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<news:title>Decoding Didi’s refusal to resign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/thol-thirumavalavan-champion-of-dalit-liberation-and-kingmaker-of-tamil-nadu-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan addresses a press conference with party leaders after extending support to TVK, at the party's headquarters, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Thol Thirumavalavan: Champion of Dalit liberation and kingmaker of Tamil Nadu politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/May/09/figuring-out-the-debate-on-terminating-pregnancy</loc>
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<news:title>Figuring out the debate on terminating 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/cji-surya-kant-denies-condemns-casteist-statement-on-social-media-attributed-to-him-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CJI Surya Kant denies, condemns casteist statement on social media attributed to him</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/iran-keeps-us-waiting-for-response-on-peace-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Women hold Iranian flags for a pro-government campaign in downtown Tehran, Iran, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T18:31:50.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran keeps US waiting for response on peace plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/09/with-fresh-approach-sreeshankar-aiming-for-good-outing-ahead-of-key-meets-this-year</loc>
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<image:caption>M Sreeshankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T18:01:04.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With fresh approach, Sreeshankar aiming for good outing ahead of key meets this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, athletics, M Sreeshankar, 2026 Commonwealth Games</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/indias-muslim-population-may-match-that-of-indonesia-after-census-union-minister-kiren-rijiju</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Kiren Rijiju during a National Seminar on 'Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways' organized by National Commission for Minorities (NCM) at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India’s Muslim population may match that of Indonesia after census: Union minister Kiren Rijiju</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/May/09/super-kings-seek-momentum-against-super-giants</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings Afghan Noor Ahmad (C) celebrates with teammates</image:caption>
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<news:title>Super Kings seek momentum against Super Giants
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/May/09/how-a-heart-to-heart-talk-with-ponting-kept-shedge-motivated</loc>
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<image:caption>Suryansh Shedge</image:caption>
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<news:title>How a heart-to-heart talk with Ponting kept Shedge motivated</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/vijay-to-take-oath-as-tamil-nadu-cm-on-sunday-10-am-as-vck-iuml-extend-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T17:31:43.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on Sunday 10 am as VCK, IUML extend support</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/09/bakhtiyarpur-municipal-council-proposes-renaming-town-as-magadh-dwar-amid-name-change-debate-in-bihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:54:13.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bakhtiyarpur Municipal Council proposes renaming town as ‘Magadh Dwar’ amid name change debate in Bihar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/09/12-booked-for-allegedly-assaulting-ncp-sp-leader-vikas-lawande</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande attacked with ink in Pune, leaders condemn act</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:45:05.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 booked for allegedly assaulting NCP (SP) leader Vikas Lawande</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Vikas Lawande, NCP (SP)  Vikas Lawande</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/drdo-clocks-1200-seconds-in-scramjet-run-closing-in-on-hypersonic-cruise-missile</loc>
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<image:caption>scramjet combustor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:31:23.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO clocks 1,200 seconds in scramjet run, closing in on hypersonic cruise missile</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/09/kolkata-erupts-in-festive-mood-as-bjp-supporters-gather-at-brigade-parade-grounds-for-swearing-in-ceremony</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:28:01.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata erupts in festive mood as BJP supporters gather at Brigade Parade grounds for swearing-in ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/call-of-the-kaavu-how-keralas-sacred-groves-are-becoming-biodiversity-lifelines</loc>
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<image:caption>Snaps of Vanadurga temple in Ezhikkara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:20:38.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call of the Kaavu: How Kerala's sacred groves are becoming biodiversity lifelines</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/uttarakhand-climbs-nine-places-in-national-school-education-rankings-aims-for-top-10</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:19:01.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand climbs nine places in national school education rankings, aims for top 10</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/delhi-on-high-alert-after-intelligence-inputs-flag-possible-terror-threat</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:15:49.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi on high alert after intelligence inputs flag possible terror threat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/india-to-host-africa-summit-after-10-years-amid-global-race-for-influence</loc>
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<image:caption>The previous summit was held in 2015, with the process disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic and shifting global priorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:13:27.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to host Africa summit after 10 years amid global race for influence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/09/gogoi-sets-2029-lok-sabha-pitch-from-now-urges-assam-congress-to-rebuild-after-poll-setback</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi addresses a press conference following the Assam Assembly elections result, at Rajiv Bhawan, in Guwahati, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T16:07:41.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gogoi sets 2029 Lok Sabha pitch from now, urges Assam Congress to rebuild after poll setback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Assam Elections, Gaurav Gogoi, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/joseph-vijay-from-tamil-cinema-superstar-to-tamil-nadus-chief-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar meets TVK chief Vijay in connection with securing an invite from the latter to form the government, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T15:38:03.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joseph Vijay: From Tamil Cinema Superstar to Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thalapathy Vijay, TVK founder actor Vijay, Vijay the CM designate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/09/vijay-swearing-in-will-disrupt-schedule-of-indian-athletics-series-6</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK president Vijay with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T15:29:15.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay swearing in will disrupt schedule of Indian Athletics Series 6 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, AFI, Indian athletics, TVK, Actor-politician Vijay, Indian Athletics Series 6</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/09/sro-subrata-gupta-appointed-as-bengal-cms-advisor-ceo-manoj-agarwal-to-become-chief-secretary</loc>
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<image:caption>Former EC special observer for SIR Subrata Gupta appointed adviser to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T15:24:03.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRO Subrata Gupta appointed as Bengal CM’s advisor; CEO Manoj Agarwal to become Chief Secretary</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/09/rjd-mla-faishal-rahman-meets-bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary-amid-rajya-sabha-voting-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary and RJD MLA Faishal Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T15:18:14.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RJD MLA Faishal Rahman meets Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary amid Rajya Sabha voting row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/punjab-opposition-targets-aap-government-over-alleged-corruption-and-ed-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:56:05.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab opposition targets AAP government over alleged corruption and ED action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Shiromani Akali Dal, Punjab opposition, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/india-conducts-second-test-of-mirv-equipped-agni-5-divyastra-missile</loc>
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<image:caption>Agni-5 ballistic missile</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:43:54.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India conducts second test of MIRV-equipped Agni-5 ‘Divyastra’ missile</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, MIRV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/vijay-stakes-claim-with-support-of-120-mlas-awaits-governors-call-on-swearing-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/95u8xsj9/PTI05092026000437A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar meets TVK chief Vijay in connection with securing an invite from the latter to form the government, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:43:26.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay stakes claim with support of 120 MLAs, awaits Governor’s call on swearing-in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK president Vijay, Governor R. N. Ravi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/high-command-yet-to-decide-on-kerala-cm-amid-intense-factional-campaigns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/gaosnj6l/New-Project-79.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of rival Congress camps put up posters and flex boards across Kerala as lobbying intensifies ahead of the party high command’s decision on the next chief minister.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:38:41.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High command yet to decide on Kerala CM amid intense factional campaigns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Chief Minister, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/09/maharashtra-ssc-results-raise-concerns-as-80000-students-fail-marathi-subject</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/qwcuki15/Exam-board.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>2026-05-09T14:37:51.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra SSC results raise concerns as 80,000 students fail Marathi subject</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Maharashtra SSC results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/cbi-secures-extradition-of-haryana-gangster-abhay-rana-from-portugal</loc>
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<image:caption>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:37:09.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI secures extradition of Haryana gangster Abhay Rana from Portugal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBI, Portugal, Abhay Rana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/grama-panchayat-elections-in-karnataka-will-be-completed-by-the-year-end-minister-priyank-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/cg6mpz89/ANI_20250829071827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:12:48.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grama panchayat elections in Karnataka will be completed by the year end: Minister Priyank Kharge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Priyank Kharge, Grama panchayat elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/haryana-families-abandon-derogatory-names-for-daughters-says-sunil-jaglan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/602ef62a-fb00-45fe-bef8-24b227cb9134/girl%20child.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:11:45.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana families abandon derogatory names for daughters, says Sunil Jaglan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, derogatory names, Haryana families</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/cpim-workers-cross-voted-in-assembly-polls-alleges-kerala-congress-m-chief-jose-k-mani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/nmaj6xn6/C_1_1_CH1467_116422816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KC (M) chairman Jose K Mani.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T14:02:03.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) workers cross-voted in assembly polls, alleges Kerala Congress (M) chief Jose K Mani </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, ​​Jose K Mani, cross-voting, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/weaving-memory-and-modernity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/tvfhf3k3/1555-श्वेत-श्याम-by-Tanतavyaa-Day-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the 'Shwet Shyam' showcase</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T13:32:51.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weaving Memory and Modernity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Fashion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/09/wfi-show-cause-notice-barred-from-participation-vinesh-may-move-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/a8e675fb-15bd-40d7-876f-e7287302ee15/vinesh_phogat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File picture of Vinesh Phoghat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T13:22:34.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WFI show-cause notice: Barred from participation, Vinesh may move court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Vinesh Phogat, Wrestling Federation of India, Indian wrestling, Gonda, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/09/city-to-get-a-caring-abc-centre-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/wrs3y26z/DOG3093409.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T13:16:35.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City to get a ‘caring’ ABC centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, stray dog, ABC centre, Street Dog Watch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/09/synthetic-drug-seizures-spike-in-thiruvananthapuram-tourism-belt-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/fueikjkr/DRUG4065317.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/2dxffr28/DRUG2065226.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/7orslp0x/DRUG-1065201.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T13:12:45.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Synthetic drug seizures spike in Thiruvananthapuram, tourism belt under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, crime, MDMA synthetic drug</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/framework-for-the-development-of-50-tourist-destinations-as-global-tourist-hubs-is-ready</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/13/original/Hampi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Hampi in Karnataka used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T13:00:55.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Framework for the development of 50 tourist destinations as 'global tourist hubs' is ready</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, global tourist hubs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/May/09/doctors-explain-deadly-risks-of-post-cesarean-infections-after-kota-tragedy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/0oqrgv0l/kota-maternal-deaths</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said seven women developed kidney failure after C-sections performed in the hospital’s gynecology ward on May 4.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T12:57:18.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctors explain deadly risks of post-Cesarean infections after Kota tragedy</news:title>
