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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/04/historic-campaign-but-could-have-been-better-judo-coach-jiwan-kumar-sharma</loc>
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<image:caption>Commonwealth Games judo medallists, their coaches Jiwan Kumar Sharma (extreme right) and Virender Singh (extreme left) met union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (centre) on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Historic campaign but could have been better: Judo coach Jiwan Kumar Sharma</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/04/nr-holder-shirse-out-for-asian-games-due-to-stress-fractures</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejas Shirse</image:caption>
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<news:title>NR holder Shirse out for Asian Games due to stress fractures</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/04/hindinews2026aug03nimrat-kaur-roshan-mathew-to-star-in-prime-video-series-job-trafficking</loc>
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<image:caption>Nimrat Kaur (L) and Roshan Mathew (R) in Job Trafficking</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:20:10.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nimrat Kaur, Roshan Mathew to star in Prime Video series Job Trafficking</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/04/malayalamnews2026aug03mammootty-begins-shooting-for-falimy-director-nithish-sahadevs-next-shares-set-photos</loc>
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<image:caption>Falimy director Nithish Sahadev (L) and Mammootty (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:19:37.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mammootty begins shooting for Falimy director Nithish Sahadev's next, shares set photos</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/eu-alerts-over-200-indian-rice-consignments-for-pesticide-violations-in-five-years-says-report</loc>
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<image:caption>The EU's stringent regulations resulted in over 200 notifications for non-compliance with EU requirements regarding Indian rice consignments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:16:38.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU alerts over 200 Indian rice consignments for pesticide violations in five years, says report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/sc-issues-notice-to-centre-on-petition-challenging-validity-of-capf-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/m0e0c3ev/ANI_20260713072625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SC issues notice to Centre on petition challenging validity of CAPF Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:09:33.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice to Centre on petition challenging validity of CAPF Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Central Armed Police Forces, CAPF bill, CAPF Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/congress-insults-dalits-by-sidelining-channi-says-haryana-cm-saini</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/g6nr3oqb/ANI_20260723135436.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana CM Saini</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:06:30.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress insults Dalits by sidelining Channi, says Haryana CM Saini</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/india-pushes-for-greater-cooperation-to-trace-fugitive-offenders-at-brics-anti-graft-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>The two-day second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) Meeting commenced in Hyderabad today.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:00:41.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India pushes for greater cooperation to trace fugitive offenders at BRICS anti-graft meet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/04/kanwar-yatra-its-faith-history-and-scale</loc>
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<image:caption>Devotees pull the giant Dandi Kanwar, which features an illuminated Shiva idol, during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two brothers carry their maternal grandmother in traditional Kanwar while transporting holy ganga water from Haridwar during Kanwar Yatra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:56:23.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanwar Yatra, its faith, history and scale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kanwar Yatra 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/india-distances-itself-from-hasinas-planned-new-delhi-press-event</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/v2h31h8c/PTI08042026000452B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a bi-weekly media briefing, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:50:06.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India distances itself from Hasina's planned New Delhi press event</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sheikh Hasina, MEA, India-Bangladesh ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/police-question-tn-lop-udhayanidhi-at-sengipatti-police-station-over-double-meaning-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>People outside the Sengipatti police station near Thanjavur, where LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin is being questioned.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:45:43.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police question TN LoP Udhayanidhi at Sengipatti police station over 'double meaning' remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Police, Udhayanidhi Stalin, insulting remarks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Aug/04/the-pacific-ocean-is-slowly-shrinking</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian naval ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Guam in the Pacific Ocean | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:33:55.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Pacific ocean is slowly shrinking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/parliament-clears-registration-of-births-and-deaths-bill-amid-opposition-sloganeering</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai addressing the Rajya Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:32:15.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament clears Registration of Births and Deaths Bill amid Opposition sloganeering</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nityanand Rai, Birth certificates, death certificates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/south-korean-students-detained-for-allegedly-breaking-into-us-military-base-2</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Air Force One with arrives at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:25:51.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korean students detained for allegedly breaking into US military base</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US air base, anti-US slogans, South Korean students</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/india-manages-to-bring-back-274-fugitive-offenders-from-36-countries-since-2021-mha</loc>
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<image:caption>The Union Ministry of Home Affairs .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:25:36.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India manages to bring back 274 fugitive offenders from 36 countries since 2021: MHA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, fugitives, Extradicted, extradiction of Indian fugitives</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/04/taxation-laws-amendment-bill-to-attract-more-foreign-capital-provide-policy-certainty-introduced-in-ls-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:21:02.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taxation laws (Amendment) Bill to attract more foreign capital, provide policy certainty introduced in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nirmala Sitharaman, Taxation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/us-hopeful-hormuz-strait-deal-will-be-done-today-or-tomorrow-after-ship-hit</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:17:37.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow' after ship hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/congress-alleges-modi-govts-modus-operandi-is-to-send-bills-to-committees-headed-by-bjp-mps</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:07:02.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges Modi govt's modus operandi is to send Bills to committees headed by BJP MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, Jairam Ramesh, Parliamentary Standing Committee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/04/neeraj-chopra-among-top-stars-set-for-lausanne-diamond-league</loc>
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<image:caption>Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League after CWG silver</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:06:17.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neeraj Chopra among top stars set for Lausanne Diamond League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other, Neeraj Chopra, Indian athletics, Lausanne Diamond Leagie, Arshad Nadeem</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/up-dy-cm-maurya-sparks-row-says-madrassa-education-breeds-terrorist-like-mindset</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:05:13.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Dy CM Maurya sparks row, says madrassa education breeds 'terrorist-like mindset'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, madrassas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/woman-doctors-booked-for-allegedly-selling-newborn-to-fund-house-construction-in-lucknow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/20/original/hyderabadsmallbaby.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:03:32.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, doctors booked for allegedly selling newborn to fund house construction in Lucknow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Baby sold</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/pakistan-ramps-up-artillery-muscle-with-fresh-chinese-sh-15-howitzer-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/1uzzv8kb/ANI_20260628093209.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:02:05.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan ramps up artillery muscle with fresh Chinese SH-15 howitzer order</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, pakistan, Chinese SH-15 howitzer, artillery muscle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/students-in-severe-pain-need-pm-modis-apology-not-forgiveness-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses the 'Vaiko in Parliament' book launch, at the Constitution Club of India, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:57:54.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students in severe pain need PM Modi's apology, not forgiveness: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vaiko, student protests, ​Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/at-least-12-injured-after-air-indias-phuket-delhi-flight-experiences-turbulence</loc>
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<image:caption>Medical pesonnel present with an injured passenger in a wheelchair after several passengers, including crew members, got injured as Air India flight (AI2379) from Phuket to Delhi experienced a brief in-flight turbulence, in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:51:52.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 12 injured after Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight experiences turbulence</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India, turbulence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/04/ben-stokes-puts-an-end-to-speculations-about-returning-to-england-team</loc>
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<image:caption>Ben Stokes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:45:12.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ben Stokes puts an end to speculations about returning to England team</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ben Stokes, England Cricket, The Ashes, Rob key</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/04/jem-operative-surveyed-bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikaris-residence-tracked-movements-stf</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:title>JeM operative surveyed Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's residence, tracked movements: STF</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/ed-raids-psidc-office-ex-officials-premises-in-industrial-plot-allotment-probe</loc>
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<news:title>ED raids PSIDC office, ex-officials' premises in industrial plot allotment probe</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/04/change-in-mindset-helped-jadeja-transform-pujara</loc>
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<image:caption>Ravindra Jadeja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:33:10.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Change in mindset helped Jadeja transform: Pujara</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/nizams-institute-of-medical-sciences-clocks-1000-robotic-surgeries-over-90-free</loc>
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<image:caption>The team of NIMS doctors</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:28:55.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences clocks 1,000 robotic surgeries; over 90% free</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/04/nine-express-trains-to-be-short-terminated-to-facilitate-egmore-redevelopment-work</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:24:52.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine Express trains to be short-terminated to facilitate Egmore redevelopment work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, express trains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/husband-of-a-block-panchayat-chairperson-kills-man-critically-injures-ex-live-in-partner-in-mps-jhabua</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:21:15.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Husband of a block panchayat chairperson kills man, critically injures ex-live-in partner in MP's Jhabua</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/police-seek-common-legal-framework-to-handle-misuse-of-prescription-drugs-in-tn</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:21:08.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police seek common legal framework to handle misuse of prescription drugs in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, prescription drugs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/bjp-seeks-to-distance-itself-from-ayodhya-ram-temple-donation-theft-row-in-up-assembly</loc>
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<image:caption>Ayodhya Ram Temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:17:42.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP seeks to distance itself from Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft row in UP Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, BJP, UP Assembly, Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/floodwaters-recede-but-suffering-continues-for-marooned-villagers</loc>
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<image:caption>Flood-hit villagers using makeshift raft to reach safer locations in Aul block</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:17:25.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floodwaters recede but suffering continues for marooned villagers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, floodwaters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/rest-above-the-clouds-nimsdai-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Nirmal Purja (Nimsdai) at Everest summit in 2017.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zuhra Siraj with Nimsdai after her May 2026 Everest summit: Grabbed from the reel that Nimsdai posted on social media last before his final climb.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zuhra with Nimsdai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nirmal (Nimsdai) Purja: Remembering a legend.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:14:56.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rest above the clouds, Nimsdai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/arrogance-paves-way-for-destruction-dmk-chief-stalin-slams-tvk-govt-over-son-udhayanidhis-arrest</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:11:01.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Arrogance paves way for destruction': DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over son Udhayanidhi's detention</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/04/bengalurus-first-fire-hydrant-system-set-up-on-new-white-topped-road</loc>
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<image:caption>196 km White Topping Roads Completed in Bengaluru, 250 km More Planned Under Third Phase</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:10:36.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru’s first fire hydrant system set up on new white topped road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, fire hydrant system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/lemon-prices-soar-in-gudur-market-as-output-drops</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:06:57.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lemon prices soar in Gudur market as output drops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Lemon prices, Gudur market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/centre-to-raise-csam-lapses-account-moderation-concerns-with-meta-team-on-aug-5-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Centre to raise CSAM lapses, account moderation concerns with Meta team on Aug 5-6.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:01:47.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to raise CSAM lapses, account moderation concerns with Meta team on Aug 5-6</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, S Krishnan, Meta, CSAM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/sc-issues-13-point-directions-to-fight-digital-arrest-scams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/jcz16iy4/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SC asks RBI to circulate SOP to handle mule accounts; issues directions to tackle cyber fraud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:53:46.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues 13-point directions to fight digital arrest scams</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Cyber Crime, digital fraud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/amid-simmering-us-iran-tensions-pakistan-govt-invites-iranian-fm-araghchi-for-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian FM Araghchi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:52:02.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid simmering US-Iran tensions, Pakistan govt invites Iranian FM Araghchi for talks</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/complete-farce-india-says-elections-in-pok-cannot-hide-reality</loc>
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<image:caption>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:37:36.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Complete farce': India says elections in PoK cannot hide 'reality'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of External Affairs, PoK elections, Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/pm-surya-ghar-scheme-crosses-50-lakh-rooftop-solar-installations-july-records-highest-monthly-additions-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:34:08.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Surya Ghar scheme crosses 50 lakh rooftop solar installations, July records highest monthly additions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/04/gujarats-823-per-cent-panchayats-stuck-in-b-grade-only-75-get-a-and-zero-achieve-a-grade</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujarat has very few Panchayats at the bottom; it also has an overwhelmingly large middle band and an extremely small pool of top performers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:29:48.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat’s 82.3 per cent Panchayats stuck in B grade; only 75 get A and zero achieve A+ grade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, panchayats, Panchayati Raj’s Devolution Index</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-says-indian-economy-set-to-hit-usd-5-trillion-mark-in-fy29-as-per-imf</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:29:19.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Indian economy set to hit USD 5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/aiims-tells-sc-asaram-does-not-need-hospitalisation-requires-round-the-clock-care</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>2026-08-04T11:17:05.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIIMS tells SC Asaram does not need hospitalisation, requires round-the-clock care</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AIIMS, Asaram Bapu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/04/sc-appointed-committee-on-aravallis-to-visit-rajasthan-on-august-7-govt-yet-to-appoint-nodal-officer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/2rarkg2n/ANI_20260226120331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aravalli region</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:13:51.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC-appointed committee on Aravallis to visit Rajasthan on August 7; State govt yet to appoint nodal officer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Aravallis, SC-appointed committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/modi-shah-scared-or-insulting-parliament-by-avoiding-answers-on-donation-theft-student-protest-kharge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressing the Rajya Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:09:42.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi, Shah 'scared' or insulting Parliament by avoiding answers on donation theft, student protest: Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Jantar Mantar Protest, Ram Temple donation row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/04/ter-stegen-joins-ajax-on-loan-from-barcelona-looking-to-revive-germany-career</loc>
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<image:caption>Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen joined Ajax on loan from Barcelona on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:55:19.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan from Barcelona looking to revive Germany career</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FC Barcelona, Ajax, Germany football team, Marc-Andre ter Stegen</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/decision-at-appropriate-time-jharkhand-cm-soren-says-govt-serious-about-job-aspirants-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Decision at appropriate time': Jharkhand CM Soren says govt serious about job aspirants' concerns </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/sc-urged-to-urgently-hear-pleas-against-cbses-3-language-rule-for-class-9-students</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:53:26.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC urged to urgently hear pleas against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, CBSE's 3-language rule, Class 9 students</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/morocco-says-it-warned-spain-after-court-ruling-on-migration</loc>
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<image:caption>A group of migrants approach the border post to make their way back to Morocco, escorted by Spanish infantry soldiers, in the Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta, on August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:52:03.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Morocco says it warned Spain after court ruling on migration</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/ebola-kills-1700-in-eastern-congo-as-the-fastest-growing-outbreak-surges</loc>
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<image:caption>Esther Lutula, a 26 year-old woman who is four months pregnant and a mother of four who stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak, does the laundry outside her house in Bunia, northeastern, Congo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:47:00.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ebola, Congo Ebola outbreak, Bunia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/family-of-minor-in-pm-remarks-case-not-at-noida-home-police-deny-harassment-complaint-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters during a protest over examination irregularities, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Saturday, July 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:45:37.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of minor in PM remarks case not at Noida home; police deny harassment complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar protests, 15-year-old girl, Noida residence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/delhi-fast-track-court-seeks-cbi-response-on-neet-paper-leak-case-accuseds-plea-for-lie-detector-test</loc>
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<image:caption>NEET paper leak case: Delhi court seeks CBI response on accused's plea for lie detector test.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:44:10.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi fast-track court seeks CBI response on NEET paper leak case accused's plea for lie detector test</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET-UG paper leak, fast-track court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/cargo-ship-reports-being-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-iran-claims-about-talks-diverge-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Children wade in the water with cargo ships at anchor in the background and a fisherman nearby, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:37:17.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks diverge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/whatsapp-says-it-is-testing-privacy-protective-ways-for-users-to-verify-age</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/9ysw2mcl/WhatsApp12_0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Testing privacy-protective ways for users to confirm age to comply with laws like DPDP: WhatsApp.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:34:08.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WhatsApp says it is testing privacy-protective ways for users to verify age</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, WhatsApp, Digital Personal Data Protection, WhatsApp username</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/04/fifa-executive-arsene-wenger-backs-decision-to-drop-gianni-infantinos-world-cup-sell-off-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>FIFA president Gianni Infantino, right, and Arsene Wenger, Chief Officer (FIFA) and former soccer coach arrive for the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, July 17, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:32:09.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Gianni Infantino, FIFA, Arsene Wenger, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/04/kannadanews2026aug03vinay-rajkumar-monisha-vijay-kumars-city-lights-set-for-september-release</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from City Lights</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:24:58.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinay Rajkumar, Monisha Vijay Kumar's City Lights set for September release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vinay Rajkumar, Monisha Vijay Kumar, City Lights</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/04/kannadainterviews2026aug04nithyaprakash-bantwal-audiences-respond-to-honest-emotions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/rdmuf9j9/Nithyaprakash_Bantwal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithyaprakash Bantwal and a still from Picture</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:24:42.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithyaprakash Bantwal: Audiences respond to honest emotions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nithyaprakash Bantwal, Picture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/04/kannadainterviews2026aug04kindly-judge-boss-after-watching-it</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/arbufxg9/Boss_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The maker and the poster of Boss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:24:24.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Kindly judge Boss after watching it'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Boss, Boss interview, Boss Kannada movie</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/04/ncp-slams-congress-over-gungi-gudiya-barb-at-maharashtra-dy-cm-sunetra-pawar</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:14:37.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP slams Congress over 'gungi gudiya' barb at Maharashtra Dy CM Sunetra Pawar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra Congress, Sunetra Pawar, Dhananjay Munde</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-against-e20-fuel-policy-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/4qg01gw8/202607303885183.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local Circle had studied the effect of E20 fuel on 45,000 vehicles and found that it impacted the mileage and damaged the vehicles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:03:34.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Assembly passes resolution against E20 fuel policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Assembly, E20 fuel policy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/patna/2026/Aug/04/students-take-out-fresh-march-in-patna-over-crackdown-on-neet-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel try to "evict" protesters during the 'Bihar Bandh' called over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against protesting students, at Ram Gulam Chowk, in Patna, Bihar, Saturday, July 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:02:19.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students take out fresh march in Patna over crackdown on NEET protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Patna, student protests, NEET protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/04/kejriwal-says-aaps-campaign-against-e20-fuel-will-continue-urges-people-to-join-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Delhi chief minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and party leader Anurag Dhanda interact after they were stopped by the police during their protest march towards the Prime Minister's residence with around 100 people to submit over 2.30 lakh petitions against E20 petrol, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:54:30.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal says AAP's campaign against E20 fuel will continue; urges people to join protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal​, e20 fuel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/eci-bars-17-inactive-uttarakhand-parties-from-contesting-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.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_date>2026-08-04T09:46:48.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI bars 17 inactive Uttarakhand parties from contesting elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, inactive political parties, Election Commision of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/04/parliament-monsoon-session-day-12-live-finance-minister-to-introduce-key-taxation-amendment-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>MPs stand as Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan arrives to conduct the proceedings of the House during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:39:04.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament Monsoon Session Day 12 HIGHLIGHTS | Both houses adjourned for the day amid protest over Ram temple 'theft'</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, Parliament Monsoon Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/04/fake-civil-hospital-tender-scam-gujarats-cyber-crime-police-arrest-three-uncover-ai-assisted-forgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/81uswkxu/Arrested-3-accused-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrested individuals</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:38:51.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake Civil Hospital tender scam: Gujarat’s cyber crime police arrest three, uncover AI-assisted forgery </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Cyber Crime, Fake Civil Hospital tender scam, AI-assisted forgery</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/04/rajasthan-university-students-hunger-strike-enters-13th-day-health-worsens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/5t7yfm60/1003845023-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubham Rewad began his sit-in protest outside the Rajasthan University gate on July 23.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:27:28.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan University student's hunger strike enters 13th day, health worsens</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/madras-hc-directs-police-to-release-udhayanidhi-stalin-after-questioning-today</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin waves to supporters after his arrest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:21:28.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs police to release Udhayanidhi Stalin after questioning today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/04/gujarat-witnesses-heaviest-factory-fatality-burden-with-2282-deaths-in-10-years</loc>
