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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Kaur (R) with PV Sindhu</image:caption>
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<news:title>We have come to a point where we feel we are treated as equals: Captain Harmanpreet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/17/need-to-go-back-to-drawing-board-difficult-question-eventually-will-be-answered-mi-skipper-hardik</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Kings players shake hands with Mumbai Indians players</image:caption>
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<news:title>Need to go back to drawing board; difficult questions eventually will be answered: Mumbai Indian skipper Hardik</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gaurav Gill during the first round of the South India Rally</image:caption>
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<news:title>INRC Round 1: Gaurav Gill sets early pace with stunning drive</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/17/bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary-sparks-row-after-refusing-to-wear-skull-cap-offered-by-muslim-worker</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary refusing to wear the skull cap offered by a Muslim worker.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary sparks row after refusing to wear skull cap offered by Muslim worker</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/use-potassium-enriched-low-sodium-salt-substitutes-as-public-health-strategy-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative IAmge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:28:37.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use potassium-enriched low-sodium salt substitutes as public health strategy: Experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/probe-ordered-into-influx-of-out-of-state-students-in-uttarakhand-madrasas</loc>
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<news:title>Probe ordered into influx of out-of-state students in Uttarakhand madrasas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-completely-open-for-commercial-shipping-during-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/vqgarevb/AP26102802553726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for the "remaining period of ceasefire".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:06:07.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for commercial shipping during ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, Abbas Araghchi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/religion-freedom-of-conscience-cannot-be-confined-to-same-scope-sc-in-sabarimala-case</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:59:52.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Religion, freedom of conscience' cannot be confined to same scope: SC in Sabarimala case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/how-many-of-the-27-lakh-excluded-voters-can-cast-their-ballots-in-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials associated with the appellate tribunals and office of the state Chief Electoral Officer expressing doubts, saying it would be very difficult to dispose of all the 27 lakh cases by the deadline April 21 and April 27.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:42:54.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How many of the 27 lakh excluded voters can cast their ballots in Bengal polls?</news:title>
<news:keywords>west bengal elections, SIR deletion , Supreme Court order, SIR Tribunals</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/solar-module-maker-avaada-electro-gets-sebi-nod-for-rs-10000-crore-ipo</loc>
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<image:caption>Avaada Electro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:30:19.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Solar module maker Avaada Electro gets Sebi nod for Rs 10,000 crore IPO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, IPO, Avaada Electro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/17/assam-cm-himanta-asks-pawan-khera-to-surrender-as-sc-denies-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o1nmcg0x/20260406064f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:22:15.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam CM Himanta asks Pawan Khera to surrender as SC denies relief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/hatches-and-sedans-grew-by-just-2-in-fy26-uvs-dominate-with-11-sales-surge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-07/0n72j64t/ANI_20250107081508.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:16:36.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hatches and sedans grew by just 2% in FY26, UVs dominate with 11% sales surge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, hatchbacks, sedans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/17/first-home-win-of-season-for-chennaiyin-fc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/i6z51kvh/Chennaiyin-FC-players-celebrating-their-goal-against-SC-Delhi-at-the-Jawaharlal-Nehru-Stadium-as-a-tribute-to-the-injured-Elsinho-who-was-ruled-out-for-the-season.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennayin players celebrating Farukh Choudhury's goal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:15:35.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First home win of season for Chennaiyin FC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Indian Super League, Indian football, Chennayin FC, Sporting Club Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/two-children-dead-three-hospitalised-after-toxic-gas-exposure-in-madhya-pradeshs-ujjain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/1r7312qt/BeFunky-collage-52.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four-year-old Anika and a month-and-a-half-old Trisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:12:10.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two children dead, three hospitalised after toxic gas exposure in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Toxic gas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/pm-hms-nefarious-attempt-to-link-delimitation-to-womens-quota-defeated-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/5wffvhnv/ANI_20260406104713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:10:31.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM, HM's 'nefarious attempt' to link delimitation to women's quota defeated: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jairam Ramesh, Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/tmc-slams-bjps-dangerous-delimitation-move-calls-it-plot-to-weaken-bengals-voice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/rr56j2sz/ANI_20260413024215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal polls: TMC's Yusuf Pathan calls SIR an injustice to eligible voters, says "Mamata Banerjee only CM who fought for her people"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:58:20.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC slams BJP’s ‘dangerous’ delimitation move, calls it plot to weaken Bengal’s voice</news:title>
<news:keywords>TMC, west bengal elections, delimitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/amit-shah-alleges-opposition-against-womens-reservation-increase-in-sc-st-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/dmgvldis/HGG-qdwakAA0fve.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the Lok Sabha on Friday, April 17.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:55:50.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah alleges Opposition against women's reservation, increase in SC, ST seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, 2026 Parliament Special Session, Women's Reservation Act 2023, Delimitation Bill 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/womens-quota-bill-defeated-in-lok-sabha-fails-to-get-two-thirds-majority</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/w167nxve/ANI_20260417025823.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With 528 MPs participating in the division, the legislation required 352 votes to pass, but only managed to get 298 votes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:50:53.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's quota bill defeated in Lok Sabha; fails to get two-thirds majority</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/aurionpro-launches-ai-native-fintra-platform-to-aid-trade-finance-operations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/yya7me69/AI-Mission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:46:02.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aurionpro launches AI-native Fintra platform to aid trade finance operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Aurionpro, Fintra, finance operations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/live-day-2-of-parliament-special-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/w167nxve/ANI_20260417025823.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament special session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Saturday 11 am.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:42:15.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Parliament special session day 2: Women's Reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LIVE, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/after-five-weeks-forex-reserves-reclaim-700-billion-mark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-06/3nmn6r62/ANI_20250606053944.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:37:52.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After five weeks, forex reserves reclaim $700-billion mark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Forex reserves</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/india-records-highest-ever-startup-surge-with-55200-recognised-in-fy26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/400pqn74/pexels-rdne-7414310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:29:58.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India records highest-ever startup surge with 55,200 recognised in FY26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, startup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/locked-deputy-speaker-chamber-in-parliament-pains-me-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/8680x28h/Kharge-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:18:02.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Locked Deputy Speaker chamber in Parliament pains me: Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Deputy Speaker, AICC President Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/mamata-backs-womens-quota-bill-opposes-delimitation-accuses-centre-of-misusing-agencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/0eou3jno/202512093601627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee opposes the Centre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:06:44.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata backs Women’s Quota Bill, opposes delimitation; accuses centre of misusing agencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee on Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/17/godman-ashok-kharat-aides-death-raises-suspicion-opposition-alleges-larger-conspiracy-in-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/r692n1o7/Nashik-godman-Ashok-Kharat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:57:51.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godman Ashok Kharat aide’s death raises suspicion, opposition alleges larger conspiracy in Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Ashok Kharat, Jitendra Shelke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/eight-killed-as-kerala-bound-tourist-van-plunges-into-gorge-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>The remains of the vehicle that fell into the gorge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:31:59.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight killed as Kerala-bound tourist van plunges into gorge in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Accident, tourist van</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/17/rahul-gandhi-to-campaign-for-9-alliance-candidates-in-tiruchirappalli-on-april-18</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/16/original/Rahul_Stalin_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main contest in Tamil Nadu is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:31:35.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to campaign for 9 alliance candidates in Tiruchirappalli on April 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu election, M K Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/17/inducements-worth-rs-865-crore-seized-in-west-bengal-tamil-nadu-eci-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/pzkfsexg/New-Project-2026-03-20T090507.230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India (ECI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:24:20.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inducements worth Rs 865 crore seized in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu: ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Nation, ECI, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/100-years-of-a-tabla-visionary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/89yx047h/pic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the function</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/cqydlg53/Chatur-Lal-Aus-1960.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chatur Lal in Australia in 1960</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:17:38.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 years of a tabla visionary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Safdarjung tomb, Tabla, Pandit Chatur Lal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/allahabad-hc-orders-fir-against-rahul-gandhi-over-alleged-dual-citizenship-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/sdfilg2r/20260414398f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:11:24.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rahul Gandhi, Allahabad High Court​, dual citizenship case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/aimim-cites-perception-and-ground-reports-to-end-alliance-with-humayun-kabir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/bza2aeez/ANI_20260417121901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"We work on secular ideology...reports not satisfactory," says AIMIM Akhtarul Iman on withdrawing alliance with Humayun Kabir</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:01:19.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM cites ‘perception and ground reports’ to end alliance with Humayun Kabir</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal elections, Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/sc-says-mp-cannot-cite-failures-over-illegal-mining-as-excuse-for-illegality-habitat-destruction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:58:17.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC says MP cannot cite failures over illegal mining as excuse for illegality, habitat destruction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Illegal mining, Supreme Court of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/17/it-raids-premises-linked-to-tmc-mla-debasish-kumar-in-kolkata-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/tm8m4aej/ANI_20260325030747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC leader Debasish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:56:23.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I-T raids hit one of Mamata Banerjee’s nomination proposers, TMC leaders ahead of West Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal Elections, Kolkata, IT raids, West Bengal elections 2026, TMC MLA Debasish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/vishu-kani-offered-to-model-flyover-as-nileshwar-residents-intensify-nh66-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/nmzf28qs/Nileshwar4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of protesters created a model of an elevated highway and offered Vishu kani to it on Vishu, highlighting their prolonged demand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:53:50.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishu kani offered to model flyover as Nileshwar residents intensify NH66 protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vishu kani, Nileshwar residents, NH66 protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/unrest-in-varanasi-village-over-ambedkar-jayanti-flag-hoisting-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/z6iv5qrn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-18.10.11.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A major uproar broke out following allegations of burning and removal of posters and flags of Dr BR Ambedkar in Varanasi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:41:19.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unrest in Varanasi village over Ambedkar Jayanti flag hoisting row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Varanasi village, Ambedkar Jayanti flag hoisting row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/israel-says-military-operation-against-hezbollah-still-not-complete</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/eliw361r/ANI_20240802140709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's defence minister Israel Katz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:56:34.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/17/several-injured-after-mob-vandalise-assam-forest-office-over-detention-of-encroachers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0hurr8ms/bihar-dycm-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mob went on a rampage at the Assam forest department’s Runikhata range office in Chirang district on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:45:50.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several injured after mob vandalise Assam forest office over detention of 'encroachers'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Mob violence, encroachment of forest land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/17/pm-modi-amit-shah-to-vote-in-gujarat-local-polls-officials-fear-soaring-temperatures-may-affect-turnout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/yrj4zlnk/Poll-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to cast his vote in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area, where security agencies have already begun extensive preparations.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:40:08.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Amit Shah to vote in Gujarat local polls; officials fear soaring temperatures may affect turnout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Elections, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Gujarat local polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/leader-not-present-deputy-missing-raghav-chadhas-dig-at-aap-in-rajya-sabha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/60wef1sg/Raghav-Chadha-jibe-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:39:15.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader not present, deputy missing: Raghav Chadha's dig at AAP in Rajya Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>aap aadmi party, raghav chadha, ashok kumar mittal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/ed-raids-punjab-minister-sanjeev-arora-2nd-action-against-aap-leaders-in-a-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/zslm8d95/maxresdefault.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:36:22.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, 2nd action against AAP leaders in a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>aap aadmi party, bhagwant mann, sanjay singh, sanjeev arora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/17/pink-eye-cases-rise-with-summer-why-avoiding-unnecessary-antibiotics-matters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/esdcm2wu/Conjunctivitis</image:loc>
<image:caption>Conjunctivitis can occur in all age groups</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:33:40.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pink eye cases rise with summer; why avoiding unnecessary antibiotics matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>pink eye, viral conjunctivitis , bacterial conjunctivitis , antibiotic resistance </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/pradyot-debbarmas-tipra-motha-sweeps-tripura-tribal-council-polls-wins-24-of-28-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/drew1uai/PTI04172026000210A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) celebrate as they emerge as the frontrunners in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, at Jarnia, in Tripura, Agartala, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:27:02.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pradyot Debbarma's Tipra Motha sweeps Tripura tribal council polls, wins 24 of 28 seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tripura civic polls, Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Debbarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/india-welcomes-every-step-towards-peace-mea-extends-support-for-israel-lebanon-ceasefire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/5qhcu8ef/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal .</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:17:45.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India welcomes every step towards peace': MEA extends support for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of External Affairs (, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/nearly-900-rohingya-refugees-dead-missing-in-shipwrecks-in-2025-un</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-09/ksedt14c/AP25066248836684.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rohingya refugees collect food stuff distributed by the World Food Programme (WFP) at their refugee camp at Kutupalong in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:06:30.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United Nations, UNHCR, Rohingya refugees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/bjp-is-using-women-of-india-as-human-shield-for-electoral-gains-dmk-mp-kanimozhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/62zop3qt/Kanimozhi-on-Womens-reservation-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:05:08.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP is using women of India as human shield for electoral gains: DMK MP Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>DMK MP Kanimozhi on Delimitation , Delimitation Bill 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/four-maoists-including-woman-cadre-killed-in-jharkhand-as-forces-move-to-declare-hazaribagh-naxal-free</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/7959505e-6d5a-4b85-9b10-5761147f8103/ANI_20240617042405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to sources, acting on intelligence inputs received by Hazaribagh Police, a joint team of Chatra Police and CoBRA commandos launched an operation and gunned down the four Maoists.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:00:23.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Maoists, including woman cadre killed in Jharkhand as forces move to declare Hazaribagh Naxal-free</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Hazaribagh Naxal-free, Four Maoists killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/17/aiadmk-general-secretary-palaniswami-promises-drug-free-tamil-nadu-if-voted-to-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lrbtkqfp/P_4708622112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Edappadi K Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:54:53.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami promises drug-free Tamil Nadu if voted to power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, drug menace, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/magician-has-been-caught-rahul-slams-modi-calls-womens-quota-panic-reaction-to-rejig-electoral-map</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/dp2m127y/17041-pti04172026000226b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:54:29.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Magician has been caught’: Rahul slams Modi, calls women’s quota ‘panic reaction’ to rejig electoral map</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/mamata-says-delimitation-bill-could-break-india-accuses-bjp-of-using-womens-quota-as-cover-to-pass-it</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/98m2qbeh/ANI_20260417034519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:32:00.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata says delimitation bill could 'break India', accuses BJP of using women's quota as cover to pass it</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, Women's Reservation Act 2023, Delimitation Bill 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/man-accused-of-firing-at-filmmaker-rohit-shettys-residence-arrested-in-agra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-05/5fmwdp1q/Screenshot-2026-02-05-134109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security beefed up after unidentified persons opened fire outside film maker Rohit Shetty's residence in western suburbs of Mumbai's Juhu, early Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:31:31.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man accused of firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence arrested in Agra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, film maker Rohit Shetty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/allahabad-hc-flags-disturbing-trend-among-youth-refuses-to-quash-fir-in-conversion-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-29/oxg9tjpo/ANI_20251029172100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad HC.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Allahabad HC flags ‘disturbing trend’ among youth, refuses to quash FIR in conversion case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/india-emerges-as-global-capital-magnet-with-44-trillion-market-cap-sebi-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:01:41.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India emerges as global capital magnet with $4.4 trillion market cap: SEBI chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sebi chief, SebI statement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/why-is-dmk-opposing-delimitation-annamalai-says-south-will-benefit-from-seat-allocation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:00:59.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is DMK Opposing Delimitation? Annamalai Says South Will Benefit from Seat Allocation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/the-deep-trust-this-house-has-in-you-pm-modi-hails-harivanshs-re-election-as-rs-deputy-chairman</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:59:07.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The Deep Trust This House Has in You': PM Modi Hails Harivansh’s Re-election as RS Deputy Chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>harivansh narayan singh, rajya sabha, pm modi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/time-to-give-half-of-the-countrys-population-its-rights-pm-modi-to-ls-mps-on-womens-quota-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:50:37.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to give half of the country's population its rights: PM Modi to LS MPs on women's quota bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narendra Modi, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/17/rajasthan-drops-class-9-12-supplementary-history-books-after-ministers-objections-over-mughal-content</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:45:54.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan drops Class 9-12 supplementary History books after minister's objections over Mughal content</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/democracy-murdered-punjab-cm-mann-accuses-centre-of-misusing-agencies-after-ed-raids-on-minister-arora</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/027jlazb/ANI_20260321063313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Mann said India’s freedom fighters made supreme sacrifices to ensure democracy thrives in the country, but alleged that the BJP is doing the opposite.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:38:47.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Democracy murdered': Punjab CM Mann accuses Centre of misusing agencies after ED raids on minister Arora</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, ED raids, Punjab CM Mann, Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/several-candidates-in-wb-polls-phase-1-report-asset-surge-since-2021-bjps-adhikari-shows-decline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/8tqxl4yc/ElectronicvotingmachineEPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:28:12.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assets rise for several candidates since 2021 in WB polls; BJP’s Adhikari reports decline</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal election, assets of candidates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/newly-elected-rs-deputy-chairman-harivansh-assures-to-uphold-dignity-of-house-rights-of-members</loc>
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<image:caption>Newly-elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:07:00.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newly elected RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh assures to uphold dignity of House, rights of members</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Harivansh, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/family-of-nine-charred-to-death-in-a-carbus-collision-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/09anzx06/17EGLB1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The condition of Advika, daughter of Sharanappa (5), and Srinidhi, daughter of Sharanappa (1.5), is critical, said Yadgir SP Pruthvik Shankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:04:30.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of nine charred to death in a car–bus collision in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, charred to death, car–bus collision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/dismissed-police-constable-burns-elderly-man-alive-to-fake-death-in-ups-hathras</loc>
