3080057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The rogue elephant of Pindimana which was tranquilised and radio collared on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:35:18.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mouth injuries found in rogue makhna elephant captured in Kothamangalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam, Makhna elephant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/karnataka-sets-six-month-deadline-to-fill-72000-vacancies-across-departments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/im206kpg/ANI_20260420054405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:33:20.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka sets six-month deadline to fill 72,000 vacancies across departments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vacancy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/aavins-cloud-based-system-to-enable-swift-payments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/odo640op/C_1_1_CH1372_120836141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aavin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:32:52.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aavin’s cloud-based system to enable swift payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aavin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/nccf-dues-to-farmers-to-be-cleared-soon-assures-official</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/fdla5uyo/202506243435746.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>2026-06-26T03:32:17.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCCF dues to farmers to be cleared soon, assures official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, farmers, NCCF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/26/namma-metro-saw-20-service-disruptions-since-2024-bengaluru-south-mp-tejasvi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/var40z4z/TEJASV.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers wait at Cubbon Park Metro Station for services to resume on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:32:16.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Namma Metro saw 20 service disruptions since 2024, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Namma Metro, Tejasvi Surya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/26/rogue-makhna-that-kept-kothamangalam-on-edge-for-weeks-radio-collared-released-into-wild</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/surnbu72/elephant2080016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The forest team providing medical treatment to the rogue elephant which was tranquillised and radio collared at Pindimana near Kothamangalam on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:31:26.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rogue makhna that kept Kothamangalam on edge for weeks radio-collared, released into wild</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Makhna, Tranquilised</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/26/labourer-still-missing-a-week-after-stp-mishap-in-varthur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/ogdqf4u1/202606243837656.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:30:54.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labourer still missing a week after STP mishap in Varthur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Missing, labourer, STP mishap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/neglected-ananda-avenue-park-locked-for-six-months-amid-poor-maintenance-and-safety-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/g04n45w9/C_1_1_CH1530_121293617.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ananda Avenue Park near EB Road in Tiruchy is in a dilapidated condition.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:30:33.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neglected Ananda Avenue Park locked for six months amid poor maintenance and safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AMRUT scheme, Neglected Ananda Avenue Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/26/bda-clarifies-viral-road-settlement-photos-from-earlier-stage-of-construction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/7rf9cmnn/BDA-clarifies-viral-road-‘settlement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the BDA, the inauguration is only for the main carriageway of the MAR, while service roads are not part of the inauguration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:27:56.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BDA clarifies viral road ‘settlement’ photos from earlier stage of construction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road construction, Bengaluru Development Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/karnataka-hc-quashes-kptcl-order-on-supervision-charges-for-self-executed-electrical-works</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>2026-06-26T03:26:22.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC quashes KPTCL order on supervision charges for self-executed electrical works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court, KPTCL, electrical works</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/cochin-port-to-deepen-channel-hopes-12-mn-throughput-by-2029-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/7gszay7t/cochin-port103523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cochin Port submits proposal to increase the depth of the shipping channel from 14.5 m to 16 m.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:25:56.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cochin Port to deepen channel, hopes 1.2 mn throughput by 2029-30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cochin Port Authority, shipping channel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/nfsu-postgrad-uses-music-as-therapy-on-juvenile-offenders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/066wxt5g/NFSU-postgrad-uses-music.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inmates enjoy a music session by Ramitha Rajendran at Echo Special Home for children in conflict with law in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:24:41.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NFSU postgrad uses music as therapy on juvenile offenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, therapy, NFSU, juvenile offenders</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/54k-tiruchy-farmers-to-get-rs-222-crore-loan-waiver</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/5hqg9qkl/C_1_1_CH1372_120988548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:24:20.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>54k Tiruchy farmers to get Rs 222 crore loan waiver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/ncert-rejects-bias-charge-over-kannada-textbook-defends-krishna-title-amid-karnataka-row</loc>
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<image:caption>NCERT logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:23:26.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT rejects bias charge over Kannada textbook; defends ‘Krishna’ title amid Karnataka row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, NCERT, Krishna river, Kannada textbook</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/26/centre-assures-landowners-compensation-for-vizhinjam-navaikulam-orr-project-within-45-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/e7sk4r85/P_3886165429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protest against the Vizhinjam-Navaikulam ORR project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:23:22.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre assures landowners compensation for Vizhinjam-Navaikulam ORR project within 45 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, NHAI, MORTH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/farmers-urge-pre-budget-talks-as-tamil-nadu-agriculture-budget-uncertainty-raises-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-24/0l2gle6u/C_1_1_CH1372_115843843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:22:45.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers urge pre-budget talks as Tamil Nadu agriculture budget uncertainty raises concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/forest-officials-urge-tangedco-to-install-mccb-to-curb-jumbo-deaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/y3ro4svs/Forest-officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A wild elephant was electrocuted in Veerpandi village on June 23</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:18:53.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest officials urge Tangedco to install MCCB to curb jumbo deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Molded Case Circuit Breaker</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/congress-wants-union-education-minister-to-quit-over-neet-irregularities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/66mrl5vm/ANI_20260613111351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:17:59.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress wants union education minister to quit over NEET ‘irregularities’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-l-g-orders-dda-to-revive-sanjay-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/run9ooab/L-G-orders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Lieutenant-Governor during inspection at Sanjay Lake on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:14:01.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G orders DDA to revive Sanjay Lake </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Sanjay Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/shalimar-bagh-fortis-hospital-under-scanner-dm-begins-inquiry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/x12odipn/fort120121.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:12:14.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shalimar Bagh Fortis hospital under scanner, DM begins inquiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Fortis Hospital, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-minor-rape-murder-case-accuseds-movement-to-be-reconstructed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/gfmlorey/do-not-cross.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:08:35.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi minor rape-murder case: Accused's movement to be reconstructed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, cab driver, minor rape and murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/tn-man-kills-wife-as-she-demanded-alcohol-regularly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/g6alcn7b/202605193793573.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:06:09.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN man kills wife as she ‘demanded alcohol regularly’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/bjp-fact-finding-report-on-cross-voting-in-karnataka-mlc-polls-ready</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru: Karnataka State President B. Y. Vijayendra addresses a joint press conference as Union Minister and JD(S) State President H. D. Kumaraswamy and BJP MLA R. Ashoka look on at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:05:49.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP fact-finding report on cross-voting in Karnataka MLC polls ready</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cross-voting, fact-finding committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/ganga-cauvery-link-project-will-make-india-unstoppable-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Karnataka CM DK Shiva Krishna and union minister CR Patil during the inaugurating new gates of Tungabhadra Dam on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:04:30.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganga-Cauvery link project will make India unstoppable: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Ganga-Cauvery link project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/mcd-deliberates-on-rain-measures-parking-facilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/yfbia2xv/mcd020604491.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruckus at the MCD house as the opposition stages a stir on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:03:47.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD deliberates on rain measures, parking facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, monsoon, sanitation, waterlogging, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/leopard-attacks-pet-dog-owner-traps-animal-inside-house-near-masinagudi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/12ip0gw5/Leopard-attacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Screengrab of a video showing the leopard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:02:57.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard attacks pet dog, owner traps animal inside house near Masinagudi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Masinagudi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/bengaluru-based-aerospace-company-airbound-andhra-pradesh-sign-drone-delivery-pact</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu witnesses the signing of an MoU between APDC Chairperson and Managing Director Geetanjali Sharma and Airbound Founder and CEO Naman Pushp in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:02:00.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based aerospace company Airbound, Andhra Pradesh sign drone delivery pact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Airbound, drone delivery pact</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-woman-leaves-papa-i-am-leaving-video-note-before-hanging-herself</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/0qvfx5wk/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:01:22.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi woman leaves 'Papa, I am leaving' video note before hanging herself</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Suicide note, found dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/fresh-list-of-tasmac-outlets-to-be-shut-being-readied-minister-k-vignesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister of Prohibition and Excise K Vignesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:00:32.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh list of Tasmac outlets to be shut being readied: Minister K Vignesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minister K Vignesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/andhra-pradesh-high-court-dismisses-pil-on-child-care-leave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:59:14.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh High Court dismisses PIL on child care leave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PIL, Child care leave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-police-arrest-two-more-in-guru-randhawa-gym-firing-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/078sflvt/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police arrest two more in Guru Randhawa gym firing case.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:58:25.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police arrest two more in Guru Randhawa gym firing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Lawrence Bishnoi gang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/karnataka-govt-defends-gruha-lakshmi-scheme-amid-audit-objections-bjp-wants-sit-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/xsrb3ase/No-scam-clarifies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP R Ashoka addresses mediapersons in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:56:17.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt defends Gruha Lakshmi scheme amid audit objections; BJP wants SIT probe </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, SIT probe, Gruha Lakshmi scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/two-teens-held-for-fatal-stabbing-after-brawl-with-dj-in-delhi-bar-over-playlist-switch</loc>
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<image:caption>Aaccused have been identified as Abhishek (18) and Ashwin (18), residents of Mangolpuri.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:56:00.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two teens held for fatal stabbing after brawl with DJ in Delhi bar over playlist switch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, stabbing, drunken brawl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/andhra-pradesh-hc-waives-cooling-off-period-in-divorce-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/0mx1fem0/HC-asks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:55:00.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC waives cooling-off period in divorce case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Divorce, cooling-off period, mutual consent divorce</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/dmk-considers-us-novices-tvk-will-give-it-befitting-reply-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/idgd36gu/DMK-considers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Aadhav Arjuna paid tributes to former PM VP Singh on his birth anniversary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:54:01.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK considers us novices, TVK will give it befitting reply: Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/nandyal-si-gets-notice-over-big-boss-viral-video</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/g0j9ioia/kurnool12506chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CC Nagarjuna Reddy, Sub-Inspector of Gadivemula Police Station in Nandyal district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:53:15.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandyal SI gets notice over Big Boss viral video</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Big Boss, sub-inspector, CC Nagarjuna Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/inauguration-of-33-tungabhadra-dam-crest-gates-marks-new-era-in-water-cooperation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/cht02qhw/Inauguration-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy and others at the inauguration of the 33 new gates at the Tungabhadra Dam near Hosapete on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:51:48.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inauguration of 33 Tungabhadra Dam crest gates marks new era in water cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tungabhadra dam, water cooperation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/yamuna-pollution-levels-dip-at-some-places-stay-above-permissible-limit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/vjs1z6d1/P_4735537565.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thick, toxic foam drifts across the surface of the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj ghats, caused by untreated sewage and industrial pollution.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:51:21.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yamuna pollution levels dip at some places; stay above permissible limit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna pollution, DPCC, biological oxygen demand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/repeating-a-lie-will-not-make-it-true-says-velu-after-raid-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/17/original/EV_Velu_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Minister of Public Works Department EV Velu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:50:23.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Repeating a lie will not make it true, says Velu after raid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, State Minister of Public Works Department EV Velu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-hc-permits-15-year-old-rape-survivor-to-end-28-week-pregnancy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ec15fset/ANI_20251125085349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi HC permits 15-year-old rape survivor to end 28-week pregnancy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:47:56.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC permits 15-year-old rape survivor to end 28-week pregnancy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Medical Termination of Pregnancy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/26/environmentalists-flag-sewage-pollution-poor-water-quality-at-kbr-park-lake-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/92gztgtv/New-Project-2026-06-26T104252.422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fresh allegations have emerged that a stormwater drain (SWD) meant to channel clear rainwater into the waterbody has been deliberately blocked, even as sewage continues to flow in from surrounding localities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:47:52.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Environmentalists flag sewage pollution, poor water quality at KBR Park lake in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, KBR Park lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/karnataka-industrialists-complain-over-delayed-e-khatas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/x10ht0g5/e-khata.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaih offers flowers to a bust of Sir M Visvesvaraya at the MSME Day 2026 celebrations on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:47:44.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka industrialists complain over delayed e-khatas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Industrialist, e-Khata</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/cm-vijay-opposes-disinvestment-of-nlc-urges-pm-to-give-it-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/184n02o3/ANI_20260514144722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:47:26.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay opposes disinvestment of NLC, urges PM to give it up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/madras-hc-rejects-plea-to-condone-delay-in-appeal-against-acquittal-of-ex-minister-p-geetha-jeevan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/inrg8z83/New-Project-2026-06-26T081502.081.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister P Geetha Jeevan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:46:41.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC rejects plea to condone delay in appeal against acquittal of ex-minister P Geetha Jeevan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, ex-minister P Geetha Jeevan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/thousands-missing-235-declared-dead-as-venezuela-begins-massive-earthquake-recovery-effort</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/mb1qqtfs/AP26176565840260.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neighbors carry a man rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building the day after earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:46:38.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands missing, 235 declared dead as Venezuela begins massive earthquake recovery effort</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/task-force-seizes-109-red-sanders-logs-worth-rs-2-crore-in-andhras-anantapur-district-arrests-three</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/2fmqurzd/Task-Force-seizes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seized Red Sanders from Anantapur District displayed at RSASTF headquarters , Tirupati On Thrusday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:45:46.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Task Force seizes 109 red sanders logs worth Rs 2 crore in Andhra's Anantapur district, arrests three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Red sanders smuggling, red sanders logs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-excise-dept-logs-17-revenue-increase-due-to-availability-of-different-liquor-brands-in-shops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/mn7a3z3r/liquar122259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi excise dept logs 17% revenue increase due to availability of different liquor brands in shops.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:45:44.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi excise dept logs 17% revenue increase due to availability of different liquor brands in shops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Excise Department, liquor shops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/26/cash-van-driver-sons-held-for-rs-17-lakh-theft-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:45:35.915Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Youth Congress members wear RSS uniform during a protest outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:45:06.