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<image:caption>A welder welds a machine inside the rolling and fabrication factory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:14:45.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat witnesses heaviest factory-fatality burden with 2,282 deaths in 10 years </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Union Ministry of Labour and Employment, factory-fatality burden, industrial safety administration</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/prison-clash-in-sri-lanka-shows-signs-of-organised-sabotage-justice-minister-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:13:05.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prison clash in Sri Lanka shows signs of organised sabotage: Justice Minister </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, justice minister, Harshana Nanayakkara, Sri Lanka prison clash</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/cisf-foils-foreign-currency-smuggling-bid-at-amritsar-airport-usd-31500-seized</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/66pgzlyk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-1.33.34-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the intensive check, USD 31,500 (approximately Rs 30 lakh) was recovered concealed inside the passenger's undergarments in the groin area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:09:03.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CISF foils foreign currency smuggling bid at Amritsar airport; USD 31,500 seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CISF, Currency smuggling, Amritsar airport</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/police-blue-colt-vehicle-allegedly-used-for-rapido-rides-in-warangal-sis-son-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/j468rbvb/Screenshot-2026-08-04-135303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Blue Colt two-wheeler bears the registration number TS 09 PC 2795, the vehicle was allotted to Enumamula police station from the Warangal Police Commissionerate headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:25:14.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police Blue Colt vehicle allegedly used for Rapido rides in Warangal, SI’s son under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Police Blue Colt, Rapido rides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/party-is-important-resignations-will-be-accepted-cm-shivakumar-warns-disgruntled-congress-mlas</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/70-hour-rescue-operation-saves-3627-people-in-flood-hit-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/hzw5vyoh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-09.19.01.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Fire and Rescue Services evacuated 3,627 people from flood-hit areas under the Ranni, Pathanamthitta, Konni and Tiruvalla fire stations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:21:56.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70-hour rescue operation saves 3,627 people in flood-hit Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Flood, Rescue operation underway</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/04/ariana-grande-withdraws-from-london-musical-and-will-take-a-break-from-the-public-eye</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/hs5of82h/AP26205433796016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ariana Grande arrives at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:15:40.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Ariana Grande, Empire Street Productions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/04/gunshots-aimed-at-businessman-hits-bystander-eight-arrested-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-18/0ir3ihb2/202509183514570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred on Friday. Police on Sunday arrested eight persons including prime accused Surya Narayan Mohanty in this connection.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:13:46.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunshots aimed at businessman hits bystander; eight arrested in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Gunshots fired</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/mother-among-four-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-minor-daughter-and-staging-abduction-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/fcxsmv32/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:12:19.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother among four arrested for allegedly selling minor daughter and staging abduction in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Abduction, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/04/cb-starts-inquiry-into-mkcg-paper-leak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/28/original/Police_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The committee comprises additional secretary Bijay Kumar Dash, special secretary Bijay Kumar Mishra and joint DMET Anil Kumar Sahu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:10:09.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CB starts inquiry into MKCG ‘paper leak’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, paper leak case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/universities-must-focus-on-value-based-education-president-murmu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/s48i88ij/niversities.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Jagadguru Kripalu University at Cuttack, in presence of Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:09:10.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Universities must focus on value-based education: President Murmu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/04/ravenshaw-university-students-stage-hunger-strike-over-harassment-by-deputy-warden</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/q506wm19/Ravenshaw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students protesting outside East Hostel on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:08:30.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravenshaw University students stage hunger strike over ‘harassment’ by deputy warden </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Ravenshaw University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/north-korea-condemns-us-and-allies-cyber-threat-warning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-29/aphshlyw/ANI_20241229080544.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>North Korea accused the United States and allies of seeking to "tarnish the image" of the communist state</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:07:30.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning</news:title>
<news:keywords>United States</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/04/aiims-bbs-gets-award-for-emerging-government-institution-in-organ-transplantation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/whas6n4p/AIIMS-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister Anupriya Patel presenting the award to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar president Dr Anita Saxena in New Delhi on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:05:36.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIIMS-BBS gets award for ‘Emerging Government Institution in Organ Transplantation’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, AIIMS-BBS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/04/odisha-health-department-to-act-tough-on-clinics-violating-pcpndt-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/q7sjavza/New-Project-2025-12-23T093154.663.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government of Odisha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T05:02:10.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Health Department to act tough on clinics violating PCPNDT Act </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, PCPNDT Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/kabini-waters-reach-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/qjuarn63/kABANI-WATER.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inflow into Hogenakkal began rising steadily, with the water level reaching around 8,000 cusecs by 8 am.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:58:49.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kabini waters reach Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kabini dam, Hogenakkal Water Supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/bcpper-listed-among-four-pilot-corridor-projects-under-cer-scheme-of-centre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/p8iuwoyl/BCPPER-listed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief secretary Anu Garg presiding over the meeting on BCPPER on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:58:31.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCPPER listed among four pilot corridor projects under CER scheme of Centre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BCPPER</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/46-year-old-woman-feared-dead-after-crocodile-drags-her-into-swollen-river-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/sinw6vzm/year-old-woman-feared.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident is the latest in a series of human-crocodile conflicts in the region</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:56:49.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>46-year-old woman feared dead after crocodile drags her into swollen river in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, crocodile attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/odisha-deputy-cm-visits-flood-hit-panchayats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/of4ki1lh/Dy-CM-visits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singh Deo on way to an affected village</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:54:04.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Deputy CM visits flood-hit panchayats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/live-in-partners-protected-under-sec-498a-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-11/laa9puuh/ANI_20241211100330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:53:01.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Live-in partners protected under Sec 498A: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Live-in partners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/traffic-inspector-in-vigilance-net-for-taking-rs-20k-bribe-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/jiuol8c4/Traffic-inspector.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cash recovered from traffic inspector Mukesh Kumar Mishra’s house.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:52:29.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traffic inspector in Vigilance net for 
taking Rs 20K bribe in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, traffic inspector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/banned-cough-syrup-worth-over-rs-12-crore-seized-two-held-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/s6m7ntmm/202503153351715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vadodara SOG seizes illegal cough syrup worth Rs 5.78 lakh, two arrested</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:51:46.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banned cough syrup worth over Rs 1.2 crore seized, two held in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Banned cough syrup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/ugandas-military-unveils-statue-of-netanyahus-brother-who-died-in-1976-entebbe-hostage-rescue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/gajadop6/AP26215390559044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A monument honoring the late Yoni Netanyahu, the brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stands at the old terminal of Entebbe International Airport in Entebbe, Uganda, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:51:04.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uganda's military unveils statue of Netanyahu's brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue</news:title>
<news:keywords>uganda </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/veteran-pala-singer-pandit-jagannath-behera-passes-away</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/fzdc8lq1/img_20260803_220759102534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pandit Jagannath Behera</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/eaa8n3i8/Veteran-Pala-singer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pandit Jagannath Behera</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:50:01.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran Pala singer Pandit Jagannath Behera passes away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jagannath Behera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/cuo-seminar-on-grassroots-journalism-in-era-of-ai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-22/0y95uk3b/pexels-paul-espinoza-841364529-22039751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief guest and V-C of Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Prof T Srinivasan said AI and social media have transformed the media landscape.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:48:51.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CUO seminar on grassroots journalism 
in era of AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CUO seminar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/04/firm-owner-held-as-accountants-death-altered-to-culpable-homicide-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:48:51.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firm owner held as accountant’s death altered to culpable homicide in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, homicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/04/with-a-37-year-ban-on-student-unions-how-does-bengaluru-do-campus-politics-find-out-here</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/bmzdrs3r/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-03-at-7.54.25-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Student protests at Freedom Park</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:46:06.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With a 37-year ban on student unions, how does Bengaluru do campus politics? Find out here</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, student politics, Student protest, student union elections, Cockroach Janata Part</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/04/gcc-turns-to-private-firms-to-maintain-foot-overbridges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/oxac0dei/Corpn-turns-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firm securing the tender can display advertisements on the foot overbridge for eight years, and share the revenue annually with civic body.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:41:43.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC turns to private firms to maintain foot overbridges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, overbridges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/04/gcc-releases-list-of-top-100-property-tax-defaulters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/is40zhha/C_1_1_CH1344_110192215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GCC building</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:40:20.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC releases list of top 100 property tax defaulters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, tax defaulters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/japan-says-combat-drones-key-to-adapting-to-new-warfare-as-tension-rises-in-the-region-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/0a3k2uzz/AP26216095053412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks with media after meeting with South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back at the headquarters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District, south of Tokyo, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:39:47.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in the region</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/04/cm-vijay-visits-saint-gobain-renault-plants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/sadz9tki/CM-Vijay-visits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM C Joseph Vijay interacts with workers during his visit to the Saint-Gobain glass manufacturing complex in Sriperumbudur on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:38:05.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay visits Saint-Gobain, 
Renault plants </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CM Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/04/17-year-old-ends-life-after-dads-death-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/xcajjexl/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:37:22.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old ends life after dad’s death in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/aiadmk-leader-palaniswami-demands-rs-25k-per-acre-for-withered-kuruvai-crops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/0cgh7g1o/builds-up-after-record.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:31:43.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK leader Palaniswami demands Rs 25K per acre for withered Kuruvai crops </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kuruvai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/water-should-be-paid-for-like-road-power-cea-v-anantha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/3yo9ykti/ea105223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran during the CII Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Summit.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:29:13.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water should be paid for like road, power: CEA V Anantha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CEA V Anantha Nageswaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/2200-toppers-didnt-receive-allotment-in-tnea-first-round</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/lbcetqwa/seat-share.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:24:04.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,200 toppers didn’t receive allotment 
in TNEA first round</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNEA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/electric-shocks-isolation-cells-report-details-torture-of-trafficked-indians-incyber-scam-hubs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/zc9prwi1/Youth-systematically.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian workers after being rescued from fake jobs in Thailand in 2022</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:17:20.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Electric shocks, isolation cells...: Report details torture of trafficked Indians in
cyber scam hubs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Cyber scam, Fake IT jobs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/tn-farmers-welcome-plan-to-set-up-value-addition-centre-for-mangoes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/uysehxde/mangoes.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>2026-08-04T04:13:14.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN farmers welcome plan to set up value addition centre for mangoes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, mangoes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/teacher-suspended-for-allegedly-assaulting-headmistress-in-karur-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/c1b4ahj7/1-53-1-03ykarur20308try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials from the Karur district education department initiated an inquiry into an incident where a panchayat union school teacher allegedly assaulted the headmaster. A video of the incident went viral on social media.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:10:40.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher suspended for allegedly assaulting headmistress in Karur school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/take-steps-to-prevent-sewage-flow-in-mullaperiyar-channel-tn-to-kl-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/v2v6yhzm/Take-steps-to-prevent.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Untreated wastewater from more than 100 houses and commercial establishments allegedly flows into the 1.5-km diversion canal at Anaivachal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:08:19.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take steps to prevent sewage flow in Mullaperiyar channel: TN to KL government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mullaperiyar Dam, sewage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/lorry-owners-oppose-mandatory-vehicle-tracking-devices-warn-of-strike-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/u84uh37n/1-1-salem10308cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners Association President C Dhanraj addressing reporters in Salem on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:05:59.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lorry owners oppose mandatory vehicle tracking devices, warn of strike in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, lorry owners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/residents-in-tns-bommidi-distressed-by-unannounced-blockage-of-underpass</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/19u0ibh7/whatsapp-image-2026-08-03-at-64529-pm074351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DHA. Residents in rural areas around Bommidi are distressed by the Southern Railways unannounced blockage of the underpass near the railway station.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:04:04.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents in TN's Bommidi distressed by unannounced blockage of underpass</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Underpass</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/10-hospitalised-after-fire-involving-chlorine-powder-at-private-industry-in-tns-attur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T04:02:40.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 hospitalised after fire involving chlorine powder at private industry in TN's Attur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Fire, chlorine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/04/lenin-centre-shops-set-for-relocation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ixua2fy4/Lenin-Centre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shops at Lenin Centre in Vijayawada on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:59:42.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lenin Centre shops set for relocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Lenin Centre shops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/milestone-for-fm-university-as-first-incubatee-presents-innovation-to-president-murmu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/7zl3rfft/Milestone-for-FM-varsity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shital Dattaram Zemane showcases her innovation to President Murmu</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:59:39.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milestone for FM University as first incubatee presents innovation to President Murmu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, President Draupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/fssai-bars-dabur-from-selling-products-with-100-per-cent-claims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/iblydgew/ANI_20260804011836.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Ambiguous, unverifiable": FSSAI bars Dabur India from selling products with misleading 100 per cent claims</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:59:26.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI bars Dabur from selling products with '100 per cent' claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FSSAI, Dabur, Dabur India, food regulator</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/residents-seek-urgent-restoration-of-roads-dug-up-for-ugd-construction-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/1mh7xx3a/ugd70308cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roads across several parts of the city have remained in a dilapidated condition following underground drainage (UGD) works by the TWAD Board, with the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) yet to begin restoration.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:58:28.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents seek urgent restoration of roads dug up for UGD construction in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Road restoration work</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/04/government-will-set-timeframe-for-amaravati-land-pooling-says-ponguru-narayana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8n34oncd/AP-1-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:58:19.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government will set timeframe for Amaravati land pooling, says Ponguru Narayana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Minister Ponguru Narayana, Amaravati land pooling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/14-year-old-among-two-arrested-for-murder-of-class-x-student-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/0aea923r/202607223874534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preliminary investigation revealed that the crime was the outcome of personal enmity and provocation arising out of an ongoing dispute between two groups of youngsters, police said. (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:58:10.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14-year-old among two arrested for murder of Class X student in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, school student death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/pmfby-deadline-extended-till-august-15</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-12/hkglcwy7/20250724248F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The notified crops under PMFBY for kharif-2026 include paddy, maize, groundnut, ragi, cotton, red gram, ginger and turmeric in the designated areas.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:56:52.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMFBY deadline extended till August 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PMFBY</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/04/rs-10-crore-compensation-for-guntur-channel-extension-project-oustees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/ab3jtkty/Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:55:39.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 10 crore compensation for Guntur Channel Extension Project oustees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Guntur Channel expansion project, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar.</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/karnataka-hc-nod-for-diploma-holder-aees-to-compete-for-ee-post</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/bhj7gm9m/HC-rejects-plea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:55:20.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC nod for diploma-holder AEEs to compete for EE post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court, Justice M Nagaprasanna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/spider-man-odishas-green-superhero-launch-my-tree-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/l1r1kyy3/Spider-Man-and.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drawing inspiration from his on-screen journey, Spider-Man told the crowd that searching for his roots led him to trees.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:55:01.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spider-Man, Odisha’s green superhero launch My Tree Campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, My Tree Campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/two-kumki-elephants-deployed-to-drive-away-makhna-jumbo-from-residential-areas-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/chfosi5f/van-elephants100416.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumki elephants Wasim and Jambu being deployed by Gudalur forest officials to drive away a makhna elephant following complaints of crop damage and its frequent movement near residential areas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:55:00.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two kumki elephants deployed to drive away makhna jumbo from residential areas in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, kumki elephants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/odisha-cm-majhi-urges-centre-to-back-unesco-heritage-tag-for-puri-rath-yatra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/8h2ovojn/Majhi-urges-Centre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Puri Rath Yatra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:53:09.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi urges Centre to back UNESCO heritage tag for Puri Rath Yatra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri Rath Yatra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/cm-shivakumar-defends-nagendras-inclusion-despite-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/omd0jk4y/P_4894960786.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:52:42.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar defends Nagendra’s inclusion despite case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/04/ntr-police-review-dasara-security-at-durga-temple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/spb7mmvg/NTR-police-review.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SV Rajashekhara Babu along with the Executive Officer (EO) of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam VK Seena Naik inspected the temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:51:37.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR police review Dasara security at Durga temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR, Dasara security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/04/icons-awards-to-promote-amaravati-as-global-brand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/i1qhl687/Icons-Awards-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The awards, organised by the Global Icons Forum Society, will be presented at Hyatt Place, Gunadala, on August 8.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:50:07.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Icons Awards to promote Amaravati as  global brand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati, icons award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/karnatakas-kodagu-district-snubbed-disappointment-grows</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/bxoui33b/Kodagu-district-snubbed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic restrictions and detours were imposed around Vidhana Soudha and Cubbon Park during the swearing-in ceremony on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:49:23.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's Kodagu district snubbed, disappointment grows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kodagu, Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, V. Balakrishnan, addresses participants after inaugurating the Cyber Security Centre and the Faculty Upgradation Programme on "NextGen Cyber Forensics: Tools and Technologies" at NIT Tiruchirappalli on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN police seek NIT-T, C-DAC support to strengthen cybercrime investigations</news:title>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav on Monday ordered a comprehensive audit into medical oxygen demand and expenditure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:44:26.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health Minister orders audit into Medical Oxygen demand and expenditure</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/power-corridor-safe-environment-created-for-women-students-in-higher-educational-institutions-says-centre</loc>