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<image:caption>Dismissed police constable Ramveer Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:52:08.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dismissed police constable burns elderly man alive to fake death in UP's Hathras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, police constable, fake death scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/indian-national-arrested-in-australia-after-sexually-assaulting-female-passenger-mid-flight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-29/fiqsxiv1/ANI_20241109225956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:39:39.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian national arrested in Australia after sexually assaulting female passenger mid-flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, sexually assaulting, Indian national arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/centre-brought-delimitation-as-its-vote-share-is-slipping-dimple-yadav-in-ls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/y8w5dsgf/Dimple-Yadav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi MP Dimple speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:37:59.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre brought delimitation as its vote share is slipping: Dimple Yadav in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Dimple Yadav, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/opposition-demands-centre-to-clarify-on-lok-sabha-debate-if-womens-reservation-law-is-notified</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tbnkrycr/Centre-must-clarify-Opposition-thumbnail.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:29:12.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition demands centre to clarify on Lok Sabha debate if women's reservation law is notified</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delimitation Bill 2026, Opposition on women's reservation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/17/man-arrested-from-gujarat-for-allegedly-issuing-death-threat-to-bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:17:45.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested from Gujarat for  allegedly issuing death threat to Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, death threat, threat call, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/17/malayalamnews2026apr16karikku-feature-film-project-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/cb59gzdt/KarikkuFilm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pooja ceremony of Karikku feature film project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:14:19.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karikku feature film project goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karikku, Karikku movie, Karikku film, Karikku movie update, Karikku film update</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/17/malayalamnews2026apr15dulquer-salmaans-im-game-wraps-production</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tbh2aogs/HF9JEVGbUAAmyXE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Team I'm Game announcing the film's wrap</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:13:46.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game wraps production</news:title>
<news:keywords>I'm Game</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/two-approach-roads-to-bhogapuram-airport-to-be-ready-by-june-2026-gvmc-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:12:50.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two approach roads to Bhogapuram Airport to be ready by June 2026: GVMC Chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bhogapuram airport, approach roads, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/delimitation-is-electoral-escape-bjp-using-women-as-human-shield-to-push-move-kanimozhi-in-ls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/iya9gkk1/Kanimozhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:03:41.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP 'using women as human shield' for delimitation: Kanimozhi calls move 'electoral escape' in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kanimozhi, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/17/aston-villa-nottingham-forest-set-up-all-english-showdown-in-europa-league-semis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/dm88irxm/AFP20260416A84B6RBv1HighResFblEurC3AstonVillaBologna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa (R) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Leon Bailey during the UEFA Europa League, quarter final second-leg football match between Aston Villa and Bologna on April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:46:15.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Aston Villa, Europa League, Nottingham Forest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/pedro-almodóvar-questions-jacob-elordis-range-despite-rising-hollywood-stardom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/2pk4y6vm/202602063664026.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jacob Elordi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:44:46.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pedro Almodóvar questions Jacob Elordi’s range despite rising Hollywood stardom</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Jacob Elordi, Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/himantas-wife-passport-row-sc-denies-protection-to-pawan-khera-directs-him-to-assam-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/e6xrjpk0/20260405067f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera addressing the press on April 5.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:30:43.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta's wife passport row: SC denies protection to Pawan Khera, directs him to Assam court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/pakistan-gears-up-for-fresh-us-iran-talks-as-ceasefire-window-narrows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/uk2kiksp/AP26102036115481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>High-stakes US-Iran talks set to return to Islamabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:26:42.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan gears up for fresh US-Iran talks as ceasefire window narrows</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Iran Talks, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/pm-wrapped-nari-shakti-in-barbed-wire-delimitation-is-political-demonetisation-tharoor-in-ls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6xzwhmjz/Tharoor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:07:00.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM wrapped 'Nari Shakti' in barbed wire; delimitation is 'political demonetisation': Tharoor in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Shashi Tharoor, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/trekkersguidesmustabidesopsfor-trekkingelseblacklistedminister-khandre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-13/yhppq4ze/New%20Project%20-%202024-09-13T113701.108.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:05:39.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trekkers, guides must abide SOPs for trekking, else blacklisted: Minister Khandre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, GPS, standard operating procedures, trekking, trekkers, guides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/17/poll-battle-narrows-down-to-straight-contest-between-dravidian-majors-in-chepauk-thiruvallikeni</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/in15bc3f/HC-seeks-I-T-dept-reply.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigning in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:59:18.397Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Tom Cruise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:48:25.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Top Gun 3’ confirmed with Tom Cruise set to return as Maverick</news:title>
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<image:caption>Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann (2R) and teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona on April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:46:14.260Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/gautam-adani-overtakes-mukesh-ambani-to-become-asias-richest-person-ranks-19th-globally</loc>
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<image:caption>Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest persons, surpasses Mukesh Ambani amid geopolitical tensions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:43:26.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s richest person, ranks 19th globally</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sunrisers Hyderabad's Praful Hinge, second right, with teammates celebrates after the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, Monday, April 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:40:10.797Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:36:20.120Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>AAP minister Sanjeev Arora.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:29:40.573Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:28:52.911Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:25:45.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary: SC</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:23:15.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s Reservation Act comes into force ahead of LS vote on amendments; Opposition questions move</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:20:15.038Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Harivansh re-elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:13:22.968Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/turkey-hosts-pakistan-saudi-egypt-ministers-at-antalya-forum-amid-west-asia-war-diplomacy-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a Turkish flag, used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:11:48.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey hosts Pakistan, Saudi, Egypt ministers at Antalya forum amid West Asia war diplomacy push</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/toy-story-5-footage-debuts-at-cinemacon-teasing-tech-fuelled-rivalry-and-woodys-return</loc>
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<image:caption>Woody and Buzz are back! 'Toy Story 5' teaser out, slated to hit theatres on June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:09:58.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Toy Story 5’ footage debuts at CinemaCon, teasing tech-fuelled rivalry and woody’s return</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Toy Story 5, CinemaCon 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kerala-bds-student-death-loan-app-booked-for-extortion-faculty-face-abetment-charges</loc>
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<image:caption>Nithin Raj R L, a first-year BDS student.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:00:18.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala BDS student death: Loan app booked for extortion; faculty face abetment charges</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rick Moranis, cast member of the upcoming film "Spaceballs 2," speaks during the Amazon MGM Studios presentation at CinemaCon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:55:10.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amazon MGM’s ‘Spaceballs: The New One' brings comedy and big studio slate to CinemaCon</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Amazon MGM Studios, Spaceballs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/chameleons-mayawati-slams-congress-sp-over-caste-question-in-womens-reservation</loc>
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<image:caption>BSP supremo Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:45:47.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Chameleons': Mayawati slams Congress, SP over caste question in women's reservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, BSP chief Mayawati, women’s reservation law</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/pds-rice-imported-from-neighbouring-states-seized-in-andhra-pradeshs-kakinada-port</loc>
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<image:caption>Civil supplies Corporation Chairman Thota Sudheer and Kakinada DSO Rudraraju Satyanarayana Raju inspected warehouses in Kakinada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:36:10.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PDS rice imported from neighbouring states seized in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada Port </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PDS rice, Kakinada port</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/macron-and-starmer-hold-international-summit-on-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands ahead of a bilateral meeting at Chequers, near Aylesbury, England, Thursday Jan. 9, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:34:12.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/myanmar-junta-commutes-all-death-sentences-frees-over-4000-prisoners-in-new-amnesty</loc>
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<image:caption>Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:23:28.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar junta commutes all death sentences, frees over 4,000 prisoners in new amnesty</news:title>
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<image:caption>The cashew processing industry in Palasa is heavily dependent on imported raw cashew nuts (RCN) mainly from African countries including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Benin, Tanzania and Indonesia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:21:15.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>War in West Asia casts spell on cashew industry in Srikakulam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/17/four-arrested-for-assaulting-tying-up-sc-woman-over-dispute-in-edira-village</loc>
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<image:caption>Digital advertisement market in India is likely to double in the next five years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:12:00.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian digital ad market likely to double to USD 22 bn by 2030: Report</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:10:58.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26-year-old man arrested for killing brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:08:33.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jealousy-driven aunt forces 
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:06:28.987Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Cyberabad EOW arrests man for Rs 6.58 crore investment fraud, over 30 victims cheated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/bharosa-hubs-help-abuse-survivors-heal-says-telangana-adgp</loc>
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<image:caption>Additional Director General of Police (CID &amp; ACB) Charu Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:01:53.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bharosa hubs  help abuse survivors heal, says Telangana ADGP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/singer-d4vd-arrested-over-murder-suspicion-in-case-of-teen-found-dead-in-tesla</loc>
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<image:caption>American singer-songwriter, David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd, performs on the Casino stage during the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF), in Montreux, Switzerland, July 19, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:00:58.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer D4vd arrested over murder suspicion in case of teen found dead in Tesla</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Murder suspect, Singer D4vd</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/cops-verify-sites-in-jammikunta-minor-abuse-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:00:44.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops verify sites in Jammikunta minor abuse case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/woman-attempts-to-consume-pesticide-during-collectors-public-grievance-programme-in-suryapet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/kn2bypn2/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman being taken to hospital after allegedly attempting to consume pesticide during a grievance meeting in Munagala mandal headquarters, Suryapet district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:59:49.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman attempts to consume pesticide during Collector’s public grievance programme in Suryapet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/25-year-old-kid-die-as-woman-attempts-self-immolation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:54:13.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25-year-old, kid die as woman attempts self-immolation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/long-live-the-movies-paramounts-david-ellison-makes-big-promises-to-theater-owners-at-cinemacon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/ax3vfiim/AP26106626765120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:54:11.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, warner bros, Paramount Skydance CEO and chairman David Ellison</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/justice-league-telangana-hc-says-denying-rythu-bandhu-paddy-procurement-over-land-injunction-prima-facie-unlawful</loc>
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<image:caption>The Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:51:04.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league: Telangana HC says denying Rythu Bandhu, paddy procurement over land injunction prima facie unlawful</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/man-second-wife-arrested-for-plotting-to-kill-children-over-property-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/10/original/poison-bottle-medicine-old-159296.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:49:02.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, second wife arrested for plotting to kill children over property dispute </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/rahul-gandhi-mourns-death-of-khammam-congress-leader-mohammed-javeed-in-road-accident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/amzsp56z/New-Project-7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Khammam City Congress president Mohammed Javeed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:45:49.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi mourns death of Khammam Congress leader Mohammed Javeed in road accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/telangana-industries-minister-invites-us-investors-to-be-partners-in-defence-space-sectors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/l4r0z885/HGBtZ1YaoAAzQCc.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana eyes global aerospace hub status, pushes drones and defence manufacturing growth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:42:59.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Industries Minister invites US investors to be partners in defence, space sectors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/scr-telangana-officials-review-high-speed-rail-plans-linking-hyderabad-with-bengaluru-chennai-and-pune</loc>
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<image:caption>SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and senior officials attended the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:40:22.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCR, Telangana officials review high-speed rail plans linking Hyderabad with Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/avengers-doomsday-trailer-unveiled-at-cinemacon-teases-massive-multiverse-crossover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/r1q6zrj4/ANI_20260417031748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avengers: Doomsday trailer unveiled at CinemaCon 2026, features battle between Thor and Doctor Doom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:40:12.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer unveiled at CinemaCon, teases massive multiverse crossover</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Avengers: Doomsday, CinemaCon 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/stock-markets-trade-higher-in-early-session-amid-positive-global-cues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/lxhb4p5v/C_53_1_CH1537_42717421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:37:59.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trade higher in early session amid positive global cues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/row-erupts-over-tejaswi-suryas-partition-like-remark-on-state-bifurcation-parties-demand-apology</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/t786wigj/New-Project-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Tejaswi Surya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:31:47.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row erupts over Tejaswi Surya’s ‘Partition-like’ remark on state bifurcation, parties demand apology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/17/congress-asks-sofia-firdous-to-resign-from-barabati-cuttack-assembly-seat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/o6irluwy/nn.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cuttack-Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ty52zvic/Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sofia Firdous</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:21:26.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress asks Sofia Firdous to resign from Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Sofia Firdous, Barabati-Cuttack Assembly</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/rupee-rises-28-paise-to-9286-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/1/14/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.93 and gained further to trade at 92.86 against the greenback in early deals, up 28 paise from the previous closing level.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:20:50.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 28 paise to 92.86 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/17/btech-student-stages-own-kidnap-to-meet-lavish-lifestyle-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>asing on the complaint, police registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. A special police team was immediately formed to trace Tusar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:18:36.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech student stages own kidnap to meet lavish lifestyle in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Abduction, extravagant lifestyle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/hyderabad-feels-like-an-oven-as-summer-tightens-grip</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/c20p4rha/City-feels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters shield themselves with cotton scarves while travelling on a two-wheeler in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:17:27.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad feels like an oven as summer tightens grip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Development Planning Society</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/acb-raids-irregularities-found-at-mee-seva-centres-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/g2lxehxy/ACB-raids.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a Mee Seva centre in Alwal, officials recovered blank attested certificates — including EWS, caste, income, residence, police verification, non-creamy layer and OBC — from a nearby photocopy shop</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:16:31.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB raids: Irregularities found at Mee Seva centres in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ACB raids</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/2200-get-permanent-registration-via-vahan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/bm6k8csg/Shell-out-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Imag</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:15:19.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,200 get permanent registration via VAHAN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, VAHAN portal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/17/door-to-door-survey-for-first-phase-census-2027-kicks-off-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-30/f38c193g/PTI04302025000221B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the drive, teachers of both government and private schools along with other government officials and staff, who have been engaged as enumerators and supervisors, started door-to-door visits in different districts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:14:35.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Door-to-door survey for first phase Census-2027 kicks off across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, door-to-door survey, Population Census-2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/lok-adalat-award-enforcement-stayed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/530k0xps/HC-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:13:49.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Adalat award enforcement stayed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Lok Adalat award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/telangana-to-expand-dialysis-network-with-79-new-centres</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/scf822nt/Dialysis-centres.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new centres will be set up under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, following a hub-and-spoke approach</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/aq4s7t2d/new-centres.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:12:59.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to expand dialysis network with 79 new centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, public-private partnership, dialysis centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/cm-revanth-reddy-exhorts-india-bloc-to-oppose-irrational-delimitation-process</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/ga9ut8ua/CM-exhorts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:10:56.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy exhorts INDIA bloc to oppose ‘irrational’ delimitation process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-signs-memorandum-with-jhpiego-aiims-to-strengthen-delivery-of-quality-healthcare-in-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/x1kxj7di/2104mouwithaiims1604chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health minister Mukesh Mahaling during the MoU-signing ceremony with AIIMS, Bhubaneswar at Lok Seva Bhawan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:08:23.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha signs memorandum with Jhpiego &amp; AIIMS to strengthen delivery of quality healthcare in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, AIIMS, memorandum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/first-petrol-pump-a-case-for-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/16bqzy2k/First-petrol.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mechanised petrol dispensing unit inside the Chiran Palace estate and inset, the maker’s name affixed to the casing</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/6r4ubx8g/First-petrola.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/sp513q39/dispensera.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hrqkmycj/dispenser.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petrol dispenser deep inside the wooded expanse of the former Chiran Palace estate, KBR National Park in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:07:06.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First petrol pump? A case for Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, Telangana petrol pump, Chiran Palace estate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-government-to-implement-cm-sampada-for-proper-utilisation-of-dmf-funds</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/1/original/Coal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:06:20.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government to implement ‘CM-Sampada’ for proper utilisation of DMF funds </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, DMF funds, CM-Sampada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/rare-feat-odia-girls-ace-cbse-class-x-exam-with-100-per-cent-result</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/9ctsvncs/Rare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Majhi congratulating Teena Rath.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/8udhahf3/Rare_feat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Majhi felicitating Alisha Biswal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:03:10.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare feat: Odia girls ace CBSE Class X exam with 100 per cent result  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CBSE Class X exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/10-held-for-burglary-in-odisha-ornaments-worth-over-rs-140-crore-seized</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/5pcd428x/held-for-burglary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gold and silver ornaments, and cash recovered from the accused.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:00:02.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 held for burglary in Odisha, ornaments worth over Rs 1.40 crore seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ornaments, inter-district burglary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-centre-sign-mou-for-marine-spatial-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/27/original/odisha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha government</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:58:29.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha, Centre sign MoU for marine spatial plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, marine spatial plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/class-viii-student-found-hanging-in-ashram-school-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-18/s52mlk84/ANI_20240818040846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On being informed, Umerkote police along with district welfare officer (DWO) Rabindra Palka reached the school and initiated an investigation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:54:28.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class-VIII student found hanging in Ashram school in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ashram school, Class-VIII student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-man-who-knifed-22-year-old-woman-for-rejecting-him-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/j5yhb5ap/_Priest_arrest12__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He was nabbed from Pune with the help of the local police, said Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:52:11.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man who knifed 22-year-old woman for rejecting him held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, knife attack, Rejection, romantic advances</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/food-poisoning-death-hud-minister-meets-students-kin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-13/0wh0muil/newindianexpress2024-0632f39003-3540-447a-a634-85247eb4f180ANI20240616101305.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha State Housing and Urban Development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:48:31.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food poisoning death: H&amp;UD minister meets student’s kin </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, food poisoning death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/census-house-listing-commences-in-odishas-kotia-gram-panchayat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/667hftqz/Census-house.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>House listing exercise underway at a village in Kotia on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:46:11.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census house listing commences in Odisha's Kotia gram panchayat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, House Listing Phase, Census-2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/man-walked-25-km-found-dead-in-jagatsinghpur-district-headquarters-hospital-waiting-room</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/fg6uoqr0/202603133706470.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He walked for around 25 km after crossing the DHH and reached Machgaon Bazaar under Balikuda police limits before collapsing reportedly due to heat stroke.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:44:47.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man walked 25 km, found dead in Jagatsinghpur district headquarters hospital waiting room </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Show-cause notice, DHH doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/naveen-patnaik-urges-mps-in-odisha-to-back-delimitation-only-on-assured-state-share</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gyxxrmkk/Odisha-will-be.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:41:09.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen Patnaik urges MPs in Odisha to back delimitation only on assured state share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, Women’s Reservation Bill, Bill for delimitation,</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/opposition-parties-in-odisha-protest-over-transfer-of-palasa-ichchapuram-to-south-coast-railway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/mb33jyh1/2042dharna081905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD, Congress and Left leaders at a joint dharna in front of the ECoR office.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:38:52.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition parties in Odisha protest over transfer of Palasa-Ichchapuram to South Coast Railway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, South Coast Railway, Palasa-Ichchapuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/kin-of-farmer-shot-in-alangulam-face-online-abuse-as-police-firing-case-sparks-controversy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/bgnvrw4t/P_4711212724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File | Police personnel inspect the spot where the firing incident took place at Maruthamuthur village in Tenkasi district.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:36:16.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin of farmer shot in Alangulam face online abuse as police firing case sparks controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Maruthamuthur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/deogarhs-pradhanpat-waterfall-makes-it-to-school-textbooks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/x4f4wnix/Deogarh’s-Pradhanpat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradhanpat waterfall in Deogarh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:35:44.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deogarh’s Pradhanpat waterfall makes it to school textbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradhanpat waterfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/17/abhishek-banerjee-dares-amit-shah-to-be-in-kolkata-on-counting-day-alleges-bjp-intimidation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/6qvaa64t/202603023693881.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:31:09.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee dares Amit Shah to be in Kolkata on counting day, alleges BJP intimidation</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, Amit Shah, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/petitions-in-madras-high-court-flag-asset-discrepancies-in-vijays-affidavits-seek-probe-before-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/ff1do2n2/Vijay-assures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief and actor Vijay during his visit to Tiruppur as part of his campaign tour on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:30:56.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petitions in Madras High Court flag asset discrepancies in Vijay’s affidavits, seek probe before polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/centre-to-take-call-on-iimb-campus-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/11/15/original/IIMB.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:29:23.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to take call on IIMB campus expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Management-Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-cabinet-nod-for-11-elevated-roads-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/yf08me4c/road-widening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express illustration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:27:18.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet nod for 11 elevated roads in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, elevated roads</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/madras-hc-tells-isps-cable-operatorsnot-to-telecast-jana-nayagan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/1k58owfy/cinemaexpress2025-01-266z1kehrlJN.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Jana Nayagan' movie poster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:26:44.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC tells ISPs, cable operators
