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<news:title>EC Electoral Rolls Row: SC Puts Sanjay Raut On Notice Over Conduct</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/17/rajasthan-9-year-old-boy-dies-after-authorities-take-him-out-of-borewell-post-39-hour-long-operation</loc>
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<image:caption>The child had fallen into the borewell while playing on Friday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rajasthan: 9-year-old boy dies after authorities take him out of borewell post 39-hour-long operation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Oct/17/prahaar-the-ujjwal-nikam-story-a-powerful-tale-of-justice</loc>
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<news:title>Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story: A Powerful Tale of Justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ujjwal Nikam, Prahaar movie, Rajkummar Rao, 26/11 attacks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/an-american-pope-brings-american-style-governance-to-the-vatican-even-in-a-health-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>This picture, released by Vatican Media on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he is recovering after having cancer removed from his right lung.</image:caption>
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<news:title>An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-pradesh-eluru-aqua-farmers-form-association-to-curb-shrimp-diseases</loc>
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<image:caption>Shrimp affected by White Spot Syndrome displayed by a farmer in Lanka villages of Eluru district.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Eluru aqua farmers form association to curb shrimp diseases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Aqua farmers, Eluru district, shrimp diseases</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/fugitive-in-2023-mdma-smuggling-case-brought-to-keralam-from-abu-dhabi-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:34:00.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fugitive in 2023 MDMA smuggling case brought to Keralam from Abu Dhabi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, extradition, MDMA smuggling case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/17/rajasthan-8-killed-over-6-injured-as-bus-overturns-on-delhi-mumbai-expressway-in-kota-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:24:24.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: 8 killed, over 6 injured as bus overturns on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/five-killed-five-injured-in-explosion-at-gujarat-chemical-unit</loc>
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<image:caption>The blast occurred around 10 pm on Friday during a hydrogenation process at SynZeal Pharmachem in the Saykha GIDC area of Vagra taluka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:11:18.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed, five injured in explosion at Gujarat chemical unit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/ktr-again-challenges-cm-revanth-to-order-probe-into-singareni-scams</loc>
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<image:caption>Rama Rao wrote an open letter to the chief minister on Thursday alleging large-scale irregularities in the proposal to import coal for the Yadadri Thermal Plant located in Damaracheral in Nalgonda district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:52:16.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR again challenges CM Revanth to 
order probe into Singareni ‘scams’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SCCL, Telangana CM Revanth, BRS Leader KTR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/time-to-go-kapil-sibal-jabs-rajnath-on-regime-change-charge-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Kapil Sibal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:46:59.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Time to go': Kapil Sibal jabs Rajnath on 'regime change' charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, Kapil Sibal, Regime Change</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/industries-in-ncr-told-to-install-cameras-by-nov-30</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:37:32.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industries in NCR told to install cameras by Nov 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCR, CCTV cameras, industries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/nagai-tvk-functionary-among-four-held-for-smuggling-meth-worth-crores</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:34:30.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagai TVK functionary among four held for smuggling meth ‘worth crores’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK functionary, meth smuggling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/cong-mp-to-challenge-dismissal-from-jnu-over-sexual-harassment-charges</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:29:46.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong MP to challenge dismissal from JNU over sexual harassment charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JNU, sexual harassment charges, Congress MP Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/delhi-hc-lets-2020-riots-accused-narwal-travel-abroad</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice Amit Bansal directed the trial court to release Narwal’s passport and clarified that any pending lookout circular (LOC) against her would be suspended for her travel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:23:57.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC lets 2020 riots accused Narwal travel abroad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, activist Natasha Narwal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-home-registrations-fall-15-per-cent-in-september-as-property-values-dip</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:21:44.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Home registrations fall 15 per cent in September as property values dip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, property value, Home registrations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/100-petitioners-knock-hc-door-over-dus-1-yr-postgraduate-programme</loc>
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<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:17:44.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 petitioners knock HC door over DU’s 1-yr postgraduate programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, 1-yr postgraduate programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-74-year-old-powerlifter-wins-bronze-on-world-stage</loc>
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<image:caption>DV Shankar Rao, who won a bronze medal at the 2026 IPF World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships being held in the United States from October 15 to 24.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:17:14.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 74-year-old powerlifter wins bronze on world stage </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, powerlifter, 2026 IPF World Masters Classic</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-model-schools-to-coach-students-for-iit-jee-neet-clat</loc>
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<image:caption>Of the 29 centres, 20 will offer coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET, while the remaining nine will focus on CLAT. Part-time faculty will be engaged for 152 working days. Each IIT-JEE and NEET centre will have six faculty members, while each CLAT centre will have five.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:16:26.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Model Schools to coach students for IIT-JEE, NEET, CLAT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Model Schools</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/lk-advani-hospitalised-in-delhi-after-developing-chest-infection-condition-stable</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader LK Advani admitted to hospital, condition stable</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:15:20.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LK Advani hospitalised in Delhi after developing chest infection; condition stable</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, LK Advani hospitalised, chest infection, condition stable</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-hc-bars-hydraa-from-coercive-action-against-a-cattle-shed-till-dasara</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:14:32.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC bars HYDRAA from coercive action against a cattle shed till Dasara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Dasara festival, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-juda-seeks-audit-of-pg-medical-exam-evaluation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/idhtcbks/newindianexpress2025-02-084xfz2myfDoctor-shortage.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:13:56.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana-JUDA seeks audit of PG medical exam evaluation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KNRUHS, Medical Examination</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-minister-ponnam-urges-graduates-to-register-as-voters-to-protect-democracy</loc>
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<image:caption>BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:13:13.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Minister Ponnam urges graduates to register as voters to protect democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, graduates’ MLC elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-congress-seeks-cpm-support-in-graduates-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/o4oo68jg/Cabinet-to-meet-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud addresses the media at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:11:57.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Congress seeks CPM support in graduates’ MLC polls </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress Telangana, graduates’ MLC elections, CPM Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-revises-estimated-cost-of-vehicle-testing-stations-to-rs-4255-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:11:36.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana revises estimated cost of vehicle testing stations to Rs 425.5 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Automated testing stations, Vehicle Testing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/prepare-rohith-vemula-bill-in-3-months-dcm-mallu-bhatti-vikramaka</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka with Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Lakshman Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:10:14.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare Rohith Vemula Bill in 3 months: DCM Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rohith Vemula Bill, Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-contractors-warned-over-cd-debris-dumping</loc>
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<news:title>Telangana: Contractors warned over C&amp;D debris dumping</news:title>
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<image:caption>AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi</image:caption>
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<news:title>AIMIM chief Owaisi trains guns at Musk for remarks on India’s domestic affairs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-hc-refuses-to-extend-interim-relief-in-cadre-allocation-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana HC.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana HC refuses to extend interim relief in cadre allocation cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/two-arrested-for-killing-18-year-old-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:title>Two arrested for killing 18-year-old in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/cm-revanth-invites-hyundai-to-establish-car-manufacturing-unit-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy speaks to the Hyundai Motor India Engineering representatives in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:01:22.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth invites Hyundai to establish car manufacturing unit in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth, Hyundai Motor India Limited, car manufacturing plant</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/telangana-identify-begging-hotspots-by-october-25-civic-bodies-told</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:01:14.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Identify begging hotspots by October 25, civic bodies told</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, MAUD department, begging hotspots</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/operation-kavach-midnight-checks-by-3000-cops-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected vehicle checks at multiple locations across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:59:39.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Kavach: Midnight checks by 3,000 cops in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Operation Kavach</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/centre-will-meet-ytps-coal-needs-says-union-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy works out after inaugurating an outdoor gym at Uma Nagar Colony of Khairatabad in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:59:22.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre will meet YTPS coal needs, says Union Minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM A Revanth Reddy, Union Minister Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/six-held-as-ap-agencies-crack-drug-ganja-networks-worth-over-rs-2-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:55:18.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six held as AP agencies crack drug, ganja networks worth over Rs 2 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Narcotics Control Bureau, ganja case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-college-girl-bitten-while-catching-snake</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:54:47.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: College girl bitten while catching snake</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/works-of-andhras-ecrf-dam-progressing-well-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>International experts inspecting the ongoing construction of the Earth-Cum-Rock-Fill (ECRF) dam at the Polavaram Irrigation Project on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:53:21.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Works of Andhra's ECRF dam progressing well: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Polavaram irrigation project, ECRF dam works</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/eow-books-bjd-leader-raja-chakra-for-snatching-land-and-crusher-unit-of-woman</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD leader Soumya Sankar Chakra alias Raja Chakra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:53:10.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EOW books BJD leader Raja Chakra for snatching land and crusher unit of woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Economic Offences Wing, BJD leader Raja Chakra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/beatboxing-kuchipudi-kantara-enthral-vijayawada-utsav-audience</loc>
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<image:caption>Artistes performing at the Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:50:33.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beatboxing, Kuchipudi &amp; Kantara enthral Vijayawada Utsav audience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kuchipudi, Vijayawada Utsav 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/advanced-tech-to-ensure-safer-travel-on-raipur-visakhapatnam-economic-corridor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0edviy6v/Advanced-tech-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road and tunnel infrastructure along the Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor in Koraput’s Pottangi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:49:52.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advanced tech to ensure safer travel on Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NHAI, Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhras-tirumala-barbers-likely-to-get-wage-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravi Chandra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:49:00.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Tirumala barbers likely to get wage hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/cyber-fraud-cops-recover-rs-355-lakh-lost-in-two-months-retrieve-100-stolen-phones</loc>
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<image:caption>Cash and phones recovered by police</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:45:45.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber fraud: Cops recover Rs 35.5 lakh lost in two months, retrieve 100 stolen phones </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha police, cyber fraud cases</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/clashes-erupt-in-rayalaseema-on-first-day-of-nominations</loc>
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<image:caption>Vehicles of YSRCP leaders were set on fire and vandalized at the YSRCP office in Rayachoti on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:45:17.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clashes erupt in Rayalaseema on first day of nominations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/two-migrant-workers-die-in-andhras-guntur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-29/bj885f7c/202608293922876.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:44:47.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two migrant workers die in Andhra's Guntur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/nit-rourkela-anrf-conclave-calls-for-collaborative-impact-driven-research</loc>
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<image:caption>NIT-Rourkela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:42:27.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIT-Rourkela, ANRF conclave calls for collaborative, impact-driven research</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/abvp-claims-81-per-cent-strike-rate-bcjd-says-win-in-200-campuses</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhubaneswar: Student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) arrive to file their nomination papers ahead of the Utkal University Students' Union Election, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:40:39.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP claims 81 per cent strike rate, BCJD says win in 200 campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ABVP, BCJD, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/study-identifies-two-stingless-bee-species-in-five-ap-districts-recording-22-nests</loc>
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<image:caption>Two species of stingless bees identified in five districts of Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:40:38.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study identifies two stingless bee species in five AP districts, recording 22 nests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Alluri Sitharama Raju district</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-governors-check-in-involves-special-aircraft-and-long-guest-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/b5y1sif0/20261013091L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:38:19.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Governor’s check-in involves special aircraft and long guest-list </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Governbor Braj Mohan Ram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/five-women-drown-in-andhras-gollapalli-reservoir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xrmwbcij/202610163981356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:37:04.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five women drown in Andhra's Gollapalli reservoir</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/fresh-tender-for-stalled-rob-project-at-odishas-kalunga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/82234h97/img20240506wa0017085732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The under-construction ROB project in IDC area of Kalunga panchayat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:35:04.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh tender for stalled ROB project at Odisha's Kalunga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kalunga, road overbridge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/ysrcp-names-nominee-for-ongole-mayor-tdp-choice-not-yet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/w5rc0mho/YSRCP-MLAs-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:33:13.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP names nominee for Ongole Mayor, TDP choice not yet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/vegetable-markets-to-be-revamped-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0y2qe9jl/Vegetable-markets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi government has approved four projects to modernise agricultural markets across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:31:36.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vegetable markets to be revamped in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Vegetable markets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/sea-of-women-march-against-sale-of-liquor-in-odishas-nabarangpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2utzgh7j/Sea-of-women-march-against.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The irate women staging protest at Chauria Guda square in Nabarangpur | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:30:56.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea of women march against sale of liquor in Odisha's Nabarangpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nabarangpur, Liquor sale, women protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/ganja-crops-over-30-acre-of-forest-land-destroyed-in-odishas-kandhamal-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/cb4qeg0w/Ganja-crops-over-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the plantations had been systematically developed using irrigation facilities and fertilisers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:29:13.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganja crops over 30 acre of forest land destroyed in Odisha's Kandhamal district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kandhamal district, ganja crop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/magnitude-41-earthquake-hits-himachal-pradeshs-shimla-district-early-saturday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-31/tv2aw1ie/ANI_20241031042941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:29:06.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district early Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shimla, earthquake, Himachal Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/ward-wise-seat-sharing-tests-ties-between-tdp-jsp-in-krishna-and-ntr-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/7dm06m4m/New-Project-2026-10-17T085651.170.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has 86 wards, with the Mayor post allotted to JSP. The party sought over 30 wards, but discussions are centred on the possible allocation of around 20 seats, according to sources. The proposed distribution includes seven wards each in Vijayawada East and Central and six in Vijayawada West.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:28:43.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ward-wise seat sharing tests ties between TDP &amp; JSP in Krishna and NTR districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, seat sharing, TDP and JSP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/cm-majhi-announces-rs-11-lakh-cash-award-for-each-player-of-national-hockey-teams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/w2eszxqw/Majhi-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi posing for a group photo with women’s hockey team at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:27:31.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi announces Rs 11 lakh cash award for each player of national hockey teams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Indian hockey team, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/eye-on-panchayat-polls-cm-manjhi-clears-6-month-pay-for-pri-representatives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-31/rxqo8y6o/ANI_20250331062803.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>2026-10-17T03:26:08.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eye on panchayat polls, CM Manjhi clears 6-month pay for PRI representatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/routine-reprimand-by-teachers-not-abetment-of-suicide-orissa-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/jrarsh2y/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:24:15.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Routine reprimand by teachers not abetment of suicide: Orissa High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-to-focus-on-four-areas-for-development-of-children-and-women-dcm-pravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/fou1yz2j/Govt-to-focus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Pravati Parida at the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:23:25.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to focus on four areas for development of children and women: DCM Pravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Deputy CM Pravati Parida, women and child welfare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-bids-invited-for-rs-1700-crore-waterway-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/2zcgnyue/AP26210528348934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:22:13.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Bids invited for Rs 1,700-crore waterway project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, public-private partnership</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/over-6k-security-personnel-guard-connaught-place-against-protesters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/535ddrde/Over-6K-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even though the march did not witness the participation of any of the top leaders from the CJP or the student unions, about 100-150 people gathered and marched outside the Central Park premises waving their tricolour.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/uwuvojdw/against-protesters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel completely sealed the area around CP with heavy barricading during the tiranga march | parveen negi &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:21:51.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 6K security personnel guard Connaught Place against protesters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Connaught Place, CJP protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/sparsh-hospitals-in-bhubaneswar-launches-ai-enabled-cath-lab-and-robotic-surgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/5tj0gsr0/1791886244366-oracle-and-wipro-expand-cloud-pharmacovigilance-services-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-enabled catheterisation laboratory (Cath Lab)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:21:34.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparsh Hospitals in Bhubaneswar launches AI-enabled Cath Lab and robotic surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Robotic surgery, Sparsh Hospitals, catheterisation laboratory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/report-events-of-stir-accurately-objectively-impartially-says-pci</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/o5ldhuml/PTI10162026000491A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters being removed by the police during 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:19:39.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Report events of stir accurately, objectively &amp; impartially, says PCI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Press Council of India, PCI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-dme-rolls-out-trauma-care-initiatives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2017/12/20/Savingthe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:18:04.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra DME rolls out trauma care initiatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Directorate of Medical Education, trauma care unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/dussehra-to-be-observed-on-october-21-in-cuttack-bhasani-scheduled-next-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/076efk19/Dussehra-to-be-observed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apart from the CCTV surveillance, four dedicated drone teams will be deployed on the immersion route, informed the DCP.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:17:48.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dussehra to be observed on October 21 in Cuttack, Bhasani scheduled next day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dussehra festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/odisha-to-prepare-action-plan-on-lightning-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/4w1e96u8/images-2026-10-17T084616.812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:16:59.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to prepare action plan on lightning: Minister Suresh Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/no-leaders-no-let-up-citizens-take-over-connaught-place-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/my50dgkk/march-makes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters gather in CP with tricolour</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/pj0j96a5/march-makes-its-presence-felt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AISA president Neha Bora detained near Mandi House as she moved towards Central Park | parveen negi &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/yezj66lk/Aborted-march.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:57.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No leaders, no let-up: Citizens take over Connaught Place protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Connaught Place, CJP protest, CP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/diganta-borah-appointed-new-director-of-biju-patnaik-international-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/w15s6087/Intl_flight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biju Patnaik International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:34.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diganta Borah appointed new director of Biju Patnaik International Airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Biju Patnaik International Airport, Diganta Borah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-sai-krishnas-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/o7owdfdg/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:02.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC orders CBI probe into Sai Krishna’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Central Bureau of Investigation, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-cm-naidu-offers-silk-robes-to-goddess-kanaka-durga</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lbsk00xz/offers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari, offered silk clothes to Goddess Durga on behalf of the State government on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:10:54.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu offers silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Goddess Kanaka Durga, Andhra CM Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/every-blood-donor-is-a-lifesaver-ntr-trust-md-bhuvaneswari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/xd64dnxi/Nara-Bhuvaneswari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR Trust Managing Trustee Nara Bhuvaneswari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:07:32.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every blood donor is a lifesaver: NTR trust MD Bhuvaneswari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Nara Bhuvaneswari, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/no-eligible-voter-in-ap-will-be-left-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/g0ps9rn4/202610153979985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Backed by a vast administrative machinery comprising 28 District Election Officers, 175 Electoral Registration Officers, 3,044 Assistant EROs, 5,050 BLO supervisors and 50,330 BLOs, the initiative aims to maximise citizen enrollment and streamline voter lists.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:03:41.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No eligible voter in AP will be left out’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief electoral officer (CEO)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/friction-between-police-and-protesters-in-anti-sir-protest-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/mi8vi882/images-2026-10-17T082900.216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor-cum-activist Prakash Raj speaking at the anti-SIR protest held in Thiruvananthapuram's Manaveeyam Veedhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:02:22.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friction between police and protesters in anti-SIR protest in Thiruvananthapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam police, anti-SIR protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/candidates-must-stick-to-poll-spending-limit-andhra-sec</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-15/l4y4lx1u/P_3962979657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:00:56.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates must stick to poll spending limit: Andhra SEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Anil Chandra Punetha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/60-mous-worth-rs-429k-crore-signed-to-create-56k-jobs-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vy8rtoi2/MoUs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CII partnership summit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:57:51.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60 MoUs worth Rs 42.9K crore signed 
to create 56K jobs across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, jobs, CII Partnership Summit, Andhra SRM University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/noorul-islam-varsity-introduces-kalam-spark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/45003342/Noorul-Islam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Developed through a collaborative initiative between Noorul Islam University and Acubots, a robotics start-up, Kalam Spark aims to nurture scientific curiosity and foster greater engagement in learning among students.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:54:27.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noorul Islam varsity introduces ‘Kalam Spark’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Noorul Islam university, Sir APJ Abdul Kalam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/right-to-protest-sell-peanuts-interconnected-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/i3dwvbvl/Right-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Areas around Connaught Place completely choked with protesters</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:54:14.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Right to protest, sell peanuts interconnected: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Supreme Court, right to protest, peanuts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/unauthorised-private-dog-shelter-in-thiruvananthapuram-served-stop-memo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/t7sx2cu5/Unauthorised-private.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stray dogs kept at an illegal shelter in Kuttichal panchayat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:52:38.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unauthorised private dog shelter in Thiruvananthapuram served stop memo </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, private dog shelter</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/unlike-bjp-youth-knows-how-to-respect-women-says-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/z0fil49a/Unlike-BJP-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam greeting actor Prakash Raj who came to take part in the anti-SIR protest at Manaveeyam Veedhi on Friday | Albin Mathew</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:51:17.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unlike BJP, youth knows how to 