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<news:title>Power corridor | 'Safe environment created for women students in higher educational institutions,' says Centre</news:title>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh: Junior doctors protest</image:caption>
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<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association postpones strike by one week</news:title>
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<image:caption>Writer and human rights activist Harsh Mander</image:caption>
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<news:title>Youth won in a week what we couldn’t in 12 years: Harsh Mander</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/tunga-bhadra-in-full-spate-in-shivamogga</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Tunga river</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:40:40.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tunga, Bhadra in full spate in Shivamogga</news:title>
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<news:title>Gruha Jyothi survey hurdle: 73 lakh consumers yet to be verified, Escoms seek special camps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/unapproved-layouts-no-bar-to-power-andhra-pradesh-high-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Unapproved layouts no bar to power: Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:title>
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<news:title>El Nino impact: TN farmers seek adequate funds in budget</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/tvk-functionary-among-eight-held-for-stealing-chinese-crackers-worth-rs-1-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:38:32.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK functionary among eight held for stealing Chinese crackers worth Rs 1 crore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/highway-closures-worry-apple-growers-in-jk</loc>
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<image:caption>Apple growers seek smooth transit of fruit trucks to markets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:38:18.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Highway closures worry apple growers in J&amp;K</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K, apple growers, Highway closures</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/its-comeback-time-for-zameer-and-mallikarjun-in-karnataka-cabinet-expansion</loc>
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<image:caption>Supporters of Zameer Ahmed outside Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:title>It’s comeback time for Zameer and Mallikarjun in Karnataka cabinet expansion</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/04/cm-majhi-announces-rs-110-crore-flood-package-rs-24-lakh-ex-gratia-for-deceased</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:37:17.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi announces Rs 110 crore flood package; Rs 24 lakh ex gratia for deceased</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/eye-on-gba-polls-six-from-bengaluru-get-berths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/2jm60g3n/ANI_20260802121513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:36:14.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eye on GBA polls, six from Bengaluru get berths </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/plea-against-ban-on-mineral-transport-madras-hc-seeks-tn-reply</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:35:55.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea against ban on mineral transport, Madras HC seeks TN reply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/hasten-great-green-wall-project-works-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh secure the second position in the country in mangrove expansion over the past two years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:35:47.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hasten Great Green Wall project works:  Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, chief Pawan Kalyan, Great Green Wall project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/rss-chief-to-interact-with-gen-z-alpha-students-from-100-cities-on-aug-6</loc>
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<image:caption>RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:35:46.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS chief to interact with Gen Z &amp; Alpha students from 100 cities on Aug 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Students, RSS chief, Gen Z, Dr Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/human-faeces-found-inside-school-water-tank-probe-on-in-tns-dindigul</loc>
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<news:title>Human faeces found inside school water tank, probe on in TN's Dindigul</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/avocado-cuts-new-path-as-wayanad-farmers-seek-better-returns</loc>
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<image:caption>Cupcakes and cookies displayed at the Avocado Fest at Ambalavayal</image:caption>
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<news:title>Avocado cuts new path as Wayanad farmers seek better returns</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pepita never set out to become an authority on Kerala. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, she developed an early fascination for travel and culture</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:34:20.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>British-born Chronicler Pepita Seth finds home in Guruvayur, devotes life to preserving Kerala’s living traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pepita Seth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/ai-powered-drones-to-strengthen-governance-surveillance-in-haryana</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:33:34.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-powered drones to strengthen governance, surveillance in Haryana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/04/world-bank-and-asian-development-bank-delegations-review-safety-measures-in-amaravati</loc>
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<image:caption>As part of a three-day visit, a delegation from the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Peoples Capital Amaravati on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:32:18.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Bank and Asian Development Bank delegations review safety measures in Amaravati</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/20-years-on-chengara-remains-symbol-of-keralas-unfinished-land-reforms</loc>
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<image:caption>Police block a march by plantation workers at Konnappara near Konni.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Agitators sit atop a tree in front of the Secretariat threatening suicide over non-implementation of Chengara package: File pic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:31:44.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 years on, Chengara remains symbol of Kerala’s unfinished land reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chengara land</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/team-dks-sees-record-minority-representation</loc>
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<image:caption>Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa duringÂ swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet at Lokabhavana in Bengaluru on Monday Chief Minister D K Shiva KumarÂ and Governor Thawar chad Gehlot also seen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:29:23.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Team DKS sees record minority representation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/maharashtra-sunetras-push-for-family-at-ncp-posts-under-ec-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/3z3pe0uy/Sunetra’s-push.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:28:57.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra: Sunetra’s push for family at  NCP posts under EC scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sunetra Pawar, NCP national president, Maharashtra DyCM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/tata-projects-shift-from-andhra-pradesh-to-odisha-reflects-coalitions-failure-says-arun-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/7y7s9w6m/ANI_20260803145923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP MLC Arun Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:28:03.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata project's shift from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha reflects coalition's failure, says Arun Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tata Projects, Mondithoka Arun Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/karnataka-hc-stays-go-forming-sit-to-probe-aol-land-grab-charge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/nlaukj90/202607203871185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:27:06.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC stays G.O. forming SIT to  probe AoL land grab charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Special Investigation Team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/04/bengalurus-jakkur-flying-school-to-take-off-again-in-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/dvuinsiv/Jakkur-flying-school.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Government Flying Training School at Jakkur Aerodrome</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:26:19.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Jakkur flying school to take off again in weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Jakkur flying school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/04/bhiwanis-boxing-queens-power-haryanas-commonwealth-games-success</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/29j3uh5l/Churma-kheer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preeti Pawar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:24:27.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhiwani's boxing queens power Haryana's Commonwealth Games success</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, CWG 2026, Bhiwani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/two-firefighters-killed-three-injured-as-fire-breaks-out-at-electronic-chip-factory-in-noida</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:24:21.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two firefighters killed, three injured as fire breaks out at electronic chip factory in Noida</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/04/sir-north-south-benagluru-record-cent-per-cent-digitisation-of-forms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/vu6vs1gj/voteridvlr01122813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voter ID verification at at a voter facilitation center in the Basavanagudi Assembly constituence in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:24:17.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR: North, South Benagluru record cent per cent digitisation of forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, digitisation, South Benagluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/karnataka-shivakumar-cabinet-strikes-caste-balance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/o6014uav/p4lead113243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Deputy CM Dr G Parameshwara, ministers UT Khader and KH Muniyappa and others arrive to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:22:40.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Shivakumar cabinet strikes caste balance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Cabinet expansion, Karnataka CM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/04/kerala-health-department-issues-advisory-on-infectious-diseases-snakebite-risk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-01/s8y1aikl/snake_bite_kills.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The advisory also highlighted the increased risk of snake encounters during the monsoon, as flooding may force snakes out of their burrows and into residential areas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:21:28.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Health Department issues advisory on infectious diseases, snakebite risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, snakebite awareness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/vizag-moscow-sign-mou-on-urban-transport-and-industrial-development</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/euiwempo/Vizag-Moscow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat with GVMC chief Ketan Garg at the 5th Int’l Transport Summit in Moscow</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:20:55.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag, Moscow sign MoU on urban transport and industrial development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MoU, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Urban transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/bhopal-diary-bureaucrat-shaves-head-for-girl-with-cancer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/967nx0oq/BHOPAL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singrauli municipal commissioner Savita Pradhan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:18:54.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary: Bureaucrat shaves head for girl with cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Madhya Pradesh, Singrauli municipal commissioner, Savita Pradhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/04/rivers-breach-banks-flood-warning-issued-in-kerala-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/5mk66mhd/Rivers-breach.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People make their way through heavy rain at Marine Drive as monsoon showers continue across Kochi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:18:46.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rivers breach banks; flood warning issued in Kerala districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Flood Warning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/one-fifth-share-in-volume-value-ernakulam-drives-keralas-upi-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/sy0nilxw/One-fifth-share.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/p5dvtnky/Screenshot-2026-08-04-020456.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:16:59.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One-fifth share in volume, value: Ernakulam drives Kerala’s UPI economy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UPI economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/21-ysrcp-leaders-file-anticipatory-bail-plea-in-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/e8zuokub/21-YSRCP-leaders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers have approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking anticipatory bail</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:16:58.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 YSRCP leaders file anticipatory bail plea in High Court </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, High Court, YSRCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/madras-hc-grants-bail-to-dmk-mla-held-over-remarks-against-cm-vijay</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/pzkxytp6/HC-madras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:15:59.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC grants bail to DMK MLA held over remarks against CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/kerala-received-three-times-normal-rainfall-in-three-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/c1fk9ev0/State-received.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers evacuate residents stranded in flooded houses at Kanjiraveli near Aranmula on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/oev4of9w/Screenshot-2026-08-04-020401.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:14:58.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala received three times normal rainfall in three days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, heavy rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/expectations-run-high-as-tvk-government-set-to-table-maiden-budget-tomorrow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/kl8mvelg/Expectations-run-high.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:14:41.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expectations run high as TVK government set to table maiden budget tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, maiden budget, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/tiger-death-in-nallamala-under-scanner-forest-department-grills-eight</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/q6tyx1ls/Tiger-rescued-after.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Forest Department has intensified its investigation into the death of an adult tiger</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:13:26.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger death in Nallamala under scanner; Forest department grills eight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nallamala forest, Tiger deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/auto-driver-testifies-against-ias-officer-sriram-venkataraman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/18/original/Sriram_Venkataraman_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IAS officer Sriram Venkataraman (Photo | Kaviyoor Santhosh, EPS)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/gkvqsev7/driver-testifies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sriram Venkataraman</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:13:23.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auto driver testifies against IAS officer Sriram Venkataraman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IAS officer Sriram Venkataraman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/centre-proposes-draft-rules-to-legalise-use-of-ambulances-on-two-wheelers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/t8nfqodk/Govt-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed new rules to introduce two-wheeled ambulances across the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:12:49.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre proposes draft rules to legalise use of ambulances on two-wheelers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, centre, ambulances, Two-wheelers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/flood-situation-under-control-says-kerala-cm-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/vsio6cad/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aranmula residents are being evacuated in boats.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:12:16.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood situation under control, says Kerala CM Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/aptdc-unveils-reform-plan-to-boost-revenue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/k3x7rtpj/AP-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairman Dr Nukasani Balaji</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:11:23.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APTDC unveils reform plan to boost revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APTDC, boost revenue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/prashant-kishor-used-youth-pitch-direct-attack-on-bihar-cm-to-seal-1st-win</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/uh9zfp7w/PK-used-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JSP chief Prashant Kishor after winning the Bankipur bypoll in Patna on Monday, August 3, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:10:19.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prashant Kishor used youth pitch, direct attack on Bihar CM to seal 1st win</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Kishor, Bihar CM, Bankipur bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/eastern-inflow-raises-flood-threat-in-upper-kuttanad-relief-camps-opened</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/6qe6y82e/Eastern-inflow-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers carried bedridden Vijayamma to safety from her house, which was inundated at Thalavady in Kuttanad on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:09:42.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eastern inflow raises flood threat in Upper Kuttanad; relief camps opened</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Flood threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/ending-18-year-wait-centre-scraps-kanjikode-rail-coach-factory-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/e2btxgqw/C_32_1_CH0343_7547158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The land was acquired for the Rail Coach Factory project in Kanjikode.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:08:36.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ending 18-year wait, Centre scraps Kanjikode rail coach factory project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kanjikode rail coach factory project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/04/bengaluru-reclaims-750-km-footpaths-night-traffic-curbs-on-peenya-flyover</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qn25kigl/Safe-footpath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several locations have witnessed repeated encroachments despite multiple clearance operations.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/j3t0o3nq/Saf.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:08:32.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru reclaims 750 km footpaths, night traffic curbs on Peenya flyover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Peenya flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/udhayanidhi-under-fire-for-alleged-double-meaning-response-to-crowds-actress-chant-during-cauvery-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ezdss0ah/Vijay-thinks-holding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin during the demonstration of farmers in Thanjavur on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:08:31.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi under fire for alleged double-meaning response to crowd’s actress chant during Cauvery protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/prime-minister-lauds-vizianagarams-water-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/sk5bby14/PM-lauds-Vizianagaram’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the district’s efforts in his recent Mann Ki Baat address.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:08:16.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime Minister lauds Vizianagaram’s water drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mann ki baat, Vizianagaram’s water drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/700-tneb-aes-promoted-to-assistant-executive-engineer-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/shbu3yuz/C_1_1_CH1280_119060248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:05:39.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>700 TNEB AEs promoted to assistant executive engineer posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNEB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/bangladesh-objects-to-former-prime-minister-sheikh-hasinas-aug-5-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/fr2p4x10/B’desh-objects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:05:34.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh objects to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Aug 5 address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, Former Prime Minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/nemakal-clash-normalcy-restored-in-chippagiri-mandal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/irtrq970/Normalcy-restored-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP leaders Kalva Srinivasulu, BT Naidu, and Gudise Krishtamma meet victims of violence at Nemakal village in Kurnool district on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:05:02.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nemakal Clash: Normalcy restored in Chippagiri mandal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress, TDP, Nemakal clash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/two-cops-arrested-over-vijayanagar-custodial-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-12/e4vj7jeu/202506123426903.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:03:23.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two cops arrested over Vijayanagar custodial death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, arrested, Vijayanagara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/military-civilian-integration-a-must-rajnath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/zspxi1hz/Military-civil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:01:38.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Military-civilian integration a must: Rajnath </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister, military</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/vijay-first-tn-cm-to-not-utter-a-word-against-karnataka-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-25/ue9v8k17/MK%20Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:01:20.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay first TN CM to not utter a word against Karnataka: Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, DMK leader Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/sana-satish-babu-urges-centre-to-set-up-offshore-skill-development-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/zupvjpun/Processed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sana Satish Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T03:01:07.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sana Satish Babu urges Centre to set up offshore skill development unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sana Satish Babu, skill development unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/04/bengaluru-police-may-be-split-into-five-divisions-like-gba</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/49bcgo72/Police-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:59:51.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police may be split into five divisions, like GBA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/04/tdb-announces-special-arrangements-for-karkidaka-vavu-bali-on-august-12</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-24/3l5aozih/C_35_1_CH0279_62298728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People perform 'Karkidaka Vavu Bali' ritual for their ancestors during the 'Karkidaka' month.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:59:08.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDB announces special arrangements for Karkidaka Vavu Bali on August 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, TDB, Karkidaka Vavu Bali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/twenty-five-states-file-lawsuit-challenging-trumps-latest-tariffs-on-india-and-58-other-countries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/p1djbpl2/President-Donald-Trump-speaks-during-an-event-to-announce-new-tariffs-in-the-Rose-Garden-at-the-White-House-on-April-2-2025-in-Washington.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:59:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twenty-five states file lawsuit challenging Trump's latest tariffs on India and 58 other countries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump administration, new tariff, Supreme Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/centre-plays-pivotal-role-in-rebuilding-andhra-pradesh-says-valluru-jayaprakash-narayana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/rrkvdtbe/C_40_1_CH1553_33597818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State Chief Spokesperson Valluru Jayaprakash</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:57:57.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre plays pivotal role in rebuilding Andhra Pradesh, says Valluru Jayaprakash Narayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Valluru Jayaprakash Narayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/04/women-only-pedestrian-zone-to-bring-alive-freedom-at-midnight-on-august-14-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/a6183ae7-bb8a-4dcc-8e25-db4eaa5da12a/ANI_20240701143211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women and Child Development Department</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:54:15.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women-only pedestrian zone to bring alive ‘Freedom at Midnight’ on August 14 in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Freedom at Midnight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/godavari-flood-raises-bund-safety-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/fck70d2d/Godavari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The recent flood has exposed several weak stretches of river embankments across the Godavari delta.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/vphkq4u2/Weak-points.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials recalled that during the 2022 Godavari floods, water levels rose nearly two feet above the embankments at Razole, Sivakoti, Tekisettipalem and Sakhinetipalli, exposing the vulnerability of several low-lying villages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:52:32.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godavari flood raises bund safety concerns </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Godavari floods, Safety concerns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/madras-hc-gives-bail-to-two-suspects-in-tvk-mla-poaching-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-07/8odzwy17/ANI_20250507074453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:50:23.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC gives bail to two suspects in TVK MLA poaching case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, MLA poaching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/why-should-ias-officers-be-heard-before-nod-to-prosecute-them-asks-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/j9qorav0/C_1_1_CH1104_121701012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:49:02.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why should IAS officers be heard before nod to prosecute them, asks Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IAS officers, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/04/andhra-pradesh-congress-hails-prashant-kishors-win</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/m9z2s696/New-Project-2025-11-14T072045.236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>APCC vice-president Kolanukonda Sivaji.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:47:38.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Congress hails Prashant Kishor’s win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Prashant Kishor, Kolanukonda Shivaji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/kerala-cm-satheesan-cites-delayed-weather-warning-for-poor-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/uxwho8n0/CM-cites-delayed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child staying at the relief camp at a school in Kozhencherry spends time drawing, offering a glimpse of resilience amid the flood crisis.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/l6i7p118/weather-warning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>volunteers evacuating residents who were stranded in flooded houses in parts of Mallappuzhassery panchayat in Aranmula, ferrying them to safety | Pics: SHAJI VETTIPURAM</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:43:42.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan cites delayed weather warning for ‘poor’ response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Severe weather warning, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/tribal-women-to-launch-first-micro-bakeries-in-tns-str</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/xlojqfht/Tribal-women-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly established bakery at Hasanur in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:42:03.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal women to launch first micro-bakeries in TN's STR </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tribal women, micro-bakeries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/iaf-exam-fraud-unearthed-in-avadi-four-haryana-youths-held-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/biapq3na/P_489723670.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four youths from Haryana were arrested for allegedly impersonating candidates and using electronic devices during an Indian Air Force clerk recruitment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:40:32.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF exam fraud unearthed in Avadi, four Haryana youths held in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fraud, IAF exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/04/young-couple-found-dead-on-railway-tracks-between-nizamuddin-and-okhla-stations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/328row18/two-stations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Both bodies have been preserved at the mortuary of Lok Nayak Hospital, and their families have been informed.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:38:26.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young couple found dead on railway tracks between Nizamuddin and Okhla Stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, found dead, Delhi couple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/five-of-chennai-family-killed-in-madurai-crash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/e8t6anr7/family-killed-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangled remains of the cars</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:36:05.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five of Chennai family killed in Madurai crash </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/04/inspired-by-crime-series-delhi-man-kills-wife-hides-weapon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/4i6gqqt9/Inspired-by-crime.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>52-year-old accused Kamal Singh in police custody on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:34:44.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspired by crime series, Delhi man kills wife, hides weapon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/04/senior-students-booked-for-sexually-assaulting-two-boys-at-telangana-minorities-residential-school</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/xrc9bll9/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dundigal police have registered a case under the POCSO Act after the alleged sexual assault of two Class 5 students</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:34:01.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior students booked for sexually assaulting two boys at Telangana Minorities Residential School</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, sexually assault, minorities residential School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/04/tn-scraps-governors-nod-for-appointing-chief-secretary-dgp-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/odrgex8f/CM-explores-legal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:33:53.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN scraps governor's nod for appointing chief secretary, DGP appointments</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/haryana-faridabad-teacher-killed-by-stalker-inside-school</loc>