not to telecast 'Jana Nayagan'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil, Jana Nayagan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/census-day-1-greater-bengaluru-authority-forest-wing-struggles-with-just-15-staffers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rouj47jq/Census-Day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enumerators and supervisors prepare to head out for the housing census at Jayanagar 4th block on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:23:21.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census Day 1: Greater Bengaluru Authority forest wing struggles with just 15 staffers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Census Day, National Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/madras-high-court-upholds-dismissal-of-tamannaah-bhatias-rs-1-crore-damages-plea-against-soap-company</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/24/original/Tamannaah_PTI_Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Tamannaah Bhatia (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:22:59.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court upholds dismissal of Tamannaah Bhatia’s Rs 1 crore damages plea against soap company</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/17/mango-trade-picks-up-pace-at-nunna-market</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rpg301ji/Mango-trade.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mango</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:22:11.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mango trade picks up pace at Nunna market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Mango, mango traders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/over-23000-enumerators-fan-out-across-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/x28bnros/Munish-Moudgil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Special Commissioner Munish Moudgil .</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/z61zuyum/enumerators-fan.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/cr8w5jjh/enu.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:22:04.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 23,000 enumerators fan out across Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Enumerators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/ice-acting-director-todd-lyons-will-resign-at-end-of-may-says-dhs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/t8fe2r46/image-1776388856454.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, testifies in the Rayburn House Office Building on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:21:43.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, says DHS</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ICE, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security, Todd Lyons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/17/ntr-cp-distributes-summer-kits-to-cops-stresses-helmet-use-and-traffic-discipline</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/id8fi6ev/New-Project-2026-04-17T085054.239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CP Rajasekhara Babu said several measures had been implemented to streamline traffic management in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:21:33.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR CP distributes summer kits to cops, stresses helmet use and traffic discipline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, SV Rajashekhara Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/17/nirm-team-studies-hill-stability-at-durga-temple</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/2qzkvg30/NIRM-team.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of scientists from the National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), Bengaluru studies the stability of the Indrakeeladri Hill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:19:59.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIRM team studies hill stability at Durga temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam, National Institute of Rock Mechanics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/k-rera-holds-bangalore-development-authority-liable-tells-it-to-pay-penalty-to-two-buyers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/hpkb6cno/buyers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The authority directed immediate completion of stalled works, issuance of Occupancy Certificates (OC) and payment of interest for delays extending over a decade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:19:38.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K-RERA holds Bangalore Development Authority liable, tells it to pay penalty to two buyers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bangalore Development Authority, K-RERA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/6000-acres-encroached-in-kolleru-in-two-years-bolisetty-satyanarayana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/6379k8o7/P_4589041454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bolisetty Satyanarayana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:19:15.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘6,000 acres encroached in Kolleru in two years’: Bolisetty Satyanarayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kolleru Lake, Bolisetty Satyanarayana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/tnnlu-students-protest-v-cs-remarks-on-womens-attire-demand-apology-and-inquiry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/jryaruko/img05551604try41464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TNNLU students gather in protest near the administrative block in Tiruchy on Wednesday, many dressed in black, demanding accountability over alleged remarks by the Vice-Chancellor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:17:42.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNNLU students protest V-C’s remarks on women’s attire, demand apology and inquiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNNLU students protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/starmer-faces-calls-to-resign-as-uk-government-admits-ambassador-to-us-failed-vetting-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/953b5lqq/AP26106317236300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online Thursday, April 16, 2026, in London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:17:23.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer faces calls to resign as UK government admits ambassador to US failed vetting process</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Keir Starmer, Epstein files, Peter Mandelson</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/waste-filled-space-under-bellandur-flyover-gets-facelift</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/vebnwzqn/Waste-filled-space-under-Bellandur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The space has been developed under the CSR initiative of Intel India, in collaboration with Rising India Trust (NGO).</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/5auj225e/Waste-fil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The place before being developed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:17:06.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste-filled space under Bellandur flyover gets facelift </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bellandur flyover</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/man-poses-as-ias-officer-cheats-medical-store-owner-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-17/8fkw83tg/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:14:19.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man poses as IAS officer, cheats medical store owner in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IAS officer, Duped, medical store owner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/womens-bill-a-step-for-gender-justice-mp-shabari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/9hpppcez/New-Project-2026-04-17T084315.942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Shabari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:14:11.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s bill, a step for gender justice: MP Shabari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MP Shabari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/tambaram-locals-ask-govt-to-address-service-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-21/6hbc4u4p/C_1_1_CH0164_104134122.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:13:31.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tambaram locals ask govt to address service lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/achieve-15-growth-target-with-good-planning-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/51gcnltq/Achieve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu holding a review meeting on Finance department at the State Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:12:24.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Achieve 15% growth target with good planning: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/pocso-accused-cannot-claim-default-bail-rules-karnataka-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tthzsrok/ANI_20250405141420.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He was booked under the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocity) Act and Pocso Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:11:31.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pocso accused cannot claim default bail, rules Karnataka High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Pocso accused, default bai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/a-10-day-ceasefire-agreed-on-by-israel-and-lebanon-goes-into-effect-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/7zhbmbhb/AP26106770139446.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tracer rounds illuminate the night sky as people fire live ammunition and fireworks into the air following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:11:01.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Israel- Lebanon ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/off-the-cuff-caste-violence-shadows-tirunelveli-but-leaders-stay-silent-on-issue-during-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-08/5ektzsl5/cast-out-caste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:10:58.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Caste violence shadows Tirunelveli, but leaders stay silent on issue during campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/self-enumeration-census-naidu-launches-drive-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/hg0bdmmp/Naidu-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu registering his household details online</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:10:28.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-enumeration census: Naidu launches drive in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/jagan-indulging-in-malicious-politics-and-spreading-lies-on-harbour-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/cgmrub89/Jagan-indulging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ministers alleged that Jagan was attempting to create fear among investors and trying to obstruct development initiatives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:09:23.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Jagan indulging in malicious politics and spreading lies on harbour project’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kollu Ravindra, Minister BC Janardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/cops-in-mufti-bust-ipl-black-ticket-racket-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/5wrhwlo6/C351CH027961429329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main entrance of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:07:41.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops in mufti bust IPL black ticket racket in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Chinnaswamy Stadium, IPL 2026, black ticket racket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/illegal-truck-parking-under-madampatti-bridge-raises-safety-concerns-on-coimbatore-ring-road</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/ypf3dczs/C_1_1_CH1450_11914955.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists commuting on the western ring road have raised concerns over the large multi-axle trucks that have been parked under the bridge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:07:30.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal truck parking under Madampatti bridge raises safety concerns on Coimbatore ring road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/children-made-to-hold-placards-for-political-campaigning-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/f8z6ablu/kids11604cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the election campaign at its peak among major political parties in Coimbatore, parents and political parties are engaging children in campaigning, violating the Election Commissions standing orders. Child rights activists say officers have a responsibility to prevent this, alleging that officials merely overlook the issue instead of taking action.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:04:52.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Children made to hold placards for political campaigning in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/man-sentenced-to-20-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-raping-minor-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/54na9xtk/Rigorous-imprisonment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:03:28.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sentenced to 20-year rigorous imprisonment for raping minor in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, rape, Minor, rigorous imprisonment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/ap-govt-tightens-guidelines-as-nursing-seats-go-vacant-in-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/lwomwf01/C_40_1_CH1514_30582350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:02:51.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt tightens guidelines as nursing seats go vacant in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/reed-hastings-to-step-down-from-netflix-board-of-directors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0xn80sp0/AP26106763068424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings smiles during an interview in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 28, 2017.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:02:40.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reed Hastings to step down from Netflix board of directors</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Netflix, Reed Hastings, Netflix chairman Reed Hastings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/work-together-to-curb-road-mishaps-minister-to-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/x5j0w1yr/Work-together.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav during the State level stakeholders conference on PM RAHAT at NTR Health University in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:01:26.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work together to curb road mishaps: Minister to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/woman-killed-in-suspected-tiger-attack-in-nilgiris</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/zl8h1l9p/New-Project-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Parvathi of Anumapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:01:09.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman killed in suspected tiger attack in Nilgiris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/cctv-360system-boosts-policing-speeds-up-crime-detection-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/3ahjo2fg/CCTV-360system.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CCTV360 system, integrated with RTGS, uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to analyse vehicle movements across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:00:35.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTV 360system boosts policing, speeds up crime detection in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CCTV 360system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/complete-5000-temples-in-ap-within-two-years-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:59:16.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complete 5,000 temples in AP within two years: Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Srivani funds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/make-bjp-omit-deepathoon-from-poll-manifesto-cpi-urges-eci</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/4hlbjb8y/Deepam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI urges rejection of BJP manifesto over Thiruparankundram deepam promise, flags harmony concerns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:58:59.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make BJP omit Deepathoon from poll manifesto, CPI urges ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/lokesh-directs-smcs-to-speed-up-school-infrastructure-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/sagu60y1/Lokesh-directs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lokesh directs SMCs to speed up school infrastructure works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, School Management Committees, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/no-respite-from-wildlife-attacks-in-ballari-bear-killed-in-accident-another-attacks-farmer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/p6ft6g0m/C_53_1_CH1361_3551261.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer was seriously injured when he was attacked by a sloth bear while he was on his way to his agricultural field in a village in the district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:57:12.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No respite from wildlife attacks in Ballari: Bear killed in accident, another attacks farmer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, man-animal conflict, sloth bear</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/poll-outcomes-shouldnt-affect-chennai-projects-citizens-group</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/umqfsbl0/Chennai-Port-Maduravoyal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maduravoyal double-decker expressway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:56:58.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll outcomes shouldn’t affect Chennai projects: Citizens’ group</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/kuppam-court-grants-bail-to-ysrcp-general-secretary-srihari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/y1g5z0cn/New-Project-70.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP media wing general secretary Srihari Pudi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:56:32.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuppam court grants bail to YSRCP general secretary Srihari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pudi Srihari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/ctc-koyambedu-metro-works-hit-by-labour-shortage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hxq80rmt/CTC-Koya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the project is currently proceeding with 400 workers, against a requirement of 800 | file pic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:55:20.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CTC-Koyambedu metro works hit by labour shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/only-legislature-can-take-a-call-on-law-against-caste-killing-cant-order-it-madras-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:54:31.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only legislature can take a call on law against caste killing, can’t order it: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/isro-received-15-lakh-satellite-collision-alerts-from-us</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/14/original/ISRO_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report was released by ISRO on Thursday for the public to assess. It was announced on April 8 during the international conference on spacecraft mission operations-2026, in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:53:54.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO received 1.5 lakh satellite collision alerts from US</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/government-schools-beat-national-average</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/k4ldw2y4/students084901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood congratulated students, teachers, and parents, noting that girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 97.37%, compared to 97.09% for boys.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/rudujo80/Screenshot-2026-04-17-012740.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:53:44.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government schools beat national average</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi government schools, CBSE X results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/flying-squad-seizes-rs-245-crore-gold-and-diamond-consignment-in-adyar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/oanqgzel/New-Project-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:52:50.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flying squad seizes Rs 245 crore gold and diamond consignment in Adyar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/left-tie-in-ambedkar-university-student-council-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rjlk054i/sfi-2085213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Variations in seat distribution across campuses, however, have allowed both organisations to interpret the results in their favour.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:51:58.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left tie in Ambedkar University student council elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, SFI, AISA, Ambedkar University Delhi, AUDSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-cabinet-to-take-up-sc-internal-quota-on-april-24</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/fjq15jgz/siddu-p4110341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah leaves Vidhana Soudha after the cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:49:53.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet to take up SC internal quota on April 24  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SC internal quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/capital-heats-up-as-mercury-crosses-40c-caqm-imposes-grap-1-curbs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/eoxmmvsm/weather-01081940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded at 40.3 degrees Celsius.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:48:57.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital heats up as mercury crosses 40°C, CAQM imposes GRAP 1 curbs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, CAQM, GRAP 1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/lpg-crisis-autos-end-up-waiting-for-5-6-hrs-for-fuel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/advb40t5/LPG-crisis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Auto drivers wait in long queue to refill LPG at a bunk in Guindy | Martin Louis</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:48:15.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG crisis: Autos end up waiting for 5-6 hrs for fuel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/south-chennai-it-corridors-growth-masks-civic-strain-as-residents-battle-floods-traffic-and-drainage-woes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/g25ne7od/Infra-worries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tailback has been a pestering issue on IT Express Way | Ashwin Prasath</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/xphdxt1s/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:47:24.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Chennai IT corridor’s growth masks civic strain as residents battle floods, traffic and drainage woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/muslim-religious-leaders-in-karnataka-slam-congress-flay-action-against-jabbar-naseer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/28qpe5nh/I’m-being-made.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLC Abdul Jabbar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:47:11.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim religious leaders in Karnataka slam Congress, flay action against Jabbar, Naseer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MLC Abdul Jabbar, Ulema-e-Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/delhi-hc-questions-delay-in-unnao-survivor-appeal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/2kuq4bq4/hgfhhg.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Survivor in the Unnao rape case leaves from Supreme Court, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:46:45.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC questions delay in Unnao survivor appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Kuldeep Sengar, Unnao rape survivor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/plastic-waste-aquatic-weeds-fill-thevara-perandoor-canal-eight-months-after-cleaning</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/95w0str9/Plastic-waste-aquatic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Thevara-Perandoor canal filled with water hyacinth</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:45:38.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plastic waste, aquatic weeds fill 