respect women, says Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, BJP, Prakash Raj, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/isnt-it-time-we-were-ready-to-withstand-drought</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/22xffrdg/New-Project-2026-10-17T081908.972.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This failure leads to agrarian distress, expressed through severe impacts including unemployment, labour loss, and loss of wages for agrarian communities; food insecurity and malnutrition due to food shortage forcing prices upwards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:50:50.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Isn’t it time we were ready to withstand drought?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Labour Department</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Oct/17/kamal-mitra-chenoys-heart-kept-no-accounts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a6ec13e4/With-PC-joshi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal and Anuradha Chenoy with PC Joshi at JNU in 1973</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6n4i66f1/Kamal-Chenoy-at-JAntar-MAntar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal Chenoy, the then JNUTA president, on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in 2006.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/s3fpu7el/Kamal-and-Rajeev.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajeev Bhargava with Kamal Chenoy at the latter’s home</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:49:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamal Mitra Chenoy's heart kept no accounts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kamal Chenoy, Kamal Mitra Chenoy JNU, Kamal Chenoy Rajeev Bhargava</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/nedumbassery-accident-court-reserves-order-on-bail-pleas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/2bhfcsku/images-2026-10-17T081739.587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:48:59.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nedumbassery accident: Court reserves order on bail pleas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Nedumbassery road rage, Nedumbassery accident, Keralam court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/union-minister-hdk-proposes-shorter-government-service-tenure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/fvn50qgz/HDK-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy interacts with students in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:47:36.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HDK proposes shorter government service tenure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPSC, HDK Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/mundamveli-pt-apartment-complex-protesters-seek-open-dialogue-with-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/aqfr5lxo/images-2026-10-17T081502.989.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of P&amp;T Apartment Complex at Mundamveli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:47:01.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment complex: Protesters seek open dialogue with govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/india-bloc-parties-to-form-coordination-committee-to-intensify-sir-stir-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>India Bloc parties.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:46:02.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc parties to form coordination committee to intensify SIR stir in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, INDIA bloc, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/pt-apartment-complex-amicus-curiae-for-urgent-rehabilitation-of-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0va3xxd5/PT-complex.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:44:05.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>P&amp;T apartment complex: Amicus curiae for urgent rehabilitation of residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-cm-dks-leaves-sting-operation-probe-to-home-department-meets-priyank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/zkvwb1pc/C_53_1_CH1386_4441985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:43:00.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM DKS leaves sting operation probe to Home Department, meets Priyank </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM DKS, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/kalamassery-rape-case-accused-suspected-to-own-more-spas-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/jusa78bv/images-2026-10-17T081130.917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sreeraj allegedly recruits women for the spas and intervenes in disputes at the establishments in return for money from their owners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:42:58.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalamassery rape case accused suspected to own more spas in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery rape case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/chennai-minister-opens-nageswara-rao-park-upgraded-at-rs-8-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/tafqxo8i/Minister-opens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister P Venkataramanan inaugurates the park in Mylapore on Friday, Oct 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:41:35.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Minister opens Nageswara Rao Park upgraded at Rs 8 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Nageswara Rao Park</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/cmrl-payoff-case-ed-summons-pinarayi-for-questioning-on-october-23</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/qsqphrzt/C_35_1_CH1576_71131652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:43.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL payoff case: ED summons Pinarayi for questioning on October 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Enforcement Directorate ED, CMRL payoff case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/chennai-rain-means-hunger-for-irulars-on-ecr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/f3rcweq5/means-hunger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Irular settlement in Kanima Nagar, Periya Nemmeli, along ECR in Chengalpattu district. The houses for 36 families, built by an NGO in 2005, have since deteriorated</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/o55k5hwm/for-Irulars.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:11.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Rain means hunger for Irulars on ECR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai rains, ECR, Irulars</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-india-europe-jointly-observe-solar-eruptions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-07/ef8nqpxl/ANI_20250907095820.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The teams measured the mass, density and energetics of the CEMs in the region close to the Sun. The study was also published in the Astronomy and Astrophysics journal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:04.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: India, Europe jointly observe solar eruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indian Institute of Astrophysics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-seeks-governors-nod-to-arraign-former-minister-abdurahiman-accused-in-argentina-football-event-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/374oaav2/images-2026-10-17T080540.850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Minister V Abdurahiman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:37:36.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam seeks governor’s nod to arraign former minister Abdurahiman accused in Argentina football event case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Argentina football team, V Abdurahiman, Keralam government, Keralam visit, Keralam Governor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tn-increases-wages-for-weavers-engaged-in-free-dhoti-saree-production</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-29/pam7hl2k/202503293363110.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:36:54.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN increases wages for weavers engaged in free dhoti, saree production</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN increases wages for weavers, free dhoti, saree</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-isro-successful-in-crew-service-module-separation-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lluagcyw/New-Project-2026-10-17T080512.469.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM-SM separation test CM-SM separation test.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:36:20.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: ISRO successful in crew, service module separation test </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/long-tale-of-tailbacks-again-as-lakhs-leave-chennai-for-festival-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y7duvmcc/Long-tale-of-tailbacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic near Kilambakkam on Friday evening. A total of 2,546 government buses were operated from Chennai, transporting 1,01,840 people on that day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:30.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long tale of tailbacks again as lakhs leave Chennai for festival celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ayudha Pooja, traffic snarls, festival holidays</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/keralam-ebins-chats-show-offer-to-take-up-contract-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ld5niv2b/IMGWhatsAppImage2026-2180GLQ30G.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel posted at the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue on Market Road in Kochi after the alleged arson attack on October 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:30.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Ebin’s chats show offer to take up contract jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi police, Kadavumbhagam synagogue, Ebin Paul</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/implement-caste-survey-report-in-a-week-karnataka-bc-forum</loc>
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<image:caption>At a press conference, federation president K M Ramachandrappa demanded that the issue be discussed at the next cabinet meeting and that the government implement the order issued during Siddaramaiah’s tenure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:17.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Implement caste survey report in a week: Karnataka BC forum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka BC quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/udhayanidhi-slams-denial-of-rti-info-on-fact-check-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/y17nqhhr/202610063968628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:30:57.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi slams denial of 
RTI info on fact-check unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin, RTI information, fact-check unit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/four-cjp-representatives-from-keralam-allege-assault-by-delhi-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/yj58fai6/Jantar-Mantar-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel detain a woman activist during a demonstration called by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, at Connaught Place in New Delhi, October 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2b1rznjy/4-CJP-representatives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanoop , Isha ,Akshay, Sivapriya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:30:22.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four CJP representatives from Keralam allege assault by Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Delhi protest, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP supporters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/karti-chidambaram-urges-dmk-to-work-with-india-bloc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/pgjte1l9/ANI_20261009050802.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karti Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:28:06.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karti Chidambaram urges DMK to work with INDIA bloc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Karti Chidambaram, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/short-tunnel-ngt-stops-karnataka-from-felling-trees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/xvyrqi2y/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:27:21.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Short tunnel: NGT stops Karnataka from felling trees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Green Tribunal (NGT)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tn-delinks-incentives-for-chips-from-centres-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/b9yuhhhp/delinks-incentives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay launches TN Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:26:36.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN delinks incentives for chips from centre’s nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, semiconductor incentives</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/kia-bengaluru-vancouver-airport-sign-pact-to-boost-connectivity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vy3s7ua0/kia1121215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deserted view at the Kempegowda International Airport during Bharat Bandh - Express Photo by Pushkar V. [Karnataka, Bengaluru, Bharat Bandh, KIA, Kempegowda International Airport].</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:25:20.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIA Bengaluru, Vancouver airport sign pact to boost connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tamil-nadu-eps-calls-tvk-govt-anti-people-vows-to-restore-aiadmk-rule</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/vcx0y29o/EPS-calls-TVK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami in Tiruchy on Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:23:59.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: EPS calls TVK govt anti-people, vows to restore AIADMK rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswamy, TVK Government, anti-people</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/vigilance-begins-probe-against-pinarayi-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/q303owaa/Pinarayi-Vijayan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:20:27.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance begins probe against Pinarayi in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, CMRL payoff case, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-central-city-corporation-ends-water-stagnation-at-kr-circle-underpass</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/jburlxxz/Central-City-Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Engineer Vijaykumar Haridas monitors the laying of 900mm pipe that runs beneath the KR Circle Underpass.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:19:31.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Central City Corporation ends water stagnation at KR Circle underpass</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Public Works Department (PWD), Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-priority-in-contract-jobs-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/rix8quoo/8069227820261958351PHOTO6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Differently abled children and their parents need a lifetime of support at various stages of their lives</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:18:15.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Priority in contract jobs for parents of children with special needs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, parents, children with special needs, contract jobs, Keralam social justice department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/trump-waives-russia-related-tariffs-offering-india-relief-on-oil-imports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q8tfeg4z/trump.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:17:50.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump waives Russia-related tariffs, offering India relief on oil imports</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, india, Donald Trump, oil imports, Russia-related tariffs, Trump waives Russia-related tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-minister-patil-sets-march-target-for-kiadb-for-kwin-city-plot-allotment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ko0nahwa/New-Project-2026-10-17T074545.944.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patil chaired a review meeting of officials concerned on Friday and directed the industries department to constitute a dedicated team, with all its members working from the project site, to ensure its timely implementation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:17:08.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister Patil sets March target for KIADB for KWIN City plot allotment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Industries Development Minister MB Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/minister-krishna-byre-gowda-sets-october-31-deadline-to-replace-led-streetlights-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/4x75hnej/P_4994892178.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:12:10.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Krishna Byre Gowda sets October 31 deadline to replace LED streetlights in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, LED streetlights, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-cheaper-medical-testing-chips-on-the-horizon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/v2g80g3j/Cheaper-Medical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-generated image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:11:56.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Cheaper Medical testing chips on the horizon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Medical testing chips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/northeast-monsoon-onset-throws-light-on-growing-lightning-threat-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7ddgdmok/NE-monsoon-onset-throws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:10:48.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon onset throws light on growing lightning threat in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Northeast monsoon, lightning threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/dont-bury-kiifb-but-ditch-debt-model-economists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a4mp2pnl/Don’t-bury-KIIFB-but-ditch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:08:51.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t bury KIIFB, but ditch debt model: Economists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KIIFB, Keralam government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/varma-84-continues-to-revel-in-a-record-spanning-keralams-ranji-history</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sy3hec3m/with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam cricketer Praful Chandra Varma</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y9rl5e3w/Varma-84-continues-to-revel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam cricket team of 1960</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:07:16.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varma, 84, continues to revel in a record spanning Keralam’s Ranji history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ranji Trophy, Praful Chandra Varma, Former Keralam cricketer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/25-sweet-shops-in-karnataka-get-notices-in-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/g4tyqgb1/newindianexpress2026-10-150n3ufc6fANI20261015145940.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The violations included unhygienic conditions in food preparation and storage areas, absence of valid medical fitness certificates for food handlers, lack of registration or licences, labelling deficiencies and missing records.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:06:53.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 sweet shops in Karnataka get notices in two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sweet shops, Drug administration department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/new-book-debunks-stereotypes-reclaims-malappurams-rich-legacy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zm90e5lb/New-book-debunks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Release of the book on Malappuram</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ivchagwo/New.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:05:03.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New book debunks stereotypes, 
reclaims Malappuram’s rich legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malappuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/coimbatore-jumbo-died-due-to-anthrax-confirms-lab-report-forest-department-steps-up-vigil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/affzj53s/Kovai-jumbo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest staff taking steps to incinerate the carcass on Thursday, Oct 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:04:26.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore jumbo died due to anthrax, confirms lab report; forest department steps up vigil  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jumbo, Coimbatore, forest department, anthrax</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/amid-108-strike-threat-karnataka-government-to-mobilise-drivers-nursing-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/0ct6h9d5/ANI_20261009202443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:04:10.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid 108 strike threat, Karnataka government to mobilise drivers, nursing staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/rare-khula-ruling-keralam-woman-asked-to-return-gold-to-ex-husband</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/25/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:03:44.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare ‘khula’ ruling: Keralam woman asked to return gold to ex-husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, gold, Keralam court, Keralam woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/will-ensure-proper-probe-into-sexual-assault-case-against-veeramani-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/swik7x0z/Can’t-deny.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:01:27.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will ensure proper probe into sexual assault case against Veeramani: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, granite baron, Veeramani POCSO Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-wants-centre-to-allow-new-lpg-connections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ksgfupig/202605213796529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:57:37.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka wants Centre to allow new LPG connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG connections, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/us-unlikely-to-slap-punitive-tariff-on-indias-russian-buy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-30/k91pdkai/202508303496093.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:56:54.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US unlikely to slap punitive tariff on India’s Russian buy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india, United States, Russian oil and gas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-based-c-camp-gets-rs-500-crore-to-back-deeptech-startups</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-04/w6idros6/202601043627810.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:55:21.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru based C-CAMP gets Rs 500 crore to back deeptech startups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IIT Bombay, IISc, C-CAMP National Bio Entrepreneurship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-form-8-applications-cross-12l-over-45k-forms-filed-in-a-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/4fm2acrg/sir123619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Data till October 15 showed that the CEO’s office received 10,07,392 Form 6s for inclusion and 4,777 Form 6As for inclusion of NRI voters. Also, 1,55,109 Form 7s for deletion were filed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:49:53.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Form 8 applications cross 12L, over 45K forms filed in a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision, Form 7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tamil-nadu-service-pg-doctors-posting-counselling-from-oct-22</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-10/88vaaght/ANI_20261010171959.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:49:41.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Service PG doctors’ posting counselling from Oct 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Counselling, Service PG doctors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/guards-kill-youth-admitted-to-de-addiction-centre-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/mdox3ect/Guards-kill-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The murder took place at the de-addiction centre around 4.30 pm on Thursday | express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:45:50.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guards kill youth admitted to de-addiction centre in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, chennai, De-addiction Centre, guards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bed-student-attempts-suicide-after-neighbour-friends-film-her-secretly-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/wwe7x4wo/ANI_20260811020016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain caused waterlogging under the Chetpet bridge on Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:42:02.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon: Orange alert for 6 Tamil Nadu districts on Saturday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/btech-student-jumps-to-death-from-hostel-building-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>The police said that preliminary inquiries revealed that Varshini had been suffering from depression for the past few months and she was being treated. On Thursday night, she allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of the hostel building and died on the spot. Hostel authorities alerted the police, who shifted the body for postmortem. The body was handed over to her parents on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BTech student jumps to death from hostel building in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<news:title>Kolkata-based lottery firm gave Rs 260 crore to DMK and AIADMK</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police break up the Cockroach Janata Party’s ‘Tiranga March’ near Town Hall in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengaluru police deny permission for CJP’s Tiranga March near Town Hall</news:title>
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<image:caption>Under the arrangement, the teenager received a kidney from the adult patient’s family donor, while the 21-year-old received a kidney from the teenager’s family donor.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CMI Hospital in Bengaluru conducts kidney transplant through donor swap</news:title>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody after Delhi protest detentions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/from-refugee-camp-to-phd-as-vijitharans-journey-of-resilience-and-triumph</loc>
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<news:title>From Refugee Camp to PhD: AS Vijitharan's Journey of Resilience and Triumph</news:title>
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<news:title>Local flavours take centre stage at Social</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/17/a-new-ace-on-the-motoracing-track</loc>
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<news:title>A new ace on the motoracing track</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/coffee-and-cuisine-creatively-paired</loc>
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<news:title>Coffee and cuisine, creatively paired</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/bommai-golu-a-tradition-woven-across-generations</loc>
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<news:title>Bommai Golu: A tradition woven across generations</news:title>
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<news:title>Bengali feast falls short of expectations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/where-is-siraj</loc>
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<news:title>Where is Siraj?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/weaving-tradition-into-contemporary-elegance</loc>
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<news:title> Weaving tradition into contemporary elegance</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thandatti: A Journey from Ancient Tamil Traditions to Modern Celebrity Styling</news:title>
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<image:caption>The accounts are chilling—more so those from women journalists</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T21:12:27.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independent court-led probe into violence on journalists way to go</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-must-focus-on-drought-not-sting-operations</loc>
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<image:caption>A farmer takes a pot of water to feed his cattle at Madhabhavi hamlet in Vijayapura. Farmer suicides over the past three years have now totalled to over 2,800</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka must focus on drought, not sting operations</news:title>
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<image:caption>CJP'S Dipke and AISA's Neha Bora being detained by Delhi police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:31:01.422Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Morne Morkel during the press conference on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:30:42.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs West Indies T20Is: No country for bowlers </news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat</image:caption>
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<news:title>Former CM Harish Rawat detained as Congress protests over Ankita Bhandari case</news:title>
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<news:title>Rare Jeypore ground gecko found
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<image:caption>White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia (L) joins U.S. President Donald Trump as he departs on the South Lawn of the White House on October 13, 2026 in Washington, DC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:13:55.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia fired less than a week into the job</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:07:16.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Saudi Arabia flights cancelled till October 24 amid Gulf tensions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/police-can-break-bones-not-satyagraha-rahul-vows-legal-action-over-alleged-assault-on-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the press conference in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Illinois temple shooting plot: India urges US to ensure safety of Indian nationals</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CPI urges Nitish Kumar to withdraw JD(U) complaint against CJP leaders over Jantar Mantar protest</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:00:04.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tankers carrying 24 Indians hit in Hormuz, Romania; all seafarers safe</news:title>
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<image:caption>MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:40:58.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA defends Jaishankar-Rubio meeting in Mumbai amid Congress criticism</news:title>
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<image:caption>Emergency-era Actor-activist Snehalata Reddy after being released on parole in early 1977, days before her health deteriorated and passing away shortly later</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:36:49.775Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The pressure accumulates through fresh borrowing and refinancing, gradually reducing room for schools, hospitals, infrastructure and support for vulnerable households</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The new Tesla Roadster using thruster technology adapted from SpaceX</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Protesters being removed by the police during 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The bank reported its best asset quality in a decade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:22:14.480Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>People participate in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march called by called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:17:25.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detentions, flash protests and tricolours mark Delhi's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/mutual-funds-suspend-fresh-investments-in-gold-silver-fofs-ahead-of-festive-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Gold ETFs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:16:55.787Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rupee gains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:12:49.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI curbs help rupee post best week in seven months</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dhiraj Bommadevara in action during the Archery Premier League</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:11:07.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Recurve archer Dhiraj keeps 'room for learning open' after historic year</news:title>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk’s Starlink</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:10:58.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance welcomes Starlink, says Jio’s satellite services await clearances</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:07:16.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian enterprises plan 19% increase 
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:04:42.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC warns Centre of dharna outside Delhi HC if pedestrian crossing not built by November 25</news:title>
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<image:caption>Aman Sehrawat (L) in action during the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:04:07.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asiad gold medallist Aman to skip World Championships</news:title>
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<image:caption>According to the latest government data, India’s imports from China rose nearly 28% to $80.35 billion during April-September this year, while exports stood at $11.41 billion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mike Schloesser has been one of the archers Indians have sought advice from</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The ABVP also criticised the Congress, arguing that disrupting the daily lives of students, traders and ordinary citizens through political demonstrations and attempts to exert pressure on institutions was unjustified.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:58:28.855Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The self-study tool, available in both English and Hindi, comprises multiple three-hour free mock tests that can be taken at one’s convenience.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:49:11.872Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Ahilya Shatrughan Shinde will represent India in the 55kg weight category at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People participate in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march called by called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Street Fighter Movie Review: Bland fights and a few good laughs</news:title>