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth Congress kicks off all-India anti-NEET drive from Bengaluru</news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:43:46.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA expands lake revival drive with four new projects worth Rs 107 crore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/conservation-andhra-pradesh-government-approves-policy-on-reuse-of-treated-used-water</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:43:29.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conservation: Andhra Pradesh government approves Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/ed-seizes-cash-freezes-56-accounts-in-trb-recruitment-scam-probe</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:43:23.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED seizes cash, freezes 56 accounts in TRB recruitment scam probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ED Enforcement Directorate, TRB recruitment scam probe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/26/tenth-standard-student-found-dead-in-hostel-room-in-karnataka-teacher-booked-for-murder</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:42:46.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenth standard student found dead in hostel room in Karnataka; teacher booked for murder </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/delhi-govt-directs-district-magistrates-to-map-pollution-hotspots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/38hudqe9/ANI_20251213175231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi govt directs district magistrates to map pollution hotspots.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:41:42.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt directs district magistrates to map pollution hotspots</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/centre-must-find-a-permanent-solutaion-to-tungabhadra-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM Shivakumar, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meet Union Minister C.R. Patil in Karnataka during the Inauguration ceremony of the 33 newly installed spillway gates at the Tungabhadra Dam at Hospet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:39:08.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre must find a permanent solutaion to Tungabhadra: CM Revanth </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/rs-265-cr-approved-for-infra-upgrade-in-75-cm-shri-schools-in-delhi-cm-gupta</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:38:54.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 265 cr approved for infra upgrade in 75 CM SHRI schools in Delhi: CM Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rekha Gupta, CM Shri Schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/at-un-india-calls-for-accountability-over-attacks-on-schools-and-children-in-conflicts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-31/lpl88xg3/Parvathaneni-Harish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:37:58.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At UN, India calls for accountability over attacks on schools and children in conflicts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UN Security Council, Harish Parvathaneni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/dmk-reduced-tnebs-revenue-deficit-v-senthil-balaji</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:37:37.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK reduced TNEB’s revenue deficit: V Senthil Balaji</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/forms-manpower-issues-to-the-fore-as-sir-begins-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/u7a00t1h/Forms-manpower-issues.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A booth level officer distributes enumeration forms to residents at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:36:56.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forms, manpower issues to the fore as SIR begins in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Manpower, Telangana SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/major-rejig-as-delhi-govt-shifts-60-ias-danics-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>Major rejig as Delhi govt shifts 60 IAS, DANICS officers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:35:59.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major rejig as Delhi govt shifts 60 IAS, DANICS officers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/cabinet-expansion-buzz-keeps-telangana-bjp-hopefuls-guessing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/2i0bls72/New-Project-2026-06-26T080506.331.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:35:51.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet expansion buzz keeps Telangana BJP hopefuls guessing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/26/12-held-for-robbing-man-of-rs-17-lakh-in-fake-crypto-deal-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:35:41.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 held for robbing man of Rs 17 lakh in fake crypto deal in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, arrested, Robbing, fake cryptocurrency scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/26/rs-986-crore-facelift-for-16-de-addiction-centres-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:34:21.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 9.86 crore facelift for 16 de-addiction centres across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, de-addiction centres</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/eps-appoints-rebel-heads-in-new-posts-to-curtail-exodus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/158a95jq/heads-in-ne.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:34:11.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS appoints rebel heads in new posts to curtail exodus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/dda-begins-demolitions-in-yamuna-bazar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/bl83goee/DDA-begins-demolitions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DDA carries out a demolition drive in the Yamuna Bazar area on Thursday to clear the encroachment after fresh eviction notices were issued to the residents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:34:03.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA begins demolitions in Yamuna Bazar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Yamuna Bazar ghats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/gig-workers-suffer-while-telangana-takes-its-time-on-guidelines</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:33:44.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gig workers suffer while Telangana takes its time on guidelines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, gig workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/teachers-in-telangana-to-launch-agitation-from-july-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:31:54.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers in Telangana to launch agitation from July 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, teachers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/no-power-tariff-hike-this-year-electricity-minister-c-t-r-nirmalkumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/a52sgfqv/No-power-tariff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister C T R Nirmalkumar releasing the white paper on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:31:34.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No power tariff hike this year: Electricity Minister C T R Nirmalkumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electricity Minister C T R Nirmalkumar, C T R Nirmalkumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/26/pulse-polio-drive-across-tn-on-june-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-21/dek03vqd/C_1_1_CH1402_115753850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:30:17.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pulse polio drive across TN on June 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, polio drive</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:30:17.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Most Karnataka excise officers have liquor licences in kin’s name: ED </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Enforcement Directorate (ED), liquor licences</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/telangana-hc-stays-parts-of-go-9-in-fee-sop-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bs4qeewp/Property-owners-get-relief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:30:11.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC stays parts of GO 9 in fee sop case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, fee reimbursement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/follow-up-raids-on-suspended-tahsildar-yield-more-loot-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>ACB conducts searches at former Shamirpet Tahsiladar Sucharitha's residence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:29:17.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Follow-up raids on suspended tahsildar yield more loot in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, raids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/rat-fever-cases-triple-in-five-years-in-kerala-mortality-rate-hits-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Rat fever cases triple in five years in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:28:15.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rat fever cases triple in five years in Kerala; mortality rate hits 6%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, leptospirosis, Rat fever</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/businessman-found-dead-at-kannada-actress-flat-in-rr-nagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/rzeehwuf/Krishi-Thapanda-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress Krishi Thapanda with Vaishak Upadhyay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:26:13.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Businessman found dead at Kannada actress’ flat in RR Nagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, businessman, Krishi Thapanda, found dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/26/tn-always-got-its-due-share-from-centre-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:25:54.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN always got its due share from Centre: Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/26/five-women-die-after-c-section-procedures-rajasthan-acts-against-oxytocin-supplier</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/inbo1c7q/C_32_1_CH1108_74096930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:25:22.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five women die after C-section procedures; Rajasthan acts against oxytocin supplier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/kerala-ministers-kunhalikutty-chennithala-back-cm-satheesan-over-pm-shri-liquor-tax-cut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/zz1fhzgv/new-new-48.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Minister for Industries and IT PK Kunhalikutty, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, CM VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:23:52.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala ministers Kunhalikutty, Chennithala back CM Satheesan over PM SHRI, liquor tax cut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ramesh Chennithala, PK Kunhalikutty, VD Satheesan, PM SHRI scheme, low-alcohol beverages</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/daughter-and-son-in-law-hired-hitmen-to-kill-woman-family-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:23:15.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daughter and son-in-law hired hitmen to kill woman, family in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hitmen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/26/ngos-to-be-roped-in-for-abc-animal-care</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-28/k71wxkpi/New-Project-2025-08-28T085407.008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tambaram City Municipal Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:22:52.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGOs to be roped in for ABC, animal care</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, NGO, Tambaram City Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/mann-claims-mask-used-in-controversial-video-sad-congress-hit-back-and-call-it-forgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/96frqykz/Mann-claims-‘.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mann changes stance on video row, claims actor wore prosthetic mask instead of AI creation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:22:39.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mann claims ‘mask’ used in controversial video, SAD &amp; Congress hit back and call it ‘forgery’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/commerce-science-dominate-telangana-degree-admissions-as-arts-courses-see-poor-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/0wmylvx2/New-Project-2025-12-05T103322.186.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:21:51.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commerce, Science dominate Telangana degree admissions as Arts courses see poor demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, admissions, Arts courses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/26/west-bengal-to-table-anti-social-activities-bill-modelled-on-gujarat-and-up-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/c3hfk6mv/Bengal-takes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed law allows preventive detention for up to a year, asset seizure in specified cases and expands police powers through amendments to the 1972 public order law.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:19:48.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal to table anti-social activities Bill modelled on Gujarat and UP laws</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/telangana-hc-questions-police-over-alleged-harassment-public-humiliation-of-retired-si</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/cjeh4ffr/acquits-Nizamabad-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:19:31.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC questions police over alleged harassment, public humiliation of retired SI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, harassment, Telangana High Court, Retired SI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/set-for-asiad-debut-19-year-old-kerala-trampolinist-is-preparing-to-soar-to-new-highs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/7xo7bm7x/anvitha1081423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trampoline athlete Anvitha Sachin at the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium in T’Puram on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:17:10.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Set for Asiad debut, 19-year-old Kerala trampolinist is preparing to soar to new highs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Gymnastics, ASIAD, Trampoline</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/karnataka-witnesses-41-rain-deficit-so-far-this-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/jhu64an0/C_35_1_CH1576_68935249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A motorist makes his way through a sudden spell of rain in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:16:44.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka witnesses 41% rain deficit so far this monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indian Meteorological Department, rain deficit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/cm-revanths-celebrations-just-political-publicity-brs-leader-harish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/6s30ekp1/People-taught.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:16:40.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s ‘celebrations’ just political publicity: BRS leader Harish  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/telangana-hc-gives-final-three-weeks-for-replies-in-mlas-defection-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/b5j5c3k4/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:14:33.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC gives final three weeks for replies in MLAs defection case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, MLAs defection case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/bjp-urges-eci-to-stop-parallel-sir-by-karnataka-election-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/l3bhunxe/cheluvadi-narayan105053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:12:14.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP urges ECI to stop ‘parallel’ SIR by Karnataka election commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, State Election Commission, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/pm-modi-should-attend-funeral-of-khamenei-says-aimim-leader-owaisi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/25/original/owaisi12_1407chn_23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIMIM president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:11:59.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi should attend funeral of Khamenei, says AIMIM leader Owaisi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, Ayatollah Khamenei</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/26/telangana-signs-mous-with-16-banks-for-insurance-cover-for-employees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/06bwfrxv/State-signs-MoUs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy shares a lighter moment with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka during the MoU signing ceremony in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:10:51.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana signs MoUs with 16 banks for insurance cover for employees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, insurance cover</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/school-in-keralas-pathanamthitta-mends-throwaway-instinct-with-repair-fest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/34d479xp/P’thitta-school.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A local mender demonstrates umbrella repair technique to students at VHSS, Keezhvaipur, as part of the ‘repair fest’ initiative promoting reuse and sustainability.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:10:47.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School in Kerala's Pathanamthitta mends throwaway instinct with 'repair fest'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, reuse, repair, Suchitwa Mission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/26/karnataka-restaurants-get-lpg-relief-as-centre-lifts-commercial-supply-curbs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/31qqnbh2/C_1_1_CH1035_118059441.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:10:15.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka restaurants get LPG relief as Centre lifts commercial supply curbs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Eateries, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/actor-tom-holland-launches-kochi-fans-show-tickets-for-spider-man-brand-new-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/o26ydfzn/New-Project-2026-06-26T073558.355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tom Holland launches Kochi fans show tickets for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:08:58.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Tom Holland launches Kochi fans show tickets for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, TOm Holland, Marvel films, Spider-Man: Brand New Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/flyers-can-do-immigration-custom-clearance-at-departure-airports-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/weh01v0q/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-14-at-12.08.09.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:08:04.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flyers can do immigration, custom clearance at departure airports soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/26/days-after-major-glitch-fresh-door-malfunction-disrupts-bengaluru-metro-purple-line-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1duv9hgq/ANI_20251229134203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Bengaluru metro used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:05:37.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Days after major glitch, fresh door malfunction disrupts Bengaluru Metro Purple Line services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru metro, Purple Line</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/balan-movie-set-repurposed-for-residents-comes-to-life-in-keralas-chekadi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/e50raoa8/new-new-47.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bus stop built by Balan movie team at Kunduvadi, a tribal hamlet near Chekadi in Wayanad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:04:46.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Balan' movie set, repurposed for residents, comes to life in Kerala's Chekadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chidambaram, bus stop, Balan: The Boy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/two-days-after-modi-shah-calls-on-murmu-triggers-strong-buzz-for-cabinet-rejig</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/o05mn8ss/Modi-Shah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coinciding with Shah’s meeting, the BJP also announced an organisational revamp in its Uttar Pradesh unit ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:03:45.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two days after Modi, Shah calls on Murmu, triggers strong buzz for cabinet rejig</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cabinet rejig</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/26/teen-girl-held-captive-sexually-abused-by-two-gangs-for-over-a-month-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/efi7vd6z/New-Project-2026-06-26T072502.116.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teen girl held captive, sexually abused by two gangs for over a month in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:58:26.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen girl held captive, sexually abused by two gangs for over a month in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sexual abuse, POCSO case, Abduction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/26/iit-study-gives-boost-to-chennai-airport-riverfront-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/yqnl9g2z/study-gives-boost.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The satellite terminal project was repackaged as a riverfront scheme after an IIT-M study concluded it could address the city’s flooding vulnerabilities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:53:53.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT study gives boost to Chennai airport riverfront plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, IIT, Chennai airport riverfront plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/tn-cm-vijay-flags-off-300-new-diesel-and-cng-buses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/bxu8hgb6/cmbusinauguration112506chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After flagging off the buses at the secretariat, Chief Minister Vijay boarded one, bought a ticket and travelled up to the War Memorial</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:52:48.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay flags off 300 new diesel and CNG buses </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CNG buses, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/vembus-tvk-praise-bribery-claims-during-dmk-regime-trigger-outrage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/o8i74g3x/sridhar-vembu-zoho095630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:50:27.