Thevara-Perandoor canal eight months after cleaning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Thevara-Perandoor Canal, aquatic weeds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/theyyam-adds-colour-to-campaign-rallies-draws-crowds-in-south-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ouqd7akf/Theyyam-adds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parties are increasingly incorporating traditional arts in their campaigns | EXPRESS</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:44:57.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theyyam adds colour to campaign rallies, draws crowds in south TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/maths-medicine-research-ernakulams-topper-duo-has-career-mapped-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/kmf7b5jh/Math.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rishabh Vinod and Sivendu Pai M S</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/5kvxmks4/Maths__medicine.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:44:39.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maths, medicine research: Ernakulam’s topper duo has career mapped out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, CBSE Class X examinations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/congress-mla-kulkarni-pleads-for-leniency-sentencing-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/e7o73f77/C_1_1_CH1467_119158439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:44:21.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA Kulkarni pleads for leniency, sentencing today </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vinay Kulkarni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/mcd-launches-new-bid-to-revive-naini-lake-plans-shikara-rides-water-sports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/zrjjxw2j/naini-lake095611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed plan also includes opening the lake to water activities such as shikara and gondola rides, racing boats, and water scooters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:43:56.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD launches new bid to revive Naini lake, plans shikara rides, water sports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Naini Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/mp-cops-in-kochi-to-probe-kumbh-mela-girls-marriage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/69327l5m/ANI_20260311170742.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumbh Mela viral girl Monalisa Bhosle marries her love partner Furman Khan in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:43:15.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP cops in Kochi to probe Kumbh Mela girl’s marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Viral girl Monalisa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/delhi-university-sees-fewer-complaints-than-jnu-rti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/jh6y0c5o/202604123745241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to an RTI reply sought by this reporter, DU recorded just six complaints between 2023 and 2025—two in 2023–24 and four in 2024–25.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/y24eo1x8/Screenshot-2026-04-17-012941.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:42:26.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University sees fewer complaints than JNU: RTI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, JNU, ICC, Delhi University, GSCASH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/26-districts-in-karnataka-likely-to-face-drinking-water-crisis-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/d205o3p2/dists-likely-to-face-drinking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS) built across the Cuavery in Mandya district dropped to 100.96 ft on Thursday, below its Full Reservoir Level of 124 ft.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:42:23.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 districts in Karnataka likely to face drinking water crisis: CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drinking water crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/smaller-allies-contest-under-major-party-symbols-in-tamil-nadu-sparking-debate-on-identity-and-control</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/y3p0l0kx/dmk-symbol092800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the 2026 polls, as many as 15 smaller parties are contesting a total of 24 seats on the symbols of their alliance partners | Shiba Prasad Sahu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:42:15.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smaller allies contest under major party symbols in Tamil Nadu, sparking debate on identity and control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/mystery-of-the-two-closed-panampilly-nagar-parks-in-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/5lyf2l5f/Mystery-of-the-2-‘closed’-Panampilly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Avenue Park at Panampilly Nagar remains neglected</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/gdz12w7j/Mystery_of_the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MIG Park at Panampilly Nagar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two women use flashlight of their mobile phones at Golden Park in Panampilly Nagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:41:57.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mystery of the two ‘closed’ Panampilly Nagar parks in Kochi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-hc-nod-to-auction-of-lapsed-excise-licences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/rxf2titd/HC-calls-for-laws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:40:52.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC nod to auction of lapsed excise licences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court, forfeited excise licences</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/rahul-gandhi-to-campaign-in-tamil-nadu-with-3-rallies-unlikely-to-meet-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/dlqc3do7/Rahul%20Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:39:28.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Tamil Nadu with 3 rallies; unlikely to meet Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/indianoil-boosts-auto-lpg-supply-by-300-per-cent-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/qgg5d8ea/IOCL_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To manage the situation, all Indian Oil auto LPG stations in Bengaluru are operating without interruption.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:39:02.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndianOil boosts auto LPG supply by 300 per cent in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IndianOil, auto LPG supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/edappally-church-to-mark-80-yrs-of-40-hour-adoration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/29/original/A_reservoir_of_faith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>St George Forane Church at Edappally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:38:49.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Edappally church to mark 80 yrs of 40-Hour Adoration</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/schools-in-thiruvanthapuram-register-stellar-show-in-cbse-class-x-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/60h89r7v/Schools-in-capital.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:38:00.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schools in Thiruvanthapuram register stellar show in CBSE Class X exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvanthapuram, CBSE Class X examinations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/speaker-vijender-gupta-gets-z-security-after-threats-to-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/lk44fxyc/C_53_1_CH1540_43611147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bomb squad inspecting after Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta received a bomb threat mail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:37:46.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speaker Vijender Gupta gets Z security after threats to House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Vijender Gupta, Z security cover</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/tvk-manifesto-promises-rs-2500-for-women</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijay releases TVK’s poll manifesto on Thursday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:37:43.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK manifesto promises Rs 2,500 for women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/citizens-groups-in-karnataka-demand-halt-to-sir-flag-risks-to-voting-rights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/y2lqngye/SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:37:18.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citizens’ groups in Karnataka demand halt to SIR, flag risks to voting rights </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/census-houselisting-phase-kicks-off-in-ndmc-cantonment-areas-of-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0hford1r/census010539561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Census 2027 enumerators are moving to begin ground-level work across Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:36:46.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census houselisting phase kicks off in NDMC, cantonment areas of city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Census 2027, houselisting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/model-tribal-schools-continue-success-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/3/original/teacher_classroom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:36:32.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Model tribal schools continue success story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CBSE, tribal schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/dmk-will-fight-delimitation-bill-in-courts-says-rs-bharathi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-05/fm8di784/rs-bharathi122123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK organisational secretary RS Bharathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:35:14.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK will fight delimitation bill in courts, says RS Bharathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-visits-swabhiman-apartments-hears-residents-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6htfyg2s/HGB56qHa4AENbl6.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday inspected the Swabhiman Apartments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:34:23.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu visits Swabhiman Apartments, hears residents’ concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Swabhiman Apartments</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/cm-aware-delimitation-will-be-fair-yet-staging-protests-eps-attacks-stalin-at-coimbatore-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami addressing a campaign meeting at Gandhipuram in Coimbatore on Thursday | S Senbagapandiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:33:50.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘CM aware delimitation will be fair, yet staging protests’: EPS attacks Stalin at Coimbatore rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/upgraded-shankhumukham-beach-set-to-reopen-by-the-end-of-may</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ratmdnvw/Upgraded-Shankhumukham.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renovation and coastal protection works under way at Shankhumukham Beach, with ongoing construction aimed at restoring the shoreline</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:33:44.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upgraded Shankhumukham Beach set to reopen by the end of May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Shankhumukham beach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/new-bric-rgcb-director-appointed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/dwub4o06/2018-09-05.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:32:38.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New BRIC-RGCB director appointed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, CSIR-Institute of Genomics</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/womans-suicide-after-alleged-assault-over-poll-freebies-51-booths-marked-sensitive-in-tiruchys-mannachanallur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/hayc4irh/202602283690952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:32:33.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s suicide after alleged assault over poll freebies: 51 booths marked sensitive in Tiruchy's Mannachanallur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/delhi-hc-takes-on-record-kejriwals-fresh-affidavit-seeking-recusal-of-judge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/k818k1x6/PTI04132026000126B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal arrives at the Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:31:54.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC takes on record Kejriwal’s fresh affidavit seeking recusal of judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/at-6012-mw-keralas-peak-power-demand-touches-record-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/txvoti5d/peak-power-demand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:31:52.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 6,012 MW, Kerala’s peak power demand touches record high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSEB, Kerala electricity board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/amid-deepening-congress-rift-over-kerala-cm-pick-deputy-talks-rear-head</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/thnui16k/New-Project-2026-04-17T075510.328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid Congress infighting over CM post, UDF talks have intensified on offering IUML deputy chief minister post, though leaders downplay it now reported</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:30:03.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid deepening Congress rift over Kerala CM pick, deputy talks rear head</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, IUML, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/minister-khandre-bats-for-csr-funds-to-end-man-animal-conflict-save-ghats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/vxmyt3hg/Khandre-bats-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre releases a brochure at the curtain raiser of FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit—2026 in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:28:17.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Khandre bats for CSR funds to end man-animal conflict, save Ghats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, man-animal conflict, Eshwar B Khandre</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/conspiracy-to-cheat-tamil-nadu-southern-states-thirumavalavan-slams-centres-delimitation-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/28/original/Thol_Thirumavalavan_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:28:16.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conspiracy to cheat Tamil Nadu, southern states: Thirumavalavan slams Centre’s delimitation move</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/bengaluru-becomes-a-hub-of-heart-care</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/d8lj43k8/Heart-surgery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(Representative Image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:26:24.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru becomes a hub of heart care</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, heart care</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/black-flag-stir-just-a-trailer-centre-should-not-wish-to-see-the-main-picture-says-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/dmjrcvnw/Black-flag-stir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM MK Stalin burns a copy of delimitation amendment bill in Namakkal | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:26:04.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Black flag stir ‘just a trailer’, centre should not wish to see the main picture, says Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/anxiety-identity-and-poll-transformation-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/yills7gx/bengal-border102703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Border constituencies are animated by a complex, often overlapping litany of anxieties—historical, demographic, and existential.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/gwrfoy45/Screenshot-2026-04-17-021204.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:25:19.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anxiety, identity and poll transformation in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026, Bangladesh- Bengal border</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/in-race-to-be-cm-face-league-turns-wind-beneath-satheesans-wings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/14/original/V_D_Satheesan_EPS.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:23:49.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In race to be CM face, League turns wind beneath Satheesan’s wings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, V D Satheesan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/cm-spreading-canards-fearing-poll-defeat-eps-attacks-stalin-over-delimitation-row-eps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lrbtkqfp/P_4708622112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Edappadi K. Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:22:53.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM spreading canards fearing poll defeat: EPS attacks Stalin over delimitation row: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/congress-mlas-from-karnataka-meet-surjewala-exude-confidence-of-cabinet-reshuffle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6h04zopp/Siddu-camp-MLAs-meet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation of Congress MLAs from Karnataka submit a memorandum to AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:21:47.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLAs from Karnataka meet Surjewala, exude confidence of cabinet reshuffle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLAs, cabinet reshuffle, Siddaramaiah camp</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/cbse-thiruvananthapuram-region-tops-class-x-exams-again-with-9979-pass-rate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/txrriqb1/CBSE-T’Puram-region.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Christ Nagar Central School at Kowdiar in Thiruvananthapuram celebrating after the announcement of CBSE exam results</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7iha7vmy/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:21:15.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE Thiruvananthapuram region tops Class X exams again with 99.79% pass rate </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE board exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/sslc-results-in-may-third-week-plus-ii-on-may-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/0a8mg1fz/1-53-1-11yssl11103try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:20:16.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSLC results in May third week; Plus-II on May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SSLC results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/siblings-held-for-beating-man-to-death-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:19:11.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siblings held for beating man to death in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, arrested, Sibling held</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/cbse-withholds-results-of-38-students-in-kasaragod-school-over-subject-code-error</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/25/original/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:17:07.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE withholds results of 38 students in Kasaragod school over subject code error </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE, Kasaragod school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/kargil-democratic-alliance-hardens-stand-on-6th-schedule-and-statehood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/paa69pln/kda081609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the last round of talks between Ladakh leaders and the Centre on February 4, the MHA objected to demands for statehood and 6th Schedule status citing concerns about financial viability.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:16:12.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kargil Democratic Alliance hardens stand on 6th Schedule and statehood</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kargil Democratic Alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/can-tvk-turn-fan-frenzy-into-votes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zy7i6fnh/Can-TVK-turn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mannequin of TVK chief Vijay being used in a campaign by Thiruverumbur TVK candidate Navalpattu Viji</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/4s56czhn/frenzy-into-votes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A life-sized digital projection of TVK chief alongside Kumbakonam candidate K Vinoth | File pic</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:12:34.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can TVK turn fan frenzy into votes?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-special-court-directs-police-to-issue-notice-to-veerendra-heggade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/1y7qmvoj/about-veerendra-heggade.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari and Rajya Sabha member D Veerendra Heggade</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:11:46.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Special Court directs police to issue notice to Veerendra Heggade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr Veerendra Heggade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/raipur-diary-self-enumeration-option-available-for-census-27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/uuxq4bo9/self-enumeration-diary074428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:11:46.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary: Self-enumeration option available for Census ’27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, 2027 Census, Chhattisgarh census</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/where-looms-never-stop-and-struggles-never-end-debt-low-wages-shadow-kumarapalayam-ahead-of-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7o6vddf1/Where-looms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Tamil Nadu’s weaving hub, low wages, rising costs and a history of organ trafficking shape voter concerns, with over 100 kidney donors identified in the Pallipalayam belt.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/e4h4jmjx/Screenshot-2026-04-17-021116.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/4s5feukt/pOLL.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:10:45.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where looms never stop and struggles never end: Debt, low wages shadow Kumarapalayam ahead of polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/harivansh-to-be-deputy-chair-amid-opposition-stir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/1tk66j58/harivansh064711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Journalist-turned-politician Harivansh is set to be re-elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:07:28.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harivansh to be deputy chair amid Opposition stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Harivansh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/5-day-english-training-for-teachers-in-karnataka-fails</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gs8em1pp/teachers-training.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The department of state educational research and training prepared the material to train teachers, which is bulky.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:06:44.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5-day English training for teachers in Karnataka fails</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, teachers, English training, 5-day English training</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/specials/2026/Apr/17/quiet-architect-of-womens-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/sk31u2ol/gmm0700071.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI MP Geeta Mukherjee, fondly called ‘Geetadi’.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:03:41.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quiet architect of women’s quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Specials, Nation, women’s quota, women’s reservation law, Geeta Mukherjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/sp-seeks-muslim-obc-womens-quota-stokes-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/40t3uv3u/1-53-16041-pti04162026000093b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:01:43.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP seeks Muslim, OBC women’s quota, stokes row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Samajwadi Party, Muslim reservation, OBC women reservation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/yana-caves-in-karnataka-get-geo-heritage-site-of-national-importance-tag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/7yufgvv1/yana085840.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yana caves near Gokarna is a well-known tourism and pilgrimage centre attracting footfall from across the country.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:59:51.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yana caves in Karnataka get geo-heritage site of national importance tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Yana caves, geo-heritage site</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/probe-into-noida-unrest-points-to-pakistan-linked-social-media-trail-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0xl4tvvd/noida121306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to Noida Police, the violence in Noida was a mala fide, internationally organised activity.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:58:25.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe into Noida unrest points to Pakistan-linked social media trail: Police </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, Noida unrest, Pakistan social media trail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/firecracker-accidents-claim-two-lives-on-vishu-day-in-palakkad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/oofbadh5/202603313728048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:53:34.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firecracker accidents claim two lives on Vishu day in Palakkad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Firecracker accident, Vishu day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/those-cleared-by-tribunals-two-days-before-polls-can-vote-in-bengal-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:51:41.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those cleared by tribunals two days before polls can vote in Bengal: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/a-legal-battle-that-defied-sweet-endings-in-ernakulams-ice-cream-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/4bf1e0t3/New-Project-2026-04-17T071838.930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trio allegedly assaulted the volunteer, triggering a criminal case that has been pending before the Ernakulam district court nearly two decades on.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:51:31.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A legal battle that defied sweet endings in Ernakulam’s 'ice cream case'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ice cream case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/as-west-bengal-polls-near-migrant-workers-in-kerala-rush-home-to-vote</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/jgsx14nk/West-Bengal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:42:27.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As West Bengal polls near, migrant workers in Kerala rush home to vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, West Bengal Elections, migrant workers, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kaaniponnu-goes-missing-from-temple-police-recover-kaineettam-from-devotee-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hfn3g1vw/Kaaniponnu-goes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Thiruvabharanam inside which the Kaaniponnu is kept</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:37:37.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaaniponnu goes missing from temple; police recover ‘kaineettam’ from devotee in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Lord Ayyappa, Kaaniponnu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kerala-transgender-couple-to-legally-identify-as-parents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/agdvuvfj/Transgender-couple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ziya (from left), Zabiya and Zahad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:33:44.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala transgender couple to legally identify as ‘parents’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala transgender couple, transgender couple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kerala-youth-league-leader-faces-hate-over-vishu-greetings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/y0kk3uje/Youth-League.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screen grab from Najma Thabsheera‘s Vishu video</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:32:20.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala youth league leader faces hate over Vishu greetings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala youth league leader, Vishu greetings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/dental-college-sacks-hod-in-kerala-student-suicide-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/79n06f7u/Dental-college.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth League members stage protest at the Kannur City Police Commissioner’s office demanding the arrest of the two faculty members who are accused of abetting the suicide of first-year BDS student Nithin Raj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:27:57.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dental college sacks HOD in Kerala student suicide case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kannur Dental College, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/at-85-anjolie-ela-menon-revisits-her-iconic-themes-in-new-delhi-exhibition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1vc47rib/S5A9825.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Rajo' (2026)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ksxhxpwb/ANJOLIE-ELA-MENON-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran artist Anjolie Ela Menon</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/cd7xr2jy/S5A9845.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Chair 1' (2025)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>'Gemini' (1984)</image:caption>
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<news:title>At 85, Anjolie Ela Menon revisits her iconic themes in New Delhi exhibition</news:title>
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<image:caption>R Vaishali and her mother Nagalakshmi with the trophy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T23:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>DMK cadres stage a protest in Chennai, burning copies of the Delimitation Bill in condemnation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T21:27:05.177Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T21:26:57.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polluted cities should accelerate shift to EVs</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T21:26:47.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take : Food for thought</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:23:01.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump claims Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium stockpile; says peace deal is close</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lungi Ngidi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:12:24.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slow &amp; steady: How DC pacer Ngidi continues to make life difficult for batters</news:title>
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<image:caption>R Vaishali with the trophy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:01:55.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaishali, the OG sister now world contender</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin burns a copy of the proposed delimitation amendment in Namakkal during a statewide protest against the Union government over the delimitation issue on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:58:15.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Parliament special session day 1: Opposition, Centre spar on women's quota, delimitation bills in LS</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:54:30.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal CEO seeks report on excess police security for political leaders</news:title>