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<image:caption>Drones Movie Review: A poster from Drones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:33:48.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones Movie Review: Hovers around mediocrity at best</news:title>
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<image:caption>Agitating sugarcane farmers performing mock funeral of Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shivraj Chauhan during their Padayatra on National Highway. on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka sugarcane farmers stage mock funeral of Union Ministers amid ongoing protest</news:title>
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<image:caption>The restriction will cover light, medium and heavy goods vehicles, trucks and buses, according to an advisory issued by the traffic police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:47:55.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to bar BS-IV and older commercial vehicles from November 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/centre-asks-nodal-officers-to-ensure-timely-verification-of-nmmss-scholarship-applications</loc>
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<image:caption>A regional orientation-cum-review Workshop on the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) was held on Wednesday in Bhopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:46:06.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks nodal officers to ensure timely verification of NMMSS scholarship applications</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/us-coast-guard-rescues-at-least-16-and-is-searching-for-more-in-the-water-off-mexicos-baja-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>The Coast Guard was assisting Mexican authorities in the search efforts with a helicopter, fixed-wing plane and a cutter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:42:09.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/unwarranted-and-uninformed-mea-condemns-us-lawmakers-comments-on-revision-of-electoral-rolls</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:38:50.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Unwarranted and uninformed': MEA condemns US lawmaker's comments on revision of electoral rolls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/16/india-vs-west-indies-hardik-nitish-the-all-rounder-conundrum</loc>
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<image:caption>Hardik Pandya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:23:12.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs West Indies: Hardik, Nitish &amp; the all-rounder conundrum</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/16/pleased-with-ticket-sales-ca-leaving-no-stone-unturned-in-build-up-to-bbl-opener-at-chepauk</loc>
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<image:caption>Jhye Richardson and Brendan Doggett with the BBL trophy in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:19:39.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pleased with ticket sales, CA leaving no stone unturned in build up to BBL opener at Chepauk</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/16/bumrah-rested-for-nz-odis-gill-rahul-to-skip-last-two-matches-for-test-prep</loc>
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<image:caption>Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:17:01.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumrah rested for NZ ODIs, Gill &amp; Rahul to skip last two matches for Test prep</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/state-govt-cannot-receive-gift-of-temple-property-from-temporary-trustee-sc-2</loc>
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<news:title>State govt cannot receive gift of temple property from temporary trustee: SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-moves-sc-against-hc-order-quashing-charges-against-three-in-kavin-honour-killing-case</loc>
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<news:title>Tamil Nadu moves SC against HC order quashing charges against three in Kavin honour killing case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/12-year-old-bhopal-tribal-girl-found-murdered-in-house-ruins-man-detained</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:51:15.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old Bhopal tribal girl found murdered in house ruins; man detained</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/mp-government-moves-supreme-court-against-hc-verdict-striking-down-27-obc-quota</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:46:56.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP government moves Supreme Court against HC verdict striking down 27% OBC quota</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/pgti-player-support-programme-to-help-indian-professional-golfers</loc>
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<image:caption>DP World PGTI president Kapil Dev and CEO Amandeep Johl on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:45:08.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PGTI player support programme to help Indian Professional Golfers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/three-way-lead-after-day-two-as-competition-intensifies-in-golf</loc>
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<image:caption>Angel Hidalgo of Spain at the golf course</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:40:53.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-way lead after Day Two as competition intensifies in golf</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/centre-to-notify-airfare-regulation-rules-within-two-weeks-tells-supreme-court</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:39:54.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to notify airfare regulation rules within two weeks, tells Supreme Court</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/jio-share-commands-over-20-premium-in-grey-market</loc>
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<image:caption>Jio Platforms fixes IPO price band at Rs 1,065-1,119 per share; issue to open on October 21.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:36:52.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio share commands over 20% premium in grey market 
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<news:keywords>Jio Platforms IPO, grey market price</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-mulls-new-nikahnama-framework-registration-of-clerics-under-ucc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-12/jwm4ucdt/ANI_20260112134612.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Dhami government and the State Waqf Board say the initiative will improve procedures, but it raises questions about religious practices and women’s rights ahead of the next Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:32:39.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand mulls new nikahnama framework, registration of clerics under UCC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/16/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-25-food-outlets-including-six-dominos-pizza-outlets</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:17:47.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 25 food outlets, including six Domino’s Pizza outlets</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/yogi-adityanath-warns-against-conspiracy-to-bring-regime-change-in-india-like-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:01:17.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi Adityanath warns against ‘conspiracy’ to bring regime change in India like Bangladesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/dalit-man-beaten-to-death-in-ups-sitapur-in-front-of-10-year-old-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:00:30.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit man beaten to death in UP's Sitapur in front of 10-year-old daughter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/bimol-akoijam-to-challenge-jnu-dismissal-urges-manipur-to-maintain-calm</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP from Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:44:41.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bimol Akoijam to challenge JNU dismissal, urges Manipur to maintain calm</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/what-is-delhi-police-up-to-mamata-slams-dipkes-detention-calls-it-undeclared-emergency</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:43:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘What is Delhi Police up to?’: Mamata slams Dipke’s detention, calls it ‘undeclared Emergency’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/meerut-court-sentences-woman-lover-to-death-for-strangling-husband-staging-snakebite-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:35:54.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut court sentences woman, lover to death for strangling husband, staging snakebite death</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Oct/16/cjp-holds-lehra-do-tiranga-protest-in-mumbai-seeks-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party workers demonstrate during the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest at Azad Maidan against the arrest of party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:26:12.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Gram Sabha bars Christian missionaries, warns converts of possible eviction</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/51kfyvf9/HUuxI9gXoAAtrZC.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the demo, which was livestreamed on Tesla's X account, the car launched from a steep steel ramp and performed a full barrel roll in mid-air before landing on its wheels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:17:29.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/derek-obrien-says-much-can-happen-before-ec-hearing-on-rival-tmc-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-22/k5367n04/ANI_20240816054831.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC leader Derek O'Brien</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:15:57.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Derek O’Brien says ‘much can happen’ before EC hearing on rival TMC claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, Derek O’Brien</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/russia-strikes-nine-ukrainian-regions-as-strain-grows-between-zelenskyy-and-trump</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7xadwi07/AFP20261016D3GY8K3v1HighResBelgiumEuDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves after addressing a press conference as part of a European Union summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:10:30.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia- Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/manipur-backs-congress-mp-bimol-akoijam-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations-bjp-seeks-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/nqv8b1qn/20260104263F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:05:19.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur backs Congress MP Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations, BJP seeks resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress MP, Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ambedkars-constitution-kept-india-united-despite-challenges-former-cji-gavai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gr2lxf7w/20250517097L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:00:47.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambedkar’s Constitution kept India united despite challenges: Former CJI Gavai</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar, BR Gavai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/devendra-fadnavis-says-regime-change-possible-only-through-elections-under-constitution</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:58:21.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devendra Fadnavis says regime change possible only through elections under constitution</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Bhushan, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Regime Change</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/press-council-issues-guidelines-for-responsible-reporting-of-protests-cautions-against-airing-police-tactics</loc>
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<image:caption>Press Council of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:56:35.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Press Council issues guidelines for responsible reporting of protests, cautions against airing police tactics</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Press Council of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/akhilesh-questions-need-for-another-voter-roll-revision-alleges-bjp-electoral-malpractice</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:53:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh questions need for another voter roll revision, alleges BJP electoral malpractice</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akilesh Yadav, SIR irregularities, Special Summary Revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/malayali-couple-found-dead-in-gurugram-flat-police-suspect-murder-suicide-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased are Muhammed Aslam, 30, a native of Pullavoor in Koduvally, Kozhikode district, and his wife Farhana, 28, from Nediyiruppu in Kondotty, Malappuram district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:52:26.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayali couple found dead in Gurugram flat, police suspect murder-suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malayali couple, murder-suicide case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/caqm-directs-polluting-industries-in-ncr-to-install-cameras-for-real-time-monitoring-by-november-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/fwwx7czl/ANI_20260303173149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:48:56.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAQM directs polluting industries in NCR to install cameras for real-time monitoring by November 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CAQM, cameras</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/calcutta-hc-stayed-the-single-judges-order-allowing-cpi-m-to-set-up-bookstall-at-west-bengals-bongaon</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:43:06.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC stayed the single-judge’s order allowing CPI-M to set up bookstall at West Bengal’s Bongaon</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, CPI(M), book stall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/cm-mann-accuses-centre-of-defaming-punjab-over-drugs-urges-crackdown-on-cross-border-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>Mann made these remarks while reviewing the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:41:20.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mann accuses Centre of defaming Punjab over drugs, urges crackdown on cross-border supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, drugs, Bhagwant Singh Mann</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/16/gauhati-hc-grants-bail-to-suspended-assam-dsp-in-zubeen-garg-death-case-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/8dti74ek/ANI_20260430142122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singer Zubeen Garg</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:41:04.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauhati HC grants bail to suspended Assam DSP in Zubeen Garg death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Police, Zubeen Garg death case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/16/when-ai-becomes-part-of-academic-work-what-counts-as-cheating</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/togen0a0/202606103819715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 2025 review of research found that AI was used for literature reviews (examinations of existing research), data analysis, developing research ideas, and academic writing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:36:53.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When AI becomes part of academic work, what counts as cheating?
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<news:keywords>AI in academics, AI; Issues and violations </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/after-opposing-waqf-boards-common-sermon-plan-mirwaiz-led-mmu-launches-coordinated-friday-sermons-in-jk-ladakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/3ij1tzii/20260220190L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hurriyat Conference chairman and cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:29:09.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After opposing Waqf Board’s common sermon plan, Mirwaiz-led MMU launches coordinated Friday sermons in J&amp;K, Ladakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, MMU</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/jaishankar-rubio-to-hold-talks-on-strengthening-india-us-ties-in-mumbai-on-october-20</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on May 26, 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, right, welcomes United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:28:47.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks on strengthening India-US ties in Mumbai on October 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, India-US Ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/aap-mla-manwinder-singh-giaspura-declared-tankhaiya-by-akal-takht</loc>
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<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Payal, Manwinder Singh Giaspura, was today declared a “tankhaiya” (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:23:52.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura declared ‘Tankhaiya’ by Akal Takht</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akal Takht, tankhaiya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/ahir-community-threatens-religious-conversion-rally-over-denial-of-obc-certificates-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/62qynunn/Protester-out-side-colloctor-office.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayanti Ahir, an ex-serviceman and author who led the representation, claimed that the community’s ancestors had refused to convert from Hinduism to Islam under Mughal rule nearly 450 years ago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:54:39.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahir community threatens religious conversion rally over denial of OBC certificates in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, OBC certificates, Ahir community</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-and-haryana-hc-allows-cm-mann-to-visit-france-after-centre-denies-political-clearance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/lokx2g22/ANI_20260820113233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab and Haryana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:40:29.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab and Haryana HC allows CM Mann to visit France after Centre denies political clearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab and Haryana High Court, CM Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/india-issues-fresh-advisory-for-its-nationals-in-saudi-arabia-amid-flight-disruptions-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/bkn0is3e/New-Project-91.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Umrah pilgrims urged to review travel plans as Saudi flight disruptions continue after Riyadh attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:39:07.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-cm-manns-osd-ghuman-appears-before-cbi-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/qvcvzvt4/New-Project-2026-10-06T211931.198.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Guman and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:32:33.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann’s OSD Ghuman appears before CBI in corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Rajbir Singh Ghuman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/16/how-compounding-and-investment-duration-influence-the-projected-value-of-a-ulip-plan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:28:36.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Compounding and Investment Duration Influence the Projected Value of a ULIP Plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/healthy-talk/2026/Oct/16/can-a-severely-curved-spine-be-straightened-scoliosis-explained</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:28:35.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can a Severely Curved Spine Be Straightened? Scoliosis Explained </news:title>
<news:keywords>scoliosis, spine surgery, curved spine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ksrtc-ready-to-use-private-buses-on-wet-lease-says-transport-minister-c-p-john</loc>
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<image:caption>Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:25:20.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC ready to use private buses on wet-lease, says Transport Minister C P John</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, private buses</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Oct/16/cjps-tiranga-march-live-delhi-on-high-alert-6000-cops-220-capf-companies-deployed</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:25:15.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Tiranga March LIVE | Delhi on High Alert, 6,000 Cops &amp; 220 CAPF Companies Deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiranga March, Delhi security, CJP march, Connaught Place</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bengaluru-rs-55-crore-to-transform-quarry-from-heat-island-to-climate-resilient-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sjkfytwe/New-Project-2026-10-16T072312.920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representative purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:00:20.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Rs 5.5 crore to transform quarry from heat island to climate-resilient park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, climate change, GBA, BNCC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/no-loo-at-govt-built-home-in-chennais-tiruttani-deaf-boy-out-to-relieve-self-hit-by-train</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zahglm82/New-Project-2026-10-16T070438.091.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased was identified as K Surya Prakash, a Class 8 student at the Government Middle School in Mathur Panchayat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:57:54.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No loo at govt-built home in Chennai's Tiruttani, deaf boy out to relieve self hit by train</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tiruttani, train hit deaf boy, deaf boy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/79-per-cent-irrigation-tanks-in-tamil-nadu-almost-dry</loc>
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<image:caption>As per Water Resources Department data available with TNIE, 4,734 of the state’s 14,141 irrigation tanks were dry on Thursday, while another 6,385 held just 1% to 25% of their capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:56:02.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>79 per cent irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu almost dry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, irrigation tanks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/union-minister-to-tribal-king-jual-oram-plays-nishadraj-on-ramlila-stage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/k1ikur58/Tribal-Affairs-min-to-tribal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Jual Oram enacting the role at Lal Quila Maidan in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:53:54.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister to tribal king: Jual Oram plays Nishadraj on Ramlila stage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ramayana, Union Minister Jual Oram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6pg46cof/New-Project-2026-10-16T083842.118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spot-bellied eagle-owl spotted in Janakikadu, Kozhikode.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:50:56.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare spot-bellied eagle-owl found in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, spot-bellied eagle-owl, owl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/state-to-issue-single-notification-to-fill-scst-backlog-vacancies-across-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3bs52d8c/State-to-issue-single.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara, which met at Vikas Soudha on Thursday to review the filling of SC/ST backlog vacancies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:49:16.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State to issue single notification to fill SC/ST backlog vacancies across Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, SC/ST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/uniform-guidelines-for-government-medical-college-hostels-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ay29mr4x/Rats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government Medical College Girls Hostel in Eluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:44:39.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uniform guidelines for government medical college hostels in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, model guidelines, government medical college hostels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/tension-in-andhras-punganur-as-tdp-ysrcp-workers-clash-during-nomination-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0mcpqj5f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-13.42.02.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two vehicles in Midhun Reddy’s convoy were reportedly damaged in the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:25:16.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Andhra's Punganur as TDP, YSRCP workers clash during nomination process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP workers, P. V. Midhun Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/jk-government-orders-15-day-inquiry-into-ias-officers-alleged-misconduct-towards-woman-jkas-officer</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:24:52.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K government orders 15-day inquiry into IAS officer’s alleged misconduct towards woman JKAS officer</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JKAS officers, Kumar Rajiv Ranjan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/twisha-sharma-death-case-sc-stays-bhopal-trial-seeks-responses-on-transfer-to-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/omfzf534/ANI_20260827091739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:20:24.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: SC stays Bhopal trial, seeks responses on transfer to Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Supreme Court, Twisha Sharma Death Case, Bhopal trial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/fssai-flags-cholesterol-lowering-claims-on-rice-bran-oil-issues-notices-to-bigbasket-flipkart</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-20/sxv76y6o/ANI_20251120144552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:17:18.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI flags ‘cholesterol-lowering’ claims on rice bran oil, issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FSSAI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/madras-hc-rules-vijays-appeal-to-children-to-get-parents-to-vote-for-tvk-not-undue-influence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/xe19h561/C_1_1_CH1035_124751413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MADRAS HIGH COURT.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:13:45.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC rules Vijay's appeal to children to get parents to vote for TVK not undue influence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Madras High Court​, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/when-your-phone-becomes-the-first-response-to-emotions-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ci5t6ntp/9664.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/drbdqm0b/Dr.-Neeraj-H.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Neeraj H</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:13:37.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When your phone becomes the first response to emotions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Relationship anxiety, Digital habits, Distraction as a habit, Restoring emotional awareness, AI becomes a confidant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/case-against-bjp-v-p-sreelekha-for-controversial-remarks-against-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/f0sszisv/Sreelekha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state vice-president and ex-DGP R Sreelekha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:10:53.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case against BJP V-P Sreelekha for controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, BJP councillor R Sreelekha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/impromptu-performances-add-sparkle-to-navaratri-art-fervour-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kupmnhdp/1001407408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child singing at the 'Aarkum Paadam' stage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/s9lnbxi5/1001407413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A policeman on 'Aarkum Paadam' stage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/agrscrup/1001407213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An impromptu Veena performance at Ayodhya Nagar hall.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/1dxvsk8l/DSC01266.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>An impromptu Mohiniyattom performance at Lalithambika Sangeeta Natya Koodam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:08:10.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Impromptu performances add sparkle to Navaratri art fervour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Navaratri, ayodhya nagar, lalithambika sangeeta natya koodam, aarkum paadam, janakeeya saraswathy mandapam samithi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/milma-lost-rs-75-lakh-by-selling-ghee-at-low-price-to-sabarimala-says-minister-bindhu-krishna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/l41y5zu8/images-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Milma ghee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:06:51.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milma lost Rs 75 lakh by selling ghee at low price to Sabarimala, says Minister Bindhu Krishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Milma ghee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/nmc-grants-one-time-relief-to-eligible-mbbs-students-to-clear-first-year-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/o05nld37/nmc101236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:04:07.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC grants one-time relief to eligible MBBS students to clear first-year exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MBBS students, National Medical Commission (NMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/groove-with-indie-bands-at-kochis-groovefest-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ltpp926s/Chaos.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chaos, a popular Malayali band known for their thrash metal.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/wbng83ww/I-got-the-wrong-tattoo.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>I Got The Wrong Tattoo, a Bengaluru-based metal and hard-rock band.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ahqvz6jl/Metafolks.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Metafolks blends heavy rock with Malayalam and Keralam folklore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:57:50.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groove with indie bands at Kochi’s Groovefest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, metafolks, Groovefest, Upsession Media, Voxygen, I Got The Wrong Tattoo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/ottnews2026oct15manoj-bajpayees-controversial-ghooskhor-pandat-now-titled-gajab-raat-release-date-announced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0l6tk0k5/Manoj_Bajpayee_in_Gajab_Raat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manoj Bajpayee in Gajab Raat</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/m2tbaanb/Gajab_Raat.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/8lpqlkh7/Screenshot_2026_10_15_at_12_08_29_PM.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:40.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manoj Bajpayee’s controversial Ghooskhor Pandat now titled Gajab Raat; release date announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ghooskhor Pandat new title, Gajab Raat movie, Manoj Bajpayee, Nushrratt Bharuccha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/nitin-nabin-accuses-opposition-of-pursuing-regime-change-agenda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/alwyroi8/Nitin-Nabin-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitin Nabin, BJP national president</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:21.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin accuses Opposition of pursuing ‘regime change’ agenda</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, urban Naxals, Nitin Nabin, CJP, regime change agenda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/hindinews2026oct15krithi-shetty-to-make-hindi-film-debut-with-hum-tere-pyaar-mein-rohit-shetty-onboard-as-presenter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/q7sb4uf1/Rohit_Shetty_Krithi_Shetty.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krithi Shetty (L) and Rohit Shetty (R)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/685i9s1u/Rohit_Shetty_Hum_Tere_Pyaar_Mein.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:20.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krithi Shetty to make Hindi film debut with Hum Tere Pyaar Mein, Rohit Shetty onboard as presenter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Krithi Shetty, Hum Tere Pyaar Mein, Rohit Shetty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/hindinews2026oct15kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-film-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xvfp4xqu/Kartik_Aaryan_Sreeleela.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kartik Aaryan (L) and Sreeleela (R) in a still from the sets of their upcoming film</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:01.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela’s film gets a release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sreeleela, Anurag Basu, kartik aaryan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/run-it-like-rajam-the-70-year-old-star-of-the-tracks</loc>
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<image:caption>Medals won by Rajam Gopi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Run it like Rajam, the 70-year-old star of the tracks!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, rajam gopi, maharaja's ground, Asian Senior Athletics Championships</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/malayalamnews2026oct15exclusive-manjummel-boys-director-chidambaram-anna-ben-pair-up-for-romantic-drama</loc>
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<image:caption>Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram (L), Anna Ben (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:46:22.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exclusive | Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram, Anna Ben pair up for romantic drama</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/indian-markets-close-higher-on-friday-as-it-stocks-lead-gains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/z94fo52j/202608253917879.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex, Nifty end higher as IT stocks lead gains</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian markets close higher on Friday as IT stocks lead gains</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-police-notice-to-dipke-flags-stampede-risks-traffic-disruption-to-bar-connaught-place-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel outside the residence where Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is staying, ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi Police notice to Dipke flags stampede risks, traffic disruption to bar Connaught Place march</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-ministers-husband-hits-back-at-fir-alleges-rs-210-crore-graft-calls-viral-audio-ai-generated</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand minister's husband hits back at FIR, alleges Rs 210 crore graft; calls viral audio AI-generated</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Corruption case, Minister Rekha Arya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/16/bihar-excise-constable-killed-by-colleagues-bullet-during-liquor-smuggler-chase-team-accused-of-cover-up</loc>