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vembu’s TVK praise, bribery claims during DMK regime trigger outrage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/value-education-books-for-classes-1-12-introduced-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/b31rt35g/202606043813111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:44:47.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Value education books for Classes 1-12 introduced in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, School Education Department, Education textbooks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/tales-of-horror-not-honour-at-basha-commission-hearing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/k0ufotty/revidencepressmeet152506chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice K.N. Basha-led Tamil Nadu Honour Killings Commission heard victim testimonies at CMDA, Egmore, with members V. Palanikumar, S. Ramanathan, A. Vincent Raj and Kowsalya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:42:56.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tales of horror, not ‘honour’ at Basha commission hearing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Basha commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/26/building-queer-connections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/j14262zn/Hinemoana-square-TUGGAWAR-SINGLE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australian artist Jamaica Moana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building Queer Connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Australia, Pride month, Jamaica Moana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/ammonia-gas-leak-survivors-want-to-stay-back-relief-camp-doubles-up-as-hiring-venue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/b59r13sb/Survivors-want-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Migrant workers making arrangements to leave for their native from the camp in Kannigaipair in Tiruvallur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:34:26.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia gas leak: Survivors want to stay back; relief camp doubles up as hiring venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/ammonia-gas-leak-three-more-workers-from-odisha-die-toll-now-13</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/6mgethuf/8c5743ee-8bcb-48fe-92fd-a864e08f9ec1.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing factory in Tiruvallur affected more than 65 people on Saturday. Few workers who were in critical condition admitted at RGGGH in Chennai on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:32:34.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll rises to 14 in Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/26/tn-power-debt-at-rs-25-lakh-crore-govt-promises-to-fix-sector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/n5lnb3d9/202606253839439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ittha0rz/Screenshot-2026-06-26-032715.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:27:04.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN power debt at Rs 2.5 lakh crore; govt promises to fix sector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN power debt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/government-restores-commercial-lpg-supplies-as-west-asia-energy-concerns-ease</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/0m8vde21/ANI_20260606202619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bulk LPG supplies, which were suspended when the crisis began, have also been partially resumed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:25:03.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government restores commercial LPG supplies as West Asia energy concerns ease</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Commercial LPG, West Asia conflict, LPG Supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/centre-expands-qr-code-tracking-to-vaccines-cancer-drugs-and-narcotics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ga7nj9o7/202606253839218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:24:06.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre expands QR code tracking to vaccines, cancer drugs and narcotics</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, centre, vaccines, cancer drugs, QR Code, Union governement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/25/manipur-at-the-crossroads-can-a-divided-state-hold-a-free-and-fair-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/bay335ta/Manipur-Violence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Given the depth of the divide and the fragile ground reality, many people believe in the State that conducting a genuinely free and fair election will be difficult. (Image used for representational purposes only).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:23:15.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur at the crossroads: Can a divided state hold a free and fair election?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manipur, Manipur assembly elections 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/25/push-the-guilty-off-the-same-fort-siya-goyals-family-breaks-silence-on-ketan-agrawals-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/0whyzdt3/Ketan-Vishal-Agrawal-and-Siya-Goyal.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Ketan Vishal Agrawal, a 26-year-old real estate director and his fiancee Siya Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:22:42.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Push the guilty off the same fort’: Siya Goyal’s family breaks silence on Ketan Agrawal’s murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Lohagad Fort, Pune fort murder, Siya Goyal, Ketan Agrawal murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/centre-appoints-senior-ips-officer-mahesh-dixit-as-director-of-intelligence-bureau</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/217seuy0/ips-officer-mahesh-dixit-250643962-16x90.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:18:45.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre appoints senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit as Director of Intelligence Bureau</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Union Government, Intelligence Bureau, Mahesh Dixit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/bodies-of-four-indians-killed-in-explosion-in-qatars-ras-laffan-repatriated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/z21pvzf4/HLq8I8tXcAAqT59.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mortal remains of 4 out of 12 Indian nationals who unfortunately passed away in Ras Laffan incident are being repatriated to India today, the Indian Embassy in Doha said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:10:41.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of four Indians killed in explosion in Qatar's Ras Laffan repatriated </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ras Laffan, Qatar explosion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/ayodhya-donation-row-eight-booked-after-sit-probe-those-involved-in-counting-cash-valuables-among-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/smnkyn5z/1071893-aa-1396532.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayodhya Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:04:45.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya donation row: Eight booked after SIT probe; those involved in counting cash, valuables among accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya Ram temple, SIT probe, fund embezzlement, Ayodhya temple donation row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/indias-startup-pipeline-narrows-despite-rise-in-unicorns-and-ipos-in-h1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-06/u4dhe84o/202506063422347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While total funding rose 12% in first half of 2026 from a year earlier, the number of deals fell 43%</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:02:42.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's startup pipeline narrows despite rise in unicorns and IPOs in H1</news:title>
<news:keywords>startup , startup funding, unicorns, IPOs </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/irans-petroleum-minister-meets-hardeep-singh-puri-looks-for-cooperation-in-hydrocarbon-sector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/o9vzoprt/ANI_20260610102252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hardeep Singh Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:00:31.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's petroleum minister meets Hardeep Singh Puri, looks for cooperation in hydrocarbon sector </news:title>
<news:keywords>hydrocarbon sector, Hardeep Singh Puri, Iran's petroleum minister Mohsen Paknejad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/25/fifty-years-on-the-warning-of-emergency-endures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/53a2ii4y/1975-Emergency-Period.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the emergency period.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:59:13.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fifty years on, the warning of Emergency endures </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/25/centre-and-state-must-fund-hyderabad-metro-together</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/i26r43g1/C_53_1_CH1214_43918951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hyderabad metro railway project under construction in the city</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:58:56.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre and state must fund Hyderabad Metro together</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jun/25/quick-take-stirring-awake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/9t78sqhc/AP-for-QT.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents walk among the rubble of building damaged in earthquakes the previous day in Catia La Mar, Venezuela on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:58:37.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Stirring awake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/housing-sales-rises-19-to-112l-units-in-q2-southern-cities-lead-momentum-propequity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/npp6t9te/1_1_tnphc1_2206cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing sales</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:56:39.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Housing sales rises 19% to 1.12L units in Q2, Southern cities lead momentum: PropEquity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Housing sales, housing sales in Southern cities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/domestic-cv-industry-to-post-single-digit-growth-in-fy27-despite-near-term-headwinds-tata-motors-md</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/nastaa10/GirishWagh.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Motors MD &amp; CEO Girish Wagh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:53:53.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Domestic CV industry to post single-digit growth in FY27 despite near-term headwinds: Tata Motors MD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Motors CV, Tata Motors MD &amp; CEO Girish Wagh </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/25/kujur-breaches-asiad-mark-but-new-nr-wait-continues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/tbfkf5ob/Kujur.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Animesh Kujur celebrates after winning the 200m final on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:51:03.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kujur breaches Asiad mark but new NR wait continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, athletics, Animesh Kujur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/indias-electronics-imports-24-times-exports-industry-seeks-higher-value-addition-dedicated-clusters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/f5fh37lg/C_53_1_CH1214_43839657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronics</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:49:17.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s electronics imports 2.4 times exports, industry seeks higher value addition, dedicated clusters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India electronics imports, India electronics exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/25/bcci-ombudsman-disqualifies-ksca-secretary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/sot1xsos/ANI_20260625084721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filepic of Chinnaswamy Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:45:05.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCCI Ombudsman disqualifies KSCA secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Venkatesh Prasad, KSCA, Karnataka cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/25/fifa-world-cup-2026-its-not-like-watching-brazil-but-selecao-may-like-it-that-way</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/7sjolxaj/brazil-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matheus Cunha (C) brings fluidity to Brazil's star-studded attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:39:08.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: It's not like watching Brazil but Selecao may like it that way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil football, FIFA World cup 2026, Matheus Cunha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/healthy-children-will-build-a-prosperous-society-cm-yogi-inaugurates-akshaya-patras-mega-kitchen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-15/thlqwykj/ANI_20241015072211.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanth</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:35:15.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Healthy children will build a prosperous society: CM Yogi inaugurates Akshaya Patra's mega kitchen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akshaya Patra Foundation, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, mega kitchen, Mid-Day Meal programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/25/healing-a-heating-world-with-ear-to-the-ground</loc>
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<image:caption>NEET-UG candidates undergo security screening before entering an examination centre, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>EPFO services to remain unavailable for three due to system migration</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/hormuz-reopening-to-halve-margin-hit-to-just-100-bps-crisil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/3ynhzdb6/ANI_20260525100136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crisil had earlier estimated that prolonged West Asia conflict may trim corporate profits by 200 bps, but balance sheets to cushion blow.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:55:21.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz reopening to halve margin hit to just 100 bps: Crisil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy crisis, Hormuz reopening</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-immigration-policy-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/yy1ltau4/AP25021536561737.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of migrants wait to be processed between two border walls separating Mexico and the United States after crossing illegally before dawn, Jan. 21, 2025, in San Diego.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:53:44.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, immigrants, Trump administration, US Supreme Court, asylum, Trump Immigration Policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/a-leap-from-deadly-lucknow-fire-leaves-26-year-old-survivor-battling-paralysis-severe-injuries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/w3buzegl/Lucknow-Fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L) Charred remains of the site of a fire in Lucknow on Monday. (R) Jayant Gupta, 26, had been working at Head Hopper Studio in the building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:50:35.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A leap from deadly Lucknow fire leaves 26-year-old survivor battling paralysis, severe injuries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, Lucknow Building Fire, Aliganj Fire, Jayant Gupta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/uttarakhand-man-says-wife-in-laws-forced-him-to-convert-to-islam-case-registered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/81bus56r/Hema-Committee-Report.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:40:04.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand man says wife, in-laws forced him to convert to Islam; case registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, forced conversion, physical assault, marital dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/25/calcutta-hc-pulls-up-cbi-over-slow-progress-of-probe-into-conspiracy-angle-in-rg-kar-rape-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:28:09.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC pulls up CBI over slow progress of probe into conspiracy angle in RG Kar rape-murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, CBI probe, Calcutta HC, RG Kar rape-murder case, Slow investigtaion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/rti-reveals-low-conviction-rate-in-cases-involving-serious-offences-heard-by-udham-singh-nagar-courts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/rpgq5878/202606153826776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The special POCSO court decided 141 cases in 2025. Convictions were recorded in only 27 cases, while 99 ended in acquittal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:25:53.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTI reveals low conviction rate in cases involving serious offences heard by Udham Singh Nagar courts  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RTI, Udham Singh Nagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/bjp-targets-congress-on-emergency-anniversary-says-party-yet-to-apologise-to-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-31/19mtzas2/ANI_20260523152702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP National President Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:12:47.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP targets Congress on Emergency anniversary, says party yet to apologise to nation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Congress, emergency, Emergency anniversary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/after-20-year-wait-netra-aewc-finally-cleared-for-full-combat-role</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/rrozabv6/Netra-AEWC.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mounted on the EMB-145, Netra’s AESA radar provides roughly 240-degree coverage with a detection range of up to 375 km.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:11:03.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 20-year wait, Netra AEW&amp;C finally cleared for full combat role</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, Netra AEW&amp;C, AWACS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/passport-remains-valid-document-for-sir-verification-says-ec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/1r7szol8/202605223797172.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India (ECI).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:02:25.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passport remains valid document for SIR verification, says EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission, Passport, SIR verification</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/indias-future-security-to-be-shaped-by-ai-quantum-tech-jitendra-singh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/9u9am6bh/ANI_20260619164508.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:57:48.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's future security to be shaped by AI, quantum tech: Jitendra Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jitendra Singh, India Defence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/drug-menace-has-declined-sharply-in-mangaluru-says-police-commissioner-sudheer-kumar-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-08/wtlol6je/Drug-menace.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:56:46.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drug menace has declined sharply in Mangaluru, says Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mangaluru, Mangaluru city police, drug menace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/govt-creating-grounds-to-arbitrarily-deny-citizenship-to-indians-it-disagrees-with-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/yz080w3c/202602163675619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP KC Venugopal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:56:04.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt creating grounds to arbitrarily deny citizenship to Indians it disagrees with: Congress </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Passport, MEA, citizenship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/pocso-case-tn-minister-viswanathan-denies-wrongdoing-says-opposition-indulging-in-cheap-politics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/m2q1yrcn/C_1_1_CH1332_120352758.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu's higher education minister and Congress leader P Viswanathan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:53:14.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO case: TN Minister Viswanathan denies wrongdoing, says Opposition 'indulging in cheap politics'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO case, P Viswanathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/centre-hikes-passport-fees-new-rates-to-take-effect-from-july-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-13/rqtb0fzf/202505133402246.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There is no change in passports issued to adult applicants will remain valid for up to 10 years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:45:23.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre hikes passport fees, new rates to take effect from July 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian passport, Passport Fees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/punjab-afghan-national-among-7-arrested-with-sophisticated-weapons-5-kg-heroin-hawala-money</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/3qrkkvyn/cb3dde8b-e6e0-4064-8952-9b2f1c12b1e6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrested accused persons were receiving consignments of narcotics and illegal arms to further distribute them to criminal elements, police said, while adding that the network was using hawala channels for financial transactions across various locations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:45:21.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab: Afghan national among 7 arrested with sophisticated weapons, 5 kg heroin, hawala money </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Hawala money, Afghan national</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/powerful-72-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/j0a63oc1/AP26176019522329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A station clerk of the East Japan Railway Co., provides an update about train services which were suspended due to an earthquake at JR Morioka station in Morioka, northern Japan, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:33:04.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan; no tsunami warning issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, earthquake, Japan earthquake, Tsunami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/25/gujarat-seizes-drugs-worth-rs-13600-crore-in-five-years-over-5300-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/h48etk5o/drug-export.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:18:51.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat seizes drugs worth Rs 13,600 crore in five years, over 5,300 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat government, Drug seizure, Gujarat police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/senior-punjab-police-officials-to-be-summoned-for-questioning-in-cm-mann-viral-video-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/5dg28ree/20260316371f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:53:12.