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<news:title>Haryana: Faridabad teacher killed by stalker inside school</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/04/dtc-buses-to-boost-noida-airport-connectivity</loc>
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<image:caption>Noida International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:title>DTC buses to boost Noida airport connectivity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/04/sabarimala-ghee-purchase-from-milma-bypassed-e-tender</loc>
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<news:title>Sabarimala ghee purchase from Milma bypassed e-tender</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to Grow in the Rains</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/wake-up-call-for-bihar-cm-as-prashant-kishor-grabs-bjp-safe-seat</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor with supporters in Patna on Monday, Augut 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:28:38.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wake-up call for Bihar CM as Prashant Kishor grabs BJP safe seat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/04/two-andhra-pradesh-men-held-for-snatching-gold-chains</loc>
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<image:caption>Narsingi police arrested two men for allegedly snatching a woman’s gold mangalsutra in Alkapoor Township.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:27:19.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Andhra Pradesh men held for snatching gold chains</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/04/sc-agrees-to-hear-tn-plea-refuses-to-stay-madras-hc-order</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>2026-08-04T02:25:17.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC agrees to hear TN plea, refuses to stay Madras HC order</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/04/ominous-rangam-warns-of-heavy-floods-major-fire-accidents</loc>
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<image:caption>Temple oracle Mathangi Swarnalatha during the Rangam programme at the Ujjaini Mahankali temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>a portrait of the deity being carried on a caparisoned elephant during the Bonalu procession in Secunderabad on Monday | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:20:21.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ominous’ Rangam warns of heavy floods, major fire accidents</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/a-50-year-struggle-for-compensation</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmer E Bakka Reddy showing his land papers at Sangareddy collectorate on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:16:08.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A 50-year struggle for compensation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/11-retired-telangana-employees-challenge-mandatory-health-care-trust-contribution</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T02:07:38.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 retired Telangana employees challenge mandatory health care trust  contribution</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/telangana-high-court-declines-to-entertain-hmda-hgcl-pleas-against-arbitration-notices</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:59:57.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court declines to entertain HMDA, HGCL 
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/04/second-brics-anti-corruption-meeting-in-hyderabad-from-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Union government will host the second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:55:40.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second BRICS anti-corruption meeting in Hyderabad from today</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/revanth-to-review-schemes-telanganas-financial-situation</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:52:12.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth to review schemes, Telangana's financial situation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Telangana's financial situation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/04/panel-made-to-probe-foreign-medical-students-exam-irregularity-charges</loc>
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<image:caption>The National Students Union of India (NSUI) organized a "Students Justice March" in New Delhi to protest police action, alleged violence, and the use of pellet guns against student demonstrators on Monday, 03.08.2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:51:41.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel made to probe foreign medical students’ exam irregularity charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, FMGE, Union Health Minister J P Nadda, National Students’ Union of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/lets-debate-unemployment-in-assembly-ktr</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:47:12.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let’s debate unemployment in Assembly: KTR</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/04/delhi-hc-orders-dog-sterilisation-camps</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:41:22.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC orders dog sterilisation camps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/deputy-chief-minister-attributes-singareni-expansion-to-congresss-relentless-efforts</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:40:04.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy Chief Minister attributes   Singareni expansion to Congress's relentless efforts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/prakasam-khani-open-cast-2-coal-block-allocated-to-singareni-collieries</loc>
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<image:caption>Prakasam Khani Open Cast (PKOC) dip side coal block has been allocated to the Singareni Collieries Company Limited</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:34:20.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakasam Khani Open Cast-2 coal block allocated to Singareni Collieries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/after-supreme-court-verdict-focus-back-on-four-telangana-irrigation-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:31:12.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Supreme Court verdict, focus back on four Telangana irrigation projects</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/04/ex-mla-asks-high-court-to-quash-sexual-assault-complaint</loc>
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<image:caption>Former MLA Rega Kantha Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:23:51.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-MLA asks High Court to quash sexual assault complaint</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/04/us-confirms-first-two-deaths-linked-to-cyclospora-outbreak</loc>
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<image:caption>This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T01:17:37.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US confirms first two deaths linked to Cyclospora outbreak</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/04/esha-singh-calm-is-only-on-the-outside</loc>
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<image:caption>Esha Singh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Esha Singh along with her coach Ronak Pandit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Esha Singh: Calm is only on the outside</news:title>
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<image:caption>Himansh Kohli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himansh Kohli: I believe this is the second run of my career</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor celebrates with supporters after taking the lead in the Bankipur Assembly by-election during the counting of votes, in Patna, Bihar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:36:44.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Wake up call for Modi, Shah': Prashant Kishor stuns BJP, ends three-decade grip on Bankipur in debut win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, BJP, PM Modi, Prashant Kishor, Bankipur by-poll</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/meta-grilled-by-parliamentary-panel-over-pm-modi-post-glitch-algorithmic-bias</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliament building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:33:55.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meta grilled by parliamentary panel over PM Modi post glitch, algorithmic bias</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trump-says-new-talks-are-last-chance-for-iran-to-forge-deal-and-avoid-escalation-of-us-strikes-2</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting about military families, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:26:23.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says new talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal and avoid escalation of US strikes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trump-says-oil-firms-making-too-much-money-from-iran-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ls2t09c0/AP26215667694119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a meeting about military families, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:24:42.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says oil firms making 'too much money' from Iran shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Doanld Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/zelensky-sacks-his-ambassador-to-the-us</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ybx2x1i2/OStefanishynaphoto-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Ukriane deputy PM and ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:20:40.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelensky sacks his ambassador to the US</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Olga Stefanishyna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/03/heart-health-waiting-until-40-to-get-screened-is-too-late</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/wxml5ksc/INTERVIEW-DR-HARI103813.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:14:34.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heart health: 'Waiting until 40 to get screened is too late’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/03/borderline-cholesterol-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/j0974hw7/202601203644613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ph9bhcdz/graphic-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:11:19.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Borderline’ cholesterol is more dangerous than it sounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/03/jersey-change-reveals-big-chasm-in-hockey-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/6jmpr503/ANI_20260727134010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India Men revealing the saffron jersey ahead of FIH Hockey World Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:10:02.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jersey change reveals big chasm in Hockey India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Hockey India, Indian Hockey team jersey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/03/rain-disasters-accurate-forecast-better-response-a-national-imperative</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ryuyidxm/pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over the next three days, Kerala received an average rainfall of 18.4 cm, more than three times the normal for the period</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:08:35.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain disasters: Accurate forecast, better response a national imperative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Kerala rains, monsoon disasters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/03/student-protests-using-body-politics-against-a-thesaurus-of-negligence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/v9145a0o/3aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The political protest might be insignificant in an historical sense, but it has a new act of storytelling</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:07:38.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student protests | Using body politics against a thesaurus of negligence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, NEET paper leak, CJP protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/03/asean-hobbled-in-facing-china-on-the-high-seas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/s2m0cwxk/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A police official looking on between participating national flags during an ASEAN session</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:06:15.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASEAN hobbled in facing China on the high seas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, ASEAN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/wont-resign-as-punjab-congress-chief-says-warring-amid-escalating-factional-feud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-24/m86imo0j/C_53_1_CH1361_37954125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:05:04.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won't resign as Punjab Congress chief, says Warring amid escalating factional feud</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/03/a-coach-watched-youtube-videos-to-teach-himself-in-glasgow-his-indian-ward-won-gold-in-boxing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/f3oi3x6t/Arundhati1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arundhati Choudhary celebrates after capturing the gold medal (women's 70kg) in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/3dnb49hd/CoachArundhati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arundhati Choudhary and coach Ashok Gautam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:01:39.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A coach watched YouTube videos to teach himself. In Glasgow, his Indian ward won gold in boxing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, BFI, boxing, Arundhati Choudhary, Commonwealth Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/03/hidden-cholesterol-factor-triggeringheart-attacks-in-young-indians</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/d8lj43k8/Heart-surgery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(Representative Image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T19:01:34.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hidden cholesterol factor triggering
heart attacks in young Indians</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/glaw-lake-becomes-indias-101st-ramsar-site-first-in-arunachal-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/x9ke5rdp/HOzciEqbwAEqruO.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glaw lake in Arunachal Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:35:17.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glaw lake becomes India’s 101st Ramsar site, first in Arunachal Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Arunachal Pradesh, Ramsar site, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Glaw lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/03/lifter-gyaneshwari-promoted-as-dsp-after-silver-in-glasgow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/p8glxilz/Gyaneshwari.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gyaneshwari Yadav celebrates with her silver medal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:33:36.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lifter Gyaneshwari promoted as DSP after silver in Glasgow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, weightlifting, Indian Weightlifting Federation, 2026 Commonwealth Games, Gyaneshwari Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/03/quick-take-debating-donts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/j0luzksa/stephens.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The circular prohibiting wearing shorts was issued by College principal Professor Susan Elias on July 26</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Debating don'ts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/manufacturing-activity-falls-to-near-5-year-low-in-july-as-sales-hiring-slow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-16/wmj9vcm9/ANI_20251216052402.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manufacturing sector growth</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:22:59.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manufacturing activity falls to near 5-year low in July as sales, hiring slow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manufacturing, Manufacturing sector activity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/willie-walsh-takes-charge-as-indigos-ceo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/rz0z3x9z/ANI_20260803055234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former IATA Chief Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo CEO</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:19:25.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo’s CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>IndiGo, Indigo CEO Willie Walsh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tn-moving-sc-on-cauvery-row-karnataka-to-respond-as-per-legal-advice-says-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/533ydcho/PTI08022026000139B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and former state chief minister Siddaramaiah during an all-party meeting to chalk out the state's legal and political strategy on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, following the CWRC's direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily for 15 days, in Bengaluru, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:16:08.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN moving SC on Cauvery row: Karnataka to respond as per legal advice, says Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery water dispute, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/tamil-nadu-moves-supreme-court-over-karnatakas-failure-to-release-cauvery-water</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/jm45y1lh/ANI_20260730133555.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:14:53.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court over Karnataka's failure to release Cauvery water</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Cauvery water, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/stiff-competiton-forcing-insta-help-platforms-to-subsidise-repeat-customers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-01/0oidn953/202511013560927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Urban Company</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:09:57.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stiff competiton forcing Insta-help platforms to subsidise repeat customers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Urban Company, Insta-help platforms, repeat customers </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/sarvam-secures-75-million-from-nvidia-investors-in-latest-funding-tranche</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/h5l7le25/202606153826691.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest tranche follows the first close of Sarvam’s Series B announced in June</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:07:08.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sarvam secures $75 million from Nvidia, investors in latest funding tranche </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sarvam, Nvidia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/03/over-to-amdavad-focus-should-be-on-producing-athletes-than-extravaganza</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/91ay58n5/indro-online.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare (2nd left) hands over the Commonwealth Games Federation flag to Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra (centre) during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha (2nd right) and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi (right) are also seen.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:06:25.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over to Amdavad: Focus should be on producing athletes than extravaganza</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Indian Olympic Association, 2026 Commonwealth Games, 2030 Commonwealth Games, Amdavad 2030</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/meta-apologises-to-govt-over-brief-removal-of-pm-modis-facebook-videoparliamentary-panel-seeks-accountability</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/q9pgr5ds/FACEBOOK-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Facebook</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:04:51.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meta apologises to govt over brief removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video;
Parliamentary Panel seeks accountability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meta, PM Facebook post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/03/how-neerajs-advice-helped-yashvir-throw-better-at-cwg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/r4oy4hxx/C_1_1_CH1516_122477432.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh after the final at the Commonwealth Games</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:03:25.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Neeraj's advice helped Yashvir throw better at CWG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other, Neeraj Chopra, Javelin Throw, CWG 2026, Yashvir Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/govt-opens-door-to-changes-in-zero-mdr-regime-eases-offshore-fund-rules</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/g865sunt/202604113743585.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Digital payment</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:00:57.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt opens door to changes in zero-MDR regime; eases offshore fund rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Digital payment, MDR regime, offshore fund rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/russia-blasts-southern-ukrainian-city-with-glide-bombs-while-ukrainian-drones-kill-nine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/5xqlvg8y/AP26213122498207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A burned car is seen after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:57:55.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill nine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, glide bombs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/govt-plans-65-lic-stake-sale-eyes-rs-31000-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/fq43dcgu/ANI_20260728153517.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed stake sale in LIC is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the government's finances.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:51:20.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt plans 6.5% LIC stake sale, eyes Rs 31,000 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Divestment in LIC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/hundreds-of-migrant-children-are-stranded-in-spains-ceuta-after-mass-crossing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/hd14bs1w/AP26215509015782.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 12-year-old unaccompanied minor who crossed into Spain is escorted by a Spanish soldier to the Spain-Morocco border as the child begs not to be sent back to Morocco from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after mass crossing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/03/durand-cup-langsning-fc-debut-turns-into-goal-fest-against-mumbai</loc>
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<image:caption>Langsning FC players celebrate a goal against Mumbai FC on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:50:40.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Durand Cup: Langsning FC debut turns into goal-fest against Mumbai </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/03/jamshedpur-fcs-plight-a-big-failure-of-management-aiff-as-well-bhaichung</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamshedpur FC fans stage a protest in a bid to save the club on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:40:08.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamshedpur FC's plight a big failure of management &amp; AIFF as well: Bhaichung</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/bangladesh-raises-hasinas-proposed-virtual-address-with-india-warns-of-strain-on-bilateral-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:39:16.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh raises Hasina's proposed virtual address with India, warns of strain on bilateral ties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/sundaram-finance-posts-rs-636-crore-consolidated-net-profit-in-q1</loc>
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<image:caption>Sundaram Finance logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:36:43.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sundaram Finance posts Rs 636 crore consolidated net profit in Q1 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sundaram Finance q1 results</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/tamil-nadu-tops-india-in-deceased-organ-donations-ranks-second-in-organ-transplants-in-2025</loc>
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<image:caption>Organ Donation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:21:15.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu tops India in deceased organ donations, ranks second in organ transplants in 2025</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Organ donation, Minister Anupriya Patel, organ transplants</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/jammu-and-kashmir-pacer-nabi-primed-to-script-history</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/x9fa0tzz/Nabi-pic.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fast bowler Auqib Nabi was the leading wicket taker with 60 scalps as Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title the previous season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:19:26.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jammu and Kashmir pacer Nabi primed to script history </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, Ranji Trophy, India Tour of Sri Lanka, J&amp;K pacer Auqib Nabi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/opposition-attacks-bjp-after-brij-bhushan-acquittal-in-wrestlers-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former BJP Lok Sabha MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is greeted by his supporters after a Delhi court acquitted him in wrestlers' case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:14:22.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition attacks BJP after Brij Bhushan acquittal in wrestlers' case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Brij Bhushan Singh, Wrestlers protest, Brij Bhushan sexual assault case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-clarification-on-firs-a-big-victory-for-youth-says-cjp-seeks-immediate-implementation-of-assurances</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from July 24, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) addresses a press conference at Jantar Mantar protest site alongside party spokespersons Saurav Das (L) and Ashutosh Ranka (R) in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:12:30.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC clarification on FIRs a 'big victory' for youth, says CJP; seeks immediate implementation of assurances</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET paper leak, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/parliament-clears-bills-amid-opposition-protests-over-neet-ram-temple-donation-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha members raise their hands during the passing of a bill in the House amid opposition protests.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:12:11.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament clears Bills amid Opposition protests over NEET, Ram temple donation row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/eyes-on-big-totals-digital-first-approach-in-10th-season-of-tnpl</loc>
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<image:caption>(From L) TNCA secretary U Bhagwandas Rao and president TJ Srinivasaraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:11:17.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eyes on big totals, digital first approach in 10th season of TNPL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tamil Nadu Premier League, R Sai Kishore, B Indrajith</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/growing-injury-concerns-raise-alarm-bells-in-indian-cricket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/s519fadm/bumrah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of Sri Lanka series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:08:19.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Growing injury concerns raise alarm bells in Indian cricket
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, India vs Sri Lanka, Harshit Rana, Auqib Nabi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/new-closing-auction-session-leads-to-huge-difference-in-sensex-and-nifty-closing-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:07:01.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Closing Auction Session leads to huge difference in Sensex and Nifty closing </news:title>