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<image:caption>The World Anti-Doping Agency's President Witold Banka (right) and Director of Intelligence &amp; Investigations Gunter Younger address a news conference in New Delhi, India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:48:17.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biggest producer of PEDs and illegal steroids is in India: WADA chief Banka</news:title>
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<image:caption>LNG cargoes on way to India as imports from outside Gulf rise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:46:19.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India increases LNG imports from US, Oman, Nigeria</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/renault-lines-up-7-new-models-in-india-bets-on-evs-hybrids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/14/original/SportyS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renault India’s latest offering, the new KWID</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:43:16.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renault lines up 7 new models in India; bets on EVs, hybrids </news:title>
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<image:caption>India imports</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:40:27.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEZs seek higher duty concessions to counter FTA, China imports</news:title>
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<image:caption>The right winglet of Spicejet's SG 124 was damaged while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of Akasa Air QP 1406 was damaged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:36:54.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA removes ATC officer, pilots from duty after SpiceJet–Akasa aircraft collision at Delhi Airport</news:title>
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<image:caption>R Vaishali</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:36:51.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaishali has always been more attack-minded than Pragg: coach Ramesh</news:title>
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<image:caption>The car that was driven by son of first-time BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:36:44.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five injured after speeding car driven by BJP MLA’s son hits them in MP's Shivpuri district</news:title>
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<image:caption>Global smartphone shipments fall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why mobile phone prices are going up</news:title>
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<image:caption>SEBI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:58.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DoT, Sebi join hands to curb telecom-linked investment frauds</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/rle2e3in/x3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In an LS of, say, 700 seats in all, the maximum increase would for Uttar Pradesh—from 80 to 89, while demographic performers would get an increase smaller than nine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh formulas for fair federalism </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Smart Stumps to Hawk-Eye: The technology stack running the IPL</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YouTube now lets you ‘turn off’ shorts by setting a zero-minute limit</news:title>
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<image:caption>A defining shift of our time is that women are not waiting to be included; they are deploying capital and influence to build new pathways</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women as leaders in science &amp; tech, not just participants</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir met Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibafmet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:26:58.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Army Chief Munir meets Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Laura Volvaardt pose with the T20I series trophy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:26:11.368Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:19:42.905Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/israel-lebanon-have-agreed-to-10-day-ceasefire-says-trump</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:04:23.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire, says Trump</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/no-state-or-gender-will-lose-out-under-womens-quota-plan-union-law-minister-meghwal</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:00:52.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No state or gender will lose out under women’s quota plan: Union law minister Meghwal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/fssai-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-fruit-ripening-practices-pushes-for-strict-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Hostels were found to be operating without Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:00:39.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI orders crackdown on illegal fruit ripening practices; pushes for strict action</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/former-ioa-chief-n-ramachandran-no-more</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2017/3/21/Beware_the_end.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former IOA president N Ramachandran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T17:55:08.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former IOA chief N Ramachandran no more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, N Srinivasan, Indian Olympic Association, N Ramachandran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/delhi-car-bomber-among-10-named-in-sia-chargesheet-in-inter-state-white-collar-militant-network</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T17:03:37.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi car bomber among 10 named in SIA chargesheet in inter-state white-collar militant network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, chargesheet, Delhi car blast, Dr Umar Nabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/amit-shah-rejects-quota-for-muslim-women-under-reservation-framework-in-lok-sabha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hrttoryy/C_53_1_CH1509_43662843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:57:17.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah rejects quota for Muslim women under reservation framework in Lok Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Amit Shah, Lok Sabha, Women's reservation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/french-president-macron-dials-pm-modi-leaders-stress-on-uninterrupted-navigation-through-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/18eu7zav/ANI_20260219122147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed the situation in West Asia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:50:01.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French President Macron dials PM Modi; leaders stress on 'uninterrupted navigation' through Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/singapore-airlines-ceo-meets-tata-group-executives-amid-mounting-losses-leadership-vacuum-at-air-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/cjurs4e5/464x320CEO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:44:24.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singapore Airlines CEO meets Tata Group executives amid mounting losses, leadership vacuum at Air India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Singapore Airlines, Air India, Goh Choon Phong</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/dont-sabotage-indian-democracy-congress-seeks-withdrawal-of-womens-quota-amendments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6j1sf1n4/UDF-will-form-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:26:24.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Don't sabotage Indian democracy': Congress seeks withdrawal of women’s quota amendments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, K C Venugopal, Delimitation, Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/16/malayalamreview2026apr15oru-durooha-saahacharyathil-movie-review-kunchacko-boban-excels-in-a-film-that-gets-lost-in-its-own-ideas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/0o21q8ot/OruDuroohaSaahacharyathil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:26:06.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil Movie Review: Kunchacko Boban excels in a film that gets lost in its own ideas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil Movie Review, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil Review, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil film Review, Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil Movie Review, Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil Review, Kunchacko Boban, Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Dileesh Pothan, Sajin Gopu, Chidambaram, Sharanya Ramachandran, Nna Thaan Case Kodu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/seats-will-increase-from-129-to-195-amit-shah-rejects-claims-of-southern-states-losing-ls-seat-share</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/3fc8u2s4/PTI04162026000067B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:23:01.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Seats will increase from 129 to 195': Amit Shah rejects claims of southern states losing LS seat share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Amit Shah, 2026 delimitation of parliamentary seats, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/himalayas-face-climate-crisis-scientists-warn-of-5-to-6-degrees-celsius-temperature-rise-by-century-end</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zus4jcaw/IMG-20260314-WA0193.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The snowline, which earlier saw snowfall at around 2,000 metres, has shifted to approximately 2,500 metres.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:10:15.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himalayas face climate crisis: Scientists warn of 5 to 6 degrees Celsius temperature rise by century-end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himalayas, climate crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/egra-neglected-mla-missing-dibyendu-adhikari-targets-tmc-promises-double-engine-push</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/llvmr2y2/ANI_20260416151900.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"BJP will form double-engine govt in Bengal": BJP's Dibyendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:05:58.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egra neglected, MLA missing: Dibyendu Adhikari targets TMC, promises ‘double-engine’ push</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal elections, BJP campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/16/womens-quota-could-raise-reserved-seats-in-rajasthan-legislative-assembly-to-85-after-delimitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/pasz4m8o/202603093702197.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Legislative assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T16:05:05.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s quota could raise reserved seats in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to 85 after delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Delimitation, Women's Reservation Bill, Rajasthan legislative assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/eci-readies-for-first-phase-of-west-bengal-polls-deploys-record-2400-central-forces</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/0r9dkbe2/Poll-panel-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:54:54.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI readies for first phase of West Bengal polls, deploys record 2,400 central forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, central forces, ECI, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/wipro-board-approves-rs-15000-crore-buyback-q1-fy27-guidance-cut-to-negative-2-0</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/knmb2f99/ANI_20260416131206.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wipro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:42:58.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wipro board approves Rs 15,000 crore buyback; Q1 FY27 guidance cut to negative 2-0%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Wipro</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/six-injured-in-saranda-encounter-as-maoist-ied-blast-hits-forces-in-jharkhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-14/hdkvf867/ANI_20251214155029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:35:23.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six injured in Saranda encounter as Maoist IED blast hits forces in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Maoist IED blast, Saranda encounter</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/spicejet-aircraft-collides-with-stationary-akasa-air-plane-at-delhi-airport-all-passengers-safe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/y3wlqovs/bihar-dycm-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The right winglet of Spicejet's SG 124 was damaged while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of Akasa Air QP 1406 was damaged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:34:32.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpiceJet aircraft collides with stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, all passengers safe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, Collision, SpiceJet aircraft, Akasa Air flight</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/16/breast-cancer-screening-to-include-image-based-ai-risk-assessment-new-global-guidelines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/fnlvsn42/C_1_1_CH0219_118860934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:27:18.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breast cancer screening to include image-based AI risk assessment: New global guidelines </news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Breast cancer, Artificial Intelligence (AI)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/jharkhand-hc-orders-fast-track-dna-test-in-bokaro-girls-skeletal-remains-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7mwko79n/202604163750585.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:20:40.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC orders fast-track DNA test in Bokaro girl’s skeletal remains case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DNA test, Jharkhand High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/cbi-court-jails-ex-bank-manager-for-loan-scam-nine-others-convicted-in-multi-crore-fraud-case-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-16/7j4flaie/ANI_20241116171302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:11:26.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI court jails ex-bank manager for loan scam, nine others convicted in multi-crore fraud case in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Loan Scam, multi-crore fraud case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Apr/16/lakhwar-hydro-electric-project-gains-momentum-after-secretarys-review-300-mw-unit-to-benefit-four-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/7g2wl78p/202604083739792.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hydro electric project: Photo for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:59:07.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Lakhwar Hydro Electric Project gains momentum after secretary’s review; 300 MW unit to benefit four states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, Hydro electric projects, Lakhwar Hydro Electric Project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/left-bets-on-youth-and-women-as-cpim-seeks-comeback-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Left Front had on March 16 released its list of candidates for 192 out of 294 Assembly seats.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/8t7m7tpm/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_17_at_11_36_29_AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meenakshi Mukherjee adressing public in Uttarpara.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Dipshita Dhar campaigning in north Dumdum.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/nqntrx00/shilpi_afren_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Afreen Shilpi campaigning in Ballyguange.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:42:19.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left bets on youth and women as CPI(M) seeks comeback in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal elections, CPI (M) Candidates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/16/nashik-police-probe-tcs-case-seek-ib-nia-ats-help-over-suspected-international-funding-links</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:37:27.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik police probe TCS case, seek IB, NIA, ATS help over suspected international funding links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, NIA, TCS case, Nashik police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/if-constitution-amendment-bill-is-passed-democracy-will-be-finished-in-india-priyanka-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zifjpa1n/PTI04162026000392B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:29:21.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If Constitution amendment bill is passed, democracy will be finished in India: Priyanka Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Priyanka Gandhi, 2026 delimitation of parliamentary seats, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/sc-rules-wifes-maintenance-must-ensure-dignity-reasonable-standard-of-living</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/rv45b2a1/ANI_20260415105715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:20:52.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rules wife’s maintenance must ensure dignity, reasonable standard of living</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court of India, dignity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/pope-blasts-tyrants-ravaging-the-earth-during-his-visit-to-cameroon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/xi5vu7fy/AP26106409223457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV leads a meeting for peace at Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, with the local community, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:13:59.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the Earth during his visit to Cameroon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pope Leo XIV, tyrants</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/parties-in-bengal-field-up-to-70-pc-candidates-with-criminal-cases-ignoring-sc-directive</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:05:55.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parties in Bengal field up to 70 pc candidates with criminal cases, ignoring SC directive</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, criminal cases, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/lebanese-president-joseph-aoun-refuses-to-speak-with-israeli-pm-netanyahu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/o3sp48zs/AP26076413166954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:00:50.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refuses to speak with Israeli PM Netanyahu</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Lebanon peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/us-to-blockade-iran-ports-as-long-as-it-takes-says-pentagon-chief-pete-hegseth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/6tpnkfov/AP25336635910028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:23:14.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes', says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Defence Secretary, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/naveen-flags-potential-loss-of-odishas-lok-sabha-share-over-womens-reservationdelimitation-linkage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/dakwnoea/ANI_20260316034346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:18:39.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen flags potential loss of Odisha’s Lok Sabha share over women’s reservation–delimitation linkage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Delimitation, Lok Sabha share</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/sc-allows-restored-voters-in-bengal-to-vote-if-names-added-two-days-before-polling</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:18:05.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC allows restored voters in Bengal to vote if names added two days before polling</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Supreme Court, Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal SIR, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/16/pawar-family-unites-for-maharashtra-deputy-cm-sunetra-ahead-of-baramati-bypolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/f9tby3xt/HFs2CAUaQAEDj3k.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Baramati Assembly bypoll candidate Sunetra Pawar during an election campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:10:54.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawar family unites for Maharashtra  Deputy CM Sunetra ahead of Baramati bypolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Maharashtra Deputy CM  Sunetra Pawar, Baramati bypolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/assam-cm-sarma-targets-mamata-over-infiltration-predicts-bjp-surge-in-bengal-and-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/27e2g88w/ANI_20251230105524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Bengal is opening its doors to infiltrators": Assam CM Sarma backs Amit Shah's 'infiltration' remarks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:02:02.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam CM Sarma targets Mamata over ‘infiltration’, predicts BJP surge in Bengal and Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>infiltration, infiltration in West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/16/palaniswami-accuses-stalin-of-misinformation-on-delimitation-targets-dmk-governance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-12/pbwnqjmt/ANI_20251012113924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ever since we allied with BJP, DMK has been constantly targeting us, says AIADMK's Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:40:25.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palaniswami accuses Stalin of ‘misinformation’ on delimitation, targets DMK governance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections, M K Stalin, DMK, delimitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/pakistan-prime-minister-meets-qatar-emir-amid-us-iran-talks-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/lc1och4v/AFP20260416A7ZW69Mv1HighResQatarPakistanPoliticsDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout photograph taken and released by Qatar's Amiri Diwan on April 16, 2026 shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (R) speaking with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during their meeting in Doha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:38:14.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan prime minister meets Qatar emir amid US-Iran talks push</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, US-Iran peace talks, Pakistan-Qatar Ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/16/mp-police-team-reaches-thrikkakara-to-trace-girl-in-minor-marriage-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/aphqsfd1/Screenshot-2026-03-18-171732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of child marriage used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:35:00.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Police team reaches Thrikkakara to trace girl in minor marriage probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, MP Police, minor marriage probe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/16/top-gun-needs-more-than-a-maverick-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/0urx10ks/P_4007625249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>11/02/2025/Karnataka/Bengaluru/ SU-57 at flying display during Aero India 2025 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Express/ Shashi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:31:23.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top Gun needs more than a Maverick </news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/16/tvk-manifesto-promises-rs-2500-aid-for-women-gold-ring-for-newborns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/2r1k9v7r/202602193679001.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The party also promised a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 for the differently abled, along with 200 units of free electricity and free drinking water connections for all homes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:29:36.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK manifesto promises Rs 2,500 aid for women, gold ring for newborns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, TVK manifesto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/let-co-founder-amir-hamza-shot-at-in-lahore-admitted-to-hospital-in-critical-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/2tdrkynw/HGAgkROXIAANMaU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LeT co-founder Amir Hamza.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:23:40.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LeT co-founder Amir Hamza shot at in Lahore, admitted to hospital in critical condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), unidentified gunmen, Amir Hamza</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/16/bayern-aims-to-wrap-up-bundesliga-title-while-unions-female-coach-makes-history</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/er6b6yc0/Bayern.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bayern's Michael Olise celebrates with Harry Kane after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:02:10.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bayern aims to wrap up Bundesliga title while Union’s female coach makes history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/congress-suspends-five-haryana-mlas-over-cross-voting-in-rajya-sabha-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/0wscssyc/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:00:29.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress suspends five Haryana MLAs over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, Haryana Rajya Sabha polls, Rajya Sabha cross-voting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/oppose-womens-quota-pay-political-price-warns-pm-modi-says-no-state-will-face-bias-in-delimitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/gjatlsp6/16041-pti04162026000268b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Pralhad Joshi are also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:00:03.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oppose women’s quota, pay political price, PM Modi warns Opposition, says no state will face bias in delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narendra Modi, Women's reservation law, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/fresh-allegations-of-enforced-disappearances-emerge-from-balochistan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/qs0ly23y/ANI_20260416110143.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforced disappearances continue in Balochistan as families accuse Pakistani Forces of arbitrary detentions</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:42:37.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances emerge from Balochistan </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Balochistan, Enforced Disappearances, Pakistani authorities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/nda-short-of-numbers-to-get-women-quota-law-passed-in-parliament</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/t2h0jdgb/Parliament-Special-Session.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha proceedings underway as part of the three-day special session of Parliament, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:42:16.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA short of numbers to get women quota law passed in Parliament</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Parliament, NDA, 2026 delimitation of parliamentary seats, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/nashik-mnc-case-plea-in-sc-seeks-directions-to-control-deceitful-religious-conversion-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/sl177iu4/Supreme-Court-of-India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:22:40.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik MNC case: Plea in SC seeks directions to control deceitful religious conversion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, religious conversion, Supreme Court of India, TCS Nashik, TCS Nashik case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/16/englishnews2026apr15patrick-schwarzenegger-cast-opposite-phoebe-dynevor-in-beach-read-film-adaptation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/c9s7anqx/BR_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L) Phoebe Dynevor; (R) Patrick Schwarzenegger</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:16:58.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patrick Schwarzenegger cast opposite Phoebe Dynevor in Beach Read film adaptation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Phoebe Dynevor, Beach Read, Patrick Schwarzenegger</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/16/tamilnews2026apr14ravi-mohan-joins-hands-with-debut-director-gnd-shyam-kumar-for-his-next</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/9ys8wmzf/Ravi_Mohan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravi Mohan along with filmmaker GND Shyam Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:16:34.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravi Mohan joins hands with debut director GND Shyam Kumar for his next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ravi Mohan, GND Shyam Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/16/teluguinterviews2026apr15supriya-yarlagadda-i-feel-satisfied-that-we-made-a-good-film</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/t5157ub3/SupriyaYarlagadda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supriya Yarlagadda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:04:52.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supriya Yarlagadda: I feel satisfied that we made a good film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supriya Yarlagadda, Adivi Sesh, Dacoit, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/16/telugunews2026apr15its-official-peddi-postponed-to-june</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/31jhsdv4/RamCharanpeddi_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Charan in Peddi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:04:24.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s official: Peddi postponed to June</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/16/telugunews2026apr15varun-tej-injured-while-training-for-volleyball-based-film-bhari</loc>