<news:keywords>kota , c-section  , newborns , sepsis , kidney failures </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/jagan-mohan-alleges-police-raj-under-naidu-tdp-hits-back-over-ysrcp-rule</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/3ba2d532-ba62-45d1-8ccf-c3a25169a302/ANI_20240724075418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T12:47:29.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan Mohan alleges ‘police raj’ under Naidu; TDP hits back over YSRCP rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/09/family-of-four-drowns-in-gujarats-narmada-canal-in-alleged-suicide-attempt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/bmlb9j7z/drowning-2.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T11:57:59.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of four drowns in Gujarat's Narmada canal in alleged suicide attempt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Gujarat, Drowning death, Narmada canal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/09/aicf-assures-prize-money-for-abhijeet-after-the-gm-approaches-sports-ministry-over-unpaid-dues-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/1qvg7vsa/ANI_20250614130658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renowned Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T11:52:38.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AICF assures prize money for Abhijeet after the GM approaches Sports Ministry over unpaid dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports Ministry, unpaid dues, Abhijeet gupta, Odisha Open</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/ed-arrests-punjab-minister-sanjeev-arora-in-alleged-money-laundering-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/tx9ogggx/P_4476589564.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Investment Promotion, Industries and Commerce Sanjeev Arora</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T11:49:23.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in alleged money laundering case  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ED, Money laundering case, Sanjeev Arora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/09/weekly-review-silver-outshines-gold-amid-global-uncertainty-and-volatility</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-30/0a73u2d8/202504293390725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Towards the weekend, gold prices climbed in several city markets above Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/oc8136s2/Gold_Prices_in_Key_Indian_Cities___09_May_2026.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gold prices in major Indian city markets on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T11:29:47.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekly review: Silver outshines gold amid global uncertainty and volatility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gold and silver prices, Falling rupee, geopolitical concerns, Hormuz Strait</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/what-to-know-about-british-elections-that-hammered-starmers-labour-party</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/bhylh31g/AP26107533332786.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T11:12:46.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about British elections that hammered Starmer's Labour Party</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Labour Party, British PM Keir Starmer, British elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/who-chief-arrives-in-spain-before-hantavirus-hit-ship-evacuation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/da2bm8h1/AFP20260507B26J99Fv1HighResSwitzerlandUnHealthTourismWho.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This video grab from AFP TV video shows a view of Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking during a virtual press conference</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T10:56:08.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO chief arrives in Spain before hantavirus-hit ship evacuation</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain, WHO chief, hantavirus-hit ship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/congress-questions-government-after-china-claims-technical-support-to-pakistan-in-operation-sindoor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/it71a8fj/ANI_20260507044848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T10:53:13.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress questions government after China claims technical support to Pakistan in Operation Sindoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, pakistan, China, Jairam Ramesh, ‘Operation Sindoor’</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/woman-teenage-son-among-three-of-family-killed-in-lightning-strike-in-jharkhand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-20/3eizstxw/C_32_1_CH0343_7015036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T10:42:49.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, teenage son among three of family killed in lightning strike in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, death, lightning strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/ma-baby-questions-governors-decision-to-bypass-tvk-in-government-formation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/mzyx5v5p/ANI_20260508145650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI (M) general secretary MA Baby</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T10:26:31.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MA Baby questions Governor’s decision to bypass TVK in government formation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TVK, Tamil Nadu verdict 2026, CPI (M) general secretary MA Baby</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/09/abhishek-banerjee-alleges-poll-irregularities-in-bengal-accuses-ec-of-partisan-conduct</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/lfesvrrf/ANI_20260509074238.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T10:11:49.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee alleges poll irregularities in Bengal; accuses EC of 'partisan conduct'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Screengrab of a video released by U.S. Southern Command shows that Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TVK president Vijay with Governor Rajendra Arlekar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ex-IPS officer moves SC against TN Governor’s refusal to invite Vijay to form government</news:title>
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<image:caption>"India's youth are fed up with BJP's lies": Rahul Gandhi after teaching job aspirants lathicharged during protest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T09:22:57.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi slams Bihar police action on teacher aspirants, targets BJP over unemployment</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Vinesh Phogat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T09:22:34.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WFI bars Vinesh Phogat from domestic events till June 26; issues show-cause notice over alleged rule violations</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T09:16:45.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Chhatisgarh's Durg police uses tech to improve public safety </news:title>
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<image:caption>AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T09:13:40.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘All the best’ message from EPS to party forming new govt in TN hints at opting out of race</news:title>
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<image:caption>The installation 'Amalgam' by the artist Nick Cave is visible at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art, in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T09:04:02.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chaos marks the Venice Biennale after the jury quits over Israeli and Russian participation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Palestinians Tahseen Abu Assi, left, Khalil Abu Jayyab, center, and Abed Rahim Alostaz warm up before surfing on the beach in Gaza City.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:58:13.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves</news:title>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:51:54.171Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo, where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:31:59.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl </news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:20:29.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: 18-year-old allegedly abducted from home, murdered over dispute regarding mobile phone </news:title>
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<image:caption>Dhruti Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:06:39.842Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>According to police, the probe revealed that the doctor performed illegal abortions on several women.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:06:21.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra IMA's former president arrested for alleged involvement in sex determination racket </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, sex determination racket</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Mathe Male Hoyyuttide Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T08:05:53.464Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Chitrangada Satarupa (left) and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Main Actor Nahin Hoon</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Assam's outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:52:58.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta Sarma pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, says he strengthened country's spirit</news:title>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk arrives to court at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building on April 30, 2026 in Oakland, California.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Elon Musk rants at French prosecutors probing his X platform</news:title>
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<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:45:40.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab being 'ill-treated, coerced' by Centre: Kejriwal on ED raids against Minister Sanjeev Arora</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress workers during a protest against the Governor over not inviting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to form the government, in Chennai, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:39:35.457Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/israel-army-issues-evacuation-warning-for-nine-south-lebanon-villages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/byt89q3u/AP26127327382071.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers search through the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike the previous day in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Thursday, May 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:32:45.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel army issues evacuation warning for nine south Lebanon villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Southern Lebanon, West Asia conflict, evacuation warning</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/indian-sailor-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-in-dhow-near-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/5i9de23r/AP26124409783973.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cargo ships, including bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, sit at anchor offshore as a small motorboat passes in the foreground, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, May 4 , 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:27:23.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian sailor killed after fire breaks out in dhow near Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/09/failure-to-win-ipl-title-after-18-years-hurts-delhi-capitals-director-of-cricket-venugopal-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/gvt2ui2n/PTI05082026000412B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After opening the season with two wins, DC failed to build momentum, with different departments faltering at crucial stages through the campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:23:40.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Failure to win IPL title after 18 years 'hurts': Delhi Capital's Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL 2026, Delhi Capital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/09/jaideep-ahlawat-announces-new-film-daldalll-with-director-suresh-triveni-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster of 'Daldhall'.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:23:02.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaideep Ahlawat announces new film 'Daldalll' with director Suresh Triveni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Daldalll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/pmk-founder-ramadoss-urges-governor-to-invite-tvk-to-form-government-requests-vck-to-support-vijay</loc>
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<image:caption>PMK founder S Ramadoss.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:22:27.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK founder Ramadoss urges Governor to invite TVK to form government; requests VCK to support Vijay </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, S Ramadoss, PMK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/gain-the-confidence-of-smaller-allies-before-meeting-governor-dmk-to-tvk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/3w0codo2/ANI_20260507153733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:21:38.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Gain the confidence of smaller allies before meeting Governor': DMK to TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TVK, TVK chief Vijay, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/aiadmk-mlas-return-after-staying-in-puducherry-resort-for-three-days-meet-party-chief-edappadi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/e0d1yk7v/P_4758657606.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK MLAs were staying at a resort in Puducherry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:18:51.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK MLAs return after staying in Puducherry resort for three days, meet party chief Edappadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK MLAs, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, government formation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/09/rpsc-cancels-si-recruitment-exam-2021-exclusion-of-412-lakh-applicants-sparks-fresh-row-in-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Public Service Commission</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:02:30.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RPSC cancels SI Recruitment Exam-2021; exclusion of 4.12 lakh applicants sparks fresh row in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, RPSC paper leak, SI Recruitment-2021</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/talks-on-kerala-cm-selection-to-begin-today-high-command-likely-to-decide-in-24-hours-congress-leaders</loc>
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<image:caption>Currently, VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are being considered for the CM post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T07:02:29.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talks on Kerala CM selection to begin today, high command likely to decide in 24 hours: Congress leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress leader K Muraleedharan, Kerala CM post</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/09/very-few-players-in-world-cricket-can-strike-the-ball-with-the-kind-of-power-finn-allen-does-boucher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/k1al5cnc/PTI05082026000432B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kolkata Knight Riders' Finn Allen plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, in New Delhi, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:59:17.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Very few players in world cricket can strike the ball with the kind of power Finn Allen does: Boucher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Kolkata Knight riders, Delhi Capitals, KKR, Finn Allen, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/ammk-files-police-complaint-alleging-tvk-forged-support-letter-by-mla-s-kamaraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/pchlof3n/202603293725347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AMMK General Secretary T T V Dhinakaran.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:51:56.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMMK files police complaint alleging TVK forged support letter by MLA S Kamaraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, AMMK, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/koppal-lokayukta-police-nab-gp-secretary-two-others-while-accepting-bribe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/3sqqwfnj/New-Project-64.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bribe accepted on Wednesday by the driver Kumar is the second instalment out of the Rs 30 lakh total bribe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:42:13.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koppal Lokayukta police nab GP secretary, two others while accepting bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bribe, secretary and bill collector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/task-force-established-to-tackle-bihars-litchi-crop-from-stink-bug-infestation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-19/fn85by2u/1_17_fruit9_1906chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Litchi used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:41:14.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Task force established to tackle Bihar's litchi crop from stink bug infestation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, litchi crop, stink bug infestation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/lt-gen-ns-raja-subramani-appointed-indias-next-chief-of-defence-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/a7hy0e5i/New-Project-2026-05-09T090619.160.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NS Raja Subramani is a graduate of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. He was commissioned into the 8th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles on December 14, 1985.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:38:31.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed as next Chief of Defence Staff; Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan named Navy chief </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NS Raja Subramani, CDS Anil Chauhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/09/india-eu-summit-gave-fresh-momentum-to-strategic-partnership-says-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2wxc9lxy/nirmala101702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:35:24.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-EU Summit gave fresh momentum to strategic partnership, says Nirmala Sitharaman </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Finence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Europe Day 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/defreeze-ksous-bank-accounts-karnataka-governors-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/3ypge2t7/Defreeze-KSOU’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Open University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:33:25.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defreeze KSOU’s bank accounts: Karnataka Governor’s office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka State Open University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/rajasthan-collector-gets-hoax-mail-threatening-blasts-across-kerala-police-launch-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/515tvteg/ANI_20251201111901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:32:21.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan collector gets hoax mail threatening blasts across Kerala, police launch probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nation, explosions, Hoax bomb mail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/09/government-directs-ministries-cpses-to-ensure-timely-wage-payments-under-labour-codes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ttc6vihf/ANI_20260401133111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Ministry</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:28:33.