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior Punjab Police officials to be summoned for questioning in CM Mann viral video case </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Police, Punjab Police, Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/25/pune-fort-murder-from-secret-signals-to-ghost-point-the-digital-trail-that-led-to-the-alleged-plot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/z7t224ey/202606253838900.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal with his fiancee Siya Goyal, 20, a second-year BBA student.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:51:56.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune fort murder: From secret signals to dead point, the digital trail that led to the alleged plot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Lohagad Fort, Pune fort murder, Siya Goyal, Ketan Agarwal Murder Case, Chetan Chaudhary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/digital-arrest-scams-cbi-conducts-searches-across-16-states-as-part-of-operation-chakra-vi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-16/892d0emn/202507163454582.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the CBI headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:23:19.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digital arrest scams: CBI conducts searches across 16 states as part of 'Operation Chakra-VI'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI raids, Digital arrest scam, Operation Chakra-VI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/first-step-to-equality-is-providing-equal-access-to-law-cji-surya-kant-in-russia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/prunj6co/20251223309f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:19:18.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First step to equality is providing equal access to law: CJI Surya Kant in Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, judiciary, equality, CJI  Surya Kant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/ayodhya-temple-donation-row-sit-probe-eyewash-formed-to-protect-the-powerful-says-kejriwal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/nud328si/PTI06252026000351A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport en route to Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram Temple, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:04:41.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya temple donation row: SIT probe 'eyewash', formed to protect the powerful, says Kejriwal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, Arvind Kejriwal​, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/india-to-resume-tourist-visas-for-bangladesh-nationals-from-june-28-envoy-in-dhaka-given-cabinet-rank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/nlz0vnlp/ANI_20260625075235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi presents credentials to the President of Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:58:25.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to resume tourist visas for Bangladesh nationals from June 28; Envoy in Dhaka given Cabinet rank</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian visa, tourist visa, India Bangladesh relations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/aap-mp-sanjay-singh-submits-documents-to-sit-on-alleged-ram-temple-land-scam-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/y094qdwm/20260618351L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference at the party office, in Lucknow.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:48:17.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MP Sanjay Singh submits documents to SIT on alleged Ram Temple land scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, AAP MP Sanjay Singh, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/ahmedabad/2026/Jun/25/congress-to-launch-nationwide-campaign-from-june-30-to-demand-pradhans-resignation-over-neet-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/63zllt25/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Congress flag used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:43:51.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to launch nationwide campaign from June 30 to demand Pradhan's resignation over NEET row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ahmedabad, NEET row, nationwide campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/25/sena-mp-threatens-to-kill-journalists-over-question-on-defection-sanjay-raut-demands-arrest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/dqwqyyoe/ANI_20260617043621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sena MP 'threatens to kill' journalists over question on defection; Sanjay Raut demands arrest </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/andhra-pradesh-jonnagiri-gold-mine-to-boost-domestic-production-advance-made-in-india-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during the inauguration of gold mining project in Jonnagiri of Kurnool district on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:31:48.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Jonnagiri gold mine to boost domestic production, advance 'Made in India' ecosystem</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jun/25/restrictions-on-commercial-lpg-withdrawn-assam-chief-secy-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:23:32.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Restrictions on commercial LPG withdrawn: Assam chief secy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Commercial LPG, Assam chief secy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/fifa-world-cup-trophys-gold-value-more-than-doubles-to-usd-713000-since-qatar-2022</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-05/wamfh03a/TNIEimport20221219originalNewProject1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lionel Messi with the FIFA World Cup Trophy after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:18:46.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup trophy's gold value more than doubles to USD 713,000 since Qatar 2022 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Football, FIFA World Cup trophy, gold value</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/25/arrested-jaipur-woman-planned-to-go-to-pak-to-marry-jem-commander-say-cops-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:13:45.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arrested Jaipur woman planned to go to Pak to marry JeM commander, say cops </news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Jaish-e-Mohammed links, Jaipur woman, JeM commander</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/at-least-164-dead-and-971-injured-after-powerful-quakes-rock-venezuela-acting-president-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:03:13.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela, earthquakes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/25/maharashtra-reports-6667-farmer-suicides-in-2023-as-crop-insurers-earn-6944-cr-in-profits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/b9kuz6ld/Farmer-Suicide.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:59:39.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra reports 6,667 farmer suicides in 2023 as crop insurers earn ₹6,944 cr in profits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Farmer suicides, Maharashtra farmers, crop insurance, Maharashtra farmers suicide</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/zelenskyy-says-russia-is-shifting-air-defenses-to-moscow-and-other-key-sites-after-drone-strikes</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire in a gas station following a Russian air attack in Sumy, Ukraine, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:58:40.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, Ukraine, drone strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/after-vijays-where-is-your-father-barb-stalin-replies-i-am-in-the-hearts-of-the-people</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) DMK President MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:41:13.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Vijay's 'where is your father?' barb, Stalin replies: 'I am in the hearts of the people'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu politics, C Joseph Vijay, Where is your father</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/25/bhojpur-encounter-case-judicial-commission-visits-deceaseds-family</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/profe6mk/ANI_20260624093501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Intensifying demands for justice, a maha panchayat was held at the Bilauti village on Wednesday, which was attended by nearly 5000 people from all sections of the society.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:37:50.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhojpur encounter case: Judicial commission visits deceased's family </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bhojpur encounter case, Bharat Bhushan Tiwari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/25/absolutely-not-high-whitney-houston-estate-rejects-oprahs-account-of-onstage-fall</loc>
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<image:caption>Whitney Houston. (File Photo | Cannes official website)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:37:34.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Absolutely not high’: Whitney Houston estate rejects Oprah’s account of onstage fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/25/bihar-vaishali-dm-varsha-singhs-campaign-redefines-girl-child-empowerment</loc>
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<image:caption>Varsha Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:18:04.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar: Vaishali DM Varsha Singh’s campaign redefines girl child empowerment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Vaishali DM, girl child empowerment, SKOCH Award 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/ebola-scare-centre-launches-upgraded-health-declaration-portal-at-airports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ce9shhs1/ANI_20260521074157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Air Suvidha 2.0 Self-Declaration Form (SDF) can be completed 24 hours in advance before arrival to India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:03:59.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ebola scare: Centre launches upgraded health declaration portal at airports</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ebola outbreak, Congo Ebola outbreak, Air Suvidha, health declaration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/25/400-criminals-supplied-malware-by-telegram-bot-inside-gujarats-major-cyber-crime-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/kx78582o/Arrested-accused-in-case.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Technical analysis revealed that the malicious APK files had been developed by Purnanand alias Mukesh Tiwari, who allegedly designed and managed several malwares used by cyber fraudsters.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fraudsters could select APK packages designed to mimic SBI KYC updates, SBI Rewards, Axis Bank services, Bank of India notifications, RTO alerts, electricity bill updates, credit card services and numerous other customer-facing platforms.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:58:09.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>400 criminals supplied malware by Telegram bot: Inside Gujarat's major cyber crime network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Cyber Crime, Cyber fraud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/bill-gates-testified-that-epstein-sought-to-blackmail-him-transcript</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/gjjxxstf/Screenshot-2026-02-25-202148.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:57:03.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill Gates testified that Epstein sought to blackmail him: transcript</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bill Gates, sex offender Jeffrey Epstein</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/25/kolkata-warehouse-collapse-faulty-building-plan-got-nod-has-ex-mayors-signature-says-cm-suvendu</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari speaks to the media at the site where an under-construction godown shed collapsed at Taratala, in Kolkata on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:53:03.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata warehouse collapse: Faulty building plan got nod, has ex-mayor Hakim's signature, says CM Suvendu</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Firhad Hakim, Kolkata Warehouse Collapse, Taratala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/mothers-search-men-weep-amid-debris-of-venezuela-quakes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/3rz9yxpc/Venezuela-quakes-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue worker carry an injured man after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:50:13.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Caracas, Venezuela quakes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/amazon-ceo-meets-pm-modi-announces-plans-to-invest-additional-usd-13-bn-in-india-on-ai-cloud-infra-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/o5uk6h78/ANI_20260625085207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amazon CEO meets PM Modi; confirms incremental USD 48 billion investment in the next 4 years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:38:25.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amazon CEO meets PM Modi; announces plans to invest additional USD 13 bn in India on AI, cloud infra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, PM Modi, Amazon CEO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/ex-ias-officer-and-vk-pandians-wife-sujata-karthikeyan-joins-bjd-naveen-rejects-succession-rumours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/vybqkyqk/IMG-20260625-WA0072.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik and former IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan address the media after she joined the party in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:36:04.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-IAS officer and VK Pandian's wife Sujata Karthikeyan joins BJD; Naveen rejects succession rumours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, BJD, VK Pandian, Sujata Karthikeyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/trump-climate-pushback-spurs-courtroom-battles-report-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2015/10/16/11/original/Donald%20Trump.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:32:42.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump climate pushback spurs courtroom battles, report says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, climate pushback, courtroom battles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/after-quakes-venezuela-must-unblock-social-media-access-un-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/rwbipnl0/Venezuela-quakes.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>People sleep outside their homes following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:23:46.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela, earthquakes, UN experts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/25/kolkata-warehouse-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-10-as-search-continues-for-a-second-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/wsrrwuee/PTI06242026000498A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel carry out a rescue operation at the site of an under-construction godown collapse at Taratala, in Kolkata district, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:21:33.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata warehouse collapse: Death toll rises to 10 as search continues for a second day</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Warehouse Collapse, Taratala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/world-offers-solidarity-and-aid-as-venezuela-reels-from-quakes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/02rm00ve/Venezuela-quake.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:17:47.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World offers solidarity and aid as Venezuela reels from quakes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, condolences, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/bjp-up-unit-undergoes-major-organisational-reshuffle-several-ministers-appointed-office-bearers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-14/qea33tka/ANI_20251214124107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the list issued by state BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary, the party has appointed 19 vice presidents and eight general secretaries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:17:37.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP UP unit undergoes major organisational reshuffle, several ministers appointed office bearers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/25/how-your-metal-debit-card-can-reflect-your-personal-style</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/z73w9opx/Untitledrrr.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:13:35.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Your Metal Debit Card Can Reflect Your Personal Style</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/elephant-calf-abandoned-by-its-mother-taken-to-kozhikamuthi-elephant-camp-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking about the calf's health, the official said that the decision to shift the animal from WTTC to the Kozhikamuthi elephant camp was taken after veterinarians approved the plan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Elephant calf abandoned by its mother taken to Kozhikamuthi elephant camp</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/interview-boycott-not-on-agenda-playing-against-rival-team-and-umpire-ramesh-on-2029-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Jairam Ramesh speaks during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:08:29.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Boycott not on agenda, playing against rival team and umpire: Ramesh on 2029 polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/rebound-in-tech-shares-pushes-world-markets-higher-while-oil-prices-fall-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A man walks past a monitor showing stock prices of companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Tokyo , Tuesday, June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:08:14.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rebound in tech shares pushes world markets higher, while oil prices fall</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/hybrid-ganja-worth-rs-18-crore-seized-in-perumbavoor-couple-held-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/47hbs30t/Hybrid-Ganja-Seized.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The total seizure amounted to around 18 kg, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:55:04.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hybrid ganja worth Rs 18 crore seized in Perumbavoor; couple held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Perumbavoor, Ganja seizure</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/as-temperatures-soar-paris-court-set-to-rule-on-landmark-climate-change-case</loc>
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<image:caption>A person cools off at Trocadero fountain near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:54:40.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As temperatures soar, Paris court set to rule on landmark climate change case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/centre-says-passport-not-proof-of-citizenship-calls-it-long-standing-legal-position</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-14/sg5tu5zw/ANI_20260214173523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said passports can be given to non-citizens too, according to the Passport Act 1967.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:39:48.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre says passport not proof of citizenship, calls it long-standing legal position</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/25/gujarat-uses-ai-to-spot-school-dropouts-early-brings-over-90000-children-back-to-classrooms</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:05:18.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat uses AI to spot school dropouts early, brings over 90,000 children back to classrooms</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/ed-seizes-rs-1318-lakh-freezes-56-bank-accounts-in-trb-recruitment-scam-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:00:36.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED seizes Rs 13.18 lakh, freezes 56 bank accounts in TRB recruitment scam in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Enforcement Directorate, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, TRB recruitment scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/church-voices-concern-over-new-fcra-rules-alleges-curbs-on-rights-and-religious-freedom</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T08:00:22.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Church voices concern over new FCRA rules, alleges curbs on rights and religious freedom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Church, FCRA amendment bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/25/top-players-promise-wimbledon-media-boycott-in-prize-money-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ymoe1pso/Wimbledon-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A spokesperson for the All England Club, the owners of the Wimbledon courts in southwest London, expressed their sadness at the players' proposed action after an increase in overall prise money by 20 percent this year to £64.2 million ($84.5 million)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:58:07.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top players promise Wimbledon media boycott in prize money protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Wimbledon media boycott, prize money protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/dvac-books-former-dmk-minister-e-v-velu-10-others-in-corruption-case-raids-14-places</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/s3hv0m5n/202606253838352.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DMK Minister EV Velu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:55:26.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DVAC books former DMK minister E V Velu, 10 others in corruption case; raids 14 places</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, corruption, E V Velu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/rahul-gandhi-files-application-in-mp-hc-expresses-regret-over-remark-against-shivraj-singh-chouhans-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-26/wq40rg3k/mp-high-court094342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bench in Gwalior.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:54:47.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi files application in MP HC, expresses regret over remark against Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, defamation case, Kartikeya Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/fir-filed-against-17-rashtriya-rifles-personnel-for-alleged-assault-on-police-vandalism-at-kishtwar-station</loc>
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<image:caption>The FIR stated that the personnel, armed with lathis, iron rods and service weapons, allegedly attacked policemen on duty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:51:40.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR filed against 17 Rashtriya Rifles personnel for alleged assault on police, vandalism at Kishtwar station</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, vandalism, Rashtriya Rifles, FIR filed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/25/christian-pulisic-feels-great-hopes-to-play-for-us-in-final-world-cup-group-game-vs-turkey-2</loc>