<news:keywords>Equity market , closing auction system</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/03/sunetra-pawars-appointments-of-sons-under-eci-lens-ncp-asked-to-justify-rule-changes</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP National President Sunetra Pawar (C) and her sons Jay Pawar (L) and Parth Pawar (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T17:02:30.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sunetra Pawar's appointments of sons under ECI lens; NCP asked to justify rule changes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Election Commission of India, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-cm-dk-shivakumar-asks-disappointed-aspirants-to-stay-patientt</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T16:58:03.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion: CM DK Shivakumar asks 'disappointed aspirants' to stay patient</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM, Cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trump-tells-iranians-to-make-deal-or-surrender</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One while returning to the White House, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T16:41:21.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/explained-will-brij-bhushans-acquittal-change-the-political-equations-in-ups-2027-assembly-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T16:11:03.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explained: Will Brij Bhushan's acquittal change the political equations in UP's 2027 Assembly elections?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Brijbushan Singh, sexual harassment case, BJP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/jpsc-exam-scam-ex-chief-khiangte-grilled-for-seven-hours-cid-raids-18-locations</loc>
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<image:caption>Students hold placards during a protest against the Jharkhand government over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:54:03.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPSC exam scam: Ex-chief Khiangte grilled for seven hours; CID raids 18 locations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/03/honourably-acquitted-brij-bhushan-walks-free-as-delhi-court-clears-him-in-wrestlers-case-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:40:59.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Honourably Acquitted': Brij Bhushan Walks Free as Delhi Court Clears Him in Wrestlers' Case</news:title>
<news:keywords>brij bhushan singh, sexual harassment case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/congress-holds-datia-as-bjp-suffers-by-poll-setback-in-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress workers celebrate the party's victory in the Datia Assembly by-election at the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) headquarters, in Bhopal, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari in the bypoll.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:39:05.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress holds Datia as BJP suffers by-poll setback in Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Congress, Madhya Pradesh, Datia by-poll, Datia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/social-media-posts-exposing-alleged-wrongdoing-not-misconduct-allahabad-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:31:36.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media posts exposing alleged wrongdoing not misconduct: Allahabad HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, BJP, Allahabad HC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/seven-up-districts-on-high-alert-as-communal-clashes-intensify-in-nepal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/s9cpv6d2/indianepalborder.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans patrol along the India-Nepal border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:27:25.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven UP districts on high alert as communal clashes intensify in Nepal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nepal-India ties, Nepal communal clashes, Nepal-UP border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-explainer-caste-region-factions-and-power</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:17:40.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Explainer: Caste, Region, Factions and Power</news:title>
<news:keywords>karnataka cabinet expansion, dk shivakumar, siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/notorious-gangster-sujit-sinha-shot-dead-while-attempting-escape-during-jail-transfer-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/7cu170l4/5014dbc963602bf1089cda22ae60f68e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:16:28.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notorious gangster Sujit Sinha shot dead while attempting escape during jail transfer: Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Police Encounter, Gangster Sujit Sinha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/bankipur-by-poll-bjp-alleges-rjd-transferred-votes-to-help-prashant-kishor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/che21dow/181958-uoxjxbvcso-1666890586.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Amit Malviya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:11:50.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankipur by-poll: BJP alleges RJD transferred votes to help Prashant Kishor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bihar, RJD, BJP, Prashant Kishor, Bankipur by-poll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/morth-issues-draft-framework-for-two-wheeler-ambulances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/4l4htivr/ANI-20260803130023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ministry on Monday issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to regulate two-wheeled road ambulances.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:52:02.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoRTH issues draft framework for two-wheeler ambulances</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, MORTH, Two-wheeler ambulance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Aug/03/honourably-acquitted-brij-bhushan-walks-free-as-delhi-court-clears-him-in-wrestlers-case</loc>
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<news:title>'Honourably Acquitted': Brij Bhushan Walks Free as Delhi Court Clears Him in Wrestlers' Case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/in-its-tenth-season-tamil-nadu-premier-league-aims-to-build-on-past-success-in-new-avatar</loc>
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<image:caption>(From L) B Indrajith, M Shahrukh Khan, R Sai Kishore, N Jagadeesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In its tenth season, Tamil Nadu Premier League aims to build on past success in new avatar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/03/hockey-junior-mens-national-cship-ktaka-mp-register-important-wins-tn-continue-to-lose</loc>
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<image:caption>Action during the Junior national men's hockey tournament</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hockey junior men's national c'ship: K'taka, MP register important wins, TN continue to lose</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/03/why-the-anti-defection-law-is-under-fresh-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court is now examining whether legislators can invoke the merger provision solely on the basis of numbers, without the original political party merging.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:23:06.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the Anti-Defection Law is under fresh scrutiny</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:20:52.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Courts must bin criminal cases filed to silence dissent, not tell citizens what to say: SC ex-Judge Oka</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, freedom of speech, peaceful protests, Justice Abhay Oka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/mayawati-expels-ashok-siddharth-from-bsp-again-says-he-will-not-be-taken-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday expelled senior party leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth from the party for alleged anti-party activities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:20:21.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mayawati expels Ashok Siddharth from BSP again, says he will not be taken back</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/can-prashant-kishor-breach-bjp-bastion-counting-begins-for-bihars-bankipur-assembly-bypoll</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder and candidate Prashant Kishor greets people during a victory march</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:15:58.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly bypoll results | Prashant Kishor wins in Bankipur; BJP wins in Manjalpur, Congress wins in Datia</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/03/from-poll-strategist-to-mla-kishors-bypoll-win-opens-up-opposition-space-for-jan-suraaj-in-bihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor flashes the victory sign after taking the lead in the Bankipur Assembly by-election during the counting of votes, in Patna, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:13:29.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From poll strategist to MLA: Kishor’s bypoll win opens up opposition space for Jan Suraaj in Bihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/vishwesh-negi-appointed-indias-next-envoy-to-iran</loc>
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<image:caption>MEA Joint Secy Vishwesh Negi appointed as next Indian Ambassador to Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:06:12.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishwesh Negi appointed India's next envoy to Iran</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Aug/03/duleep-trophy-kanhaiya-wadhawan-to-captain-north-zone-arshdeep-named-in-squad</loc>
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<image:caption>Arshdeep Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:55:40.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duleep Trophy: Kanhaiya Wadhawan to captain North Zone, Arshdeep named in squad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/03/west-bengal-minister-umesh-rai-claims-arrested-jem-operative-demanded-rs-5-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Minister of State for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Umesh Rai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:52:16.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal Minister Umesh Rai claims arrested JeM operative demanded Rs 5 crore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cm-expands-cabinet-19-ministers-take-oath-at-lok-bhavan</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM along with newly inducted Ministers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:46:04.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM expands Cabinet; 19 Ministers take oath at Lok Bhavan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/rajya-sabha-passes-bill-to-tackle-payment-delays-faced-by-msmes-amid-opposition-protests-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/sunkqq2b/C_53_1_CH1540_45036521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Proceedings underway in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:43:41.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha passes Bill to tackle payment delays faced by MSMEs amid Opposition protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajya Sabha, MSME amendment bill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-seeks-arunachal-top-officials-reply-over-cbis-non-cooperation-claim-in-cm-khandu-linked-contracts-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:42:42.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Arunachal top officials' reply over CBI's 'non-cooperation' claim in CM Khandu-linked contracts probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Arunachal Pradesh, CBI probe, Chief Minister Pema Khandu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/usa-cricketer-slapped-with-eight-year-ban-for-breaching-icc-anti-corruption</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-30/zu2e9h3b/cricket-representative.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:36:47.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>USA cricketer slapped with EIGHT-YEAR BAN for breaching ICC anti-corruption code</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, USA, ICC, cricket, anti-corruption, cricket match fixing, USA cricket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/military-and-bureaucracy-cannot-function-in-silos-says-rajnath-singh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/t1fa30l5/ANI_20260417161525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:30:56.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Military and bureaucracy cannot function in silos, says Rajnath Singh  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, Rajnath Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-to-engage-with-gen-z-gen-alpha-in-mumbai</loc>
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<image:caption>RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact with Gen Z in Mumbai on Aug 6</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:26:57.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to engage with Gen Z, Gen Alpha in Mumbai</news:title>
<news:keywords>RSS engagment with Gen Z</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/punjab-assembly-witnesses-uproar-over-paper-leaks-house-passes-resolution-condemning-exam-scandals</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:25:31.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Assembly witnesses uproar over paper leaks; House passes resolution condemning exam scandals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Assembly, NEET paper leak case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/cauvery-water-dispute-udhayanidhi-leads-statewide-dmk-protest-stalin-blames-tn-govts-negligence</loc>
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<image:caption>LoP in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin, centre, along with leaders of party's alliance partners as they stage a protest against the Mekedatu Dam construction project, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:16:09.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery water dispute: Udhayanidhi leads statewide DMK protest; Stalin blames TN govt's 'negligence'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/iyc-launches-legal-helpline-to-aid-students-who-are-facing-threats-following-participation-in-neet-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against the police crackdown on students and youth over the NEET paper leak issue, at Jantar Mantar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:07:35.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IYC launches legal helpline to aid students who are facing threats following participation in NEET protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/watch-learn-300-chennai-government-school-kids-revisit-2026-fifa-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>The government school children at the screening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:05:44.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Watch &amp; learn: 300 Chennai government school kids revisit 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress MLA from Indi, Yashavantarayagouda V Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:56:41.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda Patil resigns after being left out of Karnataka Cabinet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/why-route-thala-culture-continues-to-fuel-student-violence-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>‘Route thala’ revolves around students asserting dominance over the bus or suburban train routes they use to commute between home and college.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:26:18.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why ‘route thala’ culture continues to fuel student violence in Chennai</news:title>
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<image:caption>Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:23:20.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 2,000 girls took HPV vaccine in six months; TN mulls drive in schools</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/03/parliament-monsoon-session-day-11-live-two-bills-on-lok-sabha-agenda-amid-likely-disruptions</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party MPs Dimple Yadav, Awadesh Prasad, Neeraj Kushwaha Maurya, Priya Saroj, Chhotelal Kharwar, Jaya Bachchan and others stage a protest over alleged embezzlement of devotees' offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:22:00.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 HIGHLIGHTS| Both Houses adjourned for the day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/safe-drinking-water-shortage-haunts-over-2-lakh-residents-in-odishas-kendrapara</loc>
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<image:caption>A submerged tube well in Srirampur village under Pattamundai block.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:10:36.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safe drinking water shortage haunts over 2 lakh residents in Odisha's Kendrapara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, drinking water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/03/assam-releases-first-tranche-of-rs-15000-interim-relief-to-flood-hit-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/5yaydriz/20260801366L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A little girl holds her younger sister, who stands on debris and thick mud, where devastating floods destroyed homes and livelihoods at Nepali Khuti in Sivasagar, Assam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:07:40.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam releases first tranche of Rs 15,000 interim relief to flood-hit families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam floods, Assam government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/for-delhis-delivery-riders-every-downpour-means-more-orders-more-income-and-more-danger</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/6crfqrlx/New-Project-97.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi rains bring higher earnings for gig workers, but flooded roads and risks remain</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/si9rqow9/roub.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/s33raqjd/FACILITIES-FOR-GIG-WORKERS.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8tl678o2/FOR-GIG-WORKERS.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ad0f0z71/WHO-IS-FOOTING-THE-BILL.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:05:58.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For Delhi's delivery riders, every downpour means more orders, more income and more danger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/03/bihar-needs-better-leadership-says-prashant-kishor-following-favourable-bankipur-bypoll-trends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/0oyda9dd/PTI08032026000325B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder and candidate Prashant Kishor greets people during a march as he leads over BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha to 10,436 votes in the Bankipur assembly by-election</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:59:01.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar needs better leadership, says Prashant Kishor following favourable Bankipur bypoll trends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Prashant Kishor, Bankipur bypoll</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/from-her-paniya-roots-young-kerala-artisan-grows-a-contemporary-jewellery-brand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qwkwj1en/aparna1083118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aparna Raj with her grandmother Cheeru wearing traditional Choothumuthu and Panathali</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/lqpd21tj/aparna_3083202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aparna and her grandmother making traditional paniya ornaments</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/a2qbr8ss/jewellery_1083223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paniya inspired ornaments made by Aparna</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:57:40.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From her Paniya roots, young Kerala artisan grows a contemporary jewellery brand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sultan Bathery, Paniya, rosary pea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/cross-country-rally-organisers-booked-after-participants-allege-registration-fee-scam-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/qfjajymk/lgfsdysk0w.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Event management personnel were reportedly taken into custody for questioning before the FIR was registered at Bagalur Police Station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:49:19.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cross-country rally organisers booked after participants allege registration fee scam in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cross-country rally, registration fee scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/el-niño-takes-a-toll-on-aquaculture-in-ap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/0cb76nld/20250504201f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:38:39.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño takes a toll on aquaculture in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>South West Monsoon, Monsoon 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/03/bjp-retains-manjalpur-seat-satish-patel-wins-by-over-30000-votes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/8dva0x9m/HOysTYna4AAWgQW.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satish Patel's result marks the BJP's first electoral victory in the constituency after the death of Yogesh Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:01:19.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP retains Manjalpur seat, Satish Patel wins by over 30,000 votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, BJP, Gujarat, Manjalpur Assembly bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tanveer-sait-voices-dissent-after-karnataka-cabinet-snub-supporter-attempts-suicide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/tsi3p7fg/New-Project-2026-08-03T160524.200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA Tanveer Sait</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:41:21.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanveer Sait voices dissent after Karnataka cabinet snub; supporter attempts suicide </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tanveer Sait, Karnataka Cabinet expansion, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/17-dead-in-explosion-during-peace-rally-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-province</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/6vscr97s/AP08032026000001A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People carry a casket of a victim of suicide bombing, to transport after collecting from a hospital in Mingora, the main town of the Swat Valley in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:00:24.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 dead in explosion during peace rally in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, Suicide attack</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/neet-protests-supreme-court-permits-withdrawal-of-firs-bars-relief-in-heinous-crime-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/404933d7-ba8f-4879-a0fd-2cac9f0982ca/P_3672051658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:00:18.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET protests: Supreme Court permits withdrawal of FIRs, bars relief in heinous crime cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, NEET protests, withdrawal of FIRs, heinous crime cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadanews2026aug02vivek-simha-takes-on-his-first-negative-role-in-anireekshita-atithigalu</loc>
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<image:caption>Vivek Simha</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:43:55.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vivek Simha takes on his first negative role in Anireekshita Atithigalu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anireekshita Atithigalu, Vivek Simha, Manoj Annayya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadanews2026aug02former-child-actor-karthik-sharma-turns-director-with-bhavantara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/cs4530hn/Bhavantara.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stills from Bhavantara</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:43:03.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former child actor Karthik Sharma turns director with Bhavantara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karthik Sharma, Bhavantara, Tanvi Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/emergency-measures-in-place-as-monsoon-claim-15-lives-in-kerala-says-cm-vd-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:42:58.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emergency measures in place as monsoon claim 15 lives in Kerala, says CM VD Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan, Kerala floods 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadanews2026aug02prajna-cinema-never-left-me</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/c8vbb2k6/Prajna.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prajna in stills from Ayogya 2</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:42:29.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prajna: Cinema never left me</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ayogya 2, Prajna, Arjun Janya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadainterviews2026aug02priyanka-upendra-i-hope-to-take-up-direction-next-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/wodacl72/Priyanka_Upendra.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Upendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:42:09.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Upendra: I hope to take up direction next year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Detective Teekshana, Priyanka Upendra, Trivikram Raghu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/03/englishnews2026aug02rebecca-hall-joins-the-secrets-of-secrets-adaptation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/f3srbics/rebecca_hall_the_beauty_012126_dfca5c2ea4c842c9b157205a702036ad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rebecca Hall to star alongside The Secrets of Secrets</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:41:38.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rebecca Hall joins The Secrets of Secrets adaptation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rebecca Hall, The Secrets of Secrets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/03/hindinews2026aug01rj-mahvash-joins-the-cast-of-junaid-khan-tamannaah-bhatia-starrer-ragini-3</loc>
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<image:caption>RJ Mahvash; Junaid Khan; Tamannaah Bhatia - lead cast of Ragini 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:40:29.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RJ Mahvash joins the cast of Junaid Khan-Tamannaah Bhatia starrer Ragini 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ragini 3 cast, Junaid Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, RJ Mahvash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/03/englishnews2026aug02samara-weaving-to-play-emma-frost-in-marvels-x-men-film</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/rztlvxy0/January_Jones_Samara_Weaving.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>January Jones as Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class (L) and Samara Weaving (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:38:44.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samara Weaving to play Emma Frost in Marvel's X-Men film</news:title>
<news:keywords>X-Men, Jake Schreier, January Jones, Samara Weaving</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/03/hindinews2026aug01tiger-shroff-signed-for-viccky-jains-next-production-venture-remo-dsouza-to-helm-direction</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Tiger Shroff; Remo D'Souza; Viccky Jain.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:37:21.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff signed for Viccky Jain’s next production venture; Remo D’Souza to helm direction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiger Shroff, Remo d souza, Abhishek Banerjee, Elvish Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/03/tamilnews2026aug02karthi-30-devi-sri-prasad-comes-on-board-kalyan-shankar-directorial</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>(L) Karthi 30 launch photo; (R) Devi Sri Prasad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:36:11.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karthi 30: Devi Sri Prasad comes on board Kalyan Shankar directorial</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/wrestlers-will-file-appeal-against-decision-to-acquit-brij-bhushan-vinesh-phogat</loc>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat with others during their protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament House, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:13:25.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wrestlers will file appeal against decision to acquit Brij Bhushan: Vinesh Phogat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Other, Women Wrestlers, Brij Bhushan Singh, WFI sexual assault case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/thirupparankundram-deepam-row-sc-issues-notice-on-tamil-nadu-govts-plea-refuses-to-stay-madras-hc-order</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:12:19.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thirupparankundram deepam row: SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu govt's plea, refuses to stay Madras HC order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu govt, Madras HC order, Thirupparankundram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/03/uk-pm-burnham-says-infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/dv8q8zew/image-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Burnham’s strong words follow his initial robust reaction to Infantino’s proposals regarding the FIFA World Cup earlier in the week.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:31:00.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM Burnham says Infantino ‘wrong man’ to lead FIFA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Gianni Infantino, FIFA, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/fashion/2026/Aug/03/inside-ridhi-gargs-nature-inspired-festive-collection-husn-e-jahan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/4s9itxv4/Main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the ‘Husn-e-Jahan’ collection</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/garoohsz/Ridhi-Garg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Designer Ridhi Garg</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/rgezxgf6/Lake-View-Lehenga.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:15:10.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Ridhi Garg’s nature-inspired festive collection ‘Husn-e-Jahan’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fashion, Delhi, festive collection, Fashion collection, Ridhi Garg</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-asks-mea-to-use-diplomatic-channels-to-trace-indian-seafarer-missing-after-black-sea-drone-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:06:45.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks MEA to use diplomatic channels to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea drone attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of External Affairs, MV AGN Ragnar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-20-congress-mlas-to-be-sworn-in-as-ministers-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/igeuas5w/dks110806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:32:09.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion: 20 Congress MLAs to be sworn in as ministers today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Cabinet expansion, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/one-killed-over-20-injured-as-overloaded-ksrtc-bus-plunges-down-slope-near-pothundy-dam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/kmhualcl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-03-at-12.32.53.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bus reportedly rolled down the slope before getting wedged between trees, preventing it from plunging further and possibly averting a bigger tragedy.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:24:04.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, over 20 injured as overloaded KSRTC bus plunges down slope near Pothundy Dam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Accident, KSRTC bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/kerala-hc-grants-bail-to-nine-cpm-workers-held-in-ed-officials-attack-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/xjw30bi2/Kerala_HC.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>While granting bail, the court noted that the investigation in the case was almost complete and that the applicants had already been remanded to police custody.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:05:18.