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government directs ministries, CPSEs to ensure timely wage payments under labour codes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Finance ministry, CPSEs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/hungarys-peter-magyar-former-government-insider-turned-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/sqqjpmvd/AFP20260508B2AE99Ev1HighResFilesHungaryPoliticsVoteParliament.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In just two years, Peter Magyar turned his Tisza party into a nationwide movement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:23:35.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hungary's Peter Magyar: Former government insider turned PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Viktor Orban, Peter Magyar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/09/suvendu-adhikari-sworn-in-as-bengals-first-bjp-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/dcxm03kw/3fe21613396a48f49beab1b24ab14542.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari (R) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the former took oath as the West Bengal Chief Minister in Kolkata on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/vc5knzjc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-14.21.48.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari takes the oath, as he becomes West Bengal's Chief Minister, at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:20:42.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/09/engineering-student-stabbed-to-death-over-relationship-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/2lvo4q6e/ANI20250906045425.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:13:42.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineering student stabbed to death over relationship in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, stabbed to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/09/retired-ips-officers-wife-killed-during-robbery-bid-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/8i03dej5/Retired-IPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP CV Anand and Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar at the residence of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray in Jubilee Hills on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:11:14.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired IPS officer’s wife killed during robbery bid in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Robbery bid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/eam-jaishankar-holds-talks-with-trinidad-pm-explore-new-ideas-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/b5bz11nd/New-Project-2026-05-09T113729.104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:11:08.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Trinidad PM, explore new ideas to boost bilateral cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Trinidad and Tobago, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Caribbean tour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/ed-files-chargesheet-in-rs-549-crore-mmtc-gold-scam-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED)</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:10:20.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED files chargesheet in Rs 549 crore MMTC gold scam in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ED Enforcement Directorate, MMTC gold scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/i-am-elated-so-is-cadre-say-ramchander-ahead-of-pm-modi-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ssmuoook/Ramchander.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers make arrangements for May 10 public meeting at Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Friday | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:09:25.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I am elated, so is cadre, say Ramchander ahead of PM Modi visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/delay-in-bill-approval-shows-bjps-anti-bc-mindset-government-whip-aadi</loc>
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<image:caption>Government whip Adi Srinivas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:08:45.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in Bill approval shows BJP’s anti-BC mindset: Government Whip Aadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Backward Classes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/cm-revanth-wants-kodangal-lands-irrigated-with-krishna-water-within-18-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/8ll2dq87/Krishna-water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lays the foundation for the reconstruction of the Venkateshwara Swamy temple at Kodangal on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ly3pk0gh/Kodangal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chief minister flags off the buses with Haj Pilgrims at Haj House in Nampally, Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:07:22.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth wants Kodangal lands irrigated with Krishna water within 18 months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/telangana-will-be-countrys-aerospace-defence-capital-by-2030-minister-uttam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/7852thz8/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:05:30.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana will be country’s aerospace, defence capital by 2030: Minister Uttam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/congress-too-will-be-buried-if-prlis-is-neglected-says-trs-leader-kavitha</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) founder K Kavitha on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:04:37.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress too will be buried if PRLIS is neglected, says TRS leader Kavitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ​  K Kavitha, Telangana Rakshana Sena</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/peter-magyar-to-become-hungarys-regime-change-pm</loc>
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<image:caption>Magyar will take the oath of office during parliament's inaugural session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:02:47.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peter Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Peter Magyar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/musi-rejuvenation-works-will-begin-in-august-dy-cm-mallu-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/tvczxin6/Revised.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:02:45.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Musi rejuvenation works will begin in August: Dy CM Mallu Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Musi rejuvenation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-rs-1535-crore-rail-projects-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/xoufq9li/ANI_20250827175942.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T06:01:43.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 1,535 crore rail projects in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Narendra Modi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/no-parole-for-people-convicted-in-rape-serious-offences-against-women-ncw-recommends</loc>
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<image:caption>National Commission for Women (NCW).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:57:54.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No parole for people convicted in rape, serious offences against women: NCW recommends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, rape, parole, National Commission for Women (NCW)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/telangana-to-distribute-egg-carts-to-women-shgs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-11/pyqtbxi8/Egg-price.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:56:22.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to distribute egg carts to women SHGs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, egg carts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/what-to-know-about-the-predictions-for-a-potentially-record-breaking-el-nino</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/yt9ncaea/El-Nino-event.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grace Chyuwei pours water on Joe Chyuwei to help with the heat Aug. 3, 2025, in Death Valley National Park, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:54:52.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, World Meteorological Organization, El Nino climate pattern, El Nino event</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/justice-league-telangana-hc-disposes-of-ex-mlas-plea-on-kgbv-bunker-bed-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:54:46.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league | Telangana HC disposes of ex-MLA’s plea on KGBV bunker bed ‘irregularities’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/tiger-tourism-stress-altering-breeding-patterns-finds-ccmb-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/lsbbnic0/Tiger-tourism.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The research covered Corbett, Tadoba-Andhari, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Periyar tiger reserves.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:53:41.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger tourism stress altering breeding patterns, finds CCMB study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, tigers, CCMB</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/09/rajasthan-govt-initiates-action-against-medical-staff-after-death-of-two-postpartum-women-in-kota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-11/05tzszj3/C_1_1_CH0219_11201856.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:36:48.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan govt initiates action against medical staff after death of two postpartum women in Kota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Caesarean, postpartum, alleged medical negligence</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/odisha-man-kills-friend-for-failing-to-repay-rs-20000-loan-in-balianta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/o744jxsp/Murder-Stories.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:36:04.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man kills friend for failing to repay Rs 20,000 loan in Balianta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, murder, loan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/ngt-grants-odisha-govt-more-time-to-file-reply-on-illegal-constructions-in-similipal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/a2ejg79v/202603103703104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal (NGT).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:34:07.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT grants Odisha govt more time to file reply on ‘illegal constructions’ in Similipal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NGT, Similipal eco-sensitive zone</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/99-projects-worth-rs-690-crore-launched-in-jagatsinghpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/139ejeuq/New-Projhhect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:32:20.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>99 projects worth Rs 690 crore launched in Jagatsinghpur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jagatsinghpur, Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/bjd-wings-stage-protest-seek-cms-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/2oj5t4ab/BJD-wings-stage-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The youth and student activists alleged that the law and order situation had become alarming due to the negligence and failure of the government.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:31:18.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD wings stage protest, seek CM’s resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Protest, Biju Janata Dal (BJD)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/iim-sambalpur-mcl-ink-pact-for-ai-training</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/20/original/IIM_Sambalpur_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Management - Sambalpur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:28:04.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIM-Sambalpur, MCL ink pact for AI training</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, AI training, Indian Institute of Management-Sambalpur (IIM-S)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/andhra-native-held-for-cheating-job-aspirants-of-rs-1-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-12/05uh80gt/Man%20held%20for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:27:21.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra native held for cheating job aspirants of Rs 1 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arrested, job scam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/liquor-trader-arrested-for-poisoning-drinking-water-sources-in-odisha-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/dngivbdq/arrest-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:25:36.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liquor trader arrested for poisoning drinking water sources in Odisha village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, liquor trade, drinking water sources poisoned</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/left-out-of-registration-process-farmers-block-nh-26-ahead-of-rabi-procurement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/4athc33z/Left-out-of-reg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers staging protest at Koksara in Kalahandi district on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:22:23.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left out of registration process, farmers block NH-26 ahead of rabi procurement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, farmers protest, Rabi procurement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/dy-cm-urges-mlas-to-take-charge-of-anganwadi-construction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/vdw574sf/46000-CRPs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Pravati Parida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:20:29.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM urges MLAs to take charge of anganwadi construction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, AWC construction</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/paddy-registration-struggle-surfaces-in-koraput-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/12/7/original/Paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bags of paddy at a mandi in Koraput district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:19:36.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paddy registration struggle surfaces in Koraput district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, paddy registration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/pm-modis-anga-banga-kalinga-mission-completed-in-bengal-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/s6qqjkf2/ANI_20260401171811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:18:32.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi’s ‘Anga, Banga, Kalinga’ mission completed in Bengal: CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/meet-to-assess-rath-yatra-preparedness-held-in-puri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/bwxyr7tv/C_53_1_CH1537_41853733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra are prepared for the annual Rath Yatra festival.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:16:05.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet to assess Rath Yatra preparedness held in Puri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rath Yatra festival</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/all-drain-desilting-repair-works-to-be-completed-before-monsoon-bhubaneswar-mayor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/1tucn76r/All-drain-desilting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:15:12.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All drain desilting, repair works to be completed before monsoon: Bhubaneswar Mayor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, waterlogging, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), drain desilting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/orissa-hc-pulls-up-officials-over-lax-compliance-in-pil-on-civic-problems-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/p8ptwuj6/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:12:40.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC pulls up officials over lax compliance in PIL on civic problems in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Cuttack Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/bmc-starts-process-for-establishing-state-of-the-art-vegetable-wholesale-market-complex-at-bhabanipur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/dnr2x5wq/BMC-starts-process.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The market will be developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 45 crore on nearly 9.36 acres of land close to National Highway-16.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:11:38.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC starts process for establishing state-of-the-art vegetable wholesale market complex at Bhabanipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), vegetable wholesale market complex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/police-laxity-inefficiency-led-to-mob-lynching-of-grp-constable-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/o8hjwlfz/Police-‘laxity-inefficiency’-led.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members of Soumya Ranjan Swain break down outside Capital Hospital mortuary in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:10:48.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police ‘laxity, inefficiency’ led to mob lynching of GRP constable in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mob lynching, GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/09/odisha-pregnant-woman-dies-allegedly-due-to-delay-in-blood-transfusion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/yy5agxoe/Wait-for-blood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T05:08:28.