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<image:caption>Varun Tej and his sister Niharika Konidela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:03:57.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varun Tej injured while training for volleyball-based film Bhari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Varun Tej, NIharika Konidela, Bhari, Yadhu Vamsee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/iran-conflict-kills-oil-market-surplus-pushed-market-to-deficit-report-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/fu8fl7zi/ANI_20260416095800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran conflict kills oil market surplus, pushed market to deficit: Report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:03:47.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran conflict kills oil market surplus, pushed market to deficit: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Iran, Oil market, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/16/hindinews2026apr15saiyaara-team-reunites-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-and-mohit-suri-to-come-together-for-another-intense-love-story</loc>
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<image:caption>(from left) Saiyaara team Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda and YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:03:22.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saiyaara team reunites: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, Mohit Suri and Akshaye Widhani to come together for another intense love story</news:title>
<news:keywords>saiyaara, ahaan panday, aneet padda, mohit suri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/16/malayalamnews2026apr15mohanlaltharun-moorthys-l-366-titled-athimanoharam-new-poster-out</loc>
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<image:caption>Athimanoharam (L 366) new poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:02:50.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohanlal–Tharun Moorthy’s L 366 titled Athimanoharam; new poster out</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/16/woman-dies-by-suicide-in-gujarats-surat-after-trying-to-poison-minor-daughters-over-household-disputes</loc>
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<image:caption>Investigations have revealed that frequent domestic arguments over cooking, food, and daily chores had strained the family relationship.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T11:01:57.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies by suicide in Gujarat's Surat after trying to poison minor daughters over household disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, dies by suicide, poisons daughters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/bjp-councillors-son-booked-for-alleged-rape-on-marriage-pretext-in-mps-satna-accused-on-the-run</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/58ftc99b/Rape.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:56:46.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP councillor’s son booked for alleged rape on marriage pretext in MP’s Satna; accused on the run</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Madhya Pradesh, BJP councillor, Satna Rape Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/india-new-zealand-fta-to-be-signed-on-april-27-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-10/2s1lsmea/2025031676f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two countries on December 22 last year announced the conclusion of negotiations for the trade deal which aims at doubling bilateral trade to USD 5 billion in the next five years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:53:13.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, New Zealand FTA to be signed on April 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India-NewZealand FTA, free trade pact</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/sc-notice-to-centre-on-pil-against-muslim-personal-law-sections-being-discriminatory-against-women-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:45:08.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC notice to Centre on PIL against Muslim personal law sections being 'discriminatory' against women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Muslim women, Supreme Court of India, Muslim Personal Law</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/killing-of-iranian-activist-in-canada-exposes-increasingly-bitter-divisions-within-the-diaspora</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/d2hgbp9u/Nik-Kowsar.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian expatriate Nik Kowsar poses for a photograph at the Lincoln Memorial, March 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:45:02.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Killing of Iranian activist in Canada exposes increasingly bitter divisions within the diaspora</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Canada, diaspora, Iranian activist</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/shashi-tharoor-calls-delimitation-plan-political-demonetisation-flags-bid-to-favour-bjp-strongholds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/1aqe2gdk/P_4710292311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:41:55.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shashi Tharoor calls delimitation plan ‘political demonetisation’, flags bid to favour BJP strongholds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Shashi Tharoor, Delimitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/floods-in-dominican-republic-and-haiti-kill-at-least-19</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/53gktmui/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:27:44.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floods in Dominican Republic and Haiti kill at least 19</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Flooding, heavy rain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/16/opposition-objects-to-unconstitutional-anti-democratic-delimitation-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/os70p6q9/Opposition-on-delimitation-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:26:14.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition objects to 'unconstitutional', 'anti-democratic' Delimitation bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opposition objects to Delimitation, Delimitation bill 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/bjp-has-turned-nari-into-nara-says-akhilesh-yadav-on-womens-quota-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/vzizlu5s/PTI04162026000087B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:22:20.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP has turned 'nari' into 'nara', says Akhilesh Yadav on Women's quota law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Akhilesh Yadav, 2026 Parliament Special Session, Women's quota law</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/16/amit-shah-vs-akhilesh-yadav-in-lok-sabha-give-all-tickets-to-muslim-women-sparks-clash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7u24gh7p/Amit-Shah-V-Akhilesh-Yadav-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:21:56.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha | “Give All Tickets to Muslim Women” Sparks Clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>amit shah, akhilesh yadav, muslim women</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/german-rescuers-plan-to-use-air-cushions-to-save-timmy-the-stranded-whale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/6v6immtz/stranded-whale.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stranded whale blows water as it got stuck on a sand bank in Kirchdorf on the island of Poel, Germany, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:21:28.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, stranded whale, German rescuers, Timmy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/massive-fire-breaks-out-in-ghaziabad-slum-area-over-200-shanties-gutted-completely</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/voh82314/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The blaze was so intense that flames were visible from nearly 10 km away.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:18:04.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive fire breaks out in Ghaziabad slum area, over 200 shanties gutted completely</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, LPG cylinder explosion, blaze, shanties gutted</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/16/suvendu-adhikari-snaps-at-tmc-workers-after-jai-bangla-slogans-disrupt-rally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/uhhhprpz/Suvendu-Tm.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:16:49.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari snaps at TMC workers after 'Jai Bangla' slogans disrupt rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>suvendu adhikari, tmc, west bengal elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/west-asia-conflict-hits-aviation-tourism-inbound-travel-dips-15-20-industry-faces-rs-18000-cr-loss-phdcci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/th9cn16o/ANI_20260416093305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Asia conflict hits aviation, tourism, inbound travel dips 15-20%, industry faces Rs 18,000 cr loss: PHDCCI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:12:29.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia conflict hits aviation, tourism, inbound travel dips 15-20%, industry faces Rs 18,000 cr loss: PHDCCI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, PHDCCI, Aviation sector, tourism, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/india-has-a-doping-problem-but-sincere-efforts-on-to-fix-it-wada-prez-witold-banka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/a161d069-3aa1-4b42-b207-b88df7ecf6df/World_Anti_Doping_Agency.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>India has been topping the WADA's list of dope offenders for three consecutive years with the highest positivity rate among major nations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T10:06:26.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has a doping problem but sincere efforts on to fix it: WADA Prez Witold Banka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, WADA, Witold Banka, India's doping problem</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/suspended-up-constable-arrested-for-aiding-cattle-smugglers-with-police-movement-inputs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-10/i82erjer/ANI_20250810153311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satyendra Yadav, 32, who was posted in Chandauli district, was under suspension at the time of his arrest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:52:21.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspended UP constable arrested for aiding cattle smugglers with police movement inputs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, cattle smugglers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/bjp-president-nitin-nabin-15-others-take-oath-as-rajya-sabha-mps-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/r94ipc6c/PTI03252026000064A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:45:25.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP president Nitin Nabin, 15 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajya Sabha MPs, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/16/congress-top-brass-seeks-silence-on-cm-pick-debate-ahead-of-kerala-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/wzbwpwrg/C_32_1_CH1484_7093573.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC Chief Sunny Joseph, speaking to a TV channel, said senior leaders should lead by example and avoid public remarks or social media posts favouring any individual as Chief Minister in the event of a UDF victory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:43:27.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress top brass seeks silence on CM pick debate ahead of Kerala results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, KPCC president Sunny Joseph, Kerala Elections 2026, KC Venigopal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/nepal-forms-high-powered-commission-to-probe-politicians-assets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/aca87avx/Balendra-Balen-Shah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, won a landslide election victory on a platform of youth-driven political change in the first elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:38:57.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal forms high-powered commission to probe politicians’ assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/sc-dismisses-plea-against-ec-move-to-transfer-officers-ahead-of-bengal-poll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-31/i2fpi0an/ANI_20250130043815.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:31:19.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC dismisses plea against EC move to transfer officers ahead of Bengal poll</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Supreme Court, Election comission, transfer, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/bjp-delegation-meets-tribals-opposing-bauxite-mining-in-sijimali-promises-justice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/d55ihimq/HF9rrZubEAAApLz.jfif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:21:54.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP delegation meets tribals opposing bauxite mining in Sijimali, promises 'justice'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJP delegation, Sijimali mining</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/rate-hike-possible-if-crude-sustains-above-usd-90per-barrel-union-bank-of-india-report</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP MP Tejasvi Surya speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Civilians in Balochistan bear brunt as fresh allegations of indiscriminate shelling raise alarm</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal (L) and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi (R) speak in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The White Lotus season 3.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FILE - The Ticketmaster logo is seen along the sideline of the field before an NFL football game, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A foreign tourist poses next to a Chinese couple dressed in imperial costumes near the Forbidden City, in Beijing, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A vendor attends a foreign visitor at a booth showcasing electronic devices at the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/nda-opposition-leaders-spar-over-womens-quota-delimitation-bills-amid-ls-debate-and-friday-vote</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the House during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:32:53.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA, opposition leaders spar over women's quota, delimitation bills amid LS debate and Friday vote</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/16/malappuram-native-held-with-mdma-hashish-oil-in-major-vishu-day-drug-bust-in-kochi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Excise officials seize the drugs from a Kochi hotel where the peddler had been staying</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:32:40.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malappuram native held with MDMA, hashish oil in major Vishu day drug bust in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, MDMA, Vishu Day drug bust</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/centre-tables-bills-to-tweak-womens-quota-and-set-up-delimitation-panel-faces-opposition-backlash</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah (L) and Congress MP KC Venugopal (R) speak in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:31:51.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tables bills to tweak women’s quota and set up delimitation panel, faces Opposition backlash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, delimitation exercise, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/iran-has-a-powerful-new-tool-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-that-it-can-leverage-long-after-the-war</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:28:51.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/telangana-caste-survey-135-of-242-castes-above-state-backwardness-average-says-expert-panel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/10/original/Dalits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the audience listen to a speaker at a rally organized by National Conference of Dalit Organisations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2005. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:25:44.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana caste survey: 135 of 242 castes above state backwardness average, says expert panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Caste survey, Independent Expert Working Group, Comprehensive Backwardness Index</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/if-a-citizen-doesnt-vote-should-we-direct-their-arrest-sc-dismisses-pil-for-compulsory-voting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-25/ujiubckd/womenvotersinjharkhand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:18:47.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If a citizen doesn’t vote, should we direct their arrest: SC dismisses PIL for compulsory voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, compulsory voting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/16/ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-name-punjab-pacer-krish-bhagat-as-replacement-for-injured-atharva-ankolekar</loc>
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<image:caption>Krish Bhagat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:17:14.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians name Punjab pacer Krish Bhagat as replacement for injured Atharva Ankolekar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Mumbai Indians, IPL 2026, Krish Bhagat, Atharva Ankolekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/vaishalis-quiet-confidence-mothers-presence-her-biggest-strengths-in-world-championship-quest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/x9j54z50/202604153750329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali wins FIDE Women</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:08:05.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaishali's quiet confidence, mother's presence her biggest strengths in World Championship quest </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, R Vaishali, Candidates champion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/koneru-park-to-get-facelift-with-rs-6-crore-in-andhras-tekkali</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-16/v4w5njjq/PARK-2081646.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a park used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:05:20.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koneru Park to get facelift with Rs 6 crore in Andhra's Tekkali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Koneru Park, MLA Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/supreme-court-allows-lawyer-to-withdraw-17-pils-filed-by-him</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T07:00:38.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court allows lawyer to withdraw 17 PILs filed by him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/true-intent-mischievous-have-to-be-rejected-completely-congress-on-womens-quota-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/o9h93gfx/PTI04162026000058B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image received on April 16, 2026, Congress President and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi during a meeting with INDIA alliance MPs, at the Parliament House, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:51:37.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>True intent 'mischievous', have to be rejected completely: Congress on women's quota bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jairam Ramesh, Delimitation, Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/chandrababu-naidu-ready-to-compromise-aps-future-for-political-survival-congress-mp-manickam-tagore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/33jf0rro/ANI_20260416060255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"N Chandrababu Naidu ready to compromise Andhra Pradesh's future...": Congress MP Manickam Tagore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:46:45.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Chandrababu Naidu ready to compromise AP’s future for political survival': Congress MP Manickam Tagore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Congress MP Manickam Tagore, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/rajya-sabha-adjourned-for-the-day-after-oath-taking-obituary-references</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/l08kizmp/PTI04162026000063B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan conducts proceedings as Union Minister JP Nadda is being greeted by BJP MP Nitin Nabin during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:40:01.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after oath-taking, obituary references</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session, WOMEN'S QUOTA BILL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/16/christopher-nolan-brings-the-odyssey-to-cinemacon-steven-spielberg-previews-disclosure-day-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1ekh3vhq/AP26105848631132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Christopher Nolan, director of the upcoming film "The Odyssey," speaks during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/iou5rtu5/AP26106035912352.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Steven Spielberg, winner of the MPA America250 Award, speaks during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:39:12.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews 'Disclosure Day'</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey, Disclosure Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/us-optimistic-about-reaching-peace-deal-with-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/gcqkvt1g/AP26105577640476-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo released by Telegram channel of the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir steps off the plane upon his arrival in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:38:15.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran Talks, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/andhra-police-intensify-border-checks-ahead-of-tn-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/ef9ec145-a6e0-4081-a5bf-8234ed5f4d99/P_3486249278.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flying squad team checking vehicles. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:37:13.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra police intensify border checks ahead of TN elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, vehicle check, Election surveillance, Tamil Nadu election 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/fuel-supply-fears-after-blaze-tears-through-crucial-australian-refinery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/2eom9ixm/AFP20260416A7Y39WJv2HighResAustraliaFire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout photo taken and released by Giuliana Elakis on April 16, 2026 shows a fire at the Viva Oil Refinery in Geelong.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:29:00.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, fuel supply, Australian refinery fire, Fuel supply disruption, Viva fuel plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/16/kannadanews2026apr15yash-at-cinemacon-toxic-steps-away-from-the-usual-gangster-film</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ftens7mt/Yash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L) Yash in Toxic; (R) The actor with Namit Malhotra at CinemaCon 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:20:28.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash at CinemaCon: Toxic steps away from the usual gangster film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups , Yash, Ramayana, CinemaCon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/16/kannadanews2026apr16jayaram-karthik-eyes-wider-canvas-with-his-next-krishnavataram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/67ia8sbo/Jayaram_Karthik.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnavataram (L) and Jayaram Karthik (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:20:10.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayaram Karthik eyes wider canvas with his next, Krishnavataram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Krishnavataram, Jayaram Karthik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/16/kannadanews2026apr16hebbah-patel-back-in-kannada-joins-diganth-in-rudra-kaala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/9nkgpu6o/Rudra_Kaal_Diganth_Hebba_Patel.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Diganth and Samantha Ruth Prabhu (L), Hebbah Patel (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:19:51.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hebbah Patel back in Kannada, joins Diganth in Rudra Kaala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rudra Kaala, Diganth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/16/lionel-messi-accused-of-breaching-7-million-contract-by-sitting-out-a-florida-soccer-friendly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/p9qi493l/AP26105737015107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina forward Lionel Messi, center top, watches from a box with family and friends at the start of an international friendly soccer match between Venezuela and Argentina, Oct. 10, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:16:16.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, violation, Exhibition match, breaching contract terms</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/pushkaram-works-at-slow-pace-in-east-godavari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/kbfgt39c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-10.55.45-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The city currently has only 17 operational ghats compared to 256 in Prayagraj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:12:11.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pushkaram works at slow pace in East Godavari </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, East Godavari, Pushkaram preparations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/16/csk-suffer-blow-as-pacer-khaleel-ahmed-ruled-out-of-ipl-2026-with-quadriceps-injury</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ongxxyzn/AP26095558551466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK' Khaleel Ahmed appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of RCB's captain Rajat Patidar during the IPL cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:08:03.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK suffer blow as pacer Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of IPL 2026 with quadriceps injury</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, Khaleel Ahmed, IPL 2026, quadriceps injury</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/ukraines-army-evolves-under-fire-with-new-units-challenging-soviet-legacy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/2vqv84jc/AP26105568409709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soldiers from Ukraine's Khartia brigade practice shooting at a training ground in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Feb. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soldiers from Ukraine's Khartia brigade operate drones from the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Feb. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/16/fifa-president-infantino-says-iran-will-participate-in-world-cup-for-sure-despite-war-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The Iranian team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:57:52.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/rise-in-fruit-prices-hits-consumers-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:57:23.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rise in fruit prices hits consumers in Visakhapatnam  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mercury soars, Rise in fruit prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/moving-resolutely-towards-womens-empowerment-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:56:34.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moving resolutely towards women’s empowerment: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/odisha-school-food-poisoning-12-year-old-dies-high-level-probe-ordered</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha: Probe ordered into death of girl due to suspected food poisoning</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:53:42.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha school food poisoning: 12-year-old dies, high-level probe ordered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, food poisoning, Odisha school, probe ordered, school food poisoning</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/trump-says-israel-lebanon-leaders-to-hold-talks-thursday</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:52:53.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/opposition-should-not-spread-rumours-on-delimitation-kiren-rijiju</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/mmsgpz00/ANI_20260416050324.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rijiju on Thursday said the opposition should stop spreading rumours regarding the proposed delimitation bill, and urged it not to “misinterpret or misconstrue” the objective behind the legislation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:48:34.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition should not spread rumours on delimitation: Kiren Rijiju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delimitation, WOMEN'S QUOTA BILL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/congress-mp-hibi-eden-moves-notice-opposing-131st-constitutional-amendment-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/3ippye9m/ANI_20260416041941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Hibi Eden moves notice to oppose introduction of 131st Constitutional Amendment bill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:43:14.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Hibi Eden moves notice opposing 131st Constitutional Amendment bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, southern states, constitutional amendment bill, MP Hibi Eden</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/abhishek-banerjee-targets-eci-claims-it-acts-as-bjps-trump-card-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/bet55so4/ANI_20260416042552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"ECI is the real trump card of BJP in West Bengal...": TMC General Secy Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:32:39.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee targets ECI, claims it acts as BJP’s 'trump card' in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, ECI, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, trump card</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/homeland-security-worker-woman-killed-in-series-of-atlanta-area-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/guhbgd0e/AP26105706725028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This 2025 photo provided by Sunisa Kim Kipe shows Lauren Bullis at the Green Meadows Preserve in Cobb County, Ga</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:30:23.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Homeland Security worker, woman killed in series of Atlanta-area attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Department of Homeland Security, Atlanta attacks, Atlanta violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/16/man-lynched-by-siblings-under-the-influence-of-alcohol-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:15:10.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man lynched by siblings under the influence of alcohol in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, murder, Man lynched by siblings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/telangana-man-killed-by-brother-in-law-wifes-paramour-near-chalwai-forest-area</loc>