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<image:caption>United States' Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:27:44.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, United States, Christian Pulisic, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jun/25/twin-earthquakes-devastate-venezuela-at-least-32-dead-over-700-injured-as-scenes-of-destruction-unfold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/7s474du4/3.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:19:06.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela: At least 32 dead, over 700 injured as scenes of destruction unfold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, destruction, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/maybe-it-wasnt-our-missile-trump-casts-doubt-on-us-role-in-iranian-school-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump heads to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:18:54.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Maybe it wasn't our missile': Trump casts doubt on US role in Iranian school strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia Confict, Iran School Strike</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/25/englishnews2026jun24jack-quaid-joins-invincible-season-5-prime-video-renews-show-for-season-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Jack Quaid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:15:07.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jack Quaid joins Invincible Season 5; Prime Video renews show for Season 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jack Quaid, Invincible Season 5, Invincible, Invincible season 6</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/25/englishnews2026jun24alec-baldwin-to-star-in-panic-button</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/373coag8/alec_baldwin_torino_film_festival_121824_3cf7cfbe5c4f4bcbb9197de4de062ea6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alec Baldwin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:14:47.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alec Baldwin to star in Panic Button</news:title>
<news:keywords>Alec Baldwin, Panic Button</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/25/tamilnews2026jun24karthi-ps-mithrans-sardar-2-sets-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/jffl0c1e/Sardar_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster from Karthi's Sardar 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:14:24.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karthi-PS Mithran's Sardar 2 sets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sardar 2, Sardar 2 release date, Sardar 2 release, Sardar 2 september 10, Sardar 2 plot, Sardar 2 details</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jun/25/hindinews2026jun23emraan-hashmis-next-film-rooh-announced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/jfarefv8/Emraan_Hashmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emraan Hashmi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:13:58.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emraan Hashmi’s next film Rooh announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Emraan Hashmi movies, Rooh movie, Awarapan, Mayank Sharma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/senate-republicans-reject-war-powers-resolution-after-trump-berates-them-at-capitol-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., listen on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:08:01.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia Confict, Senate Republicans</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/dark-chapter-in-indias-history-bjp-backs-ncerts-move-to-include-emergency-in-class-9-textbook</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:07:56.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Dark chapter' in India's history: BJP backs NCERT's move to include Emergency in Class 9 textbook</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, 1975 Emergency, NCERT textbooks, Shehzad Poonawalla</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/25/an-oil-tanker-navigates-the-strait-of-hormuz-despite-threats-from-irans-revolutionary-guard</loc>
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<image:caption>Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:03:26.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, oil tanker, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/bonded-labour-horror-in-up-workers-alleged-torture-death-emerges-after-rescue-of-12</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-09/jkobmi9i/New-Project-2025-04-09T103332.557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Twelve Bonded Labourers, Including Minors, Rescued From Muzaffarnagar Factory After Year-Long Captivity and Torture</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T06:52:19.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bonded labour horror in UP: Worker’s alleged torture death emerges after rescue of 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, bonded labour</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/25/tamilnews2026jun23pavish-to-have-box-office-clash-with-atharvaa-love-oh-love-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>(L) Love Oh Love still; (R) Idhayam Murali still</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T06:50:13.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pavish to have box office clash with Atharvaa? Love Oh Love gets release date</news:title>
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<image:caption>The big cat appeared confused and repeatedly ran towards a window where residents were taking videos and photographs of the animal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>(L) KM Chaitanya; (R) Poster of Balaramana Dinagalu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dhruva Sarja, along with the cast and crew of Sundar Raj's Charge Sheet</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from Moda Kavida Vaatavarana (L) and director Suni (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A poster from Mother Promise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T06:13:47.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhananjaya's Mother Promise to hit screens on this date</news:title>
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<image:caption>People cool off at Trocadero fountain near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T05:56:35.525Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>People walk amid debris after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India stands ready to help: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Venezuela earthquake disaster</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T05:46:49.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vishnu Deo Sai urges Amit Shah to approve All India Institute of Ayurveda for Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<image:caption>South Korea's Lee Gi-hyeok (3) reacts after the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T05:45:17.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hong Myung-bo takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade</news:title>
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<image:caption>South Africans celebrate after winning the World Cup Group A soccer match against South Korea in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wildflower Hall.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV reads the homily as he celebrates Mass on New Year's Day in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England's win, achieved without injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, and ahead of their final pool fixture with New Zealand, has secured a last-four berth</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/rupee-rises-31-paise-to-9424-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.24 against the US dollar in the early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.24 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/25/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-tracking-drop-in-oil-prices-positive-trends-in-asian-equities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/4z9y25h6/ANI_20240604040620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets rally in early trade, tracking a drop in oil prices and positive trends in Asian equities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:51:57.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade tracking drop in oil prices, positive trends in Asian equities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/congress-to-hold-nationwide-chhatron-ki-goonj-campaign-over-student-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress members during the mega protest over the NEET exam paper leak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:46:53.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to hold nationwide ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign over student issues</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/25/andhra-premier-league-season-5-enters-final-phase-draws-big-crowds</loc>
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<image:caption>Film star Ram Charan at the ACA International Cricket Stadium in Mangalagiri during the Andhra Premier League matches on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:29:18.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Premier League Season 5 enters final phase, draws big crowds</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/25/andhra-pradesh-charts-roadmap-for-sustainable-investment-friendly-cities-by-2030</loc>
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<image:caption>CII Ap chairman Narendra Kumar Saranam and Former CMD, HUDCO &amp; Past National Chairman of CII-Indian Green Building Council V Suresh during the one day conference on Urban Andhra in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:27:31.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh charts roadmap for sustainable, investment-friendly cities by 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Confederation of Indian Industry, MA&amp;UD department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/25/andhra-pradesh-hc-seeks-report-on-gangamma-death-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:20:53.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC seeks report on Gangamma death probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Dalit woman, Gangamma death probe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/25/counter-ysrcp-remarks-minister-lokesh-tells-tdp-cadre</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:18:42.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Counter YSRCP remarks, minister Lokesh tells TDP cadre</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/25/my-future-depends-on-you-minister-lokeshs-light-hearted-message-to-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh during the inauguration of the new building of Mopidevi high school on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:15:12.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'My future depends on you': Minister Lokesh's light-hearted message to students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/pm-modi-recalls-emergency-says-period-saw-assault-on-constitution-and-democratic-institutions</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:14:58.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi recalls Emergency, says period saw ‘assault’ on Constitution and democratic institutions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/25/odisha-orders-seafood-unit-safety-audit-after-tamil-nadu-ammonia-gas-leak-kills-10</loc>
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<image:caption>The emergency ward at RGGGH where the victims of ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing factory in Tiruvallur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:10:37.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha orders seafood unit safety audit after Tamil Nadu ammonia gas leak kills 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, ammonia gas leak incident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/energy-department-to-fill-629-aee-posts-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said notifications for the recruitment of AEEs in power utilities were issued on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:07:29.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy department to fill 629 AEE posts in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Assistant Executive Engineers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/congress-high-command-asks-shivakumar-to-curb-lobbying-for-karnataka-cabinet-berths</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:05:49.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command asks Shivakumar to curb lobbying for Karnataka cabinet berths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/25/transport-department-announces-to-increase-bus-operations-for-devotees-convenience-during-rath-yatra</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Jagannath Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:04:46.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport department announces to increase bus operations for devotees’ convenience during Rath Yatra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Puri Rath Yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/25/union-minister-of-state-athawale-reviews-social-welfare-schemes-lauds-odishas-quota-expansion</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Ramdas Athawale taking review of social justice and welfare programmes of state government in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:02:52.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Union Minister of State Athawale reviews social welfare schemes, lauds Odisha’s quota expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Social Welfare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/iaf-joins-rescue-efforts-as-flash-floods-disrupt-arunachals-keyi-panyor</loc>
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<image:caption>Devastation caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods at the NEEPCO colony, in Keyi Panyor on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T04:01:39.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF joins rescue efforts as flash floods disrupt Arunachal’s Keyi Panyor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/centre-state-unison-hastens-growth-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:36:00.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre-State unison hastens growth in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NDA, Nara Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/tiruchy-msme-engineering-units-urge-cm-vijay-to-announce-revival-package-gst-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:34:14.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy MSME engineering units urge CM Vijay to announce revival package, GST relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GST relief, CM Vijay, MSME engineering unit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/vedanta-aluminium-hosts-raja-festival-in-odishas-kalahandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/oizz14zj/rajafestival2406chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta Aluminium hosts Raja festival in Odisha's Kalahandi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:33:21.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta Aluminium hosts Raja festival in Odisha's Kalahandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Raja Festival, Vedanta Aluminium, reproductive health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/maritime-trade-security-gateway-to-progress-cm-mohan-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/y16nd95o/Maritime-trade-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Majhi addressing the 14th Multi-Agency Maritime Security Group (MAMSG) policy meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:32:47.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maritime trade, security gateway to progress: CM Mohan Majhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/25/post-lucknow-fire-mishap-osdma-orders-safety-audit-of-educational-institutes</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:32:16.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post Lucknow fire mishap, OSDMA orders safety audit of educational institutes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Fire Safety, OSDMA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/ysrcp-deliberately-targeting-pawan-klayan-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/izy4qiz6/YSR-CP-deliberately.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu addresses a public meeting during the inauguration of the gold mining project at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:32:14.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP deliberately targeting Pawan Klayan: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Pawan Klayan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/dy-cm-pravati-releases-rs-147-crore-interest-subvention-to-shgs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/lyq8rr6f/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Pravati Parida addressing the state-level Subhadra Shakti Vision Summit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:31:24.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Pravati releases Rs 147 crore interest subvention to SHGs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, self-help groups, Pravati Parida</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/crumbling-hostel-at-odishas-balimela-college-raises-safety-concerns-for-90-girl-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/378imn10/new-new-45.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A cracked wall of a room in the girls’ hostel and exposed iron rods in the ceiling of the building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:31:11.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crumbling hostel at Odisha's Balimela college raises safety concerns for 90 girl students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Infrastructure, cracks, girls hostel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/1460-km-flight-home-from-gwalior-pallikonda-mans-pigeon-wins-long-distance-race</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/g0omspts/Pigeon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of Manikandans pigeons won the first place by flying over 1,400 kms for around 99 hours and returning on the eight day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:30:38.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,460-km flight home from Gwalior: Pallikonda man's pigeon wins long-distance race</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/revoke-termination-order-of-pharmacist-amita-mohapatra-orissa-hc-tells-state-government</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>2026-06-25T03:30:09.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revoke termination order of pharmacist Amita Mohapatra, Orissa HC tells state government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/andhra-pradesh-government-to-come-up-with-policy-for-rare-diseases-and-referral-centres</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/jde3eiw8/Govt-rolls-out-skill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:29:56.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government to come up with policy for rare diseases and referral centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rare Diseases, Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/skeletal-remains-of-missing-man-recovered-from-hilltop-inside-baghamara-forest-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/iys9hwdp/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the skeletal remains were found on a hill located around 300 metre from the main road near G Rambha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:27:57.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skeletal remains of missing man recovered from hilltop inside Baghamara forest in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, dead body, skeletal remains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/school-headmaster-served-show-cause-notice-for-alleged-negligence-of-duty-in-odishas-malkangiri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/wfq4egrm/New-Project-2026-06-25T085445.640.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School headmaster served show-cause notice for alleged negligence of duty in Odisha's Malkangiri.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:25:33.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School headmaster served show-cause notice for alleged negligence of duty in Odisha's Malkangiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Show-cause notice, negligence of duty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/24/five-dead-20-rescued-in-kolkata-warehouse-collapse-cm-suspends-tmc-era-projects-in-the-city-until-july-31</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/vslc16ei/PTI06242026000424B-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials and others gather during a rescue operation after a three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed at Taratala area, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:21:17.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five dead, 20 rescued in Kolkata warehouse collapse; CM suspends TMC-era projects in the city until July 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata, TMC, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Kolkata Warehouse Collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/puducherry-congress-expels-ppcc-secretary-m-p-saravanan-amid-leadership-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/52h59s16/V-Vaithilingam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president and Member of Parliament V Vaithilingam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:19:51.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry Congress expels PPCC secretary M P Saravanan amid leadership row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Congress, leadership row, MP Saravanan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/armed-robbers-raid-illegal-gambling-den-in-odisha-decamp-with-rs-20l-cash-and-gold-chains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/npr0hfcg/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:19:07.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Armed robbers raid illegal gambling den in Odisha, decamp with Rs 20L cash and gold chains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, armed robbery, illegal gambling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/yellow-alert-issued-for-heavy-rainfall-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1bafc43c-e730-4f5c-888c-6ba92ef2e583/Telangana%20rain1_0207chn_23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of an ice cream vendor outside the Telangana State Secretariat building during rain. Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:17:53.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yellow alert issued for heavy rainfall in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Yellow alert</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/madras-hc-seeks-govt-reply-on-plea-for-sop-for-paddy-storage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/o5gjl6a0/Paddy2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of paddy storage used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:17:11.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks govt reply on plea for SOP for paddy storage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, paddy storage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/bjp-booth-leader-beaten-to-death-by-drunk-neighbour-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/vmnk80sx/do-not-cross.avif</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>2026-06-25T03:17:03.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP booth leader beaten to death by drunk neighbour in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJP leader, drunk neighbour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/people-unhappy-with-congress-rule-want-kcr-back-at-helm-says-ktr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/58hgkryx/People-unhappy-with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao addresses a party workers’ meeting in Sattupalli, Khammam district, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:16:37.