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Pregnant woman dies allegedly due to delay in blood transfusion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, medical negligence, Pregnant woman dies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/08/chennai-corporation-schools-improve-performance-clock-92-in-class-12-board-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ylpt1if3/plustworesults90805chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Class 12 students celebrate at Everwin Higher Secondary School, Chennai, after the results were declared on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:58:43.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Corporation schools improve performance, clock 92% in Class 12 board exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, class 12 exam results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/ed-conducts-fresh-raids-at-premises-of-punjab-minister-sanjeev-arora</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/379co93h/P_4476591717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In April, the ED had raided Arora and entities linked to him under the civil provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:57:06.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED conducts fresh raids at premises of Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, AAP Aam Admi Party, Sanjeev Arora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/dgp-oscw-chief-visit-spot-as-assault-victims-seek-protection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ubealaa6/DGP-OSCW-chief-visit-spot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident took place near Ramachandrapur when constable Swain and his friend Om Prakash Rout reportedly passed comments on two girls and later rammed their scooter.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:56:32.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGP, OSCW chief visit spot as assault victims seek protection </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, sexual assault, Odisha State Commission for Women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/wild-elephant-electrocuted-on-private-land-near-karadimadai-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/o8g75mxh/New-Project-2026-05-09T102238.162.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The elephant was found with a burn scar around its trunk.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:53:46.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wild elephant electrocuted on private land near Karadimadai in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, wild elephant, male elephant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/09/ec-nod-to-increasing-polling-stations-to-45300-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/45a843i4/202604193755277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:52:30.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC nod to increasing polling stations to 45,300 in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Election Commision of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/pm-modi-in-bengaluru-tomorrow-traffic-ban-around-hal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/v130kcpm/PM-Modi-AP.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:50:11.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi in Bengaluru tomorrow, traffic ban around HAL </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/66-year-old-chennai-woman-found-dead-son-critical-police-suspect-suicide-pact-amid-financial-distress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/j7w025eg/ANI_20260508190714.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:50:01.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>66-year-old Chennai woman found dead, son critical; police suspect suicide pact amid financial distress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Financial loss, suicide pact</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/telangana-kgbv-students-explore-ai-robotics-during-exposure-visit-to-amazon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/dk8yc1u5/C_32_1_CH1503_72021513.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>2026-05-09T04:47:39.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana KGBV students explore AI, robotics during exposure visit to Amazon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Students, AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/bengalurus-ejipura-flyover-set-for-october-end-opening</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/755xypfg/Ejipura-Flyover.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Work on installing the remaining 15 of 762 spans between structural supports of the Ejipura flyover goes on in full swing on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kf2f0z9d/Ejipur.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:47:21.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Ejipura Flyover set for October-end opening? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Ejipura flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/mark-the-date-greater-bengaluru-authority-polls-likely-between-june-14-24</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/tpaz54h8/app1104004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party members protest demanding the government hold GBA polls, at Freedom Park on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:46:22.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mark the date: Greater Bengaluru Authority polls likely between June 14-24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/couple-son-among-four-held-in-chennai-for-selling-counterfeit-cell-phones</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/nlpdttn5/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The suspects have been identified as Balu (49), his wife Pramila Bhai (42), their son Pravin (18) and their relative Dhanraj (27), all natives of Maharashtra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:46:16.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple, son among four held in Chennai for selling counterfeit cell phones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, cheating, counterfeit mobile phones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/lop-ashoka-fallen-trees-still-on-bengaluru-roads-whats-dks-doing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/lpmnl0fw/fallen-trees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashoka pointed out that more than 500 trees had fallen during the rain and over 1,305 trees and branches were still lying unattended along roadsides, blocking footpaths.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:44:48.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Ashoka: Fallen trees still on Bengaluru roads, what’s DKS doing?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar, R Ashoka, uprooted trees</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/telangana-to-allot-rs-50000-for-science-innovation-activities-in-schools</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/p941382h/New-Project-2026-05-09T101245.694.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>2026-05-09T04:44:40.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to allot Rs 50,000 for science, innovation activities in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, schools, innovation activities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/rangasamy-to-take-oath-as-puducherry-cm-on-may-13</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/rmrhcn3f/C_1_1_CH1344_119686549.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N Rangasamy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:43:44.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rangasamy to take oath as Puducherry CM on May 13</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Elections, N Rangasamy, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/farmers-demand-paddy-procurement-amid-rain-threat-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/8893k8pl/Farmers-demand.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>2026-05-09T04:41:59.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers demand paddy procurement amid rain threat in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paddy procurement, Rain threat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/chennai-youth-dies-after-allegedly-injecting-narcotic-tablet-solution-into-bloodstream</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/9qai5yv0/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:40:40.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai youth dies after allegedly injecting narcotic tablet solution into bloodstream</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, substance abuse, narcotic tablets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/telangana-at-critical-turning-point-in-school-education-niti-aayog-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/s5da99a6/New-Project-2026-05-09T100816.308.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>2026-05-09T04:39:48.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana at ‘critical turning point’ in school education: NITI Aayog</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NITI Aayog, school education</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/dmk-members-attack-congress-workers-at-protest-site-in-mayiladuthurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/h40thkwh/DMK-men.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ripped Congress party flags strewn across the road amid the commotion in Mayiladuthurai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:37:41.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK members attack Congress workers at protest site in Mayiladuthurai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Congress workers, DMK cadre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/housekeeper-held-for-stealing-patients-gold-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/x65qoc8w/202605073779158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When Swapna was shifted to the operation theatre, the nursing staff instructed Vanjakshi to keep the patient’s gold ornaments in a cupboard.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:36:23.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Housekeeper held for stealing patient’s gold in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, private hospital, gold ornaments, patient, Housekeeper</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/madras-hc-junks-pleas-against-appointment-of-district-judges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/6odvcfjp/C_1_1_CH1344_119719354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:35:02.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC junks pleas against appointment of district judges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, judges appointment, selection committee, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/09/cm-revanth-cautions-against-illegal-voter-deletions-through-sir-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/94v3hekr/Revanth%20Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:34:36.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth cautions against illegal voter deletions through SIR in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, Sir, voter deletion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/karnataka-hc-favours-two-transwomen-in-bengaluru-says-can-continue-hormone-replacement-therapy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/ye5el0su/HC-sets-rules.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:33:56.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC favours two transwomen in Bengaluru, says can continue Hormone Replacement Therapy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, transwomen, Hormone Replacement Therapy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/former-tn-school-education-minister-anbil-mahesh-urges-new-govt-to-reject-pm-shri-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Former school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Former TN school education minister Anbil Mahesh urges new govt to reject PM SHRI scheme</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/mallika-raspuri-badami-customers-spoilt-for-choice-at-cubbon-mango-mela-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>People sample mangoes at the Cubbon Park mango and jackfruit mela.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:31:30.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mallika, Raspuri, Badami ... Customers spoilt for choice at Cubbon mango mela in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cubbon Park, Cubbon mango mela</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/puducherry-man-gets-death-penalty-for-sexual-assault-murder-of-9-year-old-girl</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:29:52.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry man gets death penalty for sexual assault, murder of 9-year-old girl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, sexual assault, Minor rape</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/azim-premji-varsity-in-bengaluru-suspends-student-three-months-after-kunan-poshpora-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Azim Premji University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:29:30.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Azim Premji varsity in Bengaluru suspends student three months after Kunan Poshpora protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Azim Premji University, Kunan Poshpora protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/man-dies-during-cataract-surgery-in-bengaluru-son-claims-medical-negligence</loc>
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<image:caption>He said the family was not even informed that he had been moved to a different hospital in Banaswadi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:25:33.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man dies during cataract surgery in Bengaluru, son claims medical negligence </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, medical negligence, Cataract Surgery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/May/09/how-a-fleeting-moment-revealed-congress-mlas-cm-preferences-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/k6d3qgrc/New-Project-2026-05-09T095130.650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A small army of reporters, photographers and camera crew were camped outside the main entrance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:24:56.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a fleeting moment revealed Congress MLAs’ CM preferences in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/not-a-prank-monkey-becomessurprise-customer-at-bengaluru-salon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/wc53q2nu/Monkey-Salon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A monkey sits calmly as it gets a haircut</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:23:04.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not a prank: Monkey becomes
surprise customer at Bengaluru salon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Monkey, salon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/nine-years-on-bengalurus-base-varsity-lacks-permanent-teaching-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/fo7vo0ot/base105336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:18:19.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine years on, Bengaluru's BASE varsity lacks permanent teaching staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, permanent teaching staff, Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics (</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/09/uncertainty-over-e-bus-operation-remains-unresolved-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/0gnc4sbs/e-bus112035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The transport body is also awaiting clarity from the incoming state government before proceeding further.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:17:59.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty over e-bus operation remains unresolved in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, KSRTC, e-bus operation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/09/french-algerian-artist-kader-attia-to-curate-seventh-edition-of-biennale-4</loc>
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<image:caption>French Algerian artist Kader Attia (L) with Biennale president Jitish Kallat in Venice.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:15:46.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French Algerian artist Kader Attia to curate seventh edition of Biennale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Biennale, Kader Attia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/09/thanneerchal-park-a-monument-of-neglect-decay-and-official-apathy-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/v8en5oa8/Thanneerchal-Park-a-monument.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thanneerchal Park at Irumpanam, Tripunithura, remains closed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:13:53.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thanneerchal Park, a monument of neglect, decay and official apathy in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Thanneerchal Park</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-likely-by-may-end-says-saleem-ahmed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-23/oycedih6/New-Project-2025-09-23T082655.641.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and MLC Saleem Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:11:37.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion likely by May-end, says Saleem Ahmed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/09/kochi-police-arrests-cyber-fraud-accused-from-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/8m1yxgkj/ANI_20250614123237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:11:30.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi police arrests cyber fraud accused from Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cyber fraud accused</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/sir-is-undemocratic-unscientific-civil-society</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/goozuz1y/ParakalaPrabhakar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Political economist Parakala Prabhakar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:09:24.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR is undemocratic, unscientific: Civil society</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Parakala Prabhakar, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/former-dgp-p-j-alexander-passes-away-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/powl0tpc/New-Project-2026-05-09T093729.938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DGP P J Alexander</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:08:55.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former DGP P J Alexander passes away in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, DGP P J Alexander</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/protests-flex-wars-and-online-battles-mark-kerala-congress-cm-race</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/manoqlvv/vds094207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster installed at Kundannoor Junction in Kochi hailing Congress leader V D Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/65p26him/Prote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flex put up by Ramesh Chennithala supporters in Kozhikode | Vincent Pulickal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A board featuring K C Venugopal installed in front of Palayam Juma Masjid in Thiruvananthapuram | B P Deepu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T04:05:18.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests, flex wars and online battles mark Kerala Congress CM race</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Congress, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/i-dont-oppose-drinking-alcohol-but-it-shouldnt-become-addiction-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and minister HK Patil during the inauguration of Sahakara Samruddhi Soudha in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:59:06.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I don’t oppose drinking alcohol, but it shouldn’t become addiction: CM Siddaramaiah  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, alcohol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/politics-was-not-transactional-commercial-bjp-mlc-adagur-vishwanath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/n7uulytm/KARNMAR423_15_04_2019_10_49_5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLC Adagur Vishwanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:55:07.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Politics was not transactional &amp; commercial: BJP MLC Adagur Vishwanath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP MLC Adagur Vishwanath</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/vijays-rise-shows-rejection-of-dravidian-politics-in-tn-bjp-mysuru-mp-yaduveer</loc>