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC grants bail to nine CPM workers held in ED officials' attack case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, CPM workers, ED officials' attack case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/icmr-unicef-urges-nutrition-education-in-classes-112-to-curb-childhood-obesity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/6l5lq3gb/New-Project-2026-07-06T073910.334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:05:14.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICMR-UNICEF urges nutrition education in Classes 1–12 to curb childhood obesity</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UNICEF report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/jk-pacer-auqib-nabi-earns-maiden-india-call-up-as-bumrah-ruled-out-of-sri-lanka-tests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/cxj8emb7/PBKS_vs_DC_036f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:02:00.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K pacer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up as Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, J&amp;K pacer Auqib Nabi, Sri Lanka Tests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/cuba-state-energy-firm-reports-new-nationwide-blackout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/b1ole9rj/202608033889348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:59:54.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cuba</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/03/sc-asks-calcutta-hc-to-decide-within-a-week-on-abhishek-banerjees-plea-to-travel-abroad-for-eye-treatment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/lfesvrrf/ANI_20260509074238.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:58:41.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Calcutta HC to decide within a week on Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad for eye treatment</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-via-email-police-conduct-searches-no-suspicious-object-found</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/4wgfa13e/New-Project-99.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>2026-08-03T06:55:31.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi schools receive bomb threats via email; police conduct searches, no suspicious object found</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi schools bomb threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-to-centre-ensure-every-road-has-encroachment-free-space-for-pedestrians</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:53:49.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to Centre: Ensure every road has encroachment-free space for pedestrians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Pedestrian safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-of-spying-for-israel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/b5raixg6/AP26210612960531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran executed two men convicted of spying for Israel.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:42:56.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>spying for Israel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-agrees-to-hear-plea-seeking-alternative-protest-venue-says-jantar-mantar-faces-access-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:42:37.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC agrees to hear plea seeking alternative protest venue, says Jantar Mantar faces access issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/03/world-cup-star-vozinha-finally-lands-in-chile-to-join-colo-colo-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/om01cp8f/AP26215049638514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colo Colo, Chile’s most successful soccer club, announced the signing of Josimar Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, on July 24.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:35:26.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup star Vozinha finally lands in Chile to join Colo Colo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Chile club Colo Colo, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/madras-high-court-grants-bail-to-vilathikulam-dmk-mla-markandayan-over-speech-against-tn-cm-vijay</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/nk3f9oa0/New-Project-2026-08-03T115826.806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MLA GV Markandayan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:31:43.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court grants bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan over speech against TN CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, DMK MLA GV Markandayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/those-who-opposed-ram-temple-now-question-donations-yogi-hits-back-as-sp-protests-ayodhya-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/l4i8rcwn/New-Project-98.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the Samajwadi Party's MLAs staged a protest against various issues, including the Ayodhya donation row, paper leaks and the failure of law and order.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:27:02.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Those who opposed Ram temple now question donations’: Yogi hits back as SP protests Ayodhya row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Yogi Adityanath, Ayodhya donation row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/03/phd-on-positive-self-talk-is-giving-me-an-edge-in-competition-says-cwg-bronze-medallist-seema</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/o5wdhpfu/SeemaAFP2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seema Kaliramna in action at the Scotstoun.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:22:43.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PhD on positive self-talk is giving me an edge in competition, says CWG bronze medallist Seema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, CWG 2026, Seema Kaliramna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trumps-attorney-general-pick-says-has-reached-deal-with-senators-after-standoff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/iubs7brv/AP26211556196647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:14:24.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Todd Blanche</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/the-corridor-of-hope-a-journey-in-pursuit-of-dignity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/lgz7n0sw/savithri1040400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Savithri infront of the house refurbished using her earnings in Raipada village~Savithri of Raipada hamlet in Odisha who has worked as a migrant labourer in Kerala~Nanajya Pradhan, the Sarpanch of Danekbadi panchayat, who has worked as a migrant labourer</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:04:38.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The corridor of hope, a journey in pursuit of dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/delhi-court-acquits-ex-wfi-chief-brij-bhushan-singh-in-sexual-harassment-case-filed-by-women-wrestlers</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:04:11.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Women Wrestlers, Brij Bhushan Singh, WFI sexual assault case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/pathanamthitta-on-high-alert-as-torrential-downpour-batters-kerala-schools-shut-and-dams-open</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/sknf4ats/20260802296L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People sit on the staircase of a house submerged in flood water following heavy rainfall, in Pathanamthitta on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:01:05.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pathanamthitta on high alert as torrential downpour batters Kerala; schools shut and dams open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala floods 2026, Pathanamthitta flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/jailed-ex-leader-maduro-welcomes-any-path-to-dialogue-in-venezuela</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/spcrcyqo/Nicolas-Maduro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venezuela's imprisoned former leader Nicolas Maduro</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:51:31.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailed ex-leader Maduro welcomes 'any path to dialogue' in Venezuela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nicolas Maduro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/ministers-unable-to-convince-anyone-of-e20s-harmlessness-jairam-ramesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/dw7qegfw/20260523109F_jiASDFl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public anger is growing: Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre over E20 petrol concerns</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:43:44.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers unable to convince anyone of E20's harmlessness: Jairam Ramesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, E20 petrol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-kunal-kamra-cancels-whitefield-shows-moves-performances-to-koramangala-venue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-08/wklp52pw/ANI_20250408084828.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kunal Kamra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:37:36.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Kunal Kamra cancels Whitefield shows, moves performances to Koramangala venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Koramangala, Comedian Kunal Kamra, Whitefield shows</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/more-pregnant-women-are-dying-in-congo-as-they-avoid-hospitals-over-ebola</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/lre30av4/AP26214506803857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Esther Lutula, a 26 year-old woman who is four months pregnant and a mother of four, who stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak, stands outside her house in Bunia, northeastern, Congo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:33:40.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola</news:title>
<news:keywords>ebola</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/03/60000-migrants-one-border-crisis-what-happened-in-spains-ceuta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/tngxs6jm/5.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/yz31ig4p/6.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/77eis96o/7.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/y0apdv5g/8.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:32:57.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60,000 migrants, one border crisis: What happened in Spain’s Ceuta </news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Spain, Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/argentina-leader-doubles-down-on-calling-brazils-president-a-thief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qywquc4p/New-Project-2026-08-03T104101.043.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated accusations against his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on August 3, 2026, calling him a “thief” and “corrupt,” one week after his remarks sparked a diplomatic crisis between the two South American giants.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:15:44.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina leader doubles down on calling Brazil's president a 'thief'</news:title>
<news:keywords>brazil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-police-question-suspect-after-alleged-attack-on-pappu-yadav</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ezdia32q/20260802297L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, addresses a press conference at his residence, in New Delhi on Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:07:19.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police question suspect after alleged attack on Pappu Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, knife attack, slipper, MP Pappu Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/organ-donation-turnaround-lands-kerala-national-award</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-14/apy4i5qz/C_32_1_CH0349_69463838.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organ Donation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:01:11.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Organ donation turnaround lands Kerala national award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala organ donation, Kerala national award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/detained-suu-kyi-meets-red-cross-official-in-myanmar-presidents-office</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/aysczxba/Aung-San-Suu-Kyi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jailed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:56:51.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detained Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Myanmar: President's office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Myanmar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/iran-déjà-vu-trump-once-again-threatens-massive-escalation-against-tehran-only-to-walk-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/yljvxks4/AP26212592341666.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen during a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:45:47.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran, only to walk back</news:title>
<news:keywords>tehran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/pm-modi-hails-indias-39-medal-commonwealth-games-haul-as-glasgow-hands-baton-to-2030-hosts-ahmedabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/q4dp3mpc/AP26214764317965.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare, second left passed the baton to Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association of India, and then to Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:33:45.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hails India's 39-medal Commonwealth Games haul as Glasgow hands baton to 2030 hosts Ahmedabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games Ahmedabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/03/sit-issues-public-notice-for-fourth-accused-in-gade-sai-krishna-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0edbqfiz/vijcrime11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gade Vijayalakshmi, mother of rowdy-sheeter Sai Krishna, and his family members speak to the media in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:30:57.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT issues public notice for fourth accused in Gade Sai Krishna case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gade Sai Krishna case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/nemakal-clash-16-arrested-get-14-day-remand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ymxxb4ls/C_40_1_CH1553_3641055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voidance at Nemakal and Sangala villages in Aluru assembly constituency in Kurnool district on Sunday. Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:30:13.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nemakal clash: 16 arrested, get 14-day remand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nemakal clash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/pedestrian-deaths-in-andhra-rise-over-40-pc-in-four-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/19/original/BengalureansAA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Similarly, the total road accident deaths have also reported an increase from 7,039 in 2020 to 8,346 in 2024, marking an increase of more than 18.5 per cent over the past four years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:28:35.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pedestrian deaths in Andhra rise over 40 pc in four years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pedestrian deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/msme-park-work-to-resume-as-andhra-government-resolves-tribal-land-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-15/he3ohh9a/C_40_1_CH1555_32440329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue officials have also assured them that their original lands covered under the Recognition of Forest Rights (RoFR) Act will be identified on the ground and restored to them for cultivation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:26:45.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSME Park work to resume as Andhra government resolves tribal land row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MSME park, tribal land row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/12-organ-transplant-centres-to-be-set-up-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/ke7bckns/Why-pvt-hosps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:24:08.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 organ transplant centres to be set up in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Organ transplant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/skills-vital-for-jobs-in-global-economy-madhu-murthy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/vspb6rje/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-07-at-10.47.45-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) Chairman Prof. Madhu Murthy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:23:26.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Skills vital for jobs in global economy’: Madhu Murthy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Madhu Murthy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/03/urdu-academy-to-honour-non-muslim-scholars-pushes-wider-participation-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/nrorhnrv/Urdu-Academy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the media at the State office in Vijayawada, Shubli said the Urdu Ki Udaan – Urdu Sahitya Vikas programme will be held at Haripriya Function Hall, Kadapa, on August 2.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:22:39.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urdu Academy to honour non-Muslim scholars, pushes wider participation in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Urdu Academy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/theres-no-point-doing-script-advice-for-tv-says-mythologist-devdutt-pattanaik-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/2ppvqfle/Devdutt-Pattanaik</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devdutt Pattanaik at Bengaluru Poetry Festival</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qiw21oma/Braille-Typewriter</image:loc>
<image:caption>The event saw visitors lined up to try their hand at typing in Braille</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:19:50.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'There's no point doing script advice for TV,' says mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Indian mythology, Devdutt Pattanaik, Book, Mythology, Hindu mythology, Odyssey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/five-boat-disasters-reignite-demand-for-insurance-cover-for-fishing-vessels-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/6kq6e7v9/C_32_1_CH0343_75117741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stating that the vessel is their livelihood, the owners said that the state government must consider providing compensation for fishing vessels that sink in sea.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:12:30.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five boat disasters reignite demand for insurance cover for fishing vessels in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fishing vessels, boat disasters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/us-dollar-weakens-sharply-against-the-japanese-yen-after-market-interventions-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/nynidu4d/US-dollar-weakens-sharply-against-the-Japanese-yen-after-market-interventions.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A person walks past an electronic board showing the US dollar and Japanese yen exchange rate at a securities firm in Tokyo on Monday, August 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:11:39.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Japanese yen, market interventions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tn-farmers-made-to-deboard-train-forcibly-at-nagpur-by-maharashtra-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-29/plp3dht8/ANI_20251029122316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KV Elankeeran, president of the federation, who led the delegation, said the police forcibly put them on the Tamil Nadu Express despite repeated requests to allow them to continue their journey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:10:41.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN farmers made to deboard train forcibly at Nagpur by Maharashtra police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Police, TN farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/seven-cops-in-tiruppur-facing-graftcharges-shunted-to-armed-reserve</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/y1pusv7x/202506143428429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is alleged that some police personnel demanded money to complete formalities, including handing over the bodies to the relatives of the accident victims.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:06:32.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven cops in Tiruppur facing graft
charges shunted to Armed Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, graft charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/coimbatore-woman-slips-into-palakkad-waterfalls-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/y6eyl7af/pkd_accident_4085252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Personnel from the fire and rescue services recovered her body after a difficult operation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:03:58.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore woman slips into Palakkad waterfalls, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Palakkad waterfalls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/after-forest-departments-direction-barbed-fence-removed-at-sirukundra-tea-estate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-18/0vinjhy2/202509183513779.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nilgiris Forest Department in TN clamps down on tourism inside private tea estates</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:02:12.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After forest department's direction, barbed fence removed at Sirukundra tea estate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sirukundra tea estate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/polluted-water-discharged-into-noyyal-river-due-to-delay-in-setting-up-stps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ois0a6yt/P_4895614668.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noyyal River.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:01:35.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polluted water discharged into Noyyal River due to delay in setting up STPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Noyyal River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/valvil-ori-festival-begins-at-kolli-hills</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/5w0tn3q0/images.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cultural programmes, including folk dances, traditional music, silambam performances and programmes by school and college students, were held throughout the day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:59:58.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valvil Ori festival begins at Kolli Hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kolli hills</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/12-year-old-girl-killed-four-hurt-in-accident-near-tns-attur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/qs6apn6j/202604163751581.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While travelling, their two-wheeler reportedly collided with another motorcycle, causing all five occupants to lose balance and fall onto the road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:54:03.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old girl killed, four hurt in accident near TN's Attur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-enforced-easy-flow-corridor-to-unclog-traffic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/bzhpmunl/C_35_1_CH1576_68294659.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:48:55.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Enforced Easy Flow Corridor 
to unclog traffic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru East City Corporation, EEFC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/fresh-showers-add-to-flood-misery-of-kendrapara-villagers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/1aelnfkk/202607263879363.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>2026-08-03T03:43:42.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh showers add to flood misery of Kendrapara villagers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/03/ntr-collector-calls-for-terrace-gardens-to-build-healthier-and-greener-society</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/9encem4l/NTR-Collector.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha urged families to adopt terrace gardening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:43:07.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR Collector calls for terrace gardens to build healthier and greener society</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR Collector G Lakshmisha, terrace gardens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/subas-pani-remembered-ahead-of-death-anniversary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-05/miqbn30b/New-Project-2025-08-05T091858.712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subas Pani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:41:45.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subas Pani remembered ahead of death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Subas Pani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/tata-power-discoms-excel-in-rooftop-solar-installations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/ph43voaz/202607283881768.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>2026-08-03T03:41:08.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Power discoms excel in rooftop solar installations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, TPCODL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/fm-varsity-seeks-govt-approval-for-setting-up-quantum-technology-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-24/k8mgvv4i/FAKIOR.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fakir Mohan University</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:59.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FM varsity seeks govt approval for setting up Quantum Technology Hub </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fakir Mohan University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/andhra-pradesh-rolls-out-low-cost-rice-at-130-outlets-in-rythu-bazaars</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/5jf47ij9/Bazaars.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar inaugurated the programme at the APIIC Rythu Bazaar in Vijayawada and distributed rice to consumers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:40.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh rolls out low-cost rice at 130 outlets in Rythu Bazaars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rythu bazaars, low-cost rice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/38-year-old-man-drowns-in-odishas-mahanadi-while-trying-to-rescue-teenage-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ngqx28fw/Mahanadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:26.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38-year-old man drowns in Odisha's Mahanadi while trying to rescue teenage son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, drowned death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/03/a-constitutional-beacon-why-madras-high-courts-conversion-verdict-matters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/j2ygjuxm/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:12.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A constitutional beacon: Why Madras High Court's conversion verdict matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, caste, Hindu, islam, Madras High Court​, Justice G R Swaminathan, conversion verdict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/low-storage-of-upper-kolab-casts-shadow-over-kharif-irrigation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/kwis0kd1/irrigation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upper Kolab reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:38:46.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low storage of Upper Kolab casts shadow over kharif irrigation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Upper Kolab reservoir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/demand-for-extension-of-puri-koraput-express-to-jeypore-gathers-pace</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/e723aaaa-6da5-453c-aca5-f697603ab06e/ANI_20240427035610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradeep Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:38:24.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demand for extension of Puri-Koraput Express to Jeypore gathers pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradeep Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/rockfall-risk-at-laxmi-dungri-amid-slope-protection-hope</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/12/original/Tunnel_at_Laxmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Laxmi Dungri</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:37:18.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rockfall risk at Laxmi Dungri amid slope protection hope</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Laxmi Dungri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/four-minors-held-for-murder-of-spice-trader-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/48nou7ll/202608013887445.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:36:35.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four minors held for murder of spice trader in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, minor arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/alur-ysrcp-mla-held-after-political-violence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/tbu4s7bx/YSRCP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP and YSRCP supporters involved in a heated argument during a violent clash in a village under the Alur Assembly constituency in Kurnool district on Sunday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:36:27.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alur YSRCP MLA held after political violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Political Violence, YSRCP MLA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/opposition-to-protest-in-parliament-over-police-action-on-student-protests-seek-amit-shahs-statement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/m94x1qn2/shah1084218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:35:35.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition to protest in Parliament over police action on student protests, seek Amit Shah's statement</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-youth-slashes-own-tongue-over-family-row-in-ganjam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-08/ittjwk9m/Crime.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a crime scene used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:35:32.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth slashes own tongue over family row in Ganjam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha youth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/relief-eludes-deluge-hit-village-in-odishas-jagatsinghpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/c6oqu4a5/Relief-eludes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Houses damaged in floods at Mundasahi village in Raghunathpur block</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:33:03.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relief eludes deluge-hit village in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/scor-gm-inspects-infrastructure-projects-of-four-divisions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/t68t4dlt/divisions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCoR General Manager Sandeep Mathur undertakes extensive inspections across all four divisions | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:32:42.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCoR GM inspects infrastructure projects of four divisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Infrastructure projects, SCoR GM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/mettur-water-delay-pushes-crop-insurance-coverage-in-delta-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/1lmavmn6/Mettur-water-delay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the water was not released from Mettur dam on the stipulated date of June 12, only those farmers who got agriculture electricity connections cultivated Kuruvai paddy this year using the ground water.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hubrdlkz/Screenshot-2026-08-03-033411.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:32:42.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mettur water delay pushes crop insurance coverage in delta districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crop insurance coverage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/dmk-accuses-tvk-government-of-lack-of-transparency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3ummruo8/DMK-accuses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paranthaman addressing a press meet at the DMK headquarters</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:31:21.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK accuses TVK government of lack of transparency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-govt-grants-premature-release-of-19-convicts-dara-singh-not-on-list</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/o3qxxhlh/202511133574114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:31:10.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt grants premature release of 19 convicts, Dara Singh not on list </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rabindra Kumar Pal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/three-years-on-msmes-seek-go-to-end-repeated-modt-registration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/tfe02b64/202607273879596.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MSME entrepreneurs told TNIE the delay has forced thousands of MSMEs to continue paying registration and stamp duty every time they renew MoDT</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:29:29.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three years on, MSMEs seek G.O. to end repeated MoDT registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MoDT registration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-cm-directs-suspension-of-ex-dfo-accused-in-murder-of-paralakhemundi-acf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/95addanf/Rath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:28:45.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM directs suspension of ex-DFO accused in murder of Paralakhemundi ACF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/coalition-government-turned-andhra-pradesh-into-police-state-jagan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/b8yvbppm/Coalition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:27:55.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coalition government turned Andhra Pradesh into ‘police state’: Jagan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra coalition government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-declares-bulldozer-war-on-narcotics-mafia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/zfs6swib/Majhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati administers pledge to abstain from drugs to participants, in presence of CM Mohan Charan Majhi, at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:27:10.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi declares bulldozer war on  narcotics mafia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tn-eyes-rs-50k-crore-investment-fund-ai-city-automated-welfare-in-vision-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/rtaldoop/20260412388f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN eyes welfare, AI governance vision.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:26:36.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN eyes Rs 50K-crore investment fund, AI City, automated welfare in vision plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AI city, investment fund</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/on-odisha-visit-president-to-take-train-to-berhampur</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel carrying out carcade rehearsal at Airport road ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit</image:caption>