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<news:title>Bihar excise constable killed by colleague’s bullet during liquor smuggler chase, team accused of cover-up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, shot dead</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/kharge-writes-to-modi-for-fourth-time-since-april-seek-all-party-meeting-on-delimitation-proposals</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kharge writes to Modi for fourth time since April, seek all-party meeting on delimitation proposals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/gujarat-government-school-teacher-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-four-class-8-students-over-two-years</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:23:22.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat government school teacher arrested for allegedly raping four Class 8 students over two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Minor rape</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/himachals-ghepan-lake-gets-indias-first-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-warning-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/m6zxucj2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-4.01.19-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under a pilot project funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the system will continuously monitor the lake's water level, environmental conditions and changes in its surroundings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:19:50.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal's Ghepan Lake gets India's first Glacial Lake Outburst Flood warning system</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, Ghepan Lake, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood warning system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/cpm-alleges-kerala-police-fir-against-pinarayi-vijayan-aims-to-enable-ed-case-defends-kiifb</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM state secretary M V Govindan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:13:39.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM alleges Kerala police FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan aims to enable ED case, defends KIIFB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, KIIFB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/tn-introduces-online-ticketing-for-kodaikanal-tourism-spots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/506f1fdb-41ce-4fe2-a6e7-993b8d0b89d2/Online.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Online booking will be introduced for all trekking routes in the state from July.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:09:24.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN introduces online ticketing for Kodaikanal tourism spots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kodaikanal Tourism, Online ticketing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/india-hands-over-fbi-most-wanted-fraudster-manjit-singh-bedi-to-us-after-arrest-by-punjab-police</loc>
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<image:caption>64-year-old Manjit Singh Bedi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:05:42.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India hands over FBI ‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ Manjit Singh Bedi to US after arrest by Punjab Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manjit Singh Bedi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/another-anti-drug-activist-killed-in-punjab-raising-questions-over-aaps-yudh-nasheyan-virudh-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>40-year-old anti-drug activist Bikramjit Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:58:34.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another anti-drug activist killed in Punjab, raising questions over AAP’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bikramjit Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ed-summons-pinarayi-vijayan-in-cmrl-exalogic-money-laundering-case-asks-him-to-appear-on-oct-23</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:49:51.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case, asks him to appear on Oct 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Enforcement Directorate (ED)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/it-department-alleges-rs-84397-crore-bogus-political-party-donation-racket-rs-250-crore-tax-loss-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:caption>Income Tax Department</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:47:43.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT department alleges Rs 843.97-crore bogus political party donation racket, Rs 250-crore tax loss in Gujarat </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Income Tax Department, donation racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/amit-shah-targets-punjab-govt-over-drug-menace-kejriwal-accuses-bjp-of-drug-smuggling-via-adani-port</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:27:13.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah targets Punjab govt over drug menace; Kejriwal accuses BJP of drug smuggling via Adani port</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Drug smuggling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ed-summons-pinarayi-vijayan-for-october-23-questioning-in-cmrl-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:48:49.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan for October 23 questioning in CMRL bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, CMRL bribery case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/sc-seeks-centres-response-on-plea-to-frame-guidelines-governing-all-forms-of-talaq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5rh6zn86/ANI_20251124142646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:41:45.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Centre's response on plea to frame guidelines governing all forms of 'talaq'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/protests-dont-hurt-businesses-government-shutdowns-do-says-dipke-ahead-of-tiranga-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks to the media after CJP leader Saurav Das and others being sent to 5-day judicial custody, in Nagpur, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Protests don't hurt businesses, government shutdowns do, says Dipke ahead of Tiranga march</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Abhijit Dipke, Lehra do Tiranga</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/kolkata-based-lottery-firm-gave-rs-260-crore-to-dmk-aiadmk-in-2025-26-ec-filings</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:33:39.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata-based lottery firm gave Rs 260 crore to DMK, AIADMK in 2025-26: EC filings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIADMK, political funding, party funding, ECI Filings</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/us-lawmaker-demands-probe-into-punjab-activist-jhotas-murder-akal-takht-calls-him-a-martyr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/occuh7mj/ANI_20261011080336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:25:35.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US lawmaker demands probe into Punjab activist Jhota’s murder; Akal Takht calls him a martyr</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akal Takht, US lawmakers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/cm-vijay-inaugurates-periyar-knowledge-centre-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:17:25.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay inaugurates Periyar knowledge centre in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, Periyar Arivulagam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/pinarayi-vijayan-moves-supreme-court-challenging-kerala-hc-order-to-lodge-fir-in-alleged-cmrl-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Keralam LoP Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:11:03.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan moves Supreme Court challenging Kerala HC order to lodge FIR in alleged CMRL bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, CMRL bribery case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/pakistan-orders-school-inspections-as-relatives-say-they-warned-of-risks-before-deadly-collapse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/h9jvjso7/AP26288324284801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers take a break while searching through the rubble at the site of a roof collapse at a private school, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:00:58.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan orders school inspections as relatives say they warned of risks before deadly collapse</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, Pakistan school, school collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tn-government-steps-in-to-curb-food-inflation-fine-rice-to-be-sold-at-rs-30kg</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi addresses a press briefing at the AICC headquarters in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lt Governor of Ladakh V K Saxena</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The proposed collaboration could help strengthen India's domestic capabilities in specialised biological products used in organ transplantation and the treatment of certain blood disorders.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Air India airlines.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Air India extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 20 amid Houthi conflict</news:title>
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<image:caption>A pigeon flies as haze from wildfires shrouds the city of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met NATO chief Mark Rutte in Brussels on Thursday and held a string of bilateral meetings with European leaders, and will join an EU summit on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mexico's drug war appears to be back — and it may be worse this time around than in the bloody years of the government's 2006-2012 offensive against drug cartels.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/bengal-government-to-be-custodian-of-enemy-properties-cm-suvendu-adhikari</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:00:12.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal government to be custodian of 'enemy properties': CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/no-breakthrough-in-ladakh-talks-with-centre-next-meeting-on-october-22</loc>
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<image:caption>A security official stands guard on a street amid a curfew, in Leh, Ladakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:59:25.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No breakthrough in Ladakh talks with Centre; next meeting on October 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ladakh union territory, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Ladakh Apex Body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/missing-spo-found-dead-in-jammu-kashmirs-kishtwar-service-rifle-also-recovered</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:46:58.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing SPO found dead in Jammu &amp; Kashmir’s Kishtwar, service rifle also recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, found dead, State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Special Police Officer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/delhi-steps-up-security-with-6000-cops-220-capf-companies-ahead-of-cjps-tiranga-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel deployment hightened in the national capital ahead of CJP's tiranga march.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi steps up security with 6,000 cops, 220 CAPF companies ahead of CJP's 'Tiranga' march</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/four-killed-as-kerala-bound-sleeper-bus-collides-with-lorry-in-karnataka</loc>
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<news:title>Four killed as Kerala-bound sleeper bus collides with lorry in Karnataka</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ready-to-go-to-jail-dipke-says-he-could-be-detained-ahead-of-lehra-do-tiranga-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Ready to go to jail’: Dipke says he could be detained ahead of ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/fbi-extradites-indian-who-allegedly-defrauded-us-of-600000-in-snap-funds</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI headquarters J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:42:13.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI extradites Indian who allegedly defrauded US of $600,000 in SNAP funds</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, FBI, most-wanted, Indian fraudster</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/srfti-rusticates-six-students-over-alleged-assault-on-vc-campus-discipline-violations-amid-18-day-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Mancha at the main gate of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) during a protest against the September 27 clash on the campus between a section of the students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), in Kolkata, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:35:13.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRFTI rusticates six students over alleged assault on VC, campus discipline violations amid 18-day protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, SRFTI, vice-chancellor assault, campus security agitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-channi-visits-ropar-mining-site-at-1-am-accuses-aap-government-of-shielding-illegal-mining</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi makes late-night visit to Ropar mining site, alleges illegal sand mining in Punjab</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:27:22.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab: Channi visits Ropar mining site at 1 am, accuses AAP government of shielding illegal mining</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/irctc-and-quality-council-of-india-signs-mou-to-improve-railway-dining-standards-for-passengers</loc>
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<image:caption>The MoU was signed by Sudhir Warrier, General Manager, Quality &amp; Projects, IRCTC, and Subroto Ghosh, Principal Advisor and Head of PPID at QCI. The signing ceremony was attended by Ramanand Nagender Shukla, CEO of NABL; Mohit Padhi, Assistant Secretary General of QCI; Rahul Himalian, Chairman and Managing Director of IRCTC; and Manoj Kumar Sharma, Director, Catering Services, IRCTC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:25:05.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IRCTC and Quality Council of India signs MoU to improve railway dining standards for passengers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/magnitude-70-earthquake-jolts-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-no-tsunami-threat-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0eytfyzf/ANI_20250722034422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scientists estimated the earthquake's magnitude at 6.5 first, but later revised it to 6.9.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:17:39.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits near Ozernovskiy in Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Kamchatka peninsula, Russia Earthquake, earthquake in Russia, 7.0 earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-minister-rekha-arya-files-fir-against-husband-over-fraud-assault-and-death-threats</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:10:42.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya files FIR against husband over fraud, assault and death threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Domestic Violence, Fraud allegation, casteist abuse, physical assault allegations, Minister Rekha Arya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/drone-strikes-in-the-black-sea-raise-fears-of-russian-escalation-to-test-natos-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/grcq630h/AP26288341962283-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - Romanian warships sail engulfed in smoke during a Romanian Navy led exercise outside Constanta, Romania, on April 16, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:07:09.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NATO, Russian, drone strikes, Black Sea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-canada-on-december-11-and-12-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/tohssjxe/ANI_20261015232450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi to visit Canada on December 11-12, focus on strengthening bilateral ties</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:07:01.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Narendra Modi to visit Canada on December 11 and 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Canada relations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, PM Narendra Modi's Canada visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/nepals-devastating-flood-exposes-the-risks-of-resettling-disaster-survivors</loc>
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<image:caption>Survivors of the flash floods in Nepal in August this year wait to receive clothing for their children at a temporary holding center in Nepal's Nuwakot district, Sept. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:56:15.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/stock-markets-trade-lower-during-early-session-amid-profit-taking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/mvmq5x2a/ANI_20260416095821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 27.20 points to 22,967.15.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:52:39.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trade lower during early session amid profit-taking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Stock market, Nifty50, Market opening</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/traditional-family-model-right-wing-brazil-influencers-on-mission-to-seal-bolsonaro-win</loc>
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<image:caption>A supporter of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, holds leaflets that show an image of opposition presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, left, and images of people who disappeared during the military dictatorship, right, at a rally ahead of the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:45:26.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Traditional family model': Right-wing Brazil influencers on 'mission' to seal Bolsonaro win</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, 2026 Brazil Elections, Flavio Bolsonaro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/svpnpa-gears-up-for-78th-passing-out-parade</loc>
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<image:caption>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:40:16.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SVPNPA gears up for 78th Passing Out Parade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SVPNPA, 78th Passing Out Parade</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/centre-sanctions-rs-379-crore-for-medical-colleges-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/d6a5kizv/Medical-colleges.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The funds will be used to upgrade infrastructure and facilities at the colleges and their affiliated hospitals to accommodate the increased student intake.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:37:52.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre sanctions Rs 379 crore for medical colleges in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, medical colleges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/reliance-says-it-does-not-fear-starlink-competition-after-musks-monopoly-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk speaks during an event to mark the launch of the America.gov website, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:37:50.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance says it 'does not fear' Starlink competition after Musk's monopoly allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reliance Jio, Elon Musk, Starlink, Musk vs Ambani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/minister-sridhar-babu-woos-tn-firms-to-invest-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>IT minister D Sridhar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:34:26.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sridhar Babu woos TN firms to invest in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/telangana-government-constitutes-cure-executive-panel-to-monitor-projects-coordination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-14/iac0prwk/New-Project-2025-12-14T085220.893.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Government logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:33:26.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government constitutes CURE executive panel to monitor projects, coordination</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CURE executive panel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/teachers-to-stage-mass-hunger-strike-at-dharna-chowk-in-hyderabad-on-october-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:30:41.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers to stage mass hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on October 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, teachers, mass hunger strike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/hyderabad-cic-summons-canara-bank-over-2004-heist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/i93ane8e/New-Project-2025-07-10T195928.557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canara Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:29:21.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: CIC summons Canara Bank over 2004 heist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Canara Bank</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/deputy-tahsildar-village-revenue-officer-held-for-rs-25l-bribe-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>The ACB recovered the bribe amount and arrested all three accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:27:04.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy tahsildar, village revenue officer held for Rs 2.5L bribe in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, bribe, Village Revenue Officer, Deputy tahsildar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/cm-revanth-reddy-asks-tillers-to-defer-rabi-paddy-cultivation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/9ahha131/202608173907101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:21:02.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy asks tillers to defer Rabi paddy cultivation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, Rabi paddy cultivation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/centre-hikes-windfall-tax-on-petrol-exports-cuts-levy-on-diesel-amid-west-asia-tensions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:17:22.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre hikes windfall tax on petrol exports, cuts levy on diesel amid West Asia tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Windfall tax, Petrol Exports, Diesel Exports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/rain-brings-delhi-traffic-to-a-crawl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/4p0knbtb/Rain-brings-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters make their way amid heavy rainfall.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:16:11.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain brings Delhi traffic to a crawl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi traffic, Delhi Rainfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/telangana-government-suspends-yadadri-thermal-power-station-official-deputes-five-ias-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/9fexw5g8/202610073970356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TGGENCO CMD S Harish suspended Suresh, citing gross negligence and supervisory lapses in planning, monitoring and executing works to improve generation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:15:07.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government suspends Yadadri Thermal Power Station official, deputes five IAS officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, suspended, Yadadri Thermal Power Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-development-authority-to-conduct-draw-of-lots-for-dwarka-golf-course-lifetime-membership</loc>
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<image:caption>Dwarka Golf Course</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:14:43.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Development Authority to conduct 'draw of lots' for Dwarka Golf Course lifetime membership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Dwarka Golf Course</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-hc-pulls-up-asi-mcd-over-illegal-constructions-in-protected-tomb-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sc0jbq3i/ANI_20260129094928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma said the officials’ conduct had enabled the property owner to complete the unauthorised construction near the Tomb of Raushanara and the Barahdari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:12:20.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC pulls up ASI, MCD over illegal constructions in protected tomb area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Delhi MCD, Archaelogical Survey of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/dead-fish-found-along-yamuna-near-burari-industrial-pollution-flagged</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/5v6bbdn7/Dead-fish-found.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of nearby Islamnagar Colony and Eidgah Colony collected fish found along the riverbank.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:38.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dead fish found along Yamuna near Burari, industrial pollution flagged</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna, dead fish, Industrial pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/name-the-agency-i-am-ready-for-probe-cm-revanth-reddy-to-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/c1sog4qn/revanth11510chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy speaks during a review meeting at the Secretariat in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:29.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Name the agency, I am ready for probe: CM Revanth Reddy to KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/manipur-congress-mp-appears-before-cops-in-sexual-harassment-case-says-will-get-justice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/35oem5hu/Cong-MP-appears.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:09:07.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur Congress MP appears before cops in sexual harassment case, says 'will get justice'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, sexual harassment, Manipur Congress MP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/the-final-lap-two-days-on-the-campaign-trail-with-trump-ahead-of-us-midterm-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/92cn76q7/AP26288120572531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally at Majestic Valley Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Kalispell, Mont.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:07:36.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with Trump ahead of US midterm polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Republican Party, US midterm elections, 2026 US midterm Elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/justice-league-telangana-hc-directs-state-govt-to-file-affidavit-over-infants-death-at-rims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/apviblnq/202503203355251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:07:21.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league: Telangana HC directs State govt to file affidavit over infants’ death at RIMS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fire accident, Telangana High Court, Telangana government, Infant deaths, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/cm-revanth-creating-coal-power-crisis-to-facilitate-imports-alleges-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ary6iytq/New-Project-2026-10-02T072437.359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:06:56.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth creating coal, power crisis 
to facilitate imports, alleges KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, Power crisis, A  Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-gurdwara-sewadar-duped-of-rs-1463-lakh-in-sextortion-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-14/rhbgrl60/202510143541434.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:06:50.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi gurdwara sewadar duped of Rs 14.63 lakh in sextortion scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, sextortion scam, Delhi Gurdwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-land-scam-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/swx8m8yl/C_23_1_CH1593_36648219.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP Legislature Party leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:05:25.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP seeks CBI probe into ‘land scam’ in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, land scam, Alleti Maheshwar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/over-9-tonnes-of-illegal-firecrackers-seized-in-delhi-faridabad-four-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/bnnw7ceh/ANI_20260926042505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:04:39.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 9 tonnes of illegal firecrackers seized in Delhi, Faridabad; four held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Faridabad, Delhi firecrackers, illegal firecracker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/telangana-voter-enrolment-camps-but-few-campers-seen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/7hux38by/vote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:04:28.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Voter enrolment camps, but few campers seen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ECI Election Commission of India, voter enrolment camps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/dasara-rush-worsens-traffic-on-nh-65-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ci4jz67h/Dasara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 22-km stretch from Andol Maisamma temple near Dandu Malkapur in Choutuppal mandal to Reddibavi village has become a major bottleneck.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:02:26.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dasara rush worsens traffic on NH-65 in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Dasara, Traffic woes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/congress-leaders-meet-youth-wing-workers-amid-police-action-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/um6jo9hs/Rahul-Kharge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (left) , Rahul Gandhi (centre), Mallikarjun Kharge (right) during the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:01:52.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leaders meet youth wing workers amid police action in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, congress leaders, youth wing, police action in Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/poor-response-to-voter-enrolment-camps-in-nizamabad-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6l6e2onk/MEMAU109202620315311003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Booth Level Officers (BLO), Booth Level Agents (BLAs) contacting people over phone asking for documents to be submitted in response to notices issued as part of Special Intensive Revision, in Sangareddy, Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:01:52.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor response to voter enrolment camps in Nizamabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nizamabad, voter enrolment camps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/low-turnout-violence-mark-student-elections-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/e0k1hoaz/Low-turnout-violence-mark.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students gather outside a polling booth to cast their votes during the student union elections at Utkal University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:00:32.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low turnout, violence mark student elections in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ABVP, Berhampur University, BCJD, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/adilabad-marigolds-find-market-at-ayodhya-ram-mandir-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/lpqdntqd/Adilabad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bomalla Swamy, a farmer cultivating marigolds on two acres, said he earned around Rs 2 lakh per acre last year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:59:06.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adilabad marigolds find market at Ayodhya RAM Mandir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, marigold flowers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-hc-refuses-urgent-hearing-on-journalists-plea-for-protection-in-casteist-remarks-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ptluyzfb/1744380458926.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ACP Vivek Bhagat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:59:00.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on journalist’s plea for protection in casteist remarks case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, female journalists, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-sec-to-conduct-door-to-door-voter-survey-from-october-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/25dmnuf4/SEC-to-conduct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing a media-conference on Thursday, state election commissioner Madhusudan Padhi said the draft electoral rolls will be published on January 1, 2027 while the final lists will be released on February 10 after verification of claims and objections. Voters will get 20 days to file claims and objections against entries in the draft rolls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:56:41.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha SEC to conduct door-to-door voter survey from October 26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ASHAs, State Election Commission (SEC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/16/key-suspect-arrested-in-110-gm-mdma-seizure-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/igqf853e/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:54:55.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key suspect arrested in 110 gm MDMA seizure in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MDMA seizure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/16/10th-edition-of-ekamra-walks-to-return-in-bhubaneswar-from-saturday</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/6/25/1/original/Odisha-EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The startup organised a heritage walk in the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar where 23 participants discovered the hidden treasures of the Ekamra Kshetra, from the Mukteswar temple to Ekamravan located near Lingaraj Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:54:14.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10th edition of Ekamra Walks to return in Bhubaneswar from Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Ekamra Walks, Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhis-trader-association-urges-protest-groups-to-avoid-connaught-place-as-business-weakens</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/z3ovcinm/NDMC-asks-CP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Connaught Place market wears a deserted look as it is closed during the ongoing agitation over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:50:43.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's trader association urges protest groups to avoid Connaught Place as business weakens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Protest, Connaught Place, New Delhi Traders Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/16/dgp-harish-kumar-gupta-flags-off-fight-against-drugs-rally-in-mangalagiri</loc>