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<image:caption>Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru, on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:45:22.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s rise shows rejection of Dravidian politics in TN: BJP Mysuru MP Yaduveer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK Vijay, MP Yaduveer, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/interview-league-shouldnt-create-impression-that-it-controls-udf-sukumaran-nair</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/7co0k66n/League-shouldn’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:43:27.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | League shouldn’t create impression that it controls UDF: Sukumaran Nair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UDF, IUML, NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/29750-out-of-32434-students-qualify-apecet-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/rplx8hfd/Recruitment-exam-scam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:41:04.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>29,750 out of 32,434 students qualify APECET 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/75-year-old-grandmothers-struggle-helps-chennai-girl-top-in-class-12-exams</loc>
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<image:caption>R Annaporani.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:40:24.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>75-year-old grandmother's struggle helps Chennai girl top in Class 12 exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams, abandoned child</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/5-crore-saplings-to-be-planted-across-karnataka-lakes-to-be-revived</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/qzyel63n/saplings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KSLSA member secretary H Shashidhara Shetty said KSLSA will coordinate with the forest department to arrange for saplings and act as a facilitator to identify government land.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:40:04.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 crore saplings to be planted across Karnataka, lakes to be revived</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, saplings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/May/09/post-election-defeat-cpm-opens-doors-to-grassroots-criticism-amid-signs-of-internal-churn</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM flag used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:39:49.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post-election defeat, CPM opens doors to grassroots criticism amid signs of internal churn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, CPM, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/left-backs-vijay-but-tvk-still-two-seats-short-of-forming-government-in-tn-no-swearing-in-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/v8qhfhil/page1-vijay-new091904.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay met with Governor Arlekar for the third time on Friday, and submitted letters of support from MLAs-elect belonging to the Congress, CPI &amp; CPM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:39:14.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left backs Vijay, but TVK still two seats short of forming government in TN; no swearing-in today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Vijay swearing-in, TVK oath ceremony</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/48-school-buses-found-unsafe-in-prakasam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/eojmot8i/New-Project-2026-05-09T090707.961.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:38:31.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>48 school buses found unsafe in Prakasam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, safety, School bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/12-new-dialysis-centres-to-come-up-across-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-06/p4mh9zug/ANI_20260106101910.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>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:36:04.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 new dialysis centres to come up across Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dialysis centres</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/tn-class-12-board-exams-chennai-tailors-daughter-stitches-together-a-fabulous-win</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/feylahw1/dharsvini-v1122104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharsvini V, a student of Chennai Corporation Girls Higher Secondary School in Perambur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:35:14.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Class 12 board exams: Chennai tailor's daughter stitches together a fabulous win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/bsy-abhimanotsava-in-chitradurga-today-bjp-biggies-seers-to-attend</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/6h4hm99b/BSY-Abhimanotsava.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader and former CM BS Yediyurappa and other party leaders during a procession ahead of ‘BSY Abhimanotsava’ to celebrate his five-decade-long political journey,</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/il1xo0mz/BSY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>in Chitradurga, on Friday; Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra inspects the venue.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:34:32.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSY Abhimanotsava in Chitradurga today, BJP biggies, seers to attend </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BS Yediyurappa, BSY Abhimanotsava</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/plan-to-procure-mechanised-boats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/cpnvkdgb/C_40_1_CH0095_34585050.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mechanised boats anchored at the fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:33:36.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plan to procure mechanised boats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, mechanised boats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/alcohol-in-beverage-tax-policy-to-be-enforced-from-may-11-karnataka-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/wuds3t60/bar112149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka is the first state in India to bring in AIB taxation policy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:31:00.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alcohol in beverage tax policy to 
be enforced from May 11: Karnataka government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, beverage tax policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/irrigation-calendar-with-foundation-project-execution-deadlines-announced</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/l2oz90u0/announced.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chief Minister listed 25 key projects with timelines stretching from June 2026 to June 2028.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:30:24.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irrigation Calendar with foundation, project execution deadlines announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation Calendar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/tnpcb-collects-samples-at-nine-locations-in-mudalipalayam-nallur-quarry-area-for-routine-test</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/wu36ghwy/C_1_1_CH1528_119795340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) officials collecting water samples from nine locations in Mudalipalayam-Nallur areas.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:30:18.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPCB collects samples at nine locations in Mudalipalayam-Nallur quarry area for 'routine test'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), abandoned quarries, contaminated sites</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/ttd-imposes-ban-on-three-incense-stick-products</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/nzf1gvgr/New-Project-2026-05-09T085612.464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven premium products were introduced under the brand TTD Flora Bathi, including packs named Srishti, Tushti, Aakrushti, Drishti, Thandanana, Divya Paada, and Abhaya Hasta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:28:05.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD imposes ban on three incense stick products</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TTD Flora Bathi, incense stick products</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/class-12-exams-erode-secures-top-spot-in-tn-with-9887-pass-rate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/5rpqdd64/result80805cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:27:41.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 12 exams: Erode secures top spot in TN with 98.87% pass rate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/09/karnataka-to-deploy-dog-squads-across-all-tiger-reserves</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/sc4n38xi/dog105421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A dog undergoes training in Bandipur Tiger Reserve.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:27:21.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to deploy dog squads across all tiger reserves</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, specially-trained dogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/over-35-lakh-candidates-to-appear-for-ap-eapcet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/s73z5u2n/New-Project-2026-05-09T084353.129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JNTUK VC CSRK Prasad addresses.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:24:38.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 3.5 lakh candidates to appear for AP EAPCET</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP EAPCET</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/ksrtc-for-gender-ticketing-to-gauge-free-travel-impact</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/nv0dsrii/KSRTC-for-gender.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:23:48.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC for gender ticketing to gauge free travel impact </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, gender ticketing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/coffee-farmers-in-tns-vathalmalai-demand-local-procurement-centre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-03/jrjdiwbj/P_4141188583.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coffee plantations in Vathalmalai in the Dharmapuri district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:23:33.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coffee farmers in TN's Vathalmalai demand local procurement centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, coffee plantations, Coffee cultivators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/09/us-fires-on-and-disables-2-more-iranian-tankers-as-tensions-rise-in-the-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/5i9de23r/AP26124409783973.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cargo ships, including bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, sit at anchor offshore as a small motorboat passes in the foreground, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, May 4 , 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:22:56.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US fires on two more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/resolve-grievances-with-human-touch-to-win-confidence-of-people-says-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/qlcj237a/vijcm100805chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the collectors conference at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:22:38.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Resolve grievances with human touch to win confidence of people, says CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, grievance redressal, District Collectors’ conference</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/machilipatnam-struggles-with-mounting-civic-infra-problems-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/qrvjc86n/problems.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The situation is particularly alarming given that the city functions under the Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation, yet basic amenities remain grossly inadequate.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:19:58.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Machilipatnam struggles with mounting civic infra problems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/mettur-dam-discharge-reduced-as-drinking-water-demand-dips</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/508hzy1p/C_1_1_CH1104_119121141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mettur dam in Salem district.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:19:33.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mettur Dam discharge reduced as drinking water demand dips</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam, water discharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/excise-policy-case-delhi-hc-awaits-consent-of-senior-advocates-for-kejriwal-sisodia-pathak-hearing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/zo4fa6nk/Kejriwal-HC-ca.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:19:16.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise policy case: Delhi HC awaits consent of senior advocates for Kejriwal, Sisodia, Pathak hearing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Manish Sisodia, excise policy case, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/highways-in-coimbatore-madurai-tiruchy-deadlier-than-chennai-ncrb-data</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/cxygc6l8/bike-accident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NH and SH stretches in Coimbatore, Madurai and Tiruchy reported significantly more accidents than those in Chennai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:17:58.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Highways in Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchy deadlier than Chennai: NCRB data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Highway accident, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/enough-is-enough-sc-raps-madhya-pradesh-government-over-delay-in-action-against-minister-vijay-shah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/hyhyii9d/202506093424790.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:17:13.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Enough is enough': SC raps Madhya Pradesh government over delay in action against Minister Vijay Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Vijay Shah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/andhra-gears-up-for-kharif-with-seeds-fertilisers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/1/15/original/Kharif_increase.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kharif foodgrain production</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:16:42.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra gears up for Kharif with seeds, fertilisers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, kharif crops, Rythu Seva Kendras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/coimbatore-drops-from-fourth-position-to-13-in-class-12-board-exam-result</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/z3kbht3b/admission80805cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students who cleared the Class 12 board exam visited the Government Arts College in Coimbatore, along with their parents, on Friday, to apply for higher studies.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:16:02.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore drops from fourth position to 13 in class 12 board exam result</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/ensure-full-utilisation-of-central-funds-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/uogvkcld/Ensure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressing the 7th Collectors’ Conference at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday,</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/154xwr2x/confidence.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:15:31.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure full utilisation of Central funds: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, District Collectors’ conference</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/marriott-hotel-to-come-up-in-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/o0u7dg1z/Marriott.