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People unhappy with Congress rule, want KCR back at helm, says KTR </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/dto-accident-case-report-will-be-submitted-soon-jtc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/vx3gl57i/ANI_20260622105332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:15:15.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DTO accident case report will be submitted soon: JTC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, DTO accident case, Joint Transport Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/palar-check-dam-plan-on-hold-after-farmers-raise-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-26/8sas47i8/P_4442633383.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Check Dam has been constructed across the Palar river.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:15:14.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palar check dam plan on hold after farmers raise concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Palar check damn, farmers concern</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/overseas-job-recruitment-fraud-odisha-court-acquits-owner-of-institute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/j8w371k6/ANI_20250221084452.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>2026-06-25T03:14:25.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overseas job recruitment fraud: Odisha court acquits owner of institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Job fraud, overseas job scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/stop-karnataka-projects-on-tungabhadra-brs-to-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/5/original/CM_to_hold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Tungabhadra dam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:13:54.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stop Karnataka projects on Tungabhadra: BRS to CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tungabhadra, Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/gd-naidu-flyover-has-pushed-bottleneck-further-not-resolve-traffic-woes-say-commuters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/w1oow1n5/C_1_1_CH1450_120635518.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GD Naidu flyover</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:12:46.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GD Naidu flyover has pushed bottleneck further, not resolve traffic woes, say commuters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, commuters, traffic bottleneck, GD Naidu Flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/revanth-sir-serious-matter-complacency-will-invite-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/f58gf6qj/revanthedupol21709chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the Secretariat.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/7bouc2su/SIR-serious-matter.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:12:38.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth: SIR serious matter, complacency will invite action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/engineer-in-odisha-caught-taking-rs-2-lakh-bribe-six-days-before-retirement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-16/mi43kmux/bribe-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:12:17.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineer in Odisha caught taking Rs 2 lakh bribe six days before retirement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, bribe, government official</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/bangladesh-calls-indias-explanation-unsatisfactory-over-pm-advisers-airport-detention</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-04/ezo9nyy8/Airport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indira Gandhi International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:12:07.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh calls India’s explanation ‘unsatisfactory’ over PM adviser’s airport detention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/elderly-man-didnt-kill-wife-she-died-of-heart-attack-say-bengaluru-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-06/wajy2nup/P_4197426923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru city Police Commissioner's office. (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>2026-06-25T03:11:56.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man didn’t kill wife, she died of heart attack, say Bengaluru police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Heart Attack, Bengaluru police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/clearing-brs-loans-delivering-welfare-bhatti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/162ltslh/catsClearing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:11:08.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clearing BRS loans &amp; delivering welfare: Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS, Mallu Bhatti Vikramaraka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/somayampalayam-residential-area-turns-dumping-ground-despite-mou-with-ccmc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/fl0s3r06/C_1_1_CH1450_121196012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A residential area in Somayampalayam village panchayat limits has turned into a dump yard.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:10:40.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Somayampalayam residential area turns dumping ground despite MoU with CCMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, dumping ground</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/tgche-releases-pg-counselling-schedule</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/0wmylvx2/New-Project-2025-12-05T103322.186.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:10:25.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGCHE releases PG counselling schedule </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Council of Higher Education, PG counselling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/25/hotelier-murdered-in-odishas-puri-one-of-four-accused-held-after-police-shootout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/qsygyf89/death.png</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>2026-06-25T03:10:14.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hotelier murdered in Odisha's Puri, one of four accused held after police shootout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder, Shootout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/youth-held-for-robbing-ex-government-employee-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/afmegeji/202606043813587.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>2026-06-25T03:09:44.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth held for robbing ex-government employee in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, robbery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/telangana-hc-asks-govt-to-explain-how-it-will-clear-pending-fee-dues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/389j4q3y/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana 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>2026-06-25T03:09:06.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC asks govt to explain how it will clear pending fee dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, pending dues</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/tnstc-announces-300-special-buses-to-clear-muharram-pournami-rush-till-june-30</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/56a0maku/202604303770865.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:08:48.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNSTC announces 300 special buses to clear Muharram, Pournami rush till June 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNSTC, Special bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/six-teams-formed-to-probe-basara-temple-theft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/dgdebo0g/C_23_1_CH1236_35106434.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Basara Saraswati Temple, Adilabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:08:39.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six teams formed to probe Basara temple theft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, probe, Basara temple theft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/mother-ruined-my-life-says-bengaluru-triple-murder-main-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/l3vjf7xq/Mother-ruined-my.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soma Sundar, Muthulakshmi and Supriya</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:08:08.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother ruined my life, says Bengaluru triple murder main accused </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, triple murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/amaravathi-water-released-to-benefit-private-coir-factories-allege-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-08/mhrmy821/amaravathidam082722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file picture of the Amaravathi Dam.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:07:44.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravathi water released to benefit private coir factories, allege farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, farmers, Amaravathi Dam </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/andhra-pradeshs-jyothi-yarraji-venkata-rama-selected-for-asian-games</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/4h4lzzoc/image.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The selected athletes are Olympian Jyothi Yarraji, who will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles, and Mogili Venkata Rama Reddy, who has been chosen for the men’s 800m event.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:07:24.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji, Venkata Rama selected for Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jyothi Yarraji, 20th Asian Games, Mogili Venkata Rama Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/telangana-hc-orders-cbi-to-probe-law-graduate-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:07:17.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders CBI to probe law graduate death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Central Bureau of Investigation, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/voter-mapping-begins-in-disputed-border-villages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/f1inuwva/C_53_1_CH1537_42970629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls 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>2026-06-25T03:06:41.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voter mapping begins in disputed border villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, border villages, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/bncc-approaches-cyber-police-against-crematorium-slot-middlemen-websites</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-04/f67uii3u/illus00809-01-2018160058-1095908.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:05:42.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNCC approaches cyber police against crematorium slot middlemen, websites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, crematorium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/telangana-hc-to-cops-is-second-autopsy-possible-in-geesugonda-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/71mtgban/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:05:31.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC to cops: Is second autopsy possible in Geesugonda case?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Geesugonda case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/govt-schools-face-subject-teacher-crunch-across-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/4mel6ix1/New-Project-2026-06-25T083351.429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:04:34.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt schools face subject teacher crunch across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Teacher shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/tiruchy-libraries-to-soon-get-full-with-second-batch-of-books</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-12/z3jr2ncl/Anna-library.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of library used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:04:30.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy libraries to soon get full with second batch of books</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Books, public libraries, tiruchy library</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/third-rail-misalignment-disrupted-purple-line-services-says-bmrcl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-09/oagf1heg/Airport-Metro-set-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:03:25.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third rail misalignment disrupted Purple Line services, says BMRCL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BMRCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/madurai-introduces-e-filing-for-grievance-petitions-to-save-time-improve-transparency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/pihhy6pn/grrievance-e-filling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new system, which helps save time for the public and speeds up grievance redressal, has received a positive response from the public.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:03:09.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai introduces e-filing for grievance petitions to save time, improve transparency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, e-filing, grievance petition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/karnataka-set-to-earn-rs-1094-crore-as-power-connection-window-opens-without-occupancy-certificate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/pqf11fwx/New-Project-2026-06-25T082949.763.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:02:11.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka set to earn Rs 1,094 crore as power connection window opens without occupancy certificate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Occupancy Certificates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/site-row-stalls-school-building-work-for-six-months-classes-held-under-tree</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/esvenhyu/School-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the work was stopped after residents objected to the site.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:00:45.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Site row stalls school building work for six months; classes held under tree</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Primary school, school building</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/24/bishwanath-sinha-appointed-as-next-chief-secretary-of-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/k1pwyjei/bishwanath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Chief Secretary of Kerala, Bishwanath Sinha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:00:30.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bishwanath Sinha appointed as next Chief Secretary of Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Bishwanath Sinha, Chief Secretary of Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/25/stubble-burning-affects-nearly-a-quarter-of-telanganas-farmlands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-16/wfq1rrkh/202512140186f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/flv472bf/Stubble-burning.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:00:11.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stubble burning affects nearly a quarter of Telangana's farmlands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, farmland, stubble burning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/after-years-encroachments-removed-along-esi-hospital-road-in-ambur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/dxm0poe4/C_1_1_CH1530_121265254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Encroachments on ESI Hospital Road in Ambur were removed by the municipality on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:58:44.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After years, encroachments removed along ESI Hospital road in Ambur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Encroachment, traffic congestion, ESI Hospital Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/hyderabad-girl-gives-birth-in-college-loo-throws-baby-from-window</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/4vq9jfz2/Girl-gives-birth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:58:26.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad girl gives birth in college loo, throws baby from window</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, pregnancy, newborn killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/workers-oppose-rs-10-crore-fund-use-for-bda-plantation-drive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/xxsyzuie/New-Project-2026-04-01T091827.899.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:58:12.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Workers oppose Rs 10 crore fund use for BDA plantation drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BDA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/25/kerala-govt-steps-up-efforts-to-ease-traffic-woes-along-kochi-metro-phase-2-corridor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/1gohm1qu/New-Project-2026-06-25T082627.862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 11.2-km-long Pink Line extends from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:57:59.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt steps up efforts to ease traffic woes along Kochi metro phase 2 corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Metro, metro works</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/phc-medical-officer-held-for-taking-bribe-in-katpadi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/z7gswdp7/bribe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. B Venkatalakshmi was arrested for collecting bribe for providing medical certificates to school students in Katpadi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:57:34.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PHC medical officer held for taking bribe in Katpadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bribe allegation, Primary Health Care, medical officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/cm-shivakumar-bats-for-mumbai-model-redevelopment-of-bengaluru-slums</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/1im68xsc/DKS-bats-for-Mumbai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar chairs a progress review meeting of the Housing Department at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:57:06.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar bats for Mumbai model 
redevelopment of Bengaluru slums</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru slums, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/hmda-nets-rs-120-crore-as-medipally-plots-draw-strong-bids</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/tlhpo7zq/Govt-nets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parcels of land at Medipally Layout are being auctioned online.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:56:10.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMDA nets Rs 120 crore as Medipally plots draw strong bids </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, e-auction, Medipally Layout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/former-mla-anitha-kumaraswamy-denies-owning-100-acres-amid-bidadi-township-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/11/6/original/hdkumaraswamy-wife.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy with wife and former MLA Anitha Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:56:08.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former MLA Anitha Kumaraswamy denies owning 100 acres amid Bidadi township row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Anitha Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/no-power-tariff-hike-for-next-three-years-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/msu71nr9/vijenergy12406chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister G Ravikumar addresses the media at AP Secretariat.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:55:28.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No power tariff hike for next three years: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, zero-hike trajectory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/salary-hiked-for-691-contract-health-staff-in-pondy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/0wdejtqf/ANI_20260609061308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:55:14.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salary hiked for 691 contract health staff in Pondy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Salary hike, health staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/six-mule-account-operators-held-for-rs-12-crore-investment-fraud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/9ph42fok/held-for-robbing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:54:54.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six mule account operators held for Rs 1.2 crore investment fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Investment fraud, Mule account</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/25/girls-death-after-falling-off-road-kerala-human-rights-body-seeks-probe-into-civic-negligence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/w663jx4k/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:54:39.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl's death after falling off road: Kerala Human Rights body seeks probe into civic negligence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Thrikkakara municipality, cyclist, protective wall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/bonalu-festivities-at-golconda-on-july-16</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/bac43b2d-b641-420b-8b9f-b7562a2b1964/C_53_1_CH1293_35597049.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A transgender person performs during the 'Ashada Bonalu'' festival celebrations, at the Golconda Fort, in Hyderabad, Sunday, July 7, 2024.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/5kax9ihz/Bonalu-festivities-at.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:53:50.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bonalu festivities at Golconda on July 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Golconda Fort, Bonalu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/villupuram-collector-meets-22-road-accident-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Villupuram district collector Sheikh Abdul Rahman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:53:34.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Villupuram collector meets 22 road accident injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, road accident, injured, Villupuram collector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/after-vote-seat-thefts-bjp-swallowing-political-parties-says-congress-leader-meenakshi</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:52:56.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After vote &amp; seat thefts, BJP swallowing political parties, says Congress leader Meenakshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC Meenakshi Natarajan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/alcohol-smell-not-enough-to-refuse-accident-claim-delhi-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/1pwbcibd/New-Project-2026-06-07T085115.918.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:52:37.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Alcohol smell not enough to refuse accident claim’: Delhi court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, contributory negligence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/sc-seeks-centre-tn-response-on-plea-against-surrendering-152-vacant-super-speciality-seats-to-aiq</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:51:52.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Centre, TN response on plea against surrendering 152 vacant super-speciality seats to AIQ</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court of India, super-speciality hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/169-waterlogging-hotspots-identified-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/46xt3gx9/169-waterlogging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a flooded Delhi road used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:50:52.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>169 waterlogging hotspots identified in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, waterlogging hotspots</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/andhra-pradesh-to-roll-out-urban-digital-registry-for-50l-properties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/30bbs57t/AP-to-roll-out-urban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under this framework, the State is building a secure digital backbone in which every civic asset is geo-referenced, mapped via Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and linked to a physical QR code plate installed at the doorstep.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:50:20.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh to roll out urban digital registry for 50L properties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, properties, urban digital registry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/25/two-killed-in-bike-crash-near-keralas-nedumbassery</loc>