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<news:title>On Odisha visit, President  to take train to Berhampur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/iit-bbs-secures-over-500-campus-placements-in-2025-26-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:25:15.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-BBS secures over 500 campus placements in 2025-26 season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Indian Institute of Technology-Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/guntur-spine-surgeon-wins-award-at-singapore-meet</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:25:01.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guntur spine surgeon wins award at Singapore meet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/two-tvk-functionaries-held-for-cheating-man-of-rs-22-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>The two party functionaries allegedly used the name of Prohibition and Excise Minister K Vignesh and promised to secure the transporter a Tasmac loading contract.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:23:50.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two TVK functionaries held for cheating man of Rs 22 lakh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/mined-areas-restoration-imp-for-sustainable-development-in-odisha-experts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:53.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mined areas’ restoration imp for sustainable development in Odisha: Experts </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/punasa-mangoes-fetch-high-prices-ahead-of-onam</loc>
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<image:caption>Punasa mangoes fetch high prices ahead of Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:25.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punasa mangoes fetch high prices ahead of Onam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/stalin-and-dks-nexus-undermining-tns-interest-in-cauvery-dispute-minister-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Electricity C T R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:17.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin and DKS nexus undermining TN's interest in Cauvery dispute: Minister Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery dispute, CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-pete-area-to-get-dedicated-fire-hydrant-network</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) head office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:20:46.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Pete area to get dedicated fire hydrant network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Pete area, fire hydrant network</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/ap-jac-issues-ultimatum-to-government-on-pending-financial-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>AP JAC Amaravati chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlu and other leaders attend State level meeting held at Revenue Bhavan in Vijayawada on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:20:46.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP JAC issues ultimatum to government on pending financial issues </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/n-chandrababu-naidu-thanks-pm-for-early-release-of-andhra-pradesh-tax-share</loc>
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<image:caption>N Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM for early release of Andhra Pradesh tax share</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:18:55.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>N Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM for early release of Andhra Pradesh tax share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tax share, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/amid-rti-complaint-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-says-scholarship-loan-financed-us-education</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke during</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:18:36.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid RTI complaint, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke says scholarship, loan financed US education</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/dsg-seeks-rs-9-lakh-welfare-payout-advocates-protection-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:17:53.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DSG seeks Rs 9 lakh welfare payout, 
advocates’ protection law </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tns-thiruverumbur-sipcot-in-race-for-the-union-governments-bhavya-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>The Thiruverumbur SIPCOT Industrial Park will significantly strengthen Tiruchy’s industrial ecosystem by attracting fresh manufacturing investments</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:16:27.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN's Thiruverumbur SIPCOT in race for the Union Government’s BHAVYA scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BHAVYA scheme, Thiruverumbur SIPCOT</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-govt-to-roll-out-special-incubation-prog-for-shg-led-rural-enterprises-in-state</loc>
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<image:caption>IIT-Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:16:05.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to roll out special incubation prog for SHG-led rural enterprises in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, IIT-Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/five-member-panel-set-up-to-study-tiger-conservation-in-the-nagarjunasagarsrisailam-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:caption>Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:15:26.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-member panel set up to study tiger conservation in the Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/three-of-family-killed-as-landslide-buries-shed-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/z8x2u0em/Three-of-family-killed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and Emergency Services personnel rescue a labourer from landslide debris in Thirthahalli town on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:15:05.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three of family killed as landslide buries shed in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, landslide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/bmc-to-launch-drive-against-illegal-constructions-in-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:15:03.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC to launch drive against illegal constructions in city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/10-coastal-districts-put-on-alert-as-hirakud-water-reaches-mundali</loc>
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<image:caption>A flooded village in Kendrapara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:14:36.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 coastal districts put on alert as Hirakud water reaches Mundali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Hirakud water</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-omr-confusion-sparks-protest-women-cops-win-hearts-at-police-constable-exam</loc>
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<image:caption>Candidates wait to enter the exam hall at St Joseph's Indian High School in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:13:20.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: OMR confusion sparks protest; women cops win hearts at police constable exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vijayapura, OMR confusion, Civil Police Constable Recruitment Examination</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/pest-infestation-adds-to-woes-of-farmers-hit-by-lack-of-water-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:caption>Paddy cultivation in Nagapattinam is hit by pest infestation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:12:43.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pest infestation adds to woes of farmers hit by lack of water in Madurai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/no-shredders-madurai-corporations-compost-centres-struggle-to-handle-increase-in-waste</loc>
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<image:caption>The corporation operates 38 MCCs across the city, of which 36 are operational, while the remaining two are under maintenance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:11:23.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No shredders, Madurai Corporation’s compost centres struggle to handle increase in waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, micro-compost centres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/bhogapuram-airport-is-n-chandrababu-naidus-vision-bc-janardhan-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Infrastructure and Investments BC Janardhan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:11:03.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhogapuram Airport is N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision: BC Janardhan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, BC Janardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/46-year-old-rapes-woman-after-luring-her-with-film-offer-held-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Based on the victim’s complaint last week, the police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and the IT Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:09:10.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>46-year-old rapes woman after luring her with film offer, held in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, rape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/education-reforms-are-meaningful-only-when-they-address-root-causes</loc>
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<image:caption>Jayaram, Director of Valley School and Secretary of Bangalore Education Centre (BEC) - Krishnamurti Foundation India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:08:58.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Education reforms are meaningful only when they address root causes’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/03/heavy-rain-relief-camps-in-thiruvanthapuram-raise-concerns-over-health-hazards</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:07:20.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain, relief camps in Thiruvanthapuram raise concerns over health hazards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/andhra-pradesh-inks-four-mous-with-australia-to-harness-clean-energy-advanced-manufacturing</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu felicitates Australian Minister Julian Hill at his camp office on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:06:22.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh inks four MoUs with Australia to harness clean energy, advanced manufacturing</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/03/patna-diary-bihar-prohibition-drives-more-tipplers-to-jharkhand-up-for-alcohol</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:05:34.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patna Diary: Bihar prohibition drives more tipplers to Jharkhand, UP for alcohol</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tasmac-may-float-online-tenders-for-fresh-bar-licence-in-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/yipgpt1o/Tasmac-may-float.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the exercise, the corporation is also considering allowing cooking facilities inside bars for the first time, a long-standing demand of bar owners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:03:57.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac may float online tenders for fresh bar licence in August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/three-year-old-girl-beaten-to-death-moms-partner-held-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/tn675awm/C_32_1_CH1219_67210711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the early hours of Sunday, the child, who was crying in pain from her injuries, was allegedly assaulted again by Vigneshwaran, after which she lost consciousness.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:03:47.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-year-old girl beaten to death, mom’s partner held in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, girl beaten to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/03/81st-national-sample-survey-round-begins-with-focus-on-rural-economy-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/nkx78ogq/81st-National-Sample.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District panchayat president V Priyadarshini releasing the brochure of 81 st round of National Sample Survey in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:03:40.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>81st National Sample Survey round 
begins with focus on rural economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, National Statistical Office, Statistics Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-fearing-dissent-congress-keeps-list-of-ministers-secret</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mdh0tzkq/ANI_20260801104322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meanwhile, Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s visit to Delhi on Saturday created ripples as he was thought to be lobbying for Hoskote MLA Sharat Bachegowda and Anekal MLA Shivanna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:02:51.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Fearing dissent, Congress keeps list of ministers secret</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cm-will-protect-state-our-peoples-interests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/f5446uos/Will-protect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar with Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy during the all-party meeting on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:59:59.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM: Will protect state, our people’s interests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM, Cauvery basin, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/03/bodies-of-two-missing-fishermen-recovered-search-on-for-one-more-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/zdspnxjx/C_1_1_CH1332_110833348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a fishing boat used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:59:33.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of two missing fishermen recovered; search on for one more in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, fishermen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/over-421-lakh-candidates-take-karnataka-police-constable-exam-for-3991-posts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/mvix3vgz/P_4895697974.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candidates who wrote the preliminary exam for civil police constable posts at exam center in Mysuru on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:58:01.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 4.21 lakh candidates take Karnataka police constable exam for 3,991 posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, KEA, Karnataka Examinations Authority, police constable exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/flood-situation-remains-critical-in-kottayam-residents-grapple-with-aftermath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/1vjx5ko7/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mortal remains of Regina Johny and son, Josephin Johny, who were killed in the landslide at Payyanithottam, Poonjar, being kept for public homage on the Holy Spirit Public School campus</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:55:19.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood situation remains critical in Kottayam, residents grapple with aftermath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-boy-dies-after-choking-on-plastic-toy-in-snack-pack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/g0r82lgk/Boy-dies-after-choking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mukund Mayur.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:51:54.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Boy dies after choking on plastic toy in snack pack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru district, Hunsur, Boy dies, boy chokes on plastic toy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/manual-scavenging-two-sent-into-toilet-pit-in-karnataka-probe-ordered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/onxzj4za/Manual-Scavenging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:49:39.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manual Scavenging: Two sent into toilet pit in Karnataka, probe ordered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Manual Scavenging, Davanagere, toilet pit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/padma-honour-for-vellappally-has-devalued-award-gopalan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-30/1hmbdv37/ANI_20260130171333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industrialist Gokulam Gopalan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:49:31.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padma honour for Vellappally has devalued award: Gopalan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Industrialist Gokulam Gopalan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/row-sparks-in-kerala-over-inclusion-of-ministers-personal-staff-in-teacher-recruitment-panel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/t1unjpw1/New-Project-55.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:47:28.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row sparks in Kerala over inclusion of ministers' personal staff in teacher recruitment panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Education Rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-36-yr-old-man-dies-in-police-station-relatives-allege-custodial-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/icf8bj6o/36-yr-old-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large crowd gathers at the Hagaribommanahalli police station | Express</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:47:12.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: 36-yr-old man dies in police station; relatives allege custodial death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, police station, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-court-orders-trial-of-man-accused-of-possessing-43-tonnes-of-codeine-cough-syrup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/pmxevbdo/ANI_20251209202537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bottles of banned Codeine syrup. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:47:08.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court orders trial of man accused of possessing 4.3 tonnes of codeine cough syrup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tn-to-withdraw-cases-booked-against-students-during-anti-neet-stir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/y9pyce2i/rajmohan084638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Development Minister A Rajmohan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:46:44.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN to withdraw cases booked against students during anti-NEET stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Minister Rajmohan, Anti-NEET protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/l-g-to-students-have-confidence-in-nations-institutions-own-capabilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qqyvj9r0/L-G-to-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during his visit to Kirori Mal College</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:46:15.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G to students: Have confidence in nation’s institutions, own capabilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-gets-light-showers-no-respite-from-humidity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/vtek74bk/New-Project-96.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:45:38.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi gets light showers, no respite from humidity </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-replacement-of-pipes-fixes-water-leaks-in-three-areas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/23/original/Pipelinework.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:45:29.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Replacement of pipes fixes water leaks in three areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BWSSB, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board, water leaks, old pipes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/chennais-anna-salai-elevated-corridor-on-track-for-november-launch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/gxd8mth8/Anna-Salai-elevated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 3.2-km project, touted as the country’s first elevated corridor to be built directly above an operational metro tunnel, is being built using prefabricated steel components.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ov8j72yz/Screenshot-2026-08-03-035054.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:44:45.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai's Anna Salai elevated corridor on track for November launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anna Salai elevated corridor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/lite-byte-from-cabinet-hopes-to-consolation-chairs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/6ysgu7uh/New-Project-2026-08-03T081125.912.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of Congress flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:42:33.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lite byte: From Cabinet hopes to consolation chairs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, Lite byte</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/language-of-protest-understanding-covid-generation-beyond-profanity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/knwr6agi/25071-pti07252026000288a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP protesters celebrate at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, July 25, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:42:25.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language of protest: Understanding Covid generation beyond profanity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/a-lot-of-work-to-do-sit-probing-psc-exam-scams-redoubles-efforts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/180e8iop/lot-of-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:41:55.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘A lot of work to do’: SIT probing PSC exam scams redoubles efforts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SIT, PSC exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-clears-first-pay-hike-in-16-years-for-disaster-management-authority-staff</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/tlew7ezo/Disaster-staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The revised structure raises remuneration by up to 100% for Project Officers, District Project Officers and Project Coordinators.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:40:45.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi clears first pay hike in 16 years for disaster management authority staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tata-trusts-to-focus-on-healthcare-education-says-chairman-noel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/bjpwyoqi/Tata-Trusts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:40:11.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Trusts to focus on healthcare, 
education, says chairman Noel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tata Trusts, Noel Tata, 2026 Global Leadership Conclave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/thuravoor-ambalapuzha-track-doubling-gains-pace-earthwork-tenders-invited</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/rqmkneux/Thuravoor-Ambal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:39:22.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thuravoor-Ambalapuzha track doubling gains pace, earthwork tenders invited</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Thuravoor-Ambalapuzha track</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tn-cm-defers-bengaluru-visit-at-karnatakas-request</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qr46xtnr/TN-CM-defers-B’luru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water being released from the Kabini reservoir in Mysuru district on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:37:45.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM defers Bengaluru visit at Karnataka's request</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery water dispute, Karnataka CM, Tamil Nadu CM, CM  DK Shivakumar, C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/floodwaters-recede-from-ranni</loc>
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<image:caption>People cleaning the Ranni bus station that was flooded, on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:36:38.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floodwaters recede from Ranni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, Ranni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-govt-approves-compensation-of-up-to-rs-75-lakh-for-unnatural-deaths-of-prisoners-in-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:36:28.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt approves compensation of up to Rs 7.5 lakh for unnatural deaths of prisoners in custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/ktr-asks-rahul-to-apologise-over-revanths-criminal-waste-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/xcr4zx8f/ANI_20260715162540.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:35:32.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR asks Rahul to apologise over 
Revanth’s ‘criminal waste’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congrss, BRS, BRS KTR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/five-killed-as-car-rams-parked-lorry-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/9a74zcme/Five-killed-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangled remains of the car.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:35:16.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed as car rams parked lorry in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Car accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/negligence-lack-of-coordination-cause-of-suffering-pinarayi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/b0ye6wtz/Negligence-lack-of-coordination.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents shifting their belongings to relief camps after their homes were flooded due to heavy rain at Kannadikkal in Kozhikode on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:34:56.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Negligence, lack of coordination cause of suffering: Pinarayi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/bedave-beda-lalbagh-walkers-oppose-tunnel-road-project-form-human-chain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/obevj10o/‘Bedave-beda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Environmentalists and volunteers form a human chain in protest against the tunnel road project at Lalbagh in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:32:44.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bedave beda’: Lalbagh walkers oppose tunnel road project, form human chain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Lalbagh, Human Chain, Tunnel road, Lalbagh Walkers’ Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/03/18404-gujarat-cooperatives-in-losses-10-non-functional</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/aii0xtj8/New-Project-2026-07-29T170851.536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Cooperation</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ltuqjmmz/Screenshot-2026-08-03-025537.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:32:02.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18,404 Gujarat cooperatives in losses, 10% non-functional  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/lack-of-knowledge-behind-congress-criticism-of-kaleshwaram-lift-irrigation-scheme-brs</loc>