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<image:caption>DGP Harish Kumar Gupta on Thursday flagged off the National Motorcycle Rally-2026 atMangalagiri, carrying the message Fight Against Drugs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:49:42.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGP Harish Kumar Gupta flags off ‘Fight Against Drugs’ rally in Mangalagiri</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/next-1520-days-crucial-for-crop-protection-says-chief-secretary-sanjay-jaju</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:46:49.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next 15–20 days crucial for crop protection, says Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, crop protection, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/vhp-tells-non-hindus-to-leave-ahmedabad-garba-event-not-my-message-says-singer-aditya-gadhvi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xqtpp11z/Garba-Row.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi objects to VHP's call for stopping non-Hindus from attending Garba events in Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:46:30.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VHP tells ‘non-Hindus’ to leave Ahmedabad garba event; ‘not my message’, says singer Aditya Gadhvi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, VHP, Islamophobia, Garba pandals, Garba Politics, Aditya Gadhvi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/orissa-hc-declines-bail-to-three-policemen-in-2017-jeypore-custodial-death-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:45:17.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC declines bail to three policemen in 2017 Jeypore custodial death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, custodial death case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/detentions-continue-as-rain-fails-to-deter-delhi-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>The security forces braced for Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Lehra do Tiranga (unfurl the tricolour)” march on October 16 in Connaught Place.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:44:47.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detentions continue as rain fails to deter Delhi protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, detention, Delhi Protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/jana-senas-initiative-to-invite-online-poll-applications-sparks-debate-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sdqu5ukg/Jana-Sena-Party’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jana Sena Party symbol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:43:11.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Sena’s initiative to invite online poll applications sparks debate on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena Party, online poll applications</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/slp-against-bjd-leader-pratap-jena-in-mahanga-case-dismissed</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD leader and former minister Pratap Jena.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:42:51.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SLP against BJD leader Pratap Jena in Mahanga case dismissed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Pratap Jena, special leave petition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-aap-alleges-police-brutality-during-anti-cec-stir-submits-video-evidence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kux3ckym/alleges-police-brutality.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tiranga march was held on Thursday from PVR Plaza towards Central Park at CP.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:42:19.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi AAP alleges police brutality during anti-CEC stir, submits video evidence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi aap, Police brutality, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/fbi-employees-fired-for-roles-in-trump-classified-files-probe-sue-to-get-their-jobs-back</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI Director Kash Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI employees fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FBI, Donald Trump, Kash Patel, Trump Classified Files Probe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-government-extends-antyodaya-gruha-yojana-till-2029</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/hcdtr4x9/sambandh080034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:39:34.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government extends Antyodaya Gruha Yojana till 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Antyodaya Gruha Yojana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/cjp-leaders-are-misguided-youth-delhi-bjp-chief-harsh-malhotra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/l3t9hf8k/ANI_20260819134243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:39:10.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'CJP leaders are misguided youth': Delhi  BJP chief Harsh Malhotra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi  BJP, Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-34k-institutes-served-notices-for-lack-of-fire-safety-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/07uyv0o9/PTI06222026000178A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>fire personnel conucting a dousing operation at a comercial building in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:37:34.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 3.4K institutes served notices for lack of fire safety measures </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, fire safety measures</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/abvp-ahead-bcjd-hot-on-its-tail-in-odisha-campus-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/q8zq8ztw/ABVP-ahead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ABVP members celebrate their victory at BJB Autonomous College.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:36:38.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP ahead, BCJD hot on its tail in Odisha campus polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Utkal University, BCJD, ABVP victory</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/eagle-antf-join-hands-to-curb-drug-trafficking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-27/aum507dn/New-Project-2025-01-27T151940.179.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:36:22.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAGLE, ANTF join hands to curb drug trafficking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, drug trafficking</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/government-is-using-state-arms-to-shield-cec-cjps-abhijeet-dipke</loc>
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<image:caption>CJP co-founder Abhijeet Dipke, advocate Prashant Bhushan, actor Prakash Raj and AISA president Neha Bora held a press conference at the Press Club of India ahead of the Tiranga March on Thursday that saw a massive turnout.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:36:08.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Government is using state arms to shield CEC': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), cjp abhijeet dipke, anti-CEC stir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/four-arrested-for-rs-856-crore-fund-swindle-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ps1jaq6j/40-143-1-kadapa11510chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammalamadugu police arrest four persons in connection with the misappropriation of funds at the Panchayat Raj division office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:33:40.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four arrested for Rs 8.56 crore fund swindle in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, misappropriation of government funds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/mobile-vans-launched-by-orissa-hc-to-take-court-services-to-doorsteps</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice Harish Tandon flagged off the vans on Tuesday at the High Court premises in the presence of all judges and officials of the court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:33:24.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mobile vans launched by Orissa HC to take court services to doorsteps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Mobile court vans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/ec-announces-special-summary-revision-of-rolls-in-17-states-mandates-readable-versions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/21ead8lv/SIR.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a letter to the chief electoral officers of the states and Union territories, the EC said January 1, 2027, would be the qualifying date for the exercise.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:31:59.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC announces Special Summary Revision of rolls in 17 states, mandates 'readable' versions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission, electoral roll revision</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-38-researchers-from-soa-in-list-of-standfords-top-2-per-cent-scientists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/iz2vibjz/ANI_20260921181424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:31:25.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 38 researchers from SOA in list of Standford’s top 2 per cent scientists </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Stanford University, SOA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/vacant-type-i-staff-quarters-in-du-to-be-converted-into-hostels-for-students</loc>
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<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:30:40.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vacant Type-I staff quarters in DU to be converted into hostels for students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, Student Hostels</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/16/hit-and-run-again-drunk-man-runs-ev-over-auto-and-passenger-in-bhubaneswar-held-after-chase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1x6h65yj/Hit-and-run-again.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said accused Prakash Chandra Pangari was drunk and driving on the wrong side of the road when he rammed his car into an auto-rickshaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:30:22.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hit-and-run again: Drunk man runs EV over auto and passenger in Bhubaneswar, held after chase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, hit-and-run case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/raipur-diary-grand-stage-set-for-hockey-tournament</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/zkhlb53l/Raipur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official brand ambassador is hockey legend Sardar Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:29:18.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Grand stage set for hockey tournament</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Raipur Diary, Chhattisgarh Hockey League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/16/rajasthan-speaker-summons-dgp-seeking-action-over-attack-on-former-bjp-mla</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani speaks to the media.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:28:15.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Speaker summons DGP seeking action over attack on former BJP MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/16/dumped-litter-raises-stink-in-cuttack-during-puja</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/h72e0fl3/Dumped-litter-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage lying on the road near Bhakta Madhu Vidya Pitha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:27:26.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dumped litter raises stink in Cuttack during Puja </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Garbage dumped</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/naxalism-ends-but-sufferings-remain-amit-shah-tells-those-affected-by-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/273ie5d5/Naxalism-ends-but.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually addresses a ceremony on Naxal-hit people on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:25:10.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Naxalism ends, but sufferings remain’: Amit Shah tells those affected by violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Naxalism, Amith Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/series-of-accidents-in-odishas-ganjam-district-death-toll-rises-to-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/ot6ungju/202610123975632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:23:13.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Series of accidents in Odisha's Ganjam district: Death toll rises to 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accidents, Ganjam district</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/tribal-village-bodies-in-jharkhands-west-singhbhum-ban-liquor-restrict-tobacco-sale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/u94veajt/Liquor-ban.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tribal village bodies in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum ban liquor, restrict tobacco sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, liquor ban, tobacco sale</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/new-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-defends-her-legal-background-and-short-first-briefing</loc>
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<image:caption>White House press secretary Katie Zacharia arrives with President Donald Trump at Glacier Park International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Kalispell, Mont.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal background and short first briefing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/cm-naidu-calls-upon-shgs-to-build-global-brands</loc>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Abdul Nazeer and Union Ministers attend the inauguration of the National Saras Mela 2026 in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:20:09.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu calls upon SHGs to build global brands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Swayam AP, National SARAS Mela-2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/mp-dharmendra-pradhan-seeks-cm-majhis-action-against-illegal-parking-on-highways</loc>
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<image:caption>Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:19:29.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Dharmendra Pradhan seeks CM Majhi’s action against illegal parking on highways </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Highways, Illegal parking, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, MP Dharmendra Pradhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/centre-will-adopt-andhra-pradesh-model-to-market-shg-products-train-15000-women-sivaraj-singh-chouhan</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare, Sivaraj Singh Chouhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:18:08.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Centre will adopt Andhra Pradesh model to market SHG products &amp; train 15,000 women’: Sivaraj Singh Chouhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, SHG products, Sivaraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/16/bihar-cm-choudhary-to-present-states-case-to-centre-on-ganga-treaty</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addresses a press conference in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:17:00.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Choudhary to present state’s case to Centre on Ganga treaty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/centre-approves-rs-2100-crore-for-odishas-vss-airport-expansion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ku0f47vn/Centre-approves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Jharsuguda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:16:47.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approves Rs 2,100 crore for Odisha's VSS Airport expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, India government, Veer Surendra Sai Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-mesolithic-age-paintings-to-get-protected-tag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/n1chmnvm/Mesolithic-Age-paintings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Painting belonging to the Mesolithic Age at a hill at Neelagund village in Gadag district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:15:33.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Mesolithic Age paintings to get protected tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, paintings, CMO</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-bike-dealer-asked-to-pay-customer-for-poor-service</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/l5jvfql0/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:15:07.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Bike dealer asked to pay customer for poor service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Bike dealer, Bike repair</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/16/keralam-police-register-zero-fir-on-nsui-leaders-complaint-on-assault</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1bonw02g/FIR.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complaint was filed by Athira Vijayan, a leader of the students wing of the Congress, following which the Museum police have registered a zero FIR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:14:25.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam police register zero FIR on NSUI leader’s complaint on assault</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, NSUI, zero FIR, Keralam police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-minister-ramalinga-orders-probe-into-tiger-death-missing-tusks</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:14:03.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister Ramalinga orders probe into tiger death, missing tusks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PCCF, Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/rs-211-crore-invested-by-tpwodl-in-public-safety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/9j292n8e/images-7.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPWODL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:13:57.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.11 crore invested by TPWODL in public safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, TPWODL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/andhra-natyam-folk-arts-a-big-draw-at-vijayawada-utsav</loc>
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<image:caption>People throng carnival setup at the Vijayawada Utsav at Makineni Basava Punnaiah Stadium in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:13:18.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Natyam, folk arts a big draw at Vijayawada Utsav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada Utsav 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/youth-infra-projects-top-govt-priority-in-ladakh-says-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6od0xi9f/20261015195L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the virtual inauguration of five developmental projects for Ladakh worth Rs 3,350 crore in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:12:44.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth, infra projects top govt priority in Ladakh, says Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Ladakh Infra Projects</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/16/kerala-state-film-development-corporation-stares-at-rs-10-crore-debt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/b1uz0nmf/New-Project-2025-09-26T073218.052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Interacting with the stakeholders and local residents at the event held at Chithranjali Studios, Premkumar said the institution had been operating with more than 10 crore in debt and borrowings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:12:11.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala State Film Development Corporation stares at Rs 10-crore debt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Debt, Kerala State Film Development Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/urban-local-body-elections-ysrcp-list-of-chief-nominees-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/jszj437j/New-Project-2026-10-11T083442.683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP released nominees representing a balanced mix across various social categories, including unreserved, Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC) and women.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:12:00.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban local body elections: YSRCP list of chief nominees out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, urban local body elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/food-safety-lapses-found-at-sweet-shops-across-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/0n3ufc6f/ANI_20261015145940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka food safety department Logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:10:59.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food safety lapses found at sweet shops across Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, FSSAI, Food Safety and Standards Act, Food Safety and Drug Administration, Minister U T Khader</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/illegal-mining-forest-staff-seize-four-vehicles-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/rcuyt35j/images-2026-10-16T083925.571.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:10:35.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal mining: Forest staff seize four vehicles in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Illegal mining, vehicles seized</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/nda-partners-finalise-seat-sharing-pact-for-municipal-elections-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/9jgpy5ed/newindianexpress2025-06-06fqs5j9qkNew-Pbbroject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the municipalities and nagara panchayats, the seat distribution has been carved up based on regional presence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:07:57.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA partners finalise seat-sharing pact for municipal elections across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, seat-sharing, urban local body elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/no-voter-names-deleted-without-checks-karnataka-election-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/j6t1emrd/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:07:46.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No voter names deleted without checks’: Karnataka election officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/no-relief-for-pinarayi-vijayan-kin-from-kerala-high-court-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7ff2tifj/27051-pti05272026000228b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:07:25.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No relief for Pinarayi Vijayan, kin from Kerala High Court in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, CMRL-Exalogic case, Former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/differences-crop-up-within-government-over-former-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/20/original/Pinarayi_Vijayan_PTI.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:03:52.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Differences crop up within government over former CM Pinarayi Vijayan case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CMRL-Exalogic case, Former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/mp-bommai-calls-on-karnataka-government-to-support-sugarcane-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kw1y50n0/New-Project-2026-10-16T083135.241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:03:40.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Bommai calls on Karnataka government to support Sugarcane farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Sugarcane farmers, GST revenue, MP Basavaraj Bommai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/escalation-in-hostilities-in-middle-east-deeply-worrying-india-tells-unsc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7c967t46/UN-envoy-Harish-Parvathaneni.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni speaks during the UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:02:00.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalation in hostilities in Middle East 'deeply worrying': India tells UNSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Red sea attacks, West Asia conflict, India at UNSC, Hormuz Attacks, Attack on Indian Seafarers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/cm-naidu-to-offer-silk-robes-on-moola-nakshatram-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gym2hlkp/Nakshatram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Goddess Kanaka Durga in Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi Avatar on Day 5 of Navaratri festival.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/9ecfb1of/Nakshatrama.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Temple authorities prepare 3 to 4 lakh of laddus to meet the demand on Moola Nakshatram Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:00:35.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to offer silk robes on Moola Nakshatram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Moola Nakshatram, Navaratri festival, Sri Kanaka Durga Temple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/owners-not-ready-land-pooling-plan-at-madambakkam-thirumazhisai-dropped</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/37xbj2ho/Owners-not-ready.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:58:59.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Owners not ready, land-pooling plan at Madambakkam, Thirumazhisai dropped</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, land pooling scheme, Madambakkam, Thirumazhisai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/andhra-pradesh-hc-reserves-order-on-pil-over-bc-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/r4sqzdwg/HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:57:37.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC reserves order on PIL over BC quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, reservations, Backward Classes, BC quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-hc-pulls-up-government-for-lethargy-says-kims-nurse-cannot-be-made-to-suffer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:57:35.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC pulls up government for lethargy, says KIMS nurse cannot be made to suffer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Caste Validity Certificate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/phd-guide-demands-rs-1-lakh-bribe-from-research-scholar-in-tirunelveli-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/fcxgd1vk/Screenshot-2025-11-21-093218.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:57:06.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PhD guide demands Rs 1 lakh bribe from research scholar in Tirunelveli, suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tirunelveli, bribe demand, research scholar, PhD guide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/northeast-monsoon-hits-andhra-pradesh-normal-rainfall-forecast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/5bd94a62-24af-42ec-b43b-312542a9c3b3/C_53_1_CH1373_3518558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the immediate forecast, the IMD has warned of heavy rain at isolated places in several districts over the next five days, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:55:47.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon hits Andhra Pradesh, normal rainfall forecast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, northeast monsoon,</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-govt-orders-end-to-roving-squads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a6ig7pdf/986571020261712441DSC1597.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN state commercial taxes department has discontinued its system of roving squads for checking goods-carrying vehicles</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:55:28.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu govt orders end to roving squads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, roving squads, goods-carrying vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-tension-at-tess-after-woman-staffers-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/31pe9dmk/Tension-at-TESS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SP Kanika Sikriwal appeals to Tata Electronics employees to withdraw their protest on Wednesday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:55:13.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Tension at TESS after woman staffer’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tata Electronics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-dad-accused-of-sexual-assault-of-girl-dies-during-questioning-by-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-05/40rubex8/New-Project-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative 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>2026-10-16T02:52:31.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Dad accused of sexual assault of girl dies during questioning by cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault, suspected suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ldf-udf-spar-over-pm-shri-in-house-awaiting-panel-report-keralam-general-education-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/srufidc5/ANI_20260808131237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Education Minister N Samsudheen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:50:28.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF, UDF spar over PM-SHRI in House; awaiting panel report: Keralam General Education Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF-UDF, General Education Minister N Samsudheen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/brazils-lula-wins-electoral-court-challenge-against-meta-for-pro-bolsonaro-algorithm-bias</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/nwwzekg2/AP26286830644717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter holds up a giant doll depicting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, during a rally ahead of the presidential runoff election in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's Lula wins electoral court challenge against Meta for pro-Bolsonaro algorithm bias</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Meta, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 2026 Brazil Elections, US interference in Brazil Polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/union-minister-hdk-asks-karnataka-minister-priyank-if-home-department-belongs-to-his-father</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/b6nvz1t1/HDK-seeks-CBI-probe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:49:47.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HDK asks Karnataka Minister Priyank if Home department belongs to his father </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/will-pay-rs-40-lakh-to-woman-son-infected-with-hiv-after-blood-transfusion-at-tiruchy-gh-tn-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-01/g843yog1/blood-donation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:49:19.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will pay Rs 40 lakh to woman, son infected with HIV after blood transfusion at Tiruchy GH: TN govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, HIV, blood transfusion, Tiruchy government hospital, Madurai Bench of HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/ready-to-speak-language-you-understand-karnataka-minister-priyank-kharge-hits-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/khmaurz6/ANI_20250829071827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Minister for Electronics, Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology (BT), and e-Governance Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:45:12.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to speak language you understand, Karnataka Minister  Priyank Kharge hits back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM HD Kumaraswamy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-overloaded-country-boat-topples-off-manapad-10-fishers-rescued-1-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/33n4fuse/images-2026-10-16T081309.828.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:44:34.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Overloaded country boat topples off  Manapad; 10 fishers rescued, 1 dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, country boat, Manapad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/keralam-agricultural-heritage-guardian-cheruvayal-raman-returns-to-soil-he-spent-a-lifetime-preserving</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xnumll1s/Guardian-of-native.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cheruvayal Raman (1952-2026).</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:42:20.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam agricultural heritage guardian Cheruvayal Raman returns to soil he spent a lifetime preserving</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cheruvayal Raman, Keralam agriculture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/president-murmu-empower-lakhpati-didis-further-to-be-crorepati-didis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/jegrgyzt/president1094550.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Abdul Nazeer and Union Ministers attend the inauguration of the National Saras Mela 2026 in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:41:23.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu: Empower ‘Lakhpati Didis’ further to be ‘Crorepati Didis’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Droupadi Murmu, Lakhpati Didis, SARAS Mela 2026, Crorepati Didis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/after-4-months-of-repair-tiruchys-old-cauvery-bridge-reopened-for-traffic</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3e4rc9yd/cauvery-bridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic on the old bridge over the Cauvery on the Tiruchy-Chennai National Highway near Odathurai resumed on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:41:05.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 4 months of repair, Tiruchy's old Cauvery bridge reopened for traffic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, Cauvery bridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/no-decline-in-aavin-milk-procurement-minister-c-vijayalakshmi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3islr2rf/avin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Milk &amp; Dairy Development C Vijayalakshmi at Aavin’s Kottapattu plant on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:39:31.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No decline in Aavin milk procurement: Minister C Vijayalakshmi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aavin milk procurement, Minister C Vijayalakshmi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/no-information-on-arrests-made-says-karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-29/ppv6k4yp/D_K_Shivakumar_EPS789.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM of Karnataka DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:39:13.