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<image:caption>Two killed in bike crash near Kerala's Nedumbassery.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:49:45.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed in bike crash near Kerala's Nedumbassery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, bike accident, Rash driving, bike crash</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/kharge-priyank-usurped-properties-belonging-to-poor-through-trust-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/h6q46ty8/BJP%20UPS%20VOTE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of the BJP flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/0i4c362i/Kharge-Priyank-usurped.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:49:42.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge, Priyank usurped properties belonging to poor through trust: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, Mallikarjun Kharge, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/15-police-officers-transferred-across-tn-five-promoted-as-sps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ywq57888/Police.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:49:38.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 police officers transferred across TN; five promoted as SPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, promotion, Police transfer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/foreign-travel-a-fundamental-right-delhi-court-allows-thailand-trip-of-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/op1zk0q2/202606203832806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:49:36.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Foreign travel a fundamental right’: Delhi court allows Thailand trip of accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, fundamental right, travel restrictions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/karnataka-kpcc-chief-compares-modi-shah-to-ghazni</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and MLC BK Hariprasad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:48:17.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka KPCC chief compares Modi-Shah to Ghazni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BK Hariprasad, Mahmud Ghazni</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/vizhinjam-seaport-hits-milestone-of-handling-1000-ships</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ck1bhudy/Vizhinjam-Seaport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers docking the MSC Luciana at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:48:14.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizhinjam Seaport hits milestone of handling 1,000 ships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cargo, Vizhinjam seaport, container</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/iit-to-conduct-study-for-construction-of-yamuna-flood-protection-wall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-27/4z0ncdbu/yamuna13110843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Yamuna river.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:48:08.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT to conduct study for construction of Yamuna flood protection wall </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna river, flood protection wall</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/cpms-model-bill-upholds-adults-right-to-choose-partner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-03/en5p0gu1/C_1_1_CH1510_12057378.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The members of Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front (TNUEF) are demonstrating at the VVD signal on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:47:39.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM’s model bill upholds adults’ right to choose partner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, honour killing, P Shanmugam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/25/veli-kadinamkulam-passenger-boat-service-within-100-days-kerala-transport-min-cp-john</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/5q6z7bop/passenger-boat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:46:23.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veli-Kadinamkulam passenger boat service within 100 days: Kerala Transport Min CP John</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, waterways, CP John, West Coast Canal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/l-g-bats-for-citizen-centric-policing-at-top-cops-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/vpphepao/L-G-bats-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit S Sandhu at police headqaurters on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:46:06.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G bats for citizen-centric policing at top cops’ meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/doorstep-delivery-of-emergency-treatment-certificates-for-police-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/054qrrf8/ANI_20241003041447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police logo used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:45:18.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doorstep delivery of emergency treatment certificates for police launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, emergency treatment certificates (ETC)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/tvk-mla-hands-over-rs-10-lakh-solatium-to-kin-of-qatar-gas-plant-blast-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>MLA Sathish Christopher gives Rs 10 lakh cheque to kin of a victim.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:45:10.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK MLA hands over Rs 10 lakh solatium to kin of Qatar gas plant blast victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Qatar gas plant explosion, cheque</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/abhilash-tomys-historic-voyage-sails-into-plus-i-curriculum-in-kerala-schools</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ovvi3sh8/Abhilash-Tomy’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cdr Abhilash Tomy (retd) waves the Tricolour after finishing second in the Golden Globe Race 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:44:32.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhilash Tomy's historic voyage sails into Plus-I curriculum in Kerala schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Abhilash Tomy, Cape of Good Hope, ocean sailing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/sai-krishna-died-in-police-custody-sit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ap8lmk4r/vijcrime4090846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police produce Krishnalanka CI Nagaraju, who is involved in the disappearance of rowdy sheeter Sai Krishna, in the court in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:44:24.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Krishna died in police custody: SIT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sai Krishna case, Krishnalanka CI Nagaraju</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/womans-decomposed-body-found-in-bushes-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/mfvjyoe7/ANI20250829055545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:43:04.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s decomposed body found in bushes in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Investigation, Decomposed body found</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/ambedkar-university-to-get-new-campus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/16/original/Ambedkar_University_Delhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ambedkar University Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/43wqgy5b/Screenshot-2026-06-25-021213.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:42:25.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambedkar University to get new campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ambedkar University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/tap-expertise-of-senior-citizens-expat-remittance-to-drive-growth-kerala-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/0jx1c4dm/New-Project-2026-06-25T080859.667.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister VD Satheesan releases the book 'The Kerala Club: Keepers of the Flame'. Ashok Lahiri, vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, former cabinet secretary K M Chandrasekhar and Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce president S N Raghuchandran Nair are also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:41:34.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tap expertise of senior citizens, expat remittance to drive growth: Kerala CM Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan, senior citizens, silver economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/rs-658-crore-set-aside-to-make-270-kms-of-delhi-roads-durable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/6k7bgp9i/658-crore-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:41:17.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 658 crore set aside to make 270 kms of Delhi roads durable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Infrastructure, Delhi roads</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/bengaluru-to-launch-safe-footpath-campaign-with-rs-70-crore-road-safety-push-from-july-1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/pbxlyrw1/to-make-city’s-footpath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda chairs a review meeting on status of footpaths.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:40:46.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru to launch safe footpath campaign with Rs 70 crore road safety push from July 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, road safety, footpath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/tnpsc-group-i-recruitment-hits-12-year-low-with-just-26-vacancies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/5b453c1f-c23f-4516-80c3-be55675b00d7/Job_scam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:40:40.335Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the inauguration of the construction work at the Central Secretariat metro station on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:37:31.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work on Central Vista metro corridor kicks off at Central Secretariat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/kerala-govt-to-study-implement-jb-koshy-report-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:37:26.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt to study, implement JB Koshy report: CM Satheesan</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Under the previous UPA-era arrangement, the Centre bore 90% of the wage cost while states contributed only 10%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:37:25.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to implement Centre’s new rural job scheme from July 1</news:title>
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<image:caption>According to a DFS official, the blaze quickly spread through the densely packed tin-shed rooms, prompting a major firefighting operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:36:53.663Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:36:00.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two, including cousin, held for gang-rape of minor girl in Chennai</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:35:41.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids Delhi businessman, others in Mundra port drug seizure case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/kseb-signs-deal-with-tata-to-prepare-dpr-for-kakkayam-project</loc>
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<image:caption>The reservoir for the Kakkayam Dam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:35:24.146Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rescue personnel carry a victim's body into an ambulance after a fire broke out at a commercial building in Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:35:11.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No fire NOC sought for 13 years, say officials after Lucknow fire tragedy</news:title>
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<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath speaks during the Uttar Pradesh Global Growth Dialogue 2026 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:34:31.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi signs MoUs worth Rs 50k crore in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>TN DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal interacting with students on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:33:56.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vested interests behind drug network’: TN DGP Aggarwal</news:title>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:33:40.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expert panel formed to formulate SOP for zoo staff: CZA informs Karnataka HC</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:33:02.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Microfinance scheme: Will not bow down to threats, says Vellappally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SNDP Yogam, Vellappally Natesan, Ezhava community</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>What seemed like a tragic trekking slip by a Pune entrepreneur turned into a criminal conspiracy as police connect the dots between his fiancée and her secret partner.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:32:26.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>238 hours of calls, CCTV footage help crack Ketan Agarwal murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/terror-suspects-phone-revealspakistan-links-in-karnatakas-davanagere</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/8/8/original/whatsapp-2105015_1920.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:31:48.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terror suspect’s phone reveals
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<image:caption>GHMC workers clean the waste near the houses at flood affected Musi nagar near Chaderghat bridge in November, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:31:42.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad sitting on flood time bomb, warn experts</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:31:25.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt wants private players to operate 500 new e-buses; plans to re-float tender </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, electric bus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/fresh-row-in-sabarimala-gold-case-tdb-member-denies-role</loc>
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<image:caption>Fresh row in Sabarimala gold plating irregularities after TDB member denies role.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:29:04.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh row in Sabarimala gold case: TDB member denies role</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Travancore Devaswom Board, Sabarimala gold case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/amit-shah-to-launch-national-anti-narcotics-roadmap-chair-ncord-apex-meeting-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:28:32.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah to launch national anti-narcotics roadmap, chair NCORD apex meeting today</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/21-temples-in-andhra-pradesh-earn-rs-1291-crore-via-mana-mitra-whatsapp-governance-platform-in-one-month</loc>
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<image:caption>WhatsApp logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:28:31.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 temples in Andhra Pradesh earn Rs 12.91 crore via Mana Mitra WhatsApp Governance platform in one month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, WhatsApp, Mana Mitra</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>One of CPM’s online posts attacking the DMK, BJP and AIADMK.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:28:16.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New round of mudslinging widens divide between CPM, DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Attack, Murasoli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/the-rise-of-the-social-supper-club</loc>
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<image:caption>At the Other Seat by Akansha Kasera</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Akansha Kasera of The Other Seat</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/mo1kb9gd/Vernika.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Rise of the Social Supper Club</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food cuisines, supper clubs, home kitchens</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/25/malvika-beyond-algorithms</loc>
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<image:caption>Malvika Sheth, emerging singer-songwriter</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malvika Beyond Algorithms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Music, Malvika sheth</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/25/we-need-doctors-in-this-country-sc-dismisses-plea-seeking-cap-on-private-medical-college-fees</loc>
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<image:caption>Petitioner argued annual fees of up to ₹25 lakh undermine EWS reservation benefits; court says issue falls within regulators’ domain.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘We need doctors in this country’: SC dismisses plea seeking cap on private medical college fees</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/tn-cm-vijay-gives-appointment-orders-to-401-candidates-hired-in-power-sector</loc>
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<image:caption>CM C Joseph Vijay stepped down from the podium to hand over the appointment order to a pregnant woman, R Akshaya Lakshmi, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN CM Vijay gives appointment orders to 401 candidates hired in power sector</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/kerala-to-rebrand-wellness-tourism-as-foreign-tourist-arrivals-increase</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala to rebrand wellness tourism as foreign tourist arrivals increase</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/neet-delay-shifts-seat-allocation-to-round-2-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Examination Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:25:17.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET delay shifts seat allocation to round 2 in Karnataka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/violence-at-hindalco-plant-as-worker-ends-life-in-karnatakas-belagavi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:24:23.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence at Hindalco plant as worker ends life in Karnataka's Belagavi </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/ramanathan-resigns-as-ceo-of-startuptn-after-45-year-stint</loc>
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<image:caption>Sivarajah Ramanathan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:24:10.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramanathan resigns as CEO of StartupTN after 4.5-year stint</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/25/cm-naidu-launches-jonnagiri-project-terms-it-a-new-golden-chapter-in-andhra-pradeshs-history</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu examines gold at the inauguration of Jonnagiri Gold Mining Project in Kurnool district.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu takes part in the gold mining project inauguration at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:22:59.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu launches Jonnagiri project, terms it a new golden chapter in Andhra Pradesh’s history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Jonnagiri project launch</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/vijays-remark-on-ex-cm-not-befitting-his-office-vck-chief-thirumavalavan</loc>
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<image:caption>Viduthalai Chiruthigal Katchi (VCK) General Secretary Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:22:45.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s remark on ex-CM not befitting his office: VCK chief Thirumavalavan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/25/bengaluru-based-nianp-to-up-fat-ratio-in-milk-for-better-nutrition</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:21:12.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru based NIANP to up fat ratio in milk for better nutrition</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/ramadoss-anbumani-reunite-at-family-event-hints-at-pmk-truce-after-18-month-rift</loc>
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<image:caption>Anbumani embracing Ramadoss at their residence on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:20:45.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramadoss, Anbumani reunite at family event; hints at PMK truce after 18-month rift</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/as-kerala-budget-sidesteps-oommen-chandy-memorial-son-takes-lead</loc>
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<image:caption>Former chief minister Oommen Chandy (L) and his son and MLA Chandy Oommen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:19:28.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Kerala budget sidesteps Oommen Chandy memorial, son takes lead</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/25/maharashtra-speakers-marathi-reading-errors-in-assembly-tribute-to-asha-bhosle-spark-political-row</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:18:50.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Speaker’s Marathi reading errors in Assembly tribute to Asha Bhosle spark political row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/madras-hc-extends-interim-stay-against-da-proceedings-against-former-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:17:27.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC extends interim stay against DA proceedings against former minister</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/dmk-files-pocso-complaint-against-higher-education-minister-over-viral-video</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister P Viswanathan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:16:04.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK files Pocso complaint against higher education minister over viral video</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/kerala-govt-opposition-trade-barbs-over-pm-shri-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>The ruling bench during a session in the Kerala Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:15:50.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt, opposition trade barbs over PM SHRI scheme</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/police-attempt-to-arrest-dmk-cadre-fails-party-leaders-slam-tvk-regime</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:13:02.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police attempt to arrest DMK cadre fails; party leaders slam TVK regime</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/25/no-major-civic-decisions-at-gcc-council-meet-focus-shifts-to-portrait-row</loc>