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<image:caption>36-year-old M Suman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:14:37.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana man killed by brother-in-law, wife's paramour near Chalwai forest area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, extramarital affair</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/new-discovery-solves-mystery-of-location-of-shakespeares-london-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ynt7215u/AP26105545264877.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A plaque erected by the City of London to commemorate where William Shakespeare lived on a wall is pictured inLondon, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 he purchased lodgings in the Blackfriars Gatehouse, which was located close by.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A plaque erected by the City of London to commemorate where William Shakespeare lived on a wall, top right, is pictured in London, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, he purchased lodgings in the Blackfriars Gatehouse, which was located close by.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:13:13.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New discovery solves mystery of location of Shakespeare's London house</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Books, William Shakespeare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/ukraines-zelenskyy-pursues-more-arms-deals-with-allies-to-defend-itself-against-russia</loc>
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<image:caption>Cars damaged by Russia's drone attack are seen in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T05:01:44.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine-Russia war, air defense systems</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/wrong-thigh-surgery-instead-of-spinal-tumour-operation-kills-71-year-old-at-bhu-trauma-centre</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:59:36.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wrong thigh surgery instead of spinal tumour operation kills 71-year-old at BHU trauma centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Banaras Hindu University, Botched up surgery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/sexual-harassment-case-registered-as-row-over-pet-dog-escalates-between-telangana-officers</loc>
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<news:title>Sexual harassment case registered as row over pet dog escalates between Telangana officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, pet dog row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/supreme-court-rejects-plea-against-savukku-shankars-fresh-detention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/hk49h87i/C_1_1_CH1467_119154157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YouTuber Savukku Shankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:56:31.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court rejects plea against Savukku Shankar's fresh detention </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, YouTuber Savukku Shankar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/telangana-nominated-posts-party-positions-to-be-filled-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-12/jy9kaxle/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of Congress flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:55:02.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Nominated posts, party positions to be filled soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, posts vacant</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/arunthathiyar-outfit-seeks-transfer-of-poll-officials-in-coimbatore-for-favouring-dmk</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of EVMs used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:54:17.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunthathiyar outfit seeks transfer of poll officials in Coimbatore for favouring DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, Tamil Nadu election 2026, Arunthathiyar Community Federation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/pakistani-army-chief-visits-tehran-in-bid-to-broker-renewed-talks-between-us-and-iran</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, meets with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir in Tehran, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:53:38.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran Talks, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/congress-leader-mohammad-javeed-dies-in-road-mishap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/9jhssol0/C_23_1_CH1236_35212013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader Mohammad Javed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:53:00.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leader Mohammad Javeed dies in road mishap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, road accident, Mohammad Javeed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/hyderabad-court-grants-bail-to-two-ar-sis-in-rs-1-lakh-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/8trjv2xh/bri-bery-cas-e.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:50:29.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad court grants bail to two AR SIs in Rs 1 lakh bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, bail, bribery case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/digitally-arrested-for-10-days-71-year-old-from-hyderabad-loses-rs-438-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/n7l6wvoi/newindianexpress2025-11-17fnjrwrjcScreenshot-2025-11-17-204759.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:49:09.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digitally arrested for 10 days, 71-year-old from Hyderabad loses Rs 43.8 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Digital arrest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/caste-calculation-behind-dmks-choice-for-natham-to-unseat-viswanathan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/23/original/DMK_Flag_EPS122.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:45:21.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caste calculation behind DMK’s choice for Natham to unseat Viswanathan?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, Tamil Nadu election 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/delink-delimitation-from-womens-quota-ktr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/gfarp3hm/KTR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:44:58.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delink delimitation from women’s quota: KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Delimitation, BRS working president K T Rama Rao, Women's quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/stock-markets-climb-in-early-trade-on-usiran-truce-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/877vepq2/20260201421f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A positive trend in global markets and fresh foreign fund inflows also added to markets' optimism.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:44:28.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets climb in early trade on US–Iran truce hopes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/sleuths-stumble-upon-vital-link-in-moinabad-farmhouse-drugs-case</loc>
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<news:title>Sleuths stumble upon vital link in Moinabad farmhouse drugs case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/vellore-non-medical-staff-sacked-for-giving-iv-drip-in-government-hospital</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:37:39.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vellore: Non-medical staff sacked for giving IV drip in Government Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Arcot Government Hospital, MPHW</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/ghmc-urges-property-owners-to-utilise-early-bird-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:34:51.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC urges property owners to utilise Early Bird Scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Early Bird Scheme (EBS)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/class-8-girls-death-in-hostel-sparks-protest-in-telanganas-yallareddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/k4p6925p/Rapani-Sravani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased class VIII student, Rapani Sravani,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:33:25.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 8 girl’s death in hostel sparks protest in Telangana's Yallareddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Class VIII student, BC Girls Hostel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/hyderabads-biggest-sing-along-concert-turning-live-music-into-conversations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/xdvsfpcp/Turning-concer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The format demands attention and, in doing so, offers something people increasingly crave — a sense of presence.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/60qomgjw/Turning-con.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vidya Sivalenka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:32:36.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's biggest sing-along concert turning live music into conversations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, sing-along concert</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/treasure-hunters-dig-kakatiya-era-temple-case-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/vz3i6a7k/Kakatiya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab of a video purportedly showing miscreants digging inside the historic Ganapeshwaralayam temple (Kotagullu) in Ghanpur, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, in search of hidden treasure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:29:49.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treasure hunters dig Kakatiya-era temple, case filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, excavation, Treasure hunters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/scs-sts-most-backward-sections-in-telangana-seepc-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/m8jzyinq/MLAs-flag-RTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar released data from the SEEPC survey and the IEWG report here on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:28:21.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCs, STs most backward sections in Telangana: SEEPC survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/orissa-high-court-seeks-state-reply-over-vacancies-in-oscbc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/eqxwymbi/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:27:47.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa High Court seeks state reply over vacancies in OSCBC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/16/bhubaneswar-students-among-the-top-in-india-schools-break-new-records</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/vwk8sofu/City-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A teacher of BJEM School offering sweets to successful students in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:26:52.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar students among the top in India, schools break new records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/16/odisha-and-bhubaneswar-region-cbse-schools-improve-show-in-class-x-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/5ozj7h40/Odisha-and-Bhubaneswar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of SAI International School after the announcement of Class X examination results, on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:25:35.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha and Bhubaneswar region CBSE schools improve show in Class X exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/victoria-town-hall-in-sambalpur-reopens-as-veer-surendra-sai-museum</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Pradhan and others going around the museum on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:24:36.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Victoria Town Hall in Sambalpur reopens as ‘Veer Surendra Sai Museum’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/telangana-opposes-pleas-by-rice-millers-to-quash-diversion-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-27/0kivwrpe/P_4034907111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:24:10.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana opposes pleas by rice millers to quash diversion cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, rice millers, criminal petitions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/dharmendra-pradhan-launches-zoho-skill-hub-gyana-vahan-at-vssut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/w35xy7g4/Pradh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Set up in collaboration with Zoho Corporation, the Zoho Skill Hub aims to equip students and local youths with advanced technological and software skills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:23:22.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmendra Pradhan launches Zoho Skill Hub, ‘Gyana Vahan’ at VSSUT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/teacher-arrested-for-sexual-assault-bid-on-class-x-girl-in-odishas-kandhamal-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/6w16a9qh/WhatsApp_Image_2023_08_08_at_12_13_53.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:22:44.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher arrested for sexual assault bid on Class X girl in Odisha's Kandhamal district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/eight-karnataka-pilgrims-killed-as-car-collides-with-tanker-in-kurnool</loc>
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<image:caption>The mishap occurred near Chilakaladona in Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero carrying devotees to the Raghavendra Swamy temple collided with a tanker.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:21:28.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight Karnataka pilgrims killed as car collides with tanker in Kurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, pilgrims, Kurnool road accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/rourkela-airport-expansion-plan-begins-to-take-shape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/1/original/Flight_occupancy1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of passengers boarding the Alliance Air flight at Rourkela airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:21:10.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela airport expansion plan begins to take shape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/telangana-hc-closes-contempt-cases-after-state-releases-mallannasagar-rr-benefits</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:21:04.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC closes contempt cases after state releases Mallannasagar R&amp;R benefits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallannasagar project, R&amp;R benefits</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/rupee-gains-6-paise-to-9327-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/24/original/Rupee_Reuters.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:20:14.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 6 paise to 93.27 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/one-killed-22-injured-in-two-separate-road-accidents-on-nh-16-in-odishas-simulia</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:20:12.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, 22 injured in two separate road accidents on NH-16 in Odisha’s Simulia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/minister-uttam-urges-tamil-nadu-voters-to-back-congress-dmk-alliance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/8b13rxp2/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:19:21.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Uttam urges Tamil Nadu voters to back Congress-DMK alliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, congress-dmk alliance, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/bjp-delegation-visits-sijimali-holds-talks-with-tribal-protesters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/f0sdhksz/HF9rrZvbEAExW1e.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the discussions, locals submitted a memorandum to the BJP team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:18:19.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP delegation visits Sijimali, holds talks with tribal protesters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/imd-sounds-yellow-alert-telangana-braces-for-hotter-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/dkvdy0qr/IMD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A shimmering mirage makes vehicles on a sun-scorched Shamshabad road appear distorted as an intense heatwave grips Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/gfpb674b/SEEPC.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:17:23.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD sounds yellow alert, Telangana braces for hotter days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave, Yellow alert, scorching</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/99-per-cent-triumph-puts-telangana-among-cbse-elite</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/5/30/original/CBSE_class_10_results.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:15:33.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>99 per cent triumph puts Telangana among CBSE elite</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CBSE, pass percentage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/revenue-commissioner-visits-mayurbhanj-ashram-school-after-food-poisoning-death-of-student</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/dh2nzibv/New-Project-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Probe after student dies in food poisoning case at Mayurbhanj Ashram school</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:14:41.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revenue commissioner visits Mayurbhanj Ashram school after food poisoning death of student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/16/laughable-untenable-bjp-mp-laxman-mocks-cm-revanths-hybrid-model</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/29a81e49-ee34-4da7-981e-2959d4453fec/C_23_1_CH1236_28118518.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP K Laxman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:11:19.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Laughable, untenable’: BJP MP Laxman mocks CM Revanth’s hybrid model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, BJP MP Laxman, hybrid model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/two-girl-students-die-after-gate-collapses-at-government-school-in-odishas-gajapati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/atlfvx6x/School.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mishap occurred at Rubudisingh government primary school when the duo was playing on the campus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T04:10:49.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two girl students die after gate collapses at government school in Odisha’s Gajapati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/cm-stalin-hoists-black-flag-burns-copy-of-delimitation-bill-ahead-of-its-tabling-in-parliament</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ij0c4gzl/DMK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin, burned the copy of delimitation amendment and host black flag as a part of state wide protest against the Union Government's proposed delimitation amendment in Namakkal on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Stalin hoists black flag, burns copy of delimitation Bill ahead of its tabling in Parliament</news:title>
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<image:caption>Odisha Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A deadly blast occurred at Kummaravandla Palli village in Kadiri mandal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>District officials inspect the site of a powerful explosion, in which four people were killed at Kummaravandlapalli on Wednesday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:title>Implement menstrual leave policy: Karnataka HC tells govt</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Stage-1 of Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water project in Sakaleshpur taluk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:49:31.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yettinahole project: Cescom yet to be paid Rs 232 crore</news:title>
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<image:caption>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka govt to unveil GIA 2.0 to strengthen global tech ties</news:title>
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<image:caption>A herd of elephants being chased into the Maldare Forest in Kodagu district</image:caption>
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<image:caption>SW Minister Dr Swamy inaugurated the new Anna Canteen in Singarayakonda on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>SW Minister Dr Swamy during the AP PTD (RTC) Employees Union (EU) Diamond Jubilee celebration held here in a private function hall on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Students celebrate their success in CBSE Class 10 examinations after the declaration of results in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The stamp, symbolising India’s growing presence in human spaceflight, was designed by Manish Tripathi, founder of aantarDESI.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:41:27.866Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh plays volleyball with youth in a joyful mood during his visit to Tirupati on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TVK founder and actor Vijay campaigns at T Nagar in Chennai on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the village of Qlaileh, as seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:33:04.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/gaganyatris-now-set-for-extreme-heat-trials</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:32:55.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaganyatris now set for extreme heat trials</news:title>
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<image:caption>The YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy observed Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour and interacted with local fishermen here on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/16/aiadmk-tied-up-with-bjp-to-capture-power-at-any-cost-cpm</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM Tamil Nadu state secretary P Shanmugam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:31:29.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK tied up with BJP to capture power at any cost: CPM</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/16/gang-sneaks-into-house-attacks-teen-girl-with-sickle-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:30:19.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gang sneaks into house, attacks teen girl with sickle in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/nellatur-jetty-will-be-ready-in-six-months-minister-janardhan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/3rcb677f/P_4465244740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R&amp;B minister BC Janardhan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:30:13.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nellatur jetty will be ready in six months: Minister Janardhan Reddy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/16/tn-polls-fishers-stage-black-stir-against-mla-over-unkept-promises</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/z1xdemvy/blackflag1125625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fisherfolks in Srinivasapuram and Mullikkuppam fishing hamlets in Pattinapakkam, near Marina Beach, expressed their disinterest in DMK candidate D Velu, who is contesting from the Mylapore assembly constituency, during his election campaign on Tuesday by wearing black mask and black flags in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:26:40.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls: Fishers stage ‘black’ stir against MLA over ‘unkept promises’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/after-criticizing-the-pope-trump-slams-italys-meloni-over-lack-of-support-for-iran-war</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump greets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:25:31.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/housing-works-to-be-completed-by-september-minister-kolusu-parthasarathy</loc>
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<image:caption>I&amp;PR minister Kolusu Parthasarathi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:23:55.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Housing works to be completed by September: Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/16/divy-nidhi-sharmas-grammar-of-feeling</loc>
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<image:caption>Divy Nidhi Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Divy Nidhi Sharma’s grammar of feeling</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/prepare-plan-for-use-of-godavari-waters-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during a review meeting on the progress of irrigation projects on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:16:30.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare plan for use of Godavari waters: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project, Godavari waters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/back-to-back-israeli-strikes-kill-four-lebanese-medics-as-israel-hezbollah-war-grinds-on</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli army vehicles and bulldozers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:15:49.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Back-to-back Israeli strikes kill four Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/karnataka-cm-hands-over-pending-project-list-to-pm-seeks-urgent-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/exhkv40x/CM-hands-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minisiter Siddaramaiah welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi at HAL Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:15:41.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM hands over pending project list to PM, seeks urgent nod </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/pm-says-karnataka-rich-in-both-tatvagyan-tantragyan</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda at Adichunchanagiri mutt in Mandya district on Wednesday. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Adichunchanagiri Mutt seer Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje and others look on.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:14:31.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM says Karnataka rich in both Tatvagyan, Tantragyan </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/cm-naidu-inaugurates-62-anna-canteens-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu serves food after inaugurating Anna Canteen at Dharanikota in Pedakurapadu of Palnadu district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:14:01.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu inaugurates 62 Anna Canteens in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/mohammed-moquim-floats-new-regional-party-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/q5cs20jv/suspends.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former MLA Mohammed Moquim.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:12:22.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohammed Moquim floats new regional party in Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/kidnap-of-madurai-businessmans-daughters-life-term-of-four-confirmed-five-freed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zdsnornd/New-Project-2026-04-16T084122.238.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:12:11.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kidnap of Madurai businessman's daughters: Life-term of four confirmed, five freed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/girls-outshine-boys-as-andhra-pradesh-records-81-pass-in-intermediate-public-examinations</loc>
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<image:caption>A lecturer distributes chocolates to students as they passed with good marks in Intermediate Public Examinations in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:11:19.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girls outshine boys as Andhra Pradesh records 81% pass in Intermediate Public Examinations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/habeas-corpus-plea-in-andhra-pradesh-hc-alleges-illegal-detention-of-ysrcp-leader-pudi-srihari</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:09:37.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Habeas corpus plea in Andhra Pradesh HC alleges illegal detention of YSRCP leader Pudi Srihari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/interview-dmk-will-challenge-delimitation-based-solely-on-population-kanimozhi-karunanidhi</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK Dy General Secretary and MP M Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:08:22.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘DMK will challenge delimitation based solely on population’: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/himanta-biswa-sarma-challenges-rahul-gandhi-to-make-foreign-travel-documents-public</loc>
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<image:caption>Srama speaking to reporters after his arrival at Bhubaneswar airport ahead of Assam poll results</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:06:21.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Rahul Gandhi to make foreign travel documents public</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/16/institute-celebrates-ambedkar-jayanti</loc>
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<image:caption>The event was attended by several dignitaries, including trustees BN Umesh and S Shivamallu and principal Mahalinga V Mandi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:06:17.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Institute celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/karnataka-releases-first-phase-of-quantum-ecosystem-roadmap</loc>
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<image:caption>IT&amp;BT Minister Priyank Kharge and S&amp;T Minister NS Bosaraju meet students at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:04:48.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka releases first phase of quantum ecosystem roadmap</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/nda-plans-to-mobilise-support-forwomens-quota-bill-in-a-big-way</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, TDP state president Palla Srinivasrao and BJP state president PVN Madhav during a meeting at CMs camp office on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:04:30.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA plans to mobilise support for