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the proposed 'Courtyard by Marriott' hotel project in Amaravati.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/74jwdgmh/Marriot.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:14:27.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marriott Hotel to come up in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Courtyard by Marriott Amaravati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/casual-cruelty-of-brides-for-votes-politics-in-haryana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/5kdjr97x/Casual-cruelty-of-‘brides.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In several districts of southern Haryana, including Rewari, Mahendragarh, Jhajjar and parts of Gurugram, decades of female foeticide and gender discrimination have produced skewed sex ratios, shrinking the pool of eligible women and reshaping marriage patterns across rural communities.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:11:56.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Casual cruelty of 'brides for votes' politics in Haryana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Haryana sex ratio, brides for votes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/internal-tiffs-cost-dmk-a-victory-in-aiadmk-stronghold-mettupalayam-after-30-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/ew845uey/TR-Shanmugasundaram-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TR Shanmugasundaram, who contested as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by DMK leadership.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:10:54.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Internal tiffs cost DMK a victory in AIADMK stronghold Mettupalayam after 30 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, TVK candidates, DMK leadership</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/andhra-received-rs-15-lakh-crore-aid-from-centre-madhav</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/jouwwq3z/vijbjp10805chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State office-bearers’ meeting held at the party’s State office in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:08:51.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra received Rs 15 lakh crore aid from Centre: Madhav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, BJP, Andhra BJP chief PVN Madhav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/reimagining-delhi-shared-responsibility-lg-taranjit-singh-sandhu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/047y6f0g/whatsapp-image-2026-05-08-at-72523-pm100751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LG T S Sandhu at his alma mater Jawaharlal Nehru University on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:08:13.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reimagining Delhi shared responsibility: LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/drdo-iaf-test-indigenous-tara-kit-that-turns-dumb-bombs-into-precision-weapons-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/nwp0o78z/TARA.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:06:55.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO, IAF test indigenous TARA kit that turns ‘dumb' bombs into precision weapons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DRDO, TARA Weapon System, Glide Weapon System</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/andhras-first-hoho-bus-service-generates-rs-29-lakh-revenue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/k9oqverc/New-Project-2026-05-09T081444.908.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh’s first official Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:06:22.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's first HOHO bus service generates Rs 29 lakh revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/one-dead-five-injured-in-blaze-after-gas-cylinder-blast-at-cloud-kitchen-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/x2axvom3/ANI_20250520155215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:05:19.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One dead, five injured in blaze after gas cylinder blast at cloud kitchen in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Burn Injuries, gas cylinder explosion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/sc-expedite-trial-of-cases-lodged-under-nia-act</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/8rvcx8rq/Screenshot-2026-05-07-144640.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:04:41.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC: Expedite trial of cases lodged 
under NIA act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NIA Act, anti-terror law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/new-memu-train-okayed-between-delhi-faridabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/c67hyxl4/ashwinivaishnaw-pti073424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:02:27.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New MEMU train okayed between Delhi, Faridabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, MEMU train</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/offshore-vessel-gets-stuck-in-legality-over-unpaid-dues-off-kamarajar-port</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-17/p710o6tq/C_1_1_CH1344_112197233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long shot of Kamarajar Port at Ennore in Chennai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:01:21.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Offshore vessel gets stuck in legality over unpaid dues off Kamarajar Port</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kamarajar port, Indian-flagged vessel, Adsun Genesis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/summer-vacation-in-delhi-coincides-with-remedial-classes-beginning-may-11</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/a1ixu1g2/school-ss100704.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For Class 12 students, subjects for remedial teaching will be decided by the schools according to students’ needs.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:00:20.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer vacation in Delhi coincides with remedial classes beginning May 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, remedial classes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/students-account-for-85-of-suicides-in-india-ncrb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/ur30rmul/P_4490034710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Past data reveal an average of at least 13,000 students took the extreme step. In 2021, it was 13,089 deaths, in 2022, the number stood at 13,044, while in 2023, it was 13,892.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/8cv9s82q/Screenshot-2026-05-09-015451.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T03:00:01.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students account for 8.5% of suicides in India: NCRB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, student suicides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/tigress-cub-mangala-shifted-to-thrissur-zoo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/5y68369e/Tigress-cub-Mangala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangala at the Periyar Tiger Reserve</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:59:59.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tigress cub Mangala shifted to Thrissur zoo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thrissur zoo, Tigress cub Mangala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/iuml-says-it-will-remain-in-dmk-alliance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/pimaxj2t/P_4678025974.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IUML National President KM Kader Mohideen.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:58:59.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUML says it will remain in DMK alliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK chief Vijay, IUML leader Kader Mohideen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/up-hss-students-to-get-access-to-little-kites-it-clubs-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/lfm87d4q/students-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students in the Little KITEs IT Clubs</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/bmq5f26z/UP__HSS_students.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/5a8nlvmd/UP-HSS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Little KITEs members at the camp held last month</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:58:37.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP, HSS students to get access to Little KITEs IT clubs in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Little KITEs IT Clubs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/lokayukta-finds-no-evidence-ofgraft-against-ex-delhi-bjp-chief-adesh-gupta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/aoyixkvw/Adesh_Gupta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>former Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:57:48.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokayukta finds no evidence of
graft against ex-Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Adesh Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/retiree-turns-terrace-into-thriving-basmati-paddy-field-in-heart-of-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/wfv09le5/Terrace-turns-paddy-field.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rows of pots with basmati rice plants at Prasannan’s terrace farm at his house at Pongumoodu, Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/nl3w3wpg/Terrac.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:55:18.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retiree turns terrace into thriving basmati paddy field in heart of Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, basmati rice, terrace farming</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/desilting-done-new-delhi-municipal-council-plan-for-monsoon-care-in-place</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/0jto5lfp/NDMC_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDMC headquarters</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:54:51.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Desilting done, New Delhi Municipal Council plan for monsoon care in place</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, Desilting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/two-madurai-girls-overcome-financial-hardship-personal-loss-to-excel-in-class-12-board-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/bsqjjg40/StudentSelfEvaluatation113-06-2024210058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two girls from Madurai have come through their Class 12 exams with flying colours, against all odds.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:54:40.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Madurai girls overcome financial hardship, personal loss to excel in Class 12 board exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams, Child marriage victim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/kochi-airport-gives-wings-to-keralas-aviation-story</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/xl4r1io2/Kochi-airport-gives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:51:51.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi airport gives wings to Kerala’s aviation story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi Airport, CIAL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/municipal-corporation-of-delhi-ready-with-proposal-to-start-rfid-based-free-flow-toll-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/zg1a7ko0/MCD-ready-with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the civic body plans to introduce a multi-lane free-flow tolling mechanism similar to the FASTag system used on national highways.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:50:43.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Municipal Corporation of Delhi ready with proposal to start RFID-based ‘free-flow’ toll system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Automatic Number Plate Recognition, RFID technology, ANPR cameras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/cpm-rebels-plan-common-platform-for-alternative-left-politics-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/zovyxa6l/BeFunky-collage-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rebels are elated by victories of T K Govindan (left) and V Kunhikrishnan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:46:29.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM rebels plan common platform for ‘alternative Left politics’ in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM rebels, alternative Left politics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/alleged-mastermind-in-excise-constable-exam-paper-leak-case-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/fb9bda1e-4217-43e6-a34b-cd40bbf50b6f/ANI_20240118143624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused has been sent to judicial custody, while the police have moved the court seeking his remand for further questioning.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:45:43.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alleged mastermind in excise constable exam paper leak case held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Excise Constable exam paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/delhi-government-plans-treated-water-use-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-17/uhmfj95j/ANI_20250517144417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Jal Board has also approved a Rs 90-crore project to transport treated water from sewage treatment plants for horticultural purposes across the national capital.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:45:16.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government plans treated water use expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Jal Board, Sewage Treatment Plants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/cm-directs-admin-to-fast-track-welfare-and-housing-projects-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/9dgb7b9p/vijcm130805chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the collectors conference at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:43:01.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM directs admin to fast-track welfare and housing projects in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, welfare and housing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/almost-500-custodial-deaths-in-seven-years-government-tells-jharkhand-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/qtg89w62/202604133746499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After hearing arguments from both sides on Thursday, the court has reserved its order.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:41:17.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Almost 500 custodial deaths in seven years, government tells Jharkhand HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Custodial death, Jharkhand HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/tn-board-class-12-examination-results-dhobis-daughter-scores-593-tops-chennai-corporation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/o6ptnm41/Dhobi’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maithili celebrates her success after the Class 12 results were declared on Friday, at the Chennai Corporation Girls Higher Secondary School in Pulla Avenue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:41:03.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN board class 12 examination results: Dhobi's daughter scores 593, tops Chennai corporation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/09/major-organ-donation-forgery-racket-busted-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/meyt3219/New-Project-2025-09-15T073400.598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/lpahums4/organ-donation.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:39:50.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major organ donation forgery racket busted in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, organ donation forgery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/09/prabhakar-appointed-cmd-of-rinl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/htjnevi3/vizag80805chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), MNVS Prabhakar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:39:50.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prabhakar appointed CMD of RINL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), MNVS Prabhakar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/delhi-government-announces-comprehensive-structural-audit-of-government-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/tdkne3wj/1-lakh-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calling schools ‘temples of education’, the CM said the government was committed to ensuring sensitivity, accountability and fulfilment of students’ real needs within the education system.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/b3l90e1k/Screenshot-2026-05-09-014945.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:37:35.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government announces comprehensive structural audit of government schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, government schools, structural audit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/tn-board-class-12-examination-results-the-various-shades-of-victory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/q02ezte0/picturrr120355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Class 12 students celebrate at Everwin Higher Secondary School, Chennai, after the results were declared on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/x2vr2kt8/New-Project-2026-05-09T075700.143.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lalithambigai K.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/yhpy3afo/New-Project-2026-05-09T075929.376.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Yogeshwaran</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ns2rtsy0/New-Project-2026-05-09T080233.129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Manisha</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/98u1kufp/New-Project-2026-05-09T080358.401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>B Divyadhashini</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:35:42.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN board class 12 examination results: The various shades of victory         </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/chandigarh-diary-punjab-cm-mann-slams-bjp-rss-during-shukrana-yatra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-06/jasu3rte/PTI05062026000211B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image posted on May 6, 2026, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann during the 'Shukrana Yatra', marking the enactment of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, in Kapurthala.