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No information on arrests made, says Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, India Supreme Court, Health Minister UT Khader, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/rain-lashes-several-tamil-nadu-districts-as-monsoon-sets-in</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/x2gjxrx7/several-TN-dists.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai city witnessed light to moderate rain on Thursday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:37:49.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain lashes several Tamil Nadu districts as monsoon sets in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil nadu rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/kiifb-functioned-as-an-empire-created-liability-for-state-cm-vd-satheesan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/difcwoz1/ANI_20260605070543.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:37:10.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIIFB functioned as an empire, created liability for state: CM VD Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KIIFB, Kerala CM VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/us-lawmakers-express-outrage-over-foiled-plot-to-attack-hindu-temple-in-illinois-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/igul85fm/AP26288643348734.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security vehicle is parked outside of Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:36:39.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US lawmakers express outrage over foiled plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US mass shootings, anti-Hindu hate, Illinois Hindu Temple attack plot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/mettur-dam-release-schedule-ends-outflow-may-be-cut</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/knmi1zby/release-schedule.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As of Thursday evening, the reservoir level stood at 57.980 ft, with storage at 23.204 tmcft and inflow at just 534 cusecs.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:36:30.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mettur dam release schedule ends, outflow may be cut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/weakening-kiifb-will-set-keralam-back-25-years-former-state-finance-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gaenptmg/New-Project-2026-10-16T080342.375.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former state finance minister TM Thomas Isaac.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:35:13.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weakening KIIFB will set Keralam back 25 years: Former state finance minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, former state finance minister TM Thomas Isaac</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/mk-stalin-urges-tamil-nadu-govt-to-challenge-sc-ruling-on-bcm-quota</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-05/y33p0g9i/MK%20Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:35:08.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MK Stalin urges Tamil Nadu govt to challenge SC ruling on BC(M) quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, MK Stalin, TVK Government, BC(M) quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/pm-mark-carney-says-us-is-trying-to-break-canada-as-alberta-votes-on-separation-path</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2wjdo1s5/AP26288701724435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canada Prime Minister, center left, meets with University of Calgary students in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:33:59.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Mark Carney says US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mark Carney, Alberta, referendum on separation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/cm-joseph-vijay-singapore-dy-pm-gan-kim-yong-open-data-centre-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Vijay &amp; Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong roll pineapples, a Singaporean custom believed to usher in good luck &amp; prosperity, during the inauguration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:32:17.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay, Singapore Dy PM Gan Kim Yong open data centre in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, data centre, CM Joseph Vijay, Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/travancore-devaswom-board-plans-hiking-sabarimala-virtual-queue-booking-fee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/tz7176n2/ANI_20260806043604.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The virtual facility, initially free, was later made chargeable at Rs 5.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:30:09.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Travancore Devaswom Board plans hiking Sabarimala virtual queue booking fee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Travancore Devaswom Board, Travancore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-launches-semiconductor-scheme-will-top-central-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/h4iyckxk/State-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay launches TN Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:29:30.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu launches semiconductor scheme, will top central aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government, semiconductor scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/16/keralam-police-refuse-to-take-over-smart-city-traffic-network-citing-technical-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/byshkg13/Police-refuse-to-take.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic light system and surveillance cameras that have been installed as part of the Smart City project at Vazhuthacaud Junction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:27:20.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Police refuse to take over Smart City traffic network citing technical issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam Smart City, Keralam traffic police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/all-schools-in-tamil-nadu-must-have-vending-machine-to-provide-free-sanitary-pads</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:27:10.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All schools in Tamil Nadu must have vending machine to provide free sanitary pads </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Schools, sanitary pads, Vending Machine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-hc-sets-aside-drt-order-favouring-banks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:27:09.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC sets aside DRT order favouring banks  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/kasaragod-kullan-set-to-be-keralams-third-indigenous-cattle-variety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/hw4o5rir/Kasaragod-Kullan-set-to-be.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kasaragod Kullan variety cows at the state government’s cattle farm at Bela near Badiadka in Kasaragod.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/s19tq40a/sd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kasaragod Kullan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/cl38vo2k/indigenous.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:25:05.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kasaragod Kullan set to be Keralam’s third indigenous cattle variety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kasaragod, Kasaragod Kullan, indigenous cattle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/cant-deny-nod-for-rss-march-over-mosques-on-route-madras-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/swik7x0z/Can’t-deny.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:24:56.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can’t deny nod for RSS march over mosques on route: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, RSS march</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/decade-later-fake-marks-cards-of-karnataka-52-group-d-staff-exposed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/4/14/original/man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:24:01.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decade later, fake marks cards of Karnataka 52 Group D staff exposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KSEAB, KCSR, Fake marks cards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/faith-tradition-find-new-voice-as-christian-band-tweaks-bhajan-pitch-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/5gyru47d/Faith-tradition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘The Bhajan Vibe’ performance by Keys Bands</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/nn4eqpi8/Faith.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:23:31.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faith &amp; tradition find new voice as Christian band tweaks bhajan pitch in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Christian, bhajan concert</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/law-student-held-for-posing-as-si-stealing-jewellery-bike-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-06/otctcdyy/New-Project-2025-02-06T095825.548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of bike theft.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:22:53.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law student held for posing as SI, stealing jewellery &amp; bike in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Gold theft, law student, Bike theft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/fashion/2026/Oct/16/first-day-first-show-other-trends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/px238rt7/Lead-Decked-in-Puja-finery-Copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Decked in Pujo finery</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/oucyor5z/Catching-up-om-last-minute-Puja-shopping-at-KAlibari-Chittaranjan-Park-Copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Catching up on last minute Puja shopping at Kali Bari, Chittaranjan Park</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/80lwefzj/Lead5.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A saree from SHREE’s festive collection by Sandeep Kapoor</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First Day, First Show &amp; Other Trends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fashion, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/keralam-as-log-cooking-catches-fire-operators-of-mechanised-splitters-seek-govt-warmth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/351bhtmw/New-Project-2026-10-16T074948.272.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man operating a hydraulic firewood-splitting machine</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:21:29.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: As log cooking catches fire, operators of mechanised splitters seek govt warmth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, hydraulic firewood-splitting, mini guillotines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/ex-minister-krishnamurthy-says-eps-ready-for-talks-with-rebels-90-cvs-supporters-lose-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/8o6cvimd/images-2026-10-16T074711.447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister Agri S S Krishnamurthy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:20:47.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-minister Krishnamurthy says EPS ready for talks with rebels; 90 CVS supporters lose posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK rebel faction, Agri SS Krishnamurthy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/panel-delivers-knockout-punch-to-kerala-infrastructure-investment-fund-board</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ppxy09r2/KIIFB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) logo.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/o7pk7lre/Panel-flags.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:15:45.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel delivers knockout punch to Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/16-year-old-opens-fire-at-oregon-elementary-school-killing-three-children-and-a-teacher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/rseps5y6/AP26288832126618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School buses are lined up outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Ore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:15:27.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old opens fire at Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Oregon, elementary school shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/marshals-get-10-days-to-resolve-1k-ai-detected-garbage-issues-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kei4rtio/k_trash_1092335.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:14:11.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marshals get 10 days to resolve 1k AI-detected garbage issues in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, garbage crisis, BSCC Commissioner KN Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/madras-high-court-questions-reinstatement-of-college-principal-held-in-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:14:00.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court questions reinstatement of college principal held in Pocso case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, POCSO case, Madras High Court​, college principal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/kochi-synagogue-arson-hunt-for-boss-on-accused-sent-to-5-day-police-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zkk2erdf/New-Project-2026-10-16T073908.231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ebin B Paul (in the picture) told investigators that he acted on ‘Boss’s’ instructions and recorded video evidence for the person after putting up banners and flex boards at Blossom Nursery near the synagogue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:13:03.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi synagogue arson: Hunt for ‘Boss’ on, accused sent to 5-day police custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kadavumbhagam synagogue, Kochi synagogue, synagogue arson</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/remove-obscene-content-against-dmk-leaders-on-social-media-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/99cc38ar/Order-to-retrieve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:11:27.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remove obscene content against DMK leaders on social media: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, DMK leaders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/dont-panic-if-your-name-not-in-voter-list-says-gba-chief-maheshwar-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru District Election Officer and Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:10:03.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t panic if your name not in voter list, says GBA chief Maheshwar Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, voter list, Election Commission of India ECI, BLOs, GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/madras-hc-set-aside-order-to-retrieve-land-from-educational-trust</loc>
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<image:caption>MADRAS HIGH COURT.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:09:29.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC set aside order to retrieve land from educational trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/we-the-leaders-will-contest-local-body-polls-across-tamil-nadu-annamalai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/9mt77c6n/Annamalai-BJP.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former TN BJP chief Annamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:07:42.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We The Leaders’ will contest local body polls across Tamil Nadu: Annamalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Local Body Elections, Annamalai, We The Leaders party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/cm-joseph-vijay-must-visit-grocery-shops-to-know-peoples-price-pangs-mk-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/8oamd76z/must-visit-grocery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:04:57.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay must visit grocery shops to know people’s price pangs: MK Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, CM Joseph Vijay, grocery price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bncc-targets-100-km-of-pedestrian-friendly-footpaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/mosu0lsx/C_40_1_CH1456_36822656.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:03:54.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNCC targets 100 km of pedestrian-friendly footpaths </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, footpath, Bescom officers, BNCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/fine-rice-variety-to-be-sold-at-rs-30kg-at-250-tamil-nadu-co-operative-stores</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:02:44.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fine rice variety to be sold at Rs 30/kg at 250 Tamil Nadu co-operative stores</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rice variety, Tamil Nadu co-operative stores</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/i-had-warned-stalin-of-conspiracy-to-defeat-him-in-kolathur-thol-thirumavalavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/k7ngj5se/had-warned-Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>INDIA bloc leaders protest seeking the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, at Egmore in Chennai on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:59:12.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I had warned Stalin of conspiracy to defeat him in Kolathur: Thol Thirumavalavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, Thol Thirumavalavan, Kolathur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/ips-officer-from-tiruvannamalai-booked-for-dowry-harassment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-16/okap2hgu/New-Project-2025-09-16T183653.775.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:55:15.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer from Tiruvannamalai booked for dowry harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IPS officer, Tiruvannamalai, dowry harassment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-private-bus-workers-seek-inclusion-in-vettri-payanam-scheme-as-livelihoods-suffer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/j67jqnqb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-14-at-21.40.49.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 30 private bus workers, including conductors, drivers, and mechanics, meeting Tirupattur collector V Nallasivan on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:52:31.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Private bus workers seek inclusion in Vettri Payanam scheme as livelihoods suffer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government, Vettri Payanam scheme, Private bus workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-cabinet-approval-for-rs-729-crore-film-city-in-mysuru-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/0b86217h/DK-Shivakumar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:47:35.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet approval for Rs 729-crore Film City in Mysuru district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet, Film City, PPP, Mysuru district, BSWML</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/patients-flag-frequent-breakdown-of-108-ambulances-in-madurai-raise-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sxu6a5vz/images-2026-10-16T071031.158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:42:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patients flag frequent breakdown of 108 ambulances in Madurai, raise concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, 108 ambulances</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/salt-production-in-tamil-nadus-vedaranyam-at-record-21-lakh-tonnes-glut-hits-price</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3ahbkqg9/salt.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Producers said unsold salt stocks currently stand at around 1.25 lakh tonnes, compared to 40,000 tonnes at the end of last season</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:39:29.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salt production in Tamil Nadu's Vedaranyam at record 2.1 lakh tonnes, glut hits price</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, salt production, Vedaranyam salt production</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bengaluru-to-get-another-traffic-park</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/khmaurz6/ANI_20250829071827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru already has a traffic park near St Mark’s Circle. The proposed park at Thanisandra will be the city’s second traffic park and will feature model roads, junctions, traffic signals, road signboards and pedestrian crossings.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:39:15.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru to get another traffic park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Corporate Social Responsibility, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-police-kickstart-national-rally-against-drugs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ffd356nw/bike11510chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister, Priyank Kharge with DGP MA Saleem, Additional Chief Secretary Rjendra Kataria during the Unity Parade Motorcycle Rally Fight against Drugs at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:34:33.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka police kickstart national rally against drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka police, NCB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-government-declines-info-to-rti-query-on-fact-check-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/5/29/original/RTI-generic12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:30:32.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu government declines info to RTI query on Fact Check Unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Fact Check Unit, RTI information</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-cabinet-rejects-clemency-pleas-of-ring-road-shubha-lover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/28l8hnvl/Cabinet-rejects-clemency.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The engagement photo of Shubha Shankaranarayana and victim B V Girish.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:29:05.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet rejects clemency pleas of ‘Ring Road’ Shubha, lover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka cabinet, mercy petition, Priyank Kharge, HAL Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/chennai-womans-death-at-mrts-station-family-questions-polices-fall-theory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/fyfx7wdj/Unlikely-that.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gap through which Vijaya is said to have fallen</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:27:01.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai woman's death at MRTS station: Family questions police’s fall theory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, MRTS station, Chennai woman's death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/chennai-womans-death-brings-to-fore-safety-issues-poor-upkeep-at-mrts-stations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ls8swtbs/8b3aff0e-586b-43a1-bf12-b1ffb6d41807.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The woman, who allegedly fell from the second floor on October 8, was found dead only four days later.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:23:33.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai woman’s death brings to fore safety issues, poor upkeep at MRTS stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Woman's death, MRTS station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/chennai-mtc-revokes-cancellation-of-tender-for-1k-ac-e-buses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/jyi1dobm/causMTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 1,000-bus tender is part of a larger plan to procure and operate 1,520 electric buses in Chennai under the GCC model</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:17:45.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: MTC revokes cancellation of tender for 1K AC e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, MTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/cbi-arrests-sfio-official-two-others-in-rs-1-crore-bribery-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/gl7mpn6v/CBI-arrests-fraud.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>2026-10-16T01:15:46.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests SFIO official, two others in Rs 1 crore bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CBI, SFIO, DHFL scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/13-year-old-boy-mother-among-six-people-killed-in-wisconsin-plane-crash-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/cnbjomgw/AP26287566750125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image taken from WKOW video shows first responders at the scene of a fatal plane crash Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in a wooded area near Mirror Lake State Park in the Town of Dellona, Wis.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:13:29.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old boy, mother among six people killed in Wisconsin plane crash</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Wisconsin plane crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/masterly-strokes-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/m4g7octh/IMG20261016012822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Manhole Cleaner' series by Jatin Das</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/dsrnn55g/Artist-Jatin-Das.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist Jatin Das</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/r3xu2eg9/Head-with-hands-Cnt-Ppr-25x19-in-2012-by-Jatin-Das.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Head with Hands'</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Masterly Strokes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/15/keep-up-disinvestment-momentum-provided-by-idbi-bank-stake-sale</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/rluxkpks/ANI_20260714070455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revised bids are currently under evaluation and a deal is likely within a month</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:16:29.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keep up disinvestment momentum provided by IDBI bank stake sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/15/diverse-experience-must-for-odi-world-cup-prep</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/4w5qxamn/gill-gambhir.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:14:40.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diverse experience must for ODI World Cup prep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/15/quick-take-dark-flows-the-yamuna</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/ceolr5bu/C_53_1_CH1506_45123246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clouds hover over the Yamuna river, where a thick layer of toxic foam floats on the water during monsoon, at Kalindi Kunj, in Okhla, Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:12:53.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Dark flows the Yamuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/15/pincer-move-needed-for-atmanirbharta-in-atmaraksha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ngdolu63/15oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There is much yet to be done. The public sector still accounts for about three-quarters of production. Only three Indian defence public sector undertakings figure in the list of the world’s 100 largest arms producers</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T21:56:58.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pincer move needed for atmanirbharta in atmaraksha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/15/how-a-murderer-revealed-the-open-veins-of-punjab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1h23xwko/PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District authorities demolish a portion of the house belonging to Ashwani Kumar, the medical store owner who fatally shot anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T21:56:09.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a murderer revealed the open veins of Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/j-k-ias-officer-uses-abusive-language-against-woman-jkas-officer-during-meeting-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/4n3batc4/jk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:35:40.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J-K: IAS officer uses abusive language against woman JKAS officer during meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, JKAS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/15/ahead-of-cjps-tiranga-march-connaught-place-central-park-shut-for-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/sttigsq3/PTI10092026000198B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The civic body has also asked police to ensure adequate security to prevent unauthorised access to the park.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:13:20.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of CJP’s ‘Tiranga’ march, Connaught Place Central Park shut for two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Delhi Police, Connaught Place, CJP protests, Lehra do Tiranga, Central Park protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/apple-expands-smart-home-portfolio-with-three-new-devices-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/mlnlkmb9/C_1_1_CH1035_111704218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple expands smart home portfolio with three new devices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/aviation-minister-flags-unstable-atf-prices-as-hurdle-to-keeping-airfares-reasonable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/bxx7jch1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-11.36.24-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:55:32.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aviation minister flags unstable ATF prices as hurdle to keeping airfares reasonable</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, ATF prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/saudi-arabia-executes-two-bangladeshis-over-immoral-act-in-makkah-mosque</loc>
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<image:caption>The official statement did not specify the precise nature of the alleged act, identify the mosque where it took place or provide details about when the two Bangladeshis were arrested.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:52:45.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over ‘immoral act’ in Makkah mosque</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Makkah mosque</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/15/30-foot-cockroach-effigy-to-burn-alongside-ravan-at-delhi-ramlila-amid-cjp-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/xeesiv9p/Youth’s-demands-val.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision comes against the backdrop of the Cockroach Janata Party's protests in the national capital, first against ex-education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and now for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:51:21.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30-foot cockroach effigy to burn alongside Ravan at Delhi Ramlila amid CJP protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ramlila Maidan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/delhi-hc-refuses-to-restrain-cjps-protest-at-connaught-place-on-friday-records-police-assurance</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi University All India Students' Association (AISA) Secretary Anjali address a press conference at the Press Club, in New Delhi on Thursday. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke, AISA National President Neha Bora, Actor Prakash Raj and Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:48:46.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses to restrain CJP's protest at Connaught Place on Friday; records police assurance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Connaught Place, abhijeet dipke, CJP Tiranga march</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/anti-cec-protest-imran-khan-moves-bombay-hc-against-frro-notice-directing-him-to-leave-india-by-october-28</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan is detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:47:46.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-CEC protest: Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against FRRO notice directing him to leave India by October 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay HC, Actor Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/15/bhuvneshwar-knows-his-game-better-than-he-ever-has-says-southee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ye01qc9c/bhuvi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhuvneshwar knows his game better than he ever has, says Southee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tim Southee, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India tour of New Zealand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/global-smartphone-shipments-fall-20-in-q3-lowest-level-since-2012-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/r3fdujc5/ANI_20260922090724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:28:25.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global smartphone shipments fall 20% in Q3, lowest level since 2012</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/whatsapp-allows-users-to-join-calls-without-an-account-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/heljgin1/202608043890725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:25:02.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WhatsApp allows users to join calls without an account</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/google-expands-ai-initiatives-in-agriculture-education-and-small-businesses-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/cugdjuqk/ANI_20260919040539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:22:43.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Google expands AI initiatives in agriculture, education and small businesses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/it-professional-ends-life-in-pune-suspected-to-be-victim-of-digital-arrest-scam-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/n7l6wvoi/newindianexpress2025-11-17fnjrwrjcScreenshot-2025-11-17-204759.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:20:17.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT professional ends life in Pune; suspected to be victim of digital arrest scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune, suicide, Digital arrest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/15/punam-raut-announcers-her-retirement-from-international-cricket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/16/original/PunamRaut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India batter Punam Raut (Photo| Instagram)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:11:32.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punam Raut announces her retirement from international cricket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Punam Raut, Indian women's cricket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/indigo-extends-cancellation-of-saudi-arabia-flights-till-october-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/21/original/IndiGo_PTI_Image1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IndiGo Airlines. (Representational Image | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:10:23.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till October 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indigo, Saudi Arabia, flight cancellation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/mumbai-cops-give-cjp-permission-for-lehra-do-tiranga-rally-at-azad-maidan-on-friday-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/sw2f7nk0/ANI_20261015160008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Permission has been given for Azad Maidan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Manish Kalwaniya said on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:04:17.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai cops give CJP permission for 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally at Azad Maidan on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai police, Azad Maidan, CJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/archery-premier-league-chola-chiefs-end-winless-streak-with-stunning-hit-or-miss-shootoff-win-vs-yodhas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/5vt5qfee/APL-Season-2-Gatha-Khadake-recurve-archer-of-Prithviraaj-Yodhas-in-action-against-Chero-Archers-during-day-7-of-the-APL-Season-2-currently-underway-in-Hyderabad.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gatha Khadake in action</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:01:55.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs end winless streak with stunning Hit-or-Miss Shootoff win vs Yodhas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/fenesta-open-top-seed-aarav-knocked-out-as-ribhav-eyes-double-crown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/0cjhabx3/Ribhav-SAROHA-in-action-during-the-quater-finals-week-2-of-Fenesta-2026-.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ribhav Saroha in action on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:49:54.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>​Fenesta Open: Top seed Aarav knocked out as Ribhav eyes double crown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, tennis, Fenesta Open</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/15/the-audacity-of-hope-shai-hits-right-notes-in-shortest-format</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/d797f5lx/WESTINDvINDIA3.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>WI skipper Shai Hope</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:48:21.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The audacity of Hope: Shai hits right notes in shortest format