women’s quota bill in a big way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NDA, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/star-power-vs-grassroots-connect-can-vijays-tvk-challenge-dmks-deep-roots-in-perambur</loc>
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<image:caption>Ariel view of Perambur Railway station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:01:48.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Star power vs grassroots connect: Can Vijay’s TVK challenge DMK’s deep roots in Perambur?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Actor-politician Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/bengaluru-doctor-booked-after-woman-dies-post-tubectomy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/gb5sbgnm/C_32_1_CH1536_72817917.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T03:01:33.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru doctor booked after woman dies post tubectomy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tubectomy, doctor booked</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/karnataka-congress-suspends-jabbar-ober-alleged-anti-party-activities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/koxtnsls/ANI_20260415081731.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Congress suspends MLC K Abdul Jabbar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:58:49.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Congress suspends Jabbar ober alleged anti-party activities </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka congress, MLC K Abdul Jabbar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/andhra-pradesh-hc-issues-notices-to-officials-on-temple-in-akiveedu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/9qrcfvs5/ANI_20241105162421.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The respondents were directed to file detailed counters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:58:14.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC issues notices to officials on ‘temple’ in Akiveedu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Lord Rama temple, Akiveedu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/ahinda-issues-getting-sidelined-in-siddus-second-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/yw3arl0c/AHINDA-issues-getting-sidelined.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah with Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi, Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad and others during a book release event on Kannada Samarasya Nelegalu at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:58:10.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AHINDA issues getting sidelined in Siddu’s second term?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Ahinda communities, Siddaramaiah's second term</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/amit-shah-asks-was-it-not-justified-to-build-ram-temple-in-ayodhya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/kzempth9/whatsapp-image-2026-04-15-at-105504-pm105521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah during election campaign rally in West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:55:58.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah asks was it not justified to build Ram temple in Ayodhya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ayodhya Ram temple</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/ntr-district-anti-corruption-bureau-sleuths-take-kalingiri-santhi-into-custody-in-da-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/27/original/Raids_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It may be recalled that ACB officials carried out surprise inspections at her residence and other places on April 8 and arrested her for allegedly amassing properties and other irregularities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:54:32.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR district Anti-Corruption Bureau sleuths take Kalingiri Santhi into custody in DA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Anti-Corruption Bureau, disproportionate assets cases, Kalingiri Santhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/16/59-boys-from-bihar-brought-to-cuttack-for-madrasa-admission-rescued-by-rpf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/eeu6p4jg/child.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RPF personnel along with the 59 boys rescued from Cuttack railway station | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:54:04.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>59 boys from Bihar brought to Cuttack for madrasa admission, rescued by RPF </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/sixteen-seats-four-elections-and-no-clear-winner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/4r2mndnd/wb.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/jcqrxn1s/Screenshot-2026-04-16-012846.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:52:40.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sixteen seats, four elections and no clear winner</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/nari-shakti-vandan-act-is-path-breaking-says-odisha-cm-majhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/pyfc9lyz/Nari-Shakti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Speaker Surama Padhy, dy CM Pravati Parida among others at the Nari Shakti Vandan town hall meeting in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:52:00.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nari Shakti Vandan Act is path-breaking, says Odisha CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/16/odisha-will-be-4th-biggest-loser-in-delimitation-exercise-naveen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/efek68mf/ANI_20260201145503.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naveen Patnaik flags concerns over Odisha’s share in Lok Sabha under proposed delimitation bill</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:50:07.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha will be 4th biggest loser in delimitation exercise: Naveen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/no-report-on-iit-kanpur-suicides-yet-panel-shoots-deadline-by-over-2-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/7ba44811-0d06-4cae-a255-2f99b343f888/202401293112131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Kanpur student suicide probe panel seeks extension, report delayed beyond deadline</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:44:54.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No report on IIT-Kanpur suicides yet, panel shoots deadline by over 2 months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/srinagar-diary-largest-tulip-garden-closes-for-visitors-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ewl1a1cd/tulip-diary092843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tulip garden in Srinagar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:44:41.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary: Largest tulip garden closes for visitors today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Srinagar, Tulip garden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/will-zameer-face-axe-siddaramaiah-backing-kerala-campaign-may-save-him</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/405qos98/20260316454f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of Housing department of Karnataka, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan speaks during the Budget Session of the Karnataka Assembly at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:44:27.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will Zameer face axe? Siddaramaiah backing, Kerala campaign may save him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/tdp-revamps-structure-elevates-minister-lokesh-as-national-working-president</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/r35gr83t/TDP-revamps-structure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh takes a selfie with students after inaugurating sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 35 crore in Tirupati on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:43:51.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP revamps structure, elevates Minister Lokesh as national working president</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party, IT Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/du-exam-schedule-restricts-summer-vacation-warns-academic-council</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/7j8bv9te/DU-exam-schedule.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/urncp32x/Screenshot-2026-04-16-012728.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:42:53.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU exam schedule restricts summer vacation, warns academic council</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/all-set-for-digital-census-2027-in-andhra-pradesh-from-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4c52my03/guidelines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:42:40.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for Digital Census 2027 in Andhra Pradesh from today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Digital Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/experts-flag-gap-in-vet-training-as-human-animal-conflict-rises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ri7o6w29/Experts-flag-gap-in-vet.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>2026-04-16T02:42:27.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts flag gap in vet training as human-animal conflict rises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, human-animal conflict, vet training</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/1973-van-used-by-periyar-for-his-final-anti-caste-campaign-gets-makeover</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/coh2lql8/1973-van.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The vintage Fargo van of Dravidar Kazhagam founder ‘Periyar’ E V Ramasamy is being refurbished at the Periyar Maaligai in Tiruchy on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:42:19.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1973 van used by Periyar for his final anti-caste campaign gets makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Periyar, anti-caste campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/pms-delhi-dehradun-e-way-move-a-calculated-electoral-masterstroke</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/3nj0thp9/1-53-14041-pti04142026000140b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the inauguration of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, in Dehradun.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:41:15.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM’s Delhi-Dehradun e-way move a calculated electoral masterstroke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/citys-temp-may-rise-to-42-degrees-celsius-in-few-days-predicts-imd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/6mztcara/girls02041529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students use scarves to shield themselves from the sun as temperatures rise in Delhi near Palika Bazaar on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:41:03.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's temperature may rise to 42 degrees Celsius in few days, predicts IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/unpaid-mgnrega-wage-sparks-gujarat-anger</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/uwqy2gel/mgnrega091822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pressed to find alternative sources to meet their daily expenses, they have warned of a statewide agitation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:39:07.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unpaid MGNREGA wage sparks Gujarat anger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Gujarat, Gujarat, MGNREGA wage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/most-parts-of-andhra-pradesh-likely-to-get-below-normal-rainfall-this-monsoon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/9/2/original/TN_August_rain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ost regions are likely to receive below-normal rainfall, though some central districts may record normal or slightly above-normal levels. Pockets of North Coastal Andhra may receive above-normal rainfall.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:38:28.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Most parts of Andhra Pradesh likely to get below-normal rainfall this monsoon’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, El Niño, below-normal rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/deceptive-delimitation-exercise-will-affect-south-states-says-chidambaram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-20/8qs19sk6/Chidambaram.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:38:24.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Deceptive’ delimitation exercise will affect south states, says Chidambaram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lok Sabha constituencies, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/delhi-police-bust-gang-of-six-bangladeshi-nationals-involved-in-dacoities-across-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/dfu7zjbx/New-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Last year, the gang targeted Goa twice, carrying out serious dacoities, injuring victims, and looting cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:38:03.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police bust gang of six Bangladeshi nationals involved in dacoities across India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/kalaburagi-sizzles-at-42celsius-as-heat-wave-grips-north-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/t9rk202y/Kalaburagi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women cover their heads to beat the extreme heat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:36:57.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalaburagi sizzles at 42°Celsius as heat wave grips North Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, summer, heat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/proportionate-lok-sabha-expansion-no-loss-to-southern-states-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/1j4gdt1d/C_53_1_CH1506_43380533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the House</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:36:49.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Proportionate Lok Sabha expansion, no loss to Southern states’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delimitation, 2011 census, Women's quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/tamil-nadu-to-be-worst-hit-among-all-states-due-to-delimitation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-19/ema98c7r/Lok-Sabha-15.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/6p0ka4pk/Screenshot-2026-04-16-015359.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:35:09.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to be worst hit among all states due to delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lok Sabha, Delimitation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/16/dharwad-mla-vinay-kulkarni-stares-at-bleak-political-future-after-murder-conviction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/7/original/KARNOV32_25-01-2018_17_39_42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharwad MLA Vinay Kulkarni.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:35:03.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharwad MLA Vinay Kulkarni stares at bleak political future after murder conviction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dharwad MLA Vinay Rajashekarappa Kulkarni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/wont-allow-passage-of-bill-based-on-2011-census-says-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/8680x28h/Kharge-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:32:26.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won’t allow passage of bill based on 2011 Census, says Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Delimitation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/bishnoi-arms-operative-held-with-weapon-live-cartridges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/ttjt9oth/Bishnoi-arms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused allegedly served as mediator between the gang and victims</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:31:35.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bishnoi arms operative held with weapon, live cartridges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/womens-quota-why-the-time-to-act-is-now</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-26/aia2g4jt/Govt-issues-order-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:30:11.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s quota: Why the time to act is now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, women’s quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/16/arsenal-survive-tense-sporting-stalemate-to-reach-champions-league-semis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/xkfd6cmn/AFP20260415A7XU4MRv1HighResFblEurC1ArsenalSporting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (R) shoots but fails to score during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, second-leg football match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium in north London on April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:29:25.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Champions League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/three-family-members-including-toddler-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-in-temporary-huts-in-rohini</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/p2v5sql8/Rohini-fire-consumes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People look at charred remains after a fire broke out in Rohini</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:29:23.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three family members, including toddler, killed after fire breaks out in temporary huts in Rohini </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/harvest-tables-held-in-memory-and-change</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/s343cpyz/IMG4870.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishu sadhya</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/xv9jsit0/IMG5902.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harvest Tables, Held in Memory and Change</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Festival, Vishu, Baisakhi, Bihu, sadya, Poila Boisakh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/proud-to-wage-this-war-to-fight-for-rights-of-tamils-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/139na5vy/‘Proud-to-wage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Stalin campaigns with Premalatha and Kamal Haasan in Salem</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:28:03.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Proud to wage this war to fight for rights of Tamils’: CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Chief minister MK Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/aap-rift-deepens-after-ed-raids-on-ashok-mittal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/xkctn4c6/PTI04152026000239A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An outside view of the old residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, in Punjab's Jalandhar, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches against Ashok Kumar Mittal and educational institutions promoted by him and his family in Punjab and Haryana as part of a FEMA probe.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:26:32.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP rift deepens after ED raids on Ashok Mittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/stale-cheques-is-deficiency-in-service-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/26/original/Canara_Bank_Reuters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canara Bank</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:25:39.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stale cheques is deficiency in service: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Stale cheques</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/dmk-wont-be-back-in-saddle-after-polls-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/l432kvxe/p4-pm092056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roadshow at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district on Wednesday, campaigning in support of NDA candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:23:46.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK won’t be back in saddle after polls: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, PM Modi, DMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/tough-to-call-belief-of-millions-wrong-supreme-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:22:22.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tough to call belief of millions wrong: Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Religious beliefs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/delhi-high-court-seeks-centres-stand-on-publishing-names-of-trans-persons-in-educational-documents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/muexur1q/PTI03222026000158A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:22:03.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on publishing names of trans persons in educational documents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/dmk-urges-eci-to-clarify-on-dgp-appointment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/rvzqyxpg/New-Project-2026-04-16T074910.755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sandeep Rai Rathore</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:21:37.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK urges ECI to clarify on DGP appointment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, ECI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/delhi-dehradun-e-way-to-boost-up-growth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/xgjvsly3/Delhi-Deh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister CM Yogi Adityanath (R) and Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran during an event in Lucknow on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:19:03.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi-Dehradun e-way to boost UP growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/15/11-dead-21-injured-in-punjab-as-bus-overturns-near-fatehgarh-sahib-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/9sql1kai/1-53-15041-pti04152026000037b1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>: Mangled remains of a bus lies on a roadside after overturned, killing at least six people and injuring 21 others among devotees who were returning from Anandpur Sahib, in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:18:21.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 dead, 21 injured in Punjab as bus overturns near Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Accident, Baisakhi devotees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/civic-body-to-document-century-old-railway-stations-schools-and-colleges-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/de5s222k/old-delhi-railway-station122534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Among the sites likely to be covered are the 1903 Old Delhi Railway Station, the Anglo-Arabic Senior Secondary School complex at Ajmeri Gate, and the 1916 Tibbia College in Karol Bagh, all of which are still operating.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:17:44.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic body to document century-old railway stations, schools and colleges in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/dmks-rs-8k-coupon-models-violate-poll-code-says-ceo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/11/23/original/DMK_Flag_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:16:55.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK’s Rs 8K coupon models violate poll code, says CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Model code of conduct, Chief Electoral Officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/16/bayern-munich-sink-real-madrid-late-to-reach-champions-league-semis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/esudvb8w/AFP20260415A7XX4NXv1HighResFblEurC1BayernMunichRealMadrid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FC Bayern Munich players celebrate with the fans after winning the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, on April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/wqadbtx6/AFP20260415A7XX4Q2v1HighResFblEurC1BayernMunichRealMadrid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Real Madrid's Franco Mastuantono (C) greets the fans after the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:15:43.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bayern Munich sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Real Madrid, Champions League, Bayern Munich, Luis Diaz, Michael Olise</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/16/delhi-cm-nominates-11-bjp-mlas-as-ddc-chairpersons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/6naykfmh/P_4637808654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:14:47.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi CM nominates 11 BJP MLAs as DDC chairpersons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/blind-interfaith-couple-one-confined-partner-moves-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1ivwd305/ANI_20260403075533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:14:09.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blind interfaith couple: One confined, partner moves court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, Delhi High Court, Interfaith couple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/madras-high-court-stays-trial-in-disproportionate-assets-case-against-dmk-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/0p0fmote/regarding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:12:04.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court stays trial in disproportionate assets case against DMK minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK minister, Disproportionate assets (DA) case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/tamil-nadu-tops-cbse-class-10-results-with-9992-per-cent-pass-rate-girls-outshine-boys</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/de8ddh95/TN-tops-CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state had recorded a pass percentage of 99.86% last year</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:09:17.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu tops CBSE Class 10 results with 99.92 per cent pass rate, girls outshine boys</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBSE, CBSE Class 10 results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/three-class-12-students-from-sivakasi-killed-as-omni-bus-collides-with-bike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8lzrjnws/accident_1fmIsDs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:08:20.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three class 12 students from Sivakasi killed as omni bus collides with bike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/16/warm-sea-pollution-aid-jellyfish-bloom-along-chennai-coast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/v1sdoft1/New-Project-2026-04-16T073344.407.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tentacles of some of the jellyfish are more than two metres long, increasing the risk of contact.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:05:06.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warm sea, pollution aid jellyfish bloom along Chennai coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu coast, Jellyfish</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/15/woman-dies-by-suicide-after-public-assault-over-poll-freebies-in-tiruchy-kin-stage-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/qcn06fd8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-15-at-15.50.20.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Wednesday, over 50 relatives and residents blocked the Tiruchy–Salem highway, disrupting traffic for nearly an hour, with vehicles lined up for up to five kilometres.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T02:02:09.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies by suicide after public assault over poll freebies in Tiruchy; six held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, public assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/indian-delegation-to-visit-us-next-week-for-talks-on-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/6kwk1scr/india-us-flag-759.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian team will be led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T01:59:33.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian delegation to visit US next week for talks on trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, US, Indian delegation, India-US trade talks, Rajesh Agrawal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/iran-supreme-leaders-adviser-threatens-to-sink-us-ships-in-hormuz-strait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/vqgarevb/AP26102802553726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping during over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Arundhati Roy: I don’t see myself as a successful writer</news:title>
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<news:title>US will not renew waiver for sale of Russian oil already at sea, says Treasury Secretary Bessent</news:title>
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<news:title>Varun is a world class bowler, he will bounce back: Southee
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<news:title>Why Badrinath is much more than just a Char Dham temple stop</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Karnataka Minister Vinay Kulkarni talks to CBI officals.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 16 others convicted in Yogesh Goudar murder case</news:title>
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<news:title>India falls to 6th largest economy behind UK</news:title>
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<image:caption>India’s relationship with Iran runs deeper than anything Pakistan can offer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to use the cards up India's sleeve</news:title>
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<image:caption>No amount of UPI adoption can fix the double whammy of women owning enterprises and also managing the household</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's credit access: To ensure borrowing means building</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Under the revised framework, non-banks will be allowed to expand their branches without prior RBI approval</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:27:00.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NBFCs can now open branches without prior RBI nod</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kerala’s Cochin SEZ</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:18:01.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEZ units write to FinMin seeking clarity on duty concession for supplies to DTA</news:title>
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<image:caption>India's trade deficit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:14:09.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trade deficit hits 3-year high of $119 bn in FY26; US surplus narrows to $34 bn</news:title>
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