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:33:43.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary | Punjab CM Mann slams BJP, RSS during ‘Shukrana Yatra’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Punjab, Chandigarh Diary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/arts/2026/May/09/london-artist-irum-rahats-yeh-kab-ki-baat-hai-is-a-house-full-of-memories</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/dafy7gz1/I-Just-Woke-Up-And.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'I Just Woke Up And...'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/dv6wu1gu/TAKE1-Artist-Irum-Rahat.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist Irum Rahat</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/h2p6j2ad/TAKE2-Diva-Coded.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Diva Coded'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/5fiyvdk6/TAKE3-Holding-Space.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Holding Space'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>London artist Irum Rahat’s ‘Yeh Kab Ki Baat Hai’ is a house full of memories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arts, Delhi, Art exhibition, irum rahat, Pristine Contemporary Delhi, South Asian domestic life, nostalgia in art</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/09/delhi-rolls-out-real-time-tracking-of-road-pollution-dust-hotspots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/utmc5egi/City-rolls-out-real-time.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Titled Road RADAR, or Real-time Air Pollution Detection across Roads, the DPCC programme is aimed at improving road cleanliness, reducing dust, and strengthening measurable air-quality outcomes in the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:29:07.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi rolls out real-time tracking of road pollution, dust hotspots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, road pollution</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/once-mamata-lieutenant-suvendu-steered-bjps-landslide-victory-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/czyfwimd/Once-Mamata.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:27:03.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once Mamata lieutenant, Suvendu steered BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal BJP, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/09/bjp-will-function-from-writers-not-nabanna-from-where-tmc-ruled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-04/87u0rt0u/C_53_1_CH1506_4389471.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party insiders said the decision to move the seat of government back to Writers’ was driven also by sentiment — by a desire to reconnect governance with the historic centre from which Bengal had long been ruled.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:22:04.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP will function from Writers’, not Nabanna from where TMC ruled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, BJP government, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/tnea-cut-off-likely-to-drop-as-centum-scorers-in-class-12-exams-decline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/bsnxxuj1/TNEA-cut-off.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Class 12 students celebrate at Everwin Higher Secondary School in Chennai after the board exam results were declared on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/k9uhsbyi/Screenshot-2026-05-09-020341.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/25a2tb7s/Screenshot-2026-05-09-020355.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:21:09.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNEA cut-off likely to drop as centum scorers in Class 12 exams decline </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 board exams, Tamil Nadu board exams, science subjects</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/tvk-member-moves-sc-against-tn-governors-refusal-to-invite-party-to-form-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/v8qhfhil/page1-vijay-new091904.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay met with Governor Arlekar for the third time on Friday, and submitted letters of support from MLAs-elect belonging to the Congress, CPI &amp; CPM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:14:29.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK member moves SC against TN Governor's refusal to invite party to form government </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/dmk-set-to-take-opposition-benches-in-tamil-nadu-question-lingers-on-lop-pick</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/hq7bn4ev/dmkmlameet60705chn081546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin and other MLA-elects at a meeting chaired by DMK president MK Stalin at his residence on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:10:23.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK set to take Opposition benches in Tamil Nadu, question lingers on LoP pick</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/08/suvendu-adhikari-to-become-first-bjp-cm-of-bengal-to-take-oath-on-may-9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/03j6hrkv/PTI05082026000217A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah (L) with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari during a press conference after the BJP legislature party meeting, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:07:30.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari to become first BJP CM of Bengal; to swear in today </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/ammk-chief-dhinakaran-accuses-vijay-of-horse-trading-meets-tn-governor-backs-eps-as-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/bc5flttv/P_4695477572.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AMMK General Secretary TTV Dinakaran.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T02:04:03.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMMK chief Dhinakaran accuses Vijay of horse-trading; meets TN governor, backs EPS as CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TTV Dhinakaran, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, TVK chief Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/09/why-left-and-vck-backed-tvk-chief-vijay-in-game-of-thrones</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/wp78pc5e/vijaycommunist80805chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay being welcomed by CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary P Shanmugam and senior party leaders during the former's visit to the CPI(M) headquarters, in Chennai, Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T01:49:13.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Left and VCK backed TVK chief Vijay in 'game of thrones'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Vijay swearing-in</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/5-ways-women-can-manage-hormone-related-eye-changes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/72z1ekun/story-2-copy.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T01:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 Ways Women Can Manage Hormone-Related Eye Changes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Health, menopause, Perimenopause</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tn-class-12-pass-percentage-rises-marginally-to-9520-centums-crash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ay9ce0cz/1-1-plustworesults50805chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Class 12 students celebrate at Everwin Higher Secondary School, Chennai, after the results were declared on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T01:34:28.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Class 12 pass percentage rises marginally to 95.20%; centums crash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 board exams, exam results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/09/delhi-thought-it-knew-dosa-benne-disagrees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/906hamnz/Benne-Dosa</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T01:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Thought It Knew Dosa. Benne Disagrees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/retro-express-photobooth-in-pondy-bazaar-gives-a-slice-of-nostalgia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/1itida99/photobooth120605chn1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ohtjhi2q/photobooth90605chn1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retro Express photobooth in Pondy Bazaar gives a slice of nostalgia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retro Express, Retro Express photobooth, Retro Express photobooth at Pondy Bazaar, Polaroid-style photographs,  Church Street in Bengaluru,  Church Street ,   Bengaluru, Pondy Bazaar, chennai experiences, things to do in chennai, vintage photos, vintage photobooth, photos in a newspaper, newspaper style photo, balajee bhavan, retro express photo booth address, retro express photo booth chennai, retro photo booth chennai, chennai events, what to do in chennai, chennai features</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/how-long-gaps-between-meals-can-quietly-slow-down-your-metabolism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/pckkfy61/story-1-main.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/zyji5v9o/story-1-Dr-Pandurangan-Basumani.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Pandurangan Basumani</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T00:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Long Gaps Between Meals Can Quietly Slow Down Your Metabolism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Health, diet, metabolism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/09/swaying-away-the-stereotype-this-world-belly-dance-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/oon1wscj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-7.31.47-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Damini Sahay</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/cl0d3elm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-7.31.47-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reeja Karrai</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/badkuuxu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-7.31.45-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sravan Tela</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swaying Away The Stereotype This World Belly Dance Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, World Belly Dance Day, Junkeri, RAQsology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/09/has-our-work-culture-changed-enough-that-miranda-priestly-feels-less-aspirational-and-more-alarming</loc>
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<news:title>Has our work culture changed enough that Miranda Priestly feels less aspirational and more alarming?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/09/trees-is-the-game-over</loc>
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<news:title>Trees... Is the game over</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/09/mothers-day-spl-9-yrs-after-olympic-athlete-sahana-kumaris-retirement-daughter-pavana-nagaraj-follows-in-her-footsteps</loc>
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<image:caption>Pavana Nagaraj and Sahana Kumari</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pavana Nagaraj</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sahana Kumari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother's Day spl: 9 yrs after Olympic athlete Sahana Kumari's retirement, daughter Pavana Nagaraj follows in her footsteps</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/09/love-laughter-and-little-moments-mothers-speak-from-the-heart</loc>
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<news:title>Love, laughter, and little moments: Mothers speak from the heart</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/08/urgency-needed-in-oil-exploration-and-production-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/frq77r77/pti.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The oil and gas import bill for 2025-26 is expected to cross $120 billion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:34:39.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urgency needed in oil exploration and production projects</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/08/keep-politics-away-from-punjabs-security-worries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/4xoq96cp/afp.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators believe some groups are using Khalistani propaganda to create fear and instability</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:34:29.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keep politics away from Punjab's security worries</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/08/quick-take-whose-heritage-is-it</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:34:14.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Whose heritage is it?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/bjp-trying-to-recreate-west-bengal-like-politics-of-fear-and-division-in-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on May 8, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann waves to the crowd during the third day of 'Shukrana Yatra', in Bhatinda, Punjab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:30:35.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP trying to recreate West Bengal-like politics of fear and division in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/08/after-two-decades-tiger-cheer-for-arunachals-dering-memorial-wildlife-sanctuary</loc>
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<news:title>After two decades, tiger cheer for Arunachal’s D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/08/84-jump-in-settlement-areas-behind-rising-temperature-in-coastal-odisha</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:27:39.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>84% jump in settlement areas behind rising temperature in coastal Odisha</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/08/cutting-methane-could-unlock-200-bcm-gas-bolster-energy-security-iea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/y3p19djp/pic-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:25:22.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cutting methane could unlock 
200 bcm gas, bolster energy security: IEA</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/govt-notifies-rules-for-wages-social-security-under-new-labour-codes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/sfntmuyo/202512093601676.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New labour codes give gig, platform workers portable social security benefits</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T19:02:14.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt notifies rules for wages, social security under new labour codes</news:title>
<news:keywords>New labour laws, labour rules notified, wages law, social security for workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/rubio-urges-europeans-to-share-iran-burden-during-rome-visit-amid-tensions-over-nato-and-west-asia</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he boards a US government aircraft after concluding his two-day visit to Italy and the Vatican, at Ciampino airport in Rome, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:50:30.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio urges Europeans to share Iran burden during Rome visit amid tensions over NATO and West Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, Marco Rubio, Iran-US conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/08/u17-womens-team-trounce-lebanon-enter-asian-cup-knockouts</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian team celebrating a goal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:46:11.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>U17 women's team trounce Lebanon; enter Asian cup knockouts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Indian football, India women football, AFC Women's Asian Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/trump-announces-three-day-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-from-may-9-hopes-it-leads-to-end-of-war</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo, provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire a vehicle following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:43:45.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire from May 9, hopes it leads to end of war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/08/aimim-corporator-sheltered-absconding-tcs-accused-nida-khan-claim-police-in-nashik-conversion-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Nida Khan, one of the accused in the Nashik TCS case, was taken into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday night. Further legal action is underway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:34:28.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM corporator sheltered absconding TCS accused Nida Khan, claim police in Nashik conversion probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Nida Khan, Nashik TCS harassment case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/08/vinesh-remains-in-focus-as-wfi-mulls-over-decision-to-serve-her-show-cause-notice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/8xw1yb3m/C_1_1_CH0198_119519710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinesh Phogat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:30:29.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinesh remains in focus as WFI mulls over decision to serve her show-cause notice </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Vinesh Phogat, WFI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/08/layers-within-telanganas-caste-pyramid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kvhtzdpr/AFP.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The index uses 42 parameters and 3.55 crore observations, distinguishes rural and urban living standards within each parameter, and produces a continuous score rather than a binary classification</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Layers within Telangana's caste pyramid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/08/the-renaissance-required-in-west-bengal-again</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/t5l4data/8may2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the civilisational roots of the state are being deliberately chipped away, it has left an intellectual and socio-cultural vacuum</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The renaissance required in West Bengal again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/bjp-has-built-system-to-steal-elections-but-time-will-come-when-it-will-face-public-anger-says-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/m4znzbf8/PTI05082026000296B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting as part of the 'Sadbhav Yatra', in Gurugram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:23:35.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'BJP has built system to steal elections, but time will come when it will face public anger,' says Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, Sadbhav Yatra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/May/08/ipl-2026-delhi-capitals-crumble-once-again</loc>