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<image:caption>The corporation council meeting in progress on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:10:06.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No major civic decisions at GCC council meet; focus shifts to portrait row</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/25/kerala-cm-satheesan-leaves-decision-on-permitting-low-alcohol-beverages-in-state-to-udf</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:06:41.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan leaves decision on permitting low-alcohol beverages in state to UDF</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/25/congress-walks-out-after-clash-with-dmk-over-congratulating-vijay</loc>
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<image:caption>The council meeting of the GCC is held today at the Rripon Building Council Hall under the chairmanship of Mayor R Priya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:06:38.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress walks out after clash with DMK over congratulating Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Congress walkout, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/24/no-bharatha-matha-or-oommen-chandy-in-official-oaths-kerala-hc-orders-fresh-swearing-in-for-councillors</loc>
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<image:caption>Mannanthala councillor Chempazhanthy Udayan signs the register after taking the oath during the re-swearing-in ceremony of BJP councillors at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Conference Hall on Wednesday, as Mayor VV Rajesh looks on.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:02:11.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19 BJP councillors sworn in again after Kerala HC invalidates oaths citing deity, martyr references</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/lack-of-information-on-factory-checks-casts-doubts-on-oversight-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>An official inspection under way at the St Peter &amp; Paul Sea Food Exports unit in Tiruvallur district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T02:01:46.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of information on factory checks casts doubts on oversight in TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/students-complain-tn-govt-arts-colleges-pta-fee-10-times-more-than-normal-urge-immediate-action</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T01:59:07.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students complain TN govt arts colleges’ PTA fee 10 times more than normal; urge immediate action </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/25/ammonia-gas-leak-snuffed-out-workers-dream-of-returning-home-with-brother-in-october</loc>
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<image:caption>Vidyadhar Juanga (L) and his late sister Gumani.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T01:54:25.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia gas leak snuffed out worker’s dream of  returning home with brother in October</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T01:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drag Sastra's author Patruni Sastry in conversation </news:title>
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<image:caption>NCERT to replace covered-up 'Dancing Girl' image with original version in Class 9 textbook</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Invisible toxins of modern world</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amruta Bendre’s ode to mothers, music and laughter</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/spoonful-of-ooru-bluru-is-cooking-up-a-culinary-identity</loc>
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<image:caption>Chef Manu Chandra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spoonful of ooru: B'luru is cooking up a culinary identity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/25/bigg-boss-fame-maya-s-krishnans-manjula-teacher-to-break-patriarchy-through-satire</loc>
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<image:caption>Maya S Krishnan as Manjula Teacher</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bigg Boss fame Maya S Krishnan's Manjula Teacher to break patriarchy through satire</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/25/chennais-fishing-ban-lifted-in-pictures</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai's fishing ban lifted: In pictures</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/lisa-ray-owning-every-stage-of-life</loc>
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<image:caption>Lisa Ray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lisa Ray, Owning Every Stage of Life</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/25/hunker-down-and-play-good-chess-anands-advice-to-gukesh</loc>
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<image:caption>From Left: SJFI secretary V. Ramesh, president Saraju Chakraborty, Aruna and Viswanathan Anand, K Srikkanth, V Baskaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hunker down and play good chess: Anand's advice to Gukesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/dum-ka-roat-the-muharram-delicacy-that-defines-hyderabads-culinary-heritage</loc>
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<image:caption>Syed Irfan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dum Ka Roat: The Muharram Delicacy That Defines Hyderabad’s Culinary Heritage</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/inside-out-deepa-gulabanis-journey-of-reflection-healing-and-self-discovery</loc>
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<image:caption>Deepa Gulabani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Out: Deepa Gulabani’s Journey of Reflection, Healing and Self-Discovery</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/25/sanyark-space-building-indias-answer-to-the-future-of-navigation</loc>
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<image:caption>Raghava Kundrapu and Akhileshwar Reddy Peseke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanyark Space: Building India’s Answer to the Future of Navigation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/24/delhi-crime-shines-light-on-rising-vulnerability-of-migrant-families</loc>
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<image:caption>By the end of November 2025, 31.4 crore migrant workers registered on the eShram portal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:19:06.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi crime shines light on rising vulnerability of migrant families</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/24/rooftop-solar-thrust-needed-for-green-goal</loc>
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<image:caption>A neighbourhood in Puducherry with a rooftop with installed solar panels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:19:00.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rooftop solar thrust needed for green goal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jun/24/quick-take-messi-vs-ronaldo</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are appearing for their sixth World Cup campaign</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T20:18:54.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Messi vs Ronaldo</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/24/cisf-security-operations-at-delhi-airport-get-iso-certification-renewed-till-2029</loc>
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<image:caption>The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for Security Operations was formally handed over by Navdeep Singh Heera, Chief Security Officer of Delhi International Airport Limited, to Babu Ram, IPS, DIG-cum-Chief Aerodrome Security Officer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:41:44.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CISF security operations at Delhi airport get ISO certification renewed till 2029</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/24/politicians-changing-colours-leave-people-without-power</loc>
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<image:caption>Large-scale defections can undermine this pluralistic character as they do not merely weaken individual parties; they can alter the balance of political representation itself</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:26:21.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Politicians changing colours leave people without power</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/24/arent-you-ashamed-to-call-us-terrorists-cjps-dipke-slams-pradhan-appears-before-meity-over-blocking-of-x-account</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses media during a protest over alleged examination irregularities, repeated paper leaks and demands for accountability from the government, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:25:09.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Aren't you ashamed to call us terrorists': CJP's Dipke slams Pradhan; appears before MeitY over blocking of  X account</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/24/new-fcra-rules-and-the-debate-over-foreign-funding</loc>
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<image:caption>The government says foreign contributions must remain traceable from the donor to the final beneficiary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:24:42.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New FCRA Rules and the debate over foreign funding</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/24/us-promises-to-protect-gulf-states-interests-in-iran-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:22:38.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/24/yarraji-steals-thunder-as-meena-anushka-book-asian-berth</loc>
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<image:caption>Jyothi Yarraji competes in the 100m hurdles at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:21:52.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yarraji steals thunder as Meena, Anushka book Asian berth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/24/j-k-lg-manoj-sinha-announces-roll-out-of-vb-g-ram-g-scheme-replacing-mgnrega-from-july-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:14:40.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J &amp; K LG Manoj Sinha announces roll out of VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGA from July 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/24/federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote-2</loc>
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<image:caption>People cast their votes at the Upper Marlboro Community Center Tuesday,, June 23, 2026, in Upper Marlboro, Md.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T19:07:34.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/24/mumbai-man-stabbed-to-death-on-local-train-after-row-over-keeping-doors-open</loc>
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<image:caption>Mumbai local. (Representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:52:48.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai man stabbed to death on local train after row over keeping doors open</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jun/24/nainital-beyond-the-lake</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiffin Top</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Naini Retreat by Leisure Hotels</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/24/passport-a-travel-document-not-proof-of-citizenship-says-mea</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Passport (Image used for representational purpose only)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Passport a travel document, not proof of citizenship, says MEA</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/24/bihar-signes-mou-with-google-microsoft-two-other-companies-to-promote-ai</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:33:50.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar signes MoU with Google &amp; Microsoft, two other companies to promote AI</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/24/how-undav-went-from-being-rejected-as-a-14-year-old-to-starting-for-germany-at-the-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>Germany's Deniz Undav celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group E match against Ivory Coast</image:caption>
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<news:title>How Undav went from being rejected as a 14-year-old to starting for Germany at the World Cup</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/24/harder-battle-for-hearts-minds</loc>
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<image:caption>Joseph S Nye Jr (January 19, 1937-May 6, 2025)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harder battle for hearts &amp; minds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/24/we-need-to-turn-up-for-a-fight-yo-mahesh-takes-charge-head-coach-of-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>New TN head coach Yo Mahesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:28:59.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We need to turn up for a fight: Yo Mahesh takes charge head coach of Tamil Nadu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ranji Trophy, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, Yo Mahesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/24/tech-mahindra-ceo-mohit-joshis-compensation-rises-118-to-rs-6755-crore-in-fy26</loc>
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<image:caption>Tech Mahindra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:26:14.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi’s compensation rises 11.8% to Rs 67.55 crore in FY26</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/24/ed-finds-discrepancy-in-remuneration-in-rajesh-exports-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajesh Exports was barred from market by the SEBI in early June</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:21:44.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED finds discrepancy in remuneration in Rajesh Exports case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajesh Exports, Rajesh Exports remuneration discrepancy , ED raids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/24/rbi-eases-nop-positions-for-banks-as-fcnr-b-deposits-ecb-inflows-begin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/k27gu4wx/ANI_20260609074121.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI said banks are free to exclude positions arising from the hedged transactions related to FCNR-B deposits, ECBs and overseas foreign currency borrowings</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:10:13.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI eases NOP positions for banks as FCNR-B deposits, ECB inflows begin</news:title>
<news:keywords>FCNR-B deposits, ECB , net open positions on rupee </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/24/pac-chairman-seeks-report-on-great-nicobar-project-from-mha</loc>
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<image:caption>Public Accounts Committee Chairman and Congress MP KC Venugopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:08:12.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PAC Chairman seeks report on ‘Great Nicobar project from MHA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, KC Venugopal, Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee, The Great Nicobar project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/24/pm-modi-reviews-key-infrastructure-projects-in-pragiti-meet-urges-action-to-cut-delays</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:04:20.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi reviews key infrastructure projects in Pragiti meet; urges action to cut delays</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi, PM Gati Shakti, PRAGATI meeting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/24/led-by-kkr-csk-5-ipl-franchises-join-huruns-most-valued-cos-list</loc>
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<image:caption>KKR's Vaibhav Arora after returning to the franchise for IPL 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:50:23.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Led by KKR, CSK, 5 IPL franchises join Hurun’s most valued cos list</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/24/adani-group-announces-nuclear-energy-sector-entry-targets-10-gw-power-generation-capacity</loc>
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<image:caption>Chairman Gautam Adani said the group has already identified land for the proposed nuclear projects</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:45:13.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Group announces nuclear energy sector entry, targets 10 GW power generation capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>nuclear energy , Adani Group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/24/englishnews2026jun24the-devil-wears-prada-2-on-ott-when-and-where-you-can-watch-meryl-streep-anne-hathaway-emily-blunt-film</loc>
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<image:caption>The Devil Wears Prada 2 poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:35:38.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Devil Wears Prada 2 on OTT: When and where you can watch Meryl Streep-Anne Hathaway-Emily Blunt film</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/24/yogi-woos-bengaluru-inc-pitches-up-as-indias-next-investment-hub</loc>
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<image:caption>Addressing the gathering, Adityanath highlighted Uttar Pradesh's transformation into one of India's fastest-growing economies, supported by large-scale infrastructure development, policy reforms and an improving ease-of-doing-business environment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:35:06.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi woos Bengaluru Inc, pitches UP as India’s next investment hub</news:title>
<news:keywords>UP CM, UP investment </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/24/tamilnews2026jun24thalaivar-173-rajinikanth-kamal-haasans-film-with-ashwath-marimuthu-titled-dharman</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajinikanth along with Ashwath Marimuthu (L); Rajinikanth in a poster from Thalaivar 173 aka Dharman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:35:04.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thalaivar 173: Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan's film with Ashwath Marimuthu titled Dharman</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/24/tamilinterviews2026jun24arjun-das-a-common-mans-con</loc>
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<image:caption>Arjun Das (L) and a still from Con City (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:34:27.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arjun Das: A common man’s con</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arjun Das, Con City</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/24/englishnews2026jun23freddy-the-13th-animated-film-is-in-works-from-dan-trachtenberg</loc>
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<image:caption>Dan Trachtenberg</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:33:45.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freddy the 13th animated film is in works from Dan Trachtenberg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Freddy the 13th, Dan Trachtenberg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Jun/24/teluguinterviews2026jun24deewana-producers-open-up-about-censorship-issues-we-didnt-have-time-to</loc>
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<image:caption>Deewana film producers Vasudev (L) and Sridevi (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:33:07.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deewana producers open up about censorship issues: 'We didn't have time to...'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vasudev Koppineedu, Sridevi, Deewana, Harshith Reddy, Allu Aravind, CBFC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Jun/24/telugunews2026jun23rashi-singh-gossip-is-a-special-film-in-my-career</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashi Singh from Gossip</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:32:00.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rashi Singh: Gossip is a special film in my career</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gossip, Rashi Singh, Vaibhav Koundinya, Prudhvi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Jun/24/telugunews2026jun21kiran-abbavaram-starrer-chennai-love-story-gets-july-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Kiran Abbavaraam (L) and Sri Gouri Priya (R) in Chennai Love Story</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:31:25.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kiran Abbavaram-starrer Chennai Love Story gets July release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai Love Story, Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya, Ravi Namburii</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Jun/24/teluguinterviews2026jun23nandini-reddy-surprised-by-the-huge-opening-for-maa-inti-bangaram</loc>
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<image:caption>A working still from Maa Inti Bangaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:30:41.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandini Reddy: Surprised by the huge opening for Maa Inti Bangaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maa Inti Bangaram, Nandini Reddy, Samantha, Raj Nidimoru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/24/congress-high-command-tells-shivakumar-to-rein-in-lobbying-for-cabinet-berths</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:20:12.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command tells Shivakumar to rein in lobbying for Cabinet berths</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/24/norton-rolls-out-first-atlas-motorcycle-from-tvs-hosur-facility-ahead-of-global-launch</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Sutapa Choudhary, British Deputy High Commissioner covering TN, Puducherry and Kerala with Mr. K. N Radhakrishnan, Director and CEO, TVS Motor Company at the Norton Atlas rollout event in the august presence of dignitaries from British High Commission.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:18:51.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norton rolls out first Atlas motorcycle from TVS’ Hosur facility ahead of global launch </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/24/kolkata-warehouse-collapse-fir-against-owners-three-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials and others gather during a rescue operation after a three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed at Taratala area, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:10:55.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata warehouse collapse: FIR against owners, three arrested</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/24/inhumane-gaza-flotilla-activists-recount-israeli-detention-ordeal</loc>
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<image:caption>Activists in orange life jackets sit aboard a Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla boat as Israeli navy soldiers sail it into the port of Ashdod, Israel after it was intercepted while approaching the Gaza coast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:02:20.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a news conference at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima pferfecture, Japan Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A file image of IAS officer Sanjeev Hans</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla</image:caption>
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