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sanju Samson, Shai Hope</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/houthis-launch-deadly-attack-on-presidential-palace-in-yemens-aden</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ke2eqyil/AFP20261013D36C9G3v3HighResTopshotYemenSaudiIranUsIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man looks on as a minaret soars over the skyline of a neighbourhood, pictured at sunset in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on October 13, 2026. (Representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:32:11.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Yemen, Houthi attacks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/isl-opening-weekend-sees-65-million-views-on-youtube</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-14/1n00hy1m/ISL-Logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Logo of the ISL</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:25:58.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISL: Opening weekend sees 65 million views on YouTube</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, football, YouTube, Indian football, 2026 ISL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/ex-venezuelan-president-nicolás-maduro-says-new-torture-allegations-are-false</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/l78gx5m3/AP26281357015208.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores wave after his swearing-in ceremony for a third term at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 10, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:25:16.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says new torture allegations are 'false'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/15/up-electoral-rolls-final-publication-scheduled-for-january-4-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/jbpcvzbg/202608043891960.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:22:37.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP electoral rolls' final publication scheduled for January 4, 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Special Summary Revision, UP electoral rolls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/unacceptable-interference-indian-envoy-slams-us-lawmakers-purging-130-million-from-voter-rolls-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/0hebb1ps/Vinay-Mohan-Kwatra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:15:04.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Unacceptable interference’: Indian envoy slams US lawmaker’s ‘purging 130 million from voter rolls’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pramila Jayapal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, SIR irregularities, Form 6</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/focus-on-future-la28-as-sports-minister-urges-nsfs-to-plan-long-term-and-strengthen-bench-strength</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/b259nbsn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-16.37.16.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya along with IOA chief PT Usha, minster of state Raksha Khadse and sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao at review meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:13:20.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on future, LA28 as sports minister urges NSFs to plan long-term and strengthen bench strength</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Sports Ministry, TOPS, Indian sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Raksha Khadse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/indias-om-prakash-chouhan-and-saptak-talwar-make-confident-start-on-rain-marred-opening-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/512g5qh4/Action-from-the-days-play</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prakash Chouhan and Saptak Talwar lead Indian challenge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:07:59.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's Om Prakash Chouhan and Saptak Talwar make confident start on rain-marred opening day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian golf, Om Prakash Chouhan, DP World PGTI, Saptak Talwar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/uttarakhands-gairsain-assembly-session-begins-october-27-with-31-mlas-filing-426-questions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/zxpuiqrn/202604283767491.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:03:12.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand’s Gairsain assembly session begins October 27, with 31 MLAs filing 426 questions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MLAs, Gairsain assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/kerala-doctor-elected-international-student-advocate-at-harvard-school-of-public-health</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/38auevrg/Raju-picture1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Raju Rhee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:37:18.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala doctor elected international student advocate at Harvard School of Public Health</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala doctor, Harvard School of Public Health</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/15/how-does-a-deductible-work-when-you-have-several-hospitalisations</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:35:58.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Does a Deductible Work When You Have Several Hospitalisations?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/15/india-vs-zimbabwe-shafali-geared-up-for-big-responsibility-as-vice-captain</loc>
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<image:caption>Shafali Verma</image:caption>
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<news:title>India vs Zimbabwe: Shafali geared up for 'big responsibility' as vice-captain</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/dehradun-shops-in-residential-buildings-face-action-over-supreme-court-order-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:22:49.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun shops in residential buildings face action over Supreme Court order ahead of Assembly polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/bangladesh-showed-us-the-way-neha-boras-remarks-draw-bjp-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora interacts with Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan during a press conference at the Press Club of India, in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:11:14.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bangladesh showed us the way’: Neha Bora’s remarks draw BJP attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, ​Rahul Gandhi, 2024 Bangladesh Protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/kerala-government-pushes-for-industrial-reform-with-saral-bill-to-cut-red-tape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ve2v3l7f/ANI_20260522034008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister PK Kunhalikutty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:04:09.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala government pushes for industrial reform with SARAL Bill to cut red tape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, SARAL Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/15/rolls-royce-expects-double-digit-growth-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/xol5ycbx/Julian-jenkins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>We are focusing more on value, providing more customised and personalised vehicles: Julian Jenkins</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T16:01:58.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rolls-Royce expects double-digit growth in India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Rolls-Royce India plan </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/sc-scholarship-lapses-parliament-panel-moves-privilege-motion-against-6-chief-secretaries-for-skipping-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>Public Accounts Committee (PAC) headed by Congress MP K C Venugopal, on Thursday, initiated a privilege motion against chief secretaries of six states.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:56:29.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC scholarship lapses: Parliament panel moves privilege motion against 6 chief secretaries for skipping meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, parliament panel, chief secretaries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/treesa-gayatri-march-into-denmark-open-quarterfinals</loc>
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<image:caption>Gayatri Gopichand (R) and Treesa Jolly</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:54:48.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>
Treesa-Gayatri march into Denmark Open quarterfinals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Gayatri Gopichand, Ashmita Chaliha, Denmark Open 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/15/stellantis-to-invest-rs-4000-crore-in-3-years-launch-12-products-across-jeep-and-citroen-brands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/io73afht/Stellantis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The global automaker will be introducing 12 products over the next three years – seven all-new products and five major upgrades – across its Jeep and Citroën brands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:45:34.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stellantis to invest Rs 4,000 crore in 3 years, launch 12 products across Jeep and Citroen brands
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Stellantis investment in India </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/kerala-hc-expresses-concern-on-overspeeding-and-road-safety-after-nedumbassery-hatchback-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:44:54.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC expresses concern on overspeeding and road safety after Nedumbassery hatchback accident </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, road safety</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/pm-modi-lauds-asian-games-heroes-says-india-poised-to-become-global-sporting-powerhouse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/nirbvqzd/382271.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded India's Asian Games heroes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:38:07.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi lauds Asian Games heroes, says India poised to become global sporting powerhouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Asian Games heroes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/bwf-world-junior-cships-jagsher-assured-of-medal-after-reaching-semis</loc>
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<image:caption>Jagsher Singh Khangurra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:29:30.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWF World Junior C'ships: Jagsher assured of medal after reaching semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, BWF World Junior Championships, Jagsher Singh Khangurra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/big-items-are-done-india-us-trade-deal-close-to-finalisation-says-us-envoy-sergio-gor</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:24:47.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Big items are done', India-US trade deal close to finalisation, says US envoy  Sergio Gor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-US Trade Deal, Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/any-future-terror-attack-from-pakistan-will-draw-stronger-response-rajnath-singh</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:17:31.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Any future terror attack from Pakistan will draw stronger response: Rajnath Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, pakistan, Rajnath Singh, Terrorism, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/post-mortem-of-two-nagas-killed-in-kangpokpi-conducted-after-recovery-of-severed-head</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/7p8nasjx/ANI_20260403023817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:04:49.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post-mortem of two Nagas killed in Kangpokpi conducted after recovery of severed head</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/bombay-hc-extends-year-round-ban-on-firecrackers-on-public-roads-streets</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T15:00:41.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay HC extends year-round ban on firecrackers on public roads, streets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Diwali, Bombay High Court, firecrackers ban</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/15/ageing-doesnt-have-to-slow-your-knees-down-heres-what-helps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-05/l6j55ann/ANI_20261005084315.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Knee health is influenced by several factors, including age, genetics, previous injuries, muscle strength and activity levels, say experts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:56:42.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ageing doesn’t have to slow your knees down, here’s what helps</news:title>
<news:keywords>knee health, joint pain, osteoarthritis, healthy knees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/15/karnataka-sugarcane-growers-head-to-pralhad-joshis-residence-after-nh-blockade</loc>
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<image:caption>Sugarcane farmers on Padayatra on national highway near Belagavi on Thursday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:55:28.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka sugarcane growers head to Pralhad Joshi’s residence after NH blockade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka sugarcane</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/rahul-writes-to-president-congress-protests-over-gautams-appointment-seeks-deferment-till-ankita-probe-ends</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meet the parents of Ankita Bhandari, protesting against the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor over his alleged involvement in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case at India Gate, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Social activist Yogita Bhayana also present.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Congress leaders during the protest in Dehradun.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:51:40.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul writes to President, Congress protests over Gautam’s appointment; seeks deferment till Ankita probe ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, CBI probe, Ankita Bhandari, Dushyant Gautam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/who-urges-countries-to-step-up-efforts-to-prevent-lead-exposure-warns-of-35-million-deaths-annually</loc>
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<image:caption>World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday called on countries to accelerate action to prevent lead exposure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:43:42.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO urges countries to step up efforts to prevent lead exposure, warns of 3.5 million deaths annually</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, WHO, Lead</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/jk-high-court-bans-fuel-powered-motorboats-jet-skis-on-dal-lake-till-further-orders</loc>
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<image:caption>J&amp;K High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:31:21.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K High Court bans fuel-powered motorboats, jet skis on Dal Lake till further orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K High Court, fuel-powered motorboats</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/15/nine-year-old-falls-into-1000-ft-borewell-in-rajasthan-rescue-efforts-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-12/f9ioh7xo/PTI12122024000012B.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:31:14.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine-year-old falls into 1,000-ft borewell in Rajasthan, rescue efforts on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Borewell accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/sc-slams-allahabad-hc-for-granting-probation-to-convicts-despite-adverse-report-says-went-scot-free</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:22:23.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC slams Allahabad HC for granting probation to convicts despite adverse Report, says went scot-free</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/15/calcutta-hc-allows-cpi-m-to-set-up-book-stalls-near-durga-puja-pandals-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:12:21.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC allows CPI-M to set up book stalls near Durga Puja pandals in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, CPI-M, Calcutta HC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/15/honour-is-not-familys-monopoly-yogi-says-invoking-dalit-freedom-fighter</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:03:21.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honour is not family’s monopoly, Yogi says, invoking dalit freedom fighter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/india-must-build-globally-competitive-media-companies-not-just-consume-content-ib-secretary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/7s1rkqdm/153419-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MI&amp;B) secretary Chanchal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:46:48.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must build globally competitive media companies, not just consume content: I&amp;B Secretary </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, media companies, Chanchal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/15/16-year-old-girl-rescued-in-ups-sambhal-before-marriage-to-50-year-old-widower-for-rs-5-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:41:55.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old girl rescued in UP’s Sambhal before marriage to 50-year-old widower for Rs 5 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Sambhal, child marriage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/german-police-seize-robot-that-groped-16-year-old-girl-investigate-whether-young-men-were-at-the-controls</loc>
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<image:caption>This Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, photo provided by the Cologne Police shows a robot that was seized as evidence in Cologne.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:40:31.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>German police seize robot that groped 16-year-old girl, investigate whether young men were at the controls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, sexual harassment, robot, German police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/haryana-police-to-launch-crackdown-on-hsrp-violations-unauthorised-tampered-number-plates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:37:38.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Police to launch crackdown on HSRP violations, unauthorised, tampered number plates</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Police, HSRP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/34-children-teacher-killed-as-school-roof-collapses-in-pakistans-peshawar</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers carry an injured boy after rescuing him from the rubble of a roof collapse at a private school, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers and volunteers take part in the rescue operation at the site of a roof collapse at a private school, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:36:21.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34 children, teacher killed as school roof collapses in Pakistan's Peshawar</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, roof collapse, Peshawar School Roof Collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/six-of-a-family-including-three-children-killed-in-truck-bike-collision-in-maharashtras-jalgaon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/zypbbawq/202504213383374.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:30:40.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six of a family, including three children, killed in truck-bike collision in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Jalgaon, Truck-bike collision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/piyush-goyal-says-first-tranche-of-india-us-trade-pact-finalised-legal-drafting-underway</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:30:28.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piyush Goyal says first tranche of India-US trade pact finalised, legal drafting underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Piyush Goyal, India-US Trade Deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/heavy-snowfall-strands-tourists-in-himachals-lahaul-spiti-several-roads-closed</loc>
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<image:caption>Snowfall begins in Bharatpur, Baralacha and Suraj Tal area. Vehicles stopped at Sarchu checkpost, in Lahaul and Spiti on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:25:38.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy snowfall strands tourists in Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, several roads closed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Snowfall, stranded tourists</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/sc-seeks-centres-response-on-plea-for-guidelines-on-police-media-interactions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/05xr7yv9/20261014307L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court also directed that no coercive action be taken against a woman journalist who faces a case filed by a Delhi Police officer alleging casteist remarks and public humiliation during a protest near Jantar Mantar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:16:18.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Centre’s response on plea for guidelines on police-media interactions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Delhi Protests, Women journalists</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/centre-notifies-safety-and-fitness-norms-for-two-wheeled-road-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 fitness certificate of a two-wheeled road ambulance will be renewed every two years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:15:12.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre notifies safety and fitness norms for two-wheeled road ambulances</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, two-wheeled road ambulances, fitness norms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/resumption-of-free-movement-boosted-manipurs-economy-cm-khemchand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/9z3bjvtr/Khemchand-Singh.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh addresses a press conference at Durbar Hall, CM's secretariat, in Imphal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:13:42.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Resumption of free movement boosted Manipur’s economy: CM Khemchand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/15/washing-machine-buying-guide-for-india-2026-how-to-get-the-type-capacity-and-brand-right</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/sltab8pv/4festivecreatives1408768.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:11:23.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Washing Machine Buying Guide for India 2026: How to Get the Type, Capacity, and Brand Right?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/15/tamil-nadus-push-to-spread-industrial-investment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/iyjn0vwl/ANI_20260515085139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets with CII members; industrial growth, investment promos on agenda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:11:16.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu’s push to spread industrial investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu industrial push</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/prakash-raj-alleges-sir-aims-to-erase-evidence-of-past-electoral-wrongdoing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/b47b60af/P_5003316165.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:10:25.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakash Raj alleges SIR aims to erase evidence of past electoral ‘wrongdoing’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Actor Prakash Raj, SIR irregularities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/president-murmu-accepts-resignation-of-union-minister-l-murugan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/oh1bss0a/20260104325f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L Murugan's exit from Union Cabinet sparks speculation of a reshuffle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:00:54.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu accepts resignation of Union minister L Murugan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, L Murugan, Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/rahul-gandhi-targets-cm-bhagwant-mann-government-over-anti-drug-activist-jhota-killing</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:55:21.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi targets CM Bhagwant Mann government over anti-drug activist Jhota killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Anti-drug activist, Parvinder Singh Jhota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/15/eci-appears-to-be-aiding-ruling-dispensation-prashant-kishor-warns-protests-will-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-25/4oyun8gz/newindianexpress2024-09-29uavk8pghPTI09292024000065B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:52:21.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘ECI appears to be aiding ruling dispensation’: Prashant Kishor warns protests will continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/15/india-bloc-protest-in-chennai-is-tvk-still-a-reluctant-partner-to-india-bloc-and-sir-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/p6f7ullq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-5.44.48-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:42:36.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc protest in Chennai | Is TVK still a reluctant partner to INDIA bloc and SIR protest?</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA bloc, TVK protest, Chennai protest, CEC removal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/15/a-crisis-within-over-50-mental-health-patients-waited-at-least-a-year-for-professional-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/25/original/depression1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report highlights the complexity of mental health concerns, with 94.9% of respondents reporting two or more concerns and naming an average of five each.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:38:24.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A crisis within: Over 50% mental health patients waited at least a year for professional support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mental health in India , healthcare support</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/kannadanews2026oct14khela-puts-maternal-bonds-in-the-spotlight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/y08wsow8/Khela.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:35:22.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khela puts maternal bonds in the spotlight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Khela</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/kannadanews2026oct14gubbi-veerannasgrandson-shivapradeep-to-headline-vikram-vedanth</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:35:09.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gubbi Veeranna’s grandson Shivapradeep to headline Vikram Vedanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vikram Vedanth, Gubbi Veeranna, Shivapradeep</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/kannadainterviews2026oct14shree-raama-part-of-santhu-will-stay-with-me-forever</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/yg1apst3/Premada_Oorali_Shree_Ram.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:34:48.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shree Raam: A part of Santhu will stay with me forever</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shree Raam, Premada Oorali</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/englishnews2026oct14haley-lu-richardson-added-to-miami-vice-85</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/je0hygqo/haley_lu_richardson_the_white_lotus_marvel.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haley Lu Richardson joins Miami Vice '85</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:34:28.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haley Lu Richardson added to Miami Vice '85</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haley Lu Richardson, Miami Vice '85</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/tamilnews2026oct14sasikumars-next-to-be-directed-by-kannada-director-hari-santhosh</loc>
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<image:caption>Hari Santhosh (L) and Sasikumar (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:34:09.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sasikumar's next to be directed by Kannada director Hari Santhosh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hari Santhosh, Sasikumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/tamilnews2026oct14enemy-of-the-smuggler-starring-saran-and-radikaa-sarathkumar-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Enemy Of The Smuggler poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:33:48.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Enemy Of The Smuggler, starring Saran and Radikaa Sarathkumar, gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Enemy Of The Smuggler, Saran, Radikaa Sarathkumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/15/tamilnews2026oct14soori-rajishas-film-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:caption>Soori-Rajisha's film enters production</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:33:34.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soori-Rajisha's film goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Soori, Rajisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/15/astronomers-trace-origins-of-treble-clef-behind-milky-way</loc>
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<image:caption>Radio wave formation is nicknamed Treble Clef for its musical shape.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:25:36.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Astronomers trace origins of Treble Clef behind Milky Way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Treble Clef, Chandra X-ray Observatory , eROSITA X-ray telescope , National Institute for Astrophysics, LOFAR telescope , Black Hole</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/cbi-examines-punjab-government-files-in-15-matters-linked-to-alleged-corruption-network</loc>
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<image:caption>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:21:33.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI examines Punjab government files in 15 matters linked to alleged corruption network</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, The Enforcement Directorate (ED)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/15/karnataka-cabinet-leaves-sting-operation-probe-decision-to-cm-shivakumar-rules-out-separate-sit-for-now</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:08:54.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet leaves sting operation probe decision to CM Shivakumar, rules out separate SIT for now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sting operation, CM D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/15/karada-tales-bluru-masterchef-india-participant-avani-sharma-on-popularising-karada-brahmin-cuisine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/o1yu87n7/avani.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chef Avani Sharma</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/jb6kqtq5/pattadi.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>On MasterChef India, Sharma presented her dishfeaturing seven types of pattadi in the form of the traditional game aliguli mane</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/n2jegv9r/tulsi-dish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Pausadi Tulsi Katte’ or monsoon tulsi pot cake</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:05:55.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karada Tales: B'luru MasterChef India participant Avani Sharma on popularising Karada Brahmin cuisine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Food, Chef, Bengaluru restaurants, MasterChef India, food and beverage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/indias-governance-reforms-take-centre-stage-at-international-conference-in-greece-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/tgpipulp/381916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President of IIAS and chief secretary of Rajasthan speaking at conference</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:04:18.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s governance reforms take centre stage at international conference in Greece</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Greece, international conference, India’s governance reforms</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/15/breakfast-scheme-brings-13-per-cent-more-children-to-schools-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3r5x01bn/breakfast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme, implemented by the Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) Charitable Foundation through its centralised kitchen in Kodangal, provides breakfast and milk to government school students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:01:50.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breakfast scheme brings 13 per cent more children to Schools in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana schools, breakfast scheme</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/15/interview-i-will-retire-when-human-rights-violations-end-nobel-laureate-navi-pillay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/51szri3s/navi-pillay104205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, South African lawyer and champion of international law Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:58:14.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | 'I will retire when human rights violations end': Nobel laureate Navi Pillay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Navi Pillay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/15/mother-allegedly-pushes-2-year-old-daughter-to-death-from-fifth-floor-in-gujarats-rajkot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:57:58.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother allegedly pushes 2-year-old daughter to death from fifth floor in Gujarat’s Rajkot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/15/nit-rourkela-team-uses-peel-of-jackfruit-to-remove-groundwater-fluoride</loc>
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<image:caption>National Institute of Technology - Rourkela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:55:39.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIT-Rourkela team uses peel of jackfruit to remove groundwater fluoride</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, jackfruit, NIT Rourkela, groundwater fluoride</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/beyond-gdp-keralam-plans-anandam-department-to-promote-happiness-and-well-being</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/iaphbtxm/Happy-is.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To be christened ‘Anandam’, the new line department/division would come under the local self government portfolio.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:53:16.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond GDP: Keralam plans ‘Anandam’ department to promote happiness and well-being</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, GDP, Happiness, well-being, Anandam, Keralam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/15/karnatakas-retail-pharma-organisation-seeks-withdrawal-of-medicine-pricing-disclosure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/sze0ywrt/202606253839218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The organisation said the regulation of drug licensing and retail invoicing fell under the purview of the central government.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:48:24.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's retail pharma organisation seeks withdrawal of medicine pricing disclosure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Pharma Retailers and Distributors Organisation, medicine pricing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/15/andhra-pradesh-100-urban-local-bodies-to-go-to-polls-on-oct-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/yxg1g0jv/panchayat-polls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:44:13.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: 100 Urban Local Bodies to go to polls on Oct 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, elections, urban local bodies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/15/sensex-surges-1534-points-to-three-week-high-as-crude-prices-ease</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/lhkig74d/Sensex.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex jumps 1,534 points, Nifty surges to nearly 3-week high led by banks, Reliance, IT stocks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:43:33.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex surges 1,534 points to three-week high as crude prices ease</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nifty, BSE Sensex</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/iaf-to-get-second-satellite-navy-more-varunastra-torpedoes-in-rs-4106-crore-deals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/6/14/original/Varunastra_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A photo of Varunastra, an electric underwater torpedo, designed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:30:36.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF to get second satellite, Navy more Varunastra torpedoes in Rs 4,106 crore deals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAF, Varunastra torpedoes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/punjab-moves-high-court-against-centres-denial-of-clearance-for-manns-france-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/t3wj2973/ANI_20251122170314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:30:00.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab moves High Court against Centre’s denial of clearance for Mann’s France visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, High Court, Punjab government, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/15/telugunews2026oct14vk-naresh-i-performed-a-six-minute-scene-showcasing-all-nine-emotions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/zbdom216/VKNaresh_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VK Naresh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:29:47.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VK Naresh: I performed a six-minute scene showcasing all nine emotions</news:title>
<news:keywords>VK Naresh, Crazy Kalyanam, Badrappa Gajula, Anupama Parameswaran, Tharun Bhascker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/15/hindinews2026oct14khosla-ka-ghosla-2-gets-new-release-date-might-clash-with-salman-khans-monster</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/pjnoivnl/kholskaghosla2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster from Khosla Ka Ghosla 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:29:20.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 gets new release date; might clash with Salman Khan’s Monster</news:title>
<news:keywords>khosla ka ghosla, anupam kher, boman irani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/15/telugunews2026oct13prem-keetanu-fame-aafia-sayed-to-make-her-telugu-debut-with-alias-rukmini</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/4a3u3agx/aafiyasayed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aafia Sayed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:28:47.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prem Keetanu fame Aafia Sayed to make her Telugu debut with Alias Rukmini</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nani, Nithiin, Alias Rukmini, Aafia Sayed, Murali Kanth D</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/15/hindinews2026oct14murder-2-actor-prashant-narayanan-shefali-bagga-join-cast-of-naam-to-live-is-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/rcy45qq2/naamcast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team behind Naam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:28:14.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murder 2 actor Prashant Narayanan, Shefali Bagga join cast of Naam: To Live Is War</news:title>
<news:keywords>naam to live is war, mahesh bhatt, prashant naryanan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/dipke-accuses-modi-shah-of-waging-war-against-own-countrymen-to-protect-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/gqbrgolv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-3.29.11-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke along with Neha Bora (AISA) Prashant Bhushan, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Prakash Raj, Actor and Activist, Aishe Ghosh (SFI) Viraaj(AISF) addresses the media at Press Club in New Delhi on October 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:21:08.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dipke accuses Modi, Shah of waging ‘war against own countrymen’ to protect Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/palestinians-fear-violent-olive-harvest-ahead-of-israeli-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/gynu8roy/AP26275364160143.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinians take part in a community action to clear the area around the olive trees in preparation for the upcoming harvest season on the outskirts of the West Bank town of Birzeit, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in an area that, according to residents, they were unable to access last year due to Israeli army restrictions and settler attacks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:04:45.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palestinians fear violent olive harvest ahead of Israeli elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Palestinians, Olive harvest, Israeli elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/15/venda-cup-offers-children-a-healthy-kick-against-drug-abuse-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:01:16.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Venda Cup’ offers children a healthy kick against drug abuse </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Venda Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/ladakh-was-never-part-of-china-in-recorded-history-says-lab-ahead-of-talks-with-mha-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-29/zcvf44v6/Leh-Apex.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LAB leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Chering Dorjay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T11:00:25.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh was never part of China in recorded history, says LAB ahead of talks with MHA officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Leh Apex Body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/southwest-monsoon-withdraws-from-india-as-northeast-monsoon-sets-in-over-south</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpsoes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:51:29.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southwest monsoon withdraws from India as northeast monsoon sets in over south</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/15/telangana-suspends-ytps-chief-engineer-deputes-five-ias-officers-to-monitor-power-generation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/97e9aa31-2421-46b8-a55b-52efd4cfbe26/suspend_photo.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:51:16.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana suspends YTPS chief engineer, deputes five IAS officers to monitor power generation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, power generation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/15/kochi-set-for-queens-walkway-20-new-year-gift-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/a4tzor8s/KIOSKS2055331.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>New kiosks along the Queen’s Walkway will soon spring back to life</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/4j10jtnp/QUEENSWALKWAY4061602.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>File pics of the stretch, which has been one of Kochi’s favourite evening hangouts  </image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/76yp71k6/QUEENS-WALKWAY-2061328.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:47:56.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi set for Queen’s Walkway 2.0 New Year gift </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Queen’s Walkway, kiosks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/15/lekshmis-cute-kuttu-trumpets-as-school-sports-meet-mascot-2</loc>
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<news:title>Lekshmi’s ‘cute Kuttu’ trumpets as School Sports Meet mascot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, digital art, 68th State School Sports Meet</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/15/how-a-dented-scooter-led-to-the-arrest-of-chain-snatching-suspect</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:38:18.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a dented scooter led to the arrest of chain-snatching suspect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, robbery, CCTV footage, crime column</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/15/vinobaniketan-ashram-in-thiruvananthapuram-prepares-for-a-new-lease-of-life</loc>
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<image:caption>Gandhi-Vinoba Museum</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vinobaniketan Ashram</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Parivrajika A K Rajamma, founder of Vinobaniketan Ashram</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rajamma with former PM Manmohan Singh at the ashram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:34:06.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinobaniketan Ashram in Thiruvananthapuram prepares for a new lease of life</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/15/what-kochis-wildlife-sightings-tell-us-about-a-changing-ecology</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/mopy70ro/phython6.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:19:50.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Kochi’s wildlife sightings tell us about a changing ecology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Urban Wildlife</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/uttarakhand-government-cites-arrests-sit-probe-conviction-and-family-aid-in-ankita-bhandari-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-13/jixiij35/images-2026-09-18T213959.714.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ankita Bhandari disappeared on September 18, 2022, while working as a receptionist at Vanantara Resort in Ganga-Bhogpur in Pauri Garhwal district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T10:12:34.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand government cites arrests, SIT probe, conviction and family aid in Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/15/tn-left-leaders-demand-accountability-from-cec-gyanesh-kumar-urge-people-from-the-state-to-join-the-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/0qdkwg4w/C_1_1_CH1441_123155349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shanmugam criticised the police and paramilitary forces for their crackdown on those protesting to defend democratic values and voting rights.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:59:18.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Left leaders demand accountability from CEC Gyanesh Kumar; urge people from the state to join the protest   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI (M), Clean Tamil Nadu Company Ltd, CPI-M-led Left Front</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/15/gujarats-gold-robbery-murder-case-cracked-in-12-hours-nine-arrested-in-rajasthan-rs-153-crore-loot-recovered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/r0m38dql/CCTV-footage-of-killing.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly intercepted a company employee carrying gold and silver ornaments on an Activa scooter, shot him in the chest when he resisted, and escaped with the valuables before police launched a search across state borders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:59:07.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat’s gold robbery-murder case cracked in 12 hours; nine arrested in Rajasthan, Rs 1.53 crore loot recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, robbery-cum-murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/keralam-urges-centre-to-exclude-cardamom-hill-reserve-from-esa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/apefv9iu/Kerala-has-3rd-largest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:45:32.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam urges Centre to exclude Cardamom Hill Reserve from ESA </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ecologically sensitive areas, Cardamom Hill Reserve</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Oct/15/zimbabwes-caine-prize-winner-rejects-claim-he-used-ai-to-write-his-story</loc>
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<image:caption>A customer browses for books at a bookstore in Harare, Zimbabwe, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:37:56.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zimbabwe’s Caine Prize winner rejects claim he used AI to write his story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Zimbabwe, AI, Caine Prize winner, Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/15/warangal-super-speciality-hospital-to-be-inaugurated-after-dec-15-op-services-from-oct-20</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspects the Warangal super speciality hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:33:25.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warangal Super Speciality Hospital to be inaugurated after Dec 15; OP services from Oct 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Warangal Super Speciality Hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/actor-imran-khan-told-to-leave-india-for-participating-in-october-10-mumbai-cjp-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan is detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:30:48.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Imran Khan told to leave India over October 10 Mumbai CJP protest; to move Bombay HC against notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Leave India Notice, CJP protest, Actor Imran Khan, Imran Deportation Row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/15/india-expected-to-overtake-japan-as-worlds-4th-largest-economy-in-2027-imf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-09/6e0g3cm8/202511093569887.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IMF said Japan would remain the fourth-largest country by nominal gross domestic product this year, but in 2027 India is set to take its place, with a GDP reaching $4.52 trillion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:27:27.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India expected to overtake Japan as world's 4th largest economy in 2027: IMF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, india, IMF, Japan, fourth largest economy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/15/surat-police-detain-70-workers-protesting-for-weekly-holidays-wage-hikes-in-embroidery-units</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/b6leeyy8/Protest-in-Surat-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pandesara police detained more than six worker leaders, including two prominent labour union representatives, even before the proposed satyagraha could begin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:26:59.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat police detain 70 workers protesting for weekly holidays, wage hikes in embroidery units</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, workers, Surat police, embroidery units</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/anti-hindu-racist-nature-of-alleged-illinois-temple-shooting-plot-particularly-disturbing-mea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/p2lnhdp4/MEA.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:21:48.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-Hindu, racist nature of alleged Illinois temple shooting plot ‘particularly disturbing’: MEA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of External Affairs, anti-Hindu hate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/15/minister-kumaraswamy-challenges-priyank-kharge-insists-judicial-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/b6nvz1t1/HDK-seeks-CBI-probe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:19:11.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kumaraswamy challenges Priyank Kharge, insists judicial probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/keralam-panel-recommends-halting-kiifb-borrowing-project-funding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ppxy09r2/KIIFB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T09:04:47.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam panel recommends halting KIIFB borrowing, project funding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KIIFB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/defying-trump-zelensky-says-will-keep-hitting-russian-refineries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/l2kcjdr8/AP26189480418089.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T08:53:48.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defying Trump, Zelensky says will keep hitting Russian refineries</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, trump, Ukraine, Zelensky, Russian refineries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/jnu-harassment-row-women-bjp-mps-meet-ls-speaker-demand-action-against-akoijam-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ltgsw7pb/ANI_20261015065235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP women MPs meet LS Speaker Om Birla, seek action against Congress MP Akoijam in JNU harassment case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T08:30:33.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU harassment row: Women BJP MPs meet LS Speaker, demand action against Akoijam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, A Bimol Akoijam, Bimol Akoijam Sexual Harassment Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/romania-says-eight-people-missing-after-fire-on-vessel-in-black-sea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/nqy0ugad/Indian-crew-rescued.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screen grab taken from an UGC obtained by AFPTV on October 6, 2026, shows a fire on a vessel believed to be an oil tanker at the Russian city of Sochi on the Black Sea, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T08:26:55.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Romania says eight people missing after fire on vessel in Black Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Black Sea, Romania, Russia -Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/supreme-court-seeks-centres-response-to-plea-challenging-de-notification-of-jantar-mantar-as-protest-site</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-10/o1akymg8/Delhi-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T08:24:22.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response to plea challenging de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Supreme Court, Jantar Mantar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/sc-notice-to-eci-on-plea-against-sir-voter-deletions-pulls-up-rahul-others-over-court-march</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 building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T08:23:22.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice to ECI on SIR, voter deletions; pulls up Rahul Gandhi, others over court march</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SIR Politics, SIR of electoral rolls, Supreme Court on SIR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/15/excise-constable-shot-dead-by-liquor-smugglers-in-bihars-nalanda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/480czvi5/202604103742827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The operation was launched after the Excise Intelligence Bureau (EIB) headquarters in Patna received a tip-off that a large consignment of liquor was being transported into Nalanda in a pickup van via Kharat Mor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T08:01:06.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise constable shot dead by liquor smugglers in Bihar’s Nalanda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Nalanda, liquor smugglers, excise constable</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/15/dot-directs-telecom-operators-to-roll-out-caller-name-display-service-from-november-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/79hj5oju/SUSPECTED-SPAM.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The caller identification displayed on the recipient’s phone will have two fields: the caller’s phone number, as per the existing practice, and the caller’s name.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:58:48.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DoT directs telecom operators to roll out caller name display service from November 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Department of Telecommunications, caller name display service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/pope-leo-xivs-cancer-diagnosis-raises-questions-about-the-future-and-the-very-recent-past</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/i0xw8l77/Pope-Leo-has-cancer.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV meets with staff and guests of Accueil Notre-Dame and sick people at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, France, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:56:56.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vatican, Cancer diagnosis, Pope Leo XIV</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/kerala-police-register-zero-fir-on-nsui-leaders-complaint-over-alleged-police-action-at-delhi-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>The complaint was filed by Athira Vijayan, a leader of the students wing of the Congress, following which the Museum police have registered a zero FIR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:47:02.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police register zero FIR on NSUI leader’s complaint over alleged police action at Delhi protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Delhi protest, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/punjab-anti-drug-activists-killing-markets-schools-shut-mansa-sho-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/g9h58whj/ANI_20261014145102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A joint action committee comprising various organisations and social activists was formed after Jhota’s murder. It has demanded the resignations of the CM and DGP Gaurav Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:44:43.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab anti-drug activist’s killing; Markets, schools shut; Mansa SHO suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab bandh, Mansa, Anti-drug activist, Parvinder Singh Jhota, Punjab activist</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/himachal-sets-up-panel-to-reorganise-districts-subdivisions-tehsils-after-54-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/4o0eb1vq/Surfacing-of-documents-affidavits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Department of Revenue and the Deputy Commissioners concerned will provide the necessary secretarial assistance, records and demographic data to facilitate its work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:34:58.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal sets up panel to reorganise districts, subdivisions &amp; tehsils after 54 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, reorganization of districts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/15/yogi-jibes-at-akhilesh-says-leaders-who-wake-up-at-noon-cant-serve-people</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:34:12.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi jibes at Akhilesh, says 'leaders who wake up at noon can't serve people'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/15/tamil-nadu-cm-vijays-tvk-joins-india-bloc-protest-against-cec-for-first-time-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/cdmi5l7e/ANI_20261015063200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The “Protect Democracy” protest was organised by Congress MP B Manickam Tagore and the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), with representatives of all seven constituent parties taking part.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:32:04.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s TVK joins INDIA bloc protest against CEC for first time in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, CEC, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, INDIA bloc protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/timely-lawful-measures-averted-major-public-order-situation-delhi-police-to-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/wwl2q13f/AP26283285683499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel detain protesters during a youth demonstration demanding the resignation of the country's election chief, Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:23:57.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Timely, lawful measures averted 'major' public order situation: Delhi Police to SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi protest, CJP protesters, Delhi Police Crackdown, October 10 CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/seasons-first-snowfall-blankets-jks-higher-reaches-snow-clearing-ops-begin-at-pir-panjal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/zrkgx3vr/ANI_20261015061005.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following the snowfall at Razdan Top and other elevated areas, authorities closed the 85-km-long Bandipora-Gurez road to vehicular traffic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:13:00.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Season's first snowfall blankets J&amp;K's higher reaches; snow-clearing ops begin at Pir Panjal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K, Snowfall, Pir Panjal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/15/bengal-cm-urges-durga-puja-organisers-to-adhere-to-sanatani-traditions-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/mn51ko6n/20261014449L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference in Kolkata on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T07:12:07.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal CM urges Durga Puja organisers to adhere to 'Sanatani' traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Sanatan Dharma, Durga Puja 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/15/imf-backs-indias-updated-gdp-methodology-calls-revision-welcome-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1r5f04mb/IMF-Headquarters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The logo of the International Monetary Fund is visible on its building, April 5, 2021, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:59:24.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMF backs India's updated GDP methodology, calls revision 'welcome development'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, IMF, India GDP growth, GDP Methodology</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/15/climate-action-whose-time-is-here</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/t0pch1s7/ens9.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The capacity of an oil company to fix a leaking installation bears little resemblance to the choices available to a farmer with a few cattle. Good climate diplomacy should recognise that difference</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:56:12.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate action whose time is here</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/anti-drug-activists-murder-puts-spotlight-on-habit-forming-drug-sales-at-punjab-chemist-shops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/hiw5rdwq/New-Project-74.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:52:25.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-drug activist's murder puts spotlight on habit-forming drug sales at Punjab chemist shops</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, Drug, Chemists, Anti-drug activist, Parvinder Singh Jhota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/delhi-stir-union-home-secretary-tenders-unconditional-apology-to-sc-in-contempt-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/lc0a8zmn/Jantar-Mantar-Protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard at the barricades on a road leading to the main protest site during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:51:45.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi protests: Union home secretary tenders unconditional apology to SC in contempt case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Protests, contempt case, CJP protests, Delhi Police Crackdown, October 10 CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/15/private-bus-operators-in-tn-plan-trip-cuts-as-vetri-payanam-hits-revenue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/g50fwtvh/Private-bus.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:47:59.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private bus operators in TN plan trip cuts as Vetri Payanam hits revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Private bus operators, Vetri Payanam, loss of revenue</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/kerala-hc-rejects-appeals-by-ex-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-family-in-cmrl-pay-off-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/nlk8hn3a/New-Project-2026-09-19T073712.427.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R): Former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:41:01.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC rejects appeals by ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan, family in CMRL 'pay-off' case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena T, P A Mohammed Riyas, CMRL-Exalogic case, CMRL bribery case, CMRL pay-off case </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/hallmark-of-modi-govt-is-to-silence-victims-rahul-on-detention-of-ankita-bhandaris-parents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/yblwt5qs/14101-pti10142026000509b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi with the parents of Ankita Bhandari during a sit-in protest at India Gate, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. LoP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi joined the family to express solidarity with their demand to put on hold the gubernatorial appointment of a BJP leader whose name they allege is linked to the case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:36:58.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hallmark of Modi govt is to silence victims': Rahul on detention of Ankita Bhandari's parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, ​Rahul Gandhi, Ankita Bhandari, Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/person-converting-to-islam-cant-claim-bc-category-reservation-sc-rejects-tn-govts-plea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:34:20.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Person converting to Islam can't claim BC category reservation: SC rejects TN govt’s plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court of India, Tamil Nadu Muslim Reservation, TN Muslims Quota</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/15/kerala-hc-grants-bail-to-former-dgp-thachankary-in-disproportionate-assets-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/cmojm6bv/New_Project_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DGP Tomin Thachankary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:28:54.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC grants bail to former DGP Thachankary in disproportionate assets case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bail, Kerala HC, DGP Tomin J Thachankary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/15/rajendra-vishwanath-arlekar-assumes-office-as-full-time-governor-of-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/iv5aw2v1/1-1-iegov10207mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:10:51.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar assumes office as full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, full-time Governor of TN</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/eam-jaishankar-calls-for-urgent-reform-of-multilateralism-cites-india-uae-partnership</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/p8o0k8p9/PTI10152026000008B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image posted on Oct. 15, 2026, EAM S. Jaishankar during a meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:08:29.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAM Jaishankar calls for 'urgent' reform of multilateralism, cites India-UAE partnership</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, S Jaishankar, India-UAE relations, multilateralism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/15/campuses-go-to-polls-amid-tight-security-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/6poillf1/Student-election.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students queue up outside a polling booth to vote in the Student Council Election at Utkal University in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T06:02:36.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Campuses go to polls amid tight security in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Utkal University, Polling, BJB Autonomous College, campus elections, Rama Devi Women's University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/yemens-houthis-look-to-build-ballistic-missiles-with-more-chinese-supplies-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/kd4wk73m/AP26280318035038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Houthi supporters carry their rifles while attending an armed tribal rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T05:53:37.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Houthi rebels, Yemen conflict, Yemen civil war, ballistic missiles, Chinese weapons</news:keywords>
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