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<image:caption>KKR players celebrate the wicket of Pathum Nissanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:17:09.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals crumble once again
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals, ​  KL Rahul ​, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/08/from-monitoring-player-movements-to-asking-players-to-guard-against-honey-trapping-bccis-new-ipl-advisory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/j2p7vx26/202605073779354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCCI to crack down on protocol breaches in IPL, warns secretary Devajit Saikia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:15:07.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From monitoring player movements to asking players to guard against 'honey-trapping': BCCI's new IPL advisory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, anti corruption, Indian Premier League, vaping, Devajit Sakia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/venugopal-satheesan-or-chennithala-congress-observers-submit-kerala-report-to-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ewa1ejap/PTI05082026000117A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man rides past posters supporting KC Venugopal and VD Satheesan near the Congress headquarters, in Thiruvananthapuram, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:10:38.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venugopal, Satheesan or Chennithala: Congress observers submit Kerala report to Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/heavy-treasury-losses-cap-sbi-net-profit-growth-at-56-stock-crashes-7</loc>
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<image:caption>State Bank of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T18:10:21.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy treasury losses cap SBI net profit growth at 5.6%; stock crashes 7%</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/us-court-strikes-down-trumps-10-global-tariffs</loc>
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<image:caption>US tariff</image:caption>
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<news:title>US court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariffs</news:title>
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<news:title>Sir Ratan Tata Trust cancels scheduled board meeting amid governance concerns</news:title>
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<news:title>OMCs see Rs 30,000 crore monthly under-recoveries amid West Asia crisis</news:title>
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<news:title>FinMin overhauls rules for central govt land transfer</news:title>
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<image:caption>TVK leader and Tamil Nadu CM designate Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T17:08:07.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi, Congress top brass to attend Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/08/sit-probing-suvendus-pa-murder-travels-to-uttar-pradesh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T17:04:13.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT probing Suvendu’s PA murder travels to Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath Murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/08/vijays-political-entry-is-a-walk-on-a-tight-rope-key-challenges-to-tvk-government</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T16:47:58.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay's political entry is a walk on a tight rope, key challenges to TVK government</news:title>
<news:keywords>TVK Vijay to become TN CM, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/vijay-set-to-take-oath-as-tamil-nadu-cm-on-may-9</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and stakes claim to form Government in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T16:47:39.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay moves closer to forming Tamil Nadu government as Left parties extend support; VCK decision awaited</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/no-layoffs-but-annual-increment-deferred-by-at-least-one-quarter-air-india-management-to-employees</loc>
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<image:caption>ATF prices had more than doubled to $180-190/barrel since the war broke out in West Asia on February 28.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T16:22:23.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No layoffs but annual increment deferred by at least one quarter: Air India management to employees 
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<news:keywords>Air India lay off , Air India cost cutting, ATF price surge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/May/08/new-twist-in-mumbai-family-death-rodent-tablet-tests-negative-not-the-source-of-zinc-phosphide-in-watermelon</loc>
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<image:caption>The Mumbai family who died after consuming watermelon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T16:06:19.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New twist in Mumbai family death : Rodent tablet tests negative not the source of Zinc Phosphide in watermelon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Maharashtra, Nation, Mumbai watermelon deaths</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/zepto-horizon-industrial-parks-get-sebi-nod-for-ipos-worth-rs-12000-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T15:54:45.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zepto, Horizon Industrial Parks get Sebi nod for IPOs worth Rs 12,000 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zepto IPO, SEBI approval for large IPOs, Horizon Industrial park IPO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/jk-government-raises-concerns-over-demolition-drives-in-anti-drug-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T15:40:19.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K government raises concerns over demolition drives in anti-drug campaign</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/hyundai-sets-8-10-volume-growth-target-in-fy27-posts-22-drop-in-q4-profit</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyundai Motor India Q4 profit falls 22 pc to Rs 1,255.6 crore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T15:17:50.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyundai sets 8-10% volume growth target in FY27, posts 22% drop in Q4 profit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyundai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/08/only-regional-parties-can-stop-bjps-juggernaut-says-tejashwi-yadav</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejashwi Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T15:12:31.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only regional parties can stop BJP’s juggernaut, says Tejashwi Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, LoP Tejashwi Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/recognise-huntingtons-disease-under-national-policy-for-rare-diseases-experts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T15:05:28.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Recognise huntington’s disease under national policy for rare diseases: Experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/on-op-sindoor-anniversary-china-reveals-engineers-supported-pakistani-fighter-operations</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:53:08.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>On Op Sindoor anniversary, China reveals engineers supported Pakistani fighter operations </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/morth-considering-stringent-measures-to-ensure-compliance-under-barrier-free-tolling-system-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:48:52.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoRTH considering stringent measures to ensure compliance under barrier-free tolling system</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/manipur-bjp-spokesperson-resigns-over-handling-of-ethnic-crisis</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:40:40.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur BJP spokesperson resigns over handling of ethnic crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur BJP spokesperson Elangbam Johnson</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/who-needs-the-high-command-reddit-user-turns-forgotten-udf-domain-into-kerala-cm-poll-platform</loc>
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<image:caption>Currently, VD Satheesan, MP KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are being considered for the CM post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:39:44.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who needs the High Command? Reddit user turns forgotten UDF domain into Kerala CM poll platform</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/centre-authorises-jk-lg-to-exercise-state-powers-under-telecom-act</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:31:24.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre authorises J&amp;K LG to exercise state powers under Telecom act</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/08/gujarat-titans-take-left-field-approach</loc>
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<image:caption>Kagiso Rabada celebrates a wicket with his teammates in IPL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:30:08.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat Titans take left-field approach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Kagiso Rabada, Irfan Pathan, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/hantavirus-outbreak-two-indians-aboard-dutch-cruise-ship-under-observation-india-closely-monitoring-situation</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:20:32.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hantavirus outbreak: Two Indians aboard Dutch cruise ship under observation; India closely monitoring situation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, hantavirus outbreak, Dutch cruise ship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/goa-declares-vast-ecologically-sensitive-areas-as-no-development-zones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/r7q9vx62/Goa-beckons.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T14:16:43.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goa declares vast ecologically sensitive areas as no-development zones</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/08/nashik-tcs-harassment-case-court-sends-accused-nida-khan-to-police-custody-till-may-11</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpsoes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:57:53.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik TCS harassment case: Court sends accused Nida Khan to police custody till May 11 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, police custody, Nida Khan, Nashik TCS harassment case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/india-pavilion-at-venice-biennale-spotlights-indian-materials-sustainable-living-traditions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/4qu8lt99/Bamboo02.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The use of bamboo places a spotlight on the lives and knowledge traditions of India’s tribal and rural communities, especially in the North Eastern states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:57:47.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India Pavilion at Venice Biennale spotlights Indian materials, sustainable living traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Venice Biennale, India Pavilion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/svhms-inaugurates-50-bed-charitable-hospital-in-kedarnath</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performs pooja at the inauguration of Swami Vivekananda Health Mission Society (SVHMS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:56:59.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SVHMS inaugurates 50-bed charitable hospital in Kedarnath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Kedarnath hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/08/bjp-to-function-from-writers-buildings-in-kolkata-instead-of-nabanna</loc>
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<image:caption>Writers’ Buildings in Kolkata</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:37:32.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to function from Writers’ Buildings in Kolkata, instead of Nabanna </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, BJP, Congress, TMC, Nabanna, West Bengal elections 2026, Writers’ Buildings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/08/from-pavements-to-power-vijays-supporters-celebrate-tvks-breakthrough</loc>
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<image:caption>Days of anxious waiting gave way to celebration at the TVK headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:21:39.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From pavements to power: Vijay’s supporters celebrate TVK’s breakthrough</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/remove-caste-related-words-from-vehicle-or-face-action-bihar-government-tells-vehicle-owners</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:19:27.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Remove caste-related words from vehicle or face action': Bihar government tells vehicle owners</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tvk-secures-majority-mark-as-left-vck-extend-support-to-meet-governor-shortly</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK president Vijay with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:16:40.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK secures majority mark as Left, VCK extend support; Vijay leaves for Lok Bhavan, to call on Arlekar</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference after the BJP legislature party meeting, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday, May 8, 2026. Party leader Suvendu Adhikari was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal on Friday, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T13:12:19.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infiltration, cattle smuggling will become impossible in Bengal under BJP govt: Amit Shah</news:title>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari set to be the first BJP CM of West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:58:47.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari promises ‘trust era’ as BJP set to form Bengal government</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Ramaphosa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T12:11:17.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Africa’s top court revives Ramaphosa cash scandal, paving way for impeachment</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gourd-resonance guitar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:53:53.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tripura instrumentalist develops gourd-resonance guitar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pankaj Kumar Das, gourd resonance</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:39:55.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo to lease nearly 150 aircraft from GIFT city in two years: Union Minister Rammohan Naidu </news:title>
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<image:caption>World Health Organization logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:38:38.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hantavirus outbreak risk to public 'absolutely low': WHO</news:title>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:21:31.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Centre’s reply on AAP Gujarat plea against suspension of social media accounts</news:title>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi speaks in the Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:17:42.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanimozhi seeks separate seating for DMK MPs in Lok Sabha after Congress alliance split</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rare Himalayan black bear</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T11:05:14.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Beyond conflict': Dehradun Zoo brings rare Himalayan black bear closer to public</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Dehradun Zoo, rare Himalayan black bear</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/us-lifts-hold-on-immigration-applications-for-doctors-but-leaves-others-waiting-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Libyan Dr. Faysal Alghoula shows him performing robotic bronchoscopy to diagnose lung cancer at his clinic in Evansville, Ind., in 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T10:54:20.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, U.S. citizenship, Doctors immigration</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T10:36:26.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE EXCLUSIVE: Who will be Kerala CM? Betrayal within the Congress party? TNIE photo discloses</news:title>
<news:keywords>kerala chief minister, vd satheesan, kc venugopal, ramesh chennithala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/it-hurts-uk-pm-starmer-says-he-will-take-responsibility-for-major-setback-in-local-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T10:30:39.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It hurts': UK PM Starmer says he will take responsibility for major setback in local elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UK PM Starmer, local elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/punjab-origin-man-arrested-in-canada-in-extortion-linked-shooting-case</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused, Jaskaran Saroye, was arrested by the Surrey Police Service Extortion Response Team after officers executed a search warrant on April 