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<image:caption>B Vinod Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:31:44.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of knowledge behind Congress criticism of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme: BRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/indias-rich-cultural-tapestry-takes-centre-stage-as-commonwealth-baton-heads-to-ahmedabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/433wvqyw/PTI08032026000024A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glasgow: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, left, hands over the Commonwealth Games Federation flag to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:29:15.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's rich cultural tapestry takes centre stage as Commonwealth baton heads to Ahmedabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 CWG, Glasgow Commonwealth Games, CWG, Ahmedabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/security-up-in-migrant-areas-in-jk-after-recent-terror-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0wr2zb2c/Security-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:28:33.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security up in migrant areas in J&amp;K after recent terror attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K terror attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-near-egypts-suez</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-02/q6czdl5z/ANI_20250802000732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:28:19.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Egypt's Suez</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Egypt, earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/centre-enhancing-mineral-supply-chain-g-kishan-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/weciy90v/ANI_20260611155125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Coal &amp; Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:27:23.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre enhancing mineral supply chain:  G Kishan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Semiconductors, Union Coal &amp; Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/rahul-gandhi-reiterates-centre-owes-neet-aspirants-an-apology-after-meeting-bereaved-tamil-nadu-families</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/jg7h9nwm/HOoTtONaQAA278.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha made the remarks after meeting families of three Tamil Nadu medical aspirants—Gopika, Roshini and Vetri Anandan—who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:26:06.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi reiterates Centre owes NEET aspirants an apology after meeting bereaved Tamil Nadu families</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/03/102-shifted-to-relief-camps-in-ernakulam-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/3/original/Keralarains_004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala floods</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:23:56.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>102 shifted to relief camps in Ernakulam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/65-year-old-killed-as-minor-crashes-car-into-scooty-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/0oo5stfv/car10208chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A videograb of the CCTV footage showing the car, being driven by the 17-year-old suspect, ramming into the victim in Hyderabad on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:23:05.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>65-year-old killed as minor crashes car into scooty in Hyderabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Accident, minor crashes car</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/gen-z-always-with-bjp-piyush-goyal-claims-rahul-feels-threatened-by-modis-youth-connect</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/pt3hkjaq/ANI_20260729090537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Piyush Goyal speaks to the mediapersons outside the Parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:21:19.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z 'always with' BJP: Piyush Goyal claims Rahul 'feels threatened' by Modi's youth connect</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal, Gen Z, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/bonalu-fervour-grips-secunderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8hyq96vr/Bonalu-fervour.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad resonated with chants of “Jai Mahankali”</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:20:49.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bonalu fervour grips Secunderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Bonalu, Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trump-says-gulf-leaders-input-weighed-heavily-in-decision-to-hold-off-on-ordering-new-iran-strikes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/0gobh2do/President-Donald-Trump-speaks-to-reporters-onboard-Air-Force-One-while-returning-to-the-White-House-Sunday-Aug.-2-2026.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One while returning to the White House, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:20:04.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Gulf leaders’ input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump,  Gulf allies, US forces, Iran strikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/telangana-government-neglecting-hindu-temples-festivals-bandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-15/02k20zef/202601153639509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:17:24.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government neglecting Hindu temples, festivals: Bandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hindu temples, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/158-recruitment-and-entrance-exam-cases-await-trial-despite-completed-cbi-probes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/d89lncug/P_4752019882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CBI will approach high courts to transfer long-pending cases to special fast-track courts, where trials must be completed within three months under the amended law.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:17:21.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>158 recruitment and entrance exam cases await trial despite completed CBI probes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/03/heavy-rainfall-worsens-misery-of-mundamveli-pt-apartment-residents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/19/original/Colony_residents_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:15:37.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rainfall worsens misery of Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala rains, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/festivities-draw-leaders-across-party-lines-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0mrynwzg/Festivities.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Potharajus pose during the ghatam procession for the Lal Darwaza Mahankali temple in Old City of Hyderabad on Sunday | Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:14:11.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Festivities draw leaders across party lines in Hyderabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, A Revanth Reddy, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/rs-87-crore-worth-of-paddy-missing-three-mill-owners-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3v391fwi/cr-worth-paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 87 crore worth of paddy missing, three mill owners booked</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:11:41.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 87 crore worth of paddy missing, three mill owners booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, mill owners, paddy missing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/bhatti-urges-nris-to-be-partners-in-telanganas-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ccmrrkho/Bhatti-urges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka speaks during a meeting with Indian Overseas Congress representatives in the US</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:09:03.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhatti urges NRIs to be partners in Telangana's growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Indian Overseas Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/couple-booked-for-five-crore-chit-fund-fraud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/gme4fzwm/202605133786646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Couple booked for five crore chit fund fraud</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:07:17.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple booked for five crore chit fund fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, couple booked, chit fund fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/road-links-restored-as-godavari-floodwaters-recede</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-06/98ztq9zx/Godav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The roads had been cut off after floodwaters submerged stretches at Thurubaka in Dummugudem mandal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:04:39.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road links restored as Godavari floodwaters recede </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Godavari floodwaters, Road links</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/drunk-woman-drowns-baby-in-bairamalguda-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ejf7qyvy/ANI_20260408174650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>34-year-old woman allegedly drowned her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda lake</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:01:26.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk woman drowns baby in Bairamalguda lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Drunk woman, Bairamalguda lake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/junior-colleges-across-telangana-wait-for-lecturers-stretches-into-new-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ertd4wud/classroom-India-college.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government junior colleges across Telangana are waiting for hundreds of lecturers. More than two months into the 2026-27 session, around 350 posts remain vacant across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:58:54.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Junior colleges across Telangana wait for lecturers; stretches into new term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, lecturers, Junior colleges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/new-book-traces-states-archaeological-milestones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-19/1c0blpcc/P_4873528588.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The volume chronicles a series of landmark finds, including a Mesolithic hutment at Chinnamarur, an ivory comb from Pochampadu dating to around 1000 BCE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:55:04.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New book traces state’s archaeological milestones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, archaeological discoveries, books and authors</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/03/plans-afoot-to-lengthen-all-ernakulam-junction-railway-station-platforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/9wg3uef6/Plans-afoot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Platform extension works will be undertaken at Ernakulam Junction railway station to accommodate longer trains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:49:39.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plans afoot to lengthen all Ernakulam Junction  railway station platforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/elappully-eyes-keralas-1st-groundnut-village-tag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/434q36k7/groundnut084338.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Groundnut</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:47:53.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elappully eyes Kerala’s 1st ‘groundnut village’ tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, groundnut, Elappully, groundnut village</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/mahindra-university-holds-fifth-annual-convocation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8ed0illl/C_23_1_CH1119_3627813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahindra University Chancellor Anand Mahindra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:44:42.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahindra University holds fifth annual convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rahul Bajaj, Mahindra University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/madayi-wards-off-kerala-monsoon-maladies-with-mari-theyyam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/luluaypn/mari-theyyam-2082804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>mari theyyams</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:42:01.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madayi ‘wards off’ Kerala monsoon maladies with mari theyyam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala monsoon, theyyam, mari theyyams, Pulaya community</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/three-girls-flee-hostel-allege-worm-infested-food-unhygienic-toilets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/vevu2hx2/hree-girls-flee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girls also alleged that worms were found in the breakfast served at the hostel, bathrooms were unclean and students were subjected to harsh punishment for waking up late.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:40:28.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three girls flee hostel, allege worm-infested food, unhygienic toilets</news:title>
<news:keywords> Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya hostel </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/khammam-devarapalli-greenfield-highway-set-for-formal-inauguration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/yssx88ce/hammam-Devar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 162.04-km highway is expected to shorten the Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam journey by about 60 km and reduce travel time by one to two hours.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:38:02.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway set for formal inauguration</news:title>
<news:keywords>formal inauguration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/business-lessons-beyond-the-classroom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-02/zgqtpuz8/C_32_1_CH0343_6677117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 350 stalls offered everything from handmade candles, bangles and potted plants to slime</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:34:59.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Business lessons beyond the classroom </news:title>
<news:keywords>classroom </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/kerala-on-alert-as-rain-misery-continues-toll-climbs-to-11</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/htgo7q5p/STAT-E-ON-ALERT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers evacuate residents from houses flooded by the overflowing Poonoor river at Anakkayam, Moozhikkal, in Kozhikode on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:33:43.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala on alert as rain misery continues; toll climbs to 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/suspect-in-shooting-at-idaho-restaurant-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-police-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qlf418bd/AP26214049907166.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image provided by KMVT shows the scene of a shooting that started at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 in Twin Falls, Idaho</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:17:05.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspect in shooting at Idaho restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, death, Idaho fast-food restaurant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/art-flowing-in-the-air-the-69th-anniversary-celebration-of-psbb-group-of-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/k3eghc5n/psbb100108chn1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Art flowing in the AIR: The 69th anniversary celebration of PSBB Group of Schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kamarajar Arangam, Abhinaya 2026, Teynampet, Chennai, PSBB, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Group of Schools, Padma Seshadri, Dr (Mrs) YG Parthasarathy , YGP, AIR, Accountability , Integrity , Responsibility , music , dance, theatre, 69th anniversary celebration , Raga Sisters , Ranjani , Gayatri , Subhasree Thanickachalam , Nungambakkam , KK Nagar , Siruseri , T Nagar </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/where-have-the-pandi-squares-gone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/am3h7tdq/images.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where have the Pandi squares gone?</news:title>
<news:keywords>trdaitional game , traditional hopscotch, pandi square , pittu , seven stones , new cityscapes, childhood memories </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/madurai-panthers-ready-to-rule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/sq46fmbn/sports.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Panthers ready to rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, cricket, sports, TNCA, TNPL, Madurai Panthers, TNPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/feast-of-flavours-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/mzw757kj/JW-Marriott-Hotel-Bengaluru-x-JW-Marriott-Khao-Lak-Resort-Spa-Thai-Pop-Up.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/vqivajon/BurgerImage2Vada-Vow-Malleshwaram-Market-Bengaluru-WoodsideInnBeer-Burger-Festival.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/a6mako01/Oh-Calcutta-Shorshay-Ilish.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/5oygoed2/bis.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feast of Flavours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Food, Thailand, burgers, food popups</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/at-least-14-killed-in-suicide-bombing-at-peace-rally-in-northwest-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3sd191fq/AFP20260802C3TC49Ev1HighResPakistanAttack.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel cordon off a street following a suicide bombing during a protest in Pakistan's Swat district on August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:24:30.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 14 killed in suicide bombing at peace rally in northwest Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, suicide bombing, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Swat Valley, Pakistan suicide attack, Kabal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/02/bjps-rise-to-power-redraws-leadership-at-kolkatas-marquee-durga-puja-committees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/s1qw2ld1/20260705120L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from July 05, 2026, an artist draws a wall graffiti on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja festival on the theme "Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering Puja and prayer at Goddess Durga idol" at Chaltabagan Durga Puja pandal, in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:16:42.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's rise to power redraws leadership at Kolkata's marquee Durga Puja committees</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Durga Puja, Durga Puja committees, BJP vs TMC, Durga Puja 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/warring-downplays-pro-channi-slogans-accuses-aap-of-politicising-congress-events</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/q2oei494/20260529260L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:16:16.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warring downplays pro-Channi slogans, accuses AAP of politicising Congress events</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/slipper-thrown-at-pappu-yadav-over-ram-temple-skit-mp-alleges-bid-on-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hyjkywcs/PTI08022026000405B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP Pappu Yadav addresses the media, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. A man allegedly hurled a slipper at Yadav during a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:15:59.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slipper thrown at Pappu Yadav over Ram temple skit; MP alleges bid on life</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Pappu Yadav, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam, Ram temple skit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/dk-shivakumar-listens-only-to-stalin-not-congress-leadership-tn-minister-amid-cauvery-water-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mphsglur/C_1_1224798866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Electricity and Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:15:41.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DK Shivakumar listens only to Stalin, not Congress leadership: TN minister amid Cauvery water dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water dispute, MK Stalin, CM  DK Shivakumar, TN Minister Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/it-is-essential-taslima-nasreen-bats-for-ucc-implementation-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ihgwf7iv/PTI08022026000257B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:13:06.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It is essential': Taslima Nasreen bats for UCC implementation in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uniform Civil Code, Taslima Nasreen, UCC Implementation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/around-158-exam-fraud-cases-probed-by-cbi-await-trial-amid-centres-fast-track-courts-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:12:41.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Around 158 exam fraud cases probed by CBI await trial amid Centre's fast-track courts push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Exam fraud, NEET-UG paper leak, Exam paper leaks, Anti-paper leak bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/jharkhand-recruitment-exam-row-students-continue-stir-threaten-assembly-gherao-cjp-extends-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/we4e4v10/PTI08022026000462A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students gather during a protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:09:00.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand recruitment exam row: Students continue stir, threaten Assembly gherao; CJP extends support</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI probe, JPSC exam row, JPSC irregularities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/02/more-girls-adopted-mark-welcome-shift-in-indian-attitudes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/mwjctjmx/rawpixel.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Data shared by the Central Adoption Resource Authority shows that 5,022 children were adopted in 2025-26, including 4,685 through domestic adoption and 337 through inter-country adoption</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:59:17.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More girls adopted marks welcome shift in Indian attitudes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Adoption, CARA, girl children</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/02/hydraa-must-match-intent-with-integrity</loc>
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<image:caption>HYDRAA chief A V Ranganath has been facing severe backlash over contempt of court and pending cases against the agency</image:caption>
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<news:title>HYDRAA must match intent with integrity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/02/small-fixes-or-full-reform-is-the-question</loc>
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<image:caption>Despite formal justifications, the abrupt cabinet paper has triggered public criticism regarding the NPP coalition's motives</image:caption>
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<news:title>Small fixes or full reform is the question</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/02/faithline-the-vel-of-wisdom</loc>
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<image:caption>Murugan is the beloved god of the Tamils because they chose each other</image:caption>
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<news:title>Faithline | The 'vel' of wisdom</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/2026-cwg-best-performance-outside-india-sumariwalla-pleased-with-continual-progress</loc>
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<image:caption>Gulveer Singh won medals both men's 10000m and 5000m</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:50:46.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG | Best performance outside India: Sumariwalla pleased with continual progress  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/14-dead-as-ukraine-russia-exchange-strikes-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Firefighter put out a fire at a Nova Poshta postal warehouse following Russian air attack on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>14 dead as Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes: officials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/iran-says-close-to-hormuz-deal-with-oman-after-us-suspends-attack-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/we-are-always-looking-to-encourage-each-other-indias-boxing-champions-reflect-after-record-punches</loc>
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<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Sai Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:title>'We are always looking to encourage each other': India's boxing medallists reflect after record punches in CWG</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/02/quick-take-the-cooling-trap</loc>
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<image:caption>Air conditioning external units are seen on the wall of a building in Rome</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | The cooling trap</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hours before Datia by-poll counting, Congress suspends disqualified ex-MLA Rajendra Bharti</news:title>
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<image:caption>FILE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest during an early morning operation in Park Ridge, Ill., Sept. 19, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:14:03.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US  President Donald Trump, Trump immigration crackdown</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/2026-cwg-after-glasgow-high-india-eye-home-run-in-amdavad</loc>
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<image:caption>Mirabai Chanu completed a hat-trick of gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Judoka Asmita Dey clinched a historic gold in the -48kg weight category</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:09:05.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: After Glasgow high, India eye home run in Amdavad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sakshi Chaudhary, Mirabai Chanu, 2026 Commonwealth Games, 2030 Commonwealth Games, Amdavad 2030</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/02/spider-man-brand-new-day-nets-second-best-north-american-opening-ever-with-355-million</loc>
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<image:caption>This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T17:43:13.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/02/tamilinterviews2026aug02producer-francis-markus-went-from-climate-change-to-geopolitics-in-life-in-loom</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Life in Loom; Francis Markus</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T17:06:03.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Producer Francis Markus: Went from climate change to geopolitics in Life in Loom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Francis Markus, Life in Loom</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/02/sher-e-punjab-t20-league-a-fantastic-platform-shubman-gill</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Chairman Meet Hayer (2nd R), Shubman Gill (R) and Arshdeep Singh (L) and others during the launch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:59:07.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sher-e-Punjab T20 League a fantastic platform: Shubman Gill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Sher-e-Punjab T20 league</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/no-answer-keys-no-results-ugc-net-candidates-left-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:caption>National Testing Agency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:41:41.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No answer keys, no results: UGC-NET candidates left in limbo</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/gen-z-and-the-great-wealth-transfer-effect</loc>
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<image:caption>Wealth creation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:26:16.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z and the great wealth transfer effect</news:title>
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<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:10:15.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ban on Bangladesh's Awami League move against democracy: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/commerce-min-prepares-cabinet-note-to-amend-the-definition-of-services-under-sez-act</loc>
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<image:caption>Special economic zone</image:caption>
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<news:title>Commerce min prepares Cabinet note to amend the definition of services under SEZ Act</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/analysts-see-rbi-holding-rates-despite-inflation-monsoon-woes</loc>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/lightning-strikes-kill-five-women-injure-four-in-jharkhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/why-your-children-cannot-be-your-retirement-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Building a Retirement Corpus</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Happiest Minds Technologies</image:caption>
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<image:caption>National Conference president Farooq Abdullah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/asian-games-for-us-is-like-the-olympics-bfi-chief-aims-higher-after-historic-cwg-display</loc>
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<image:caption>(from left) Sakshi Chaudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, BFI president Ajay Singh, Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Sai Pawar and Arundhati Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:06:54.338Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/02/yay-dosti-bengalureans-share-their-friendship-day-rituals-ahead-of-friendship-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Roshni Ghosh and her friends</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sheena Mariam cafe hopping</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Souvenirs treasured by Anjitha Eldho</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:02:38.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yay Dosti! Bengalureans share their friendship day rituals ahead of Friendship Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Friendship Day</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/israel-says-it-has-serious-concerns-with-hamas-disarmament-deal-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians stand near a landfill in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, Thursday, July 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:41:14.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Gaza genocide, Hamas deal, US-Hamas deal</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, addresses a press conference at his residence, in New Delhi on Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:39:28.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pappu Yadav says protested to 'protect Sanatan' as BJP, VHP demand apology over Ram Temple 'theft' skit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, VHP, Pappu Yadav, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:30:21.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If Modi is bringing development, why do you live abroad?': Raj Thackeray's swipe at Vivek Oberoi, Madhavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Raj Thackeray, Vivek oberoi, Actor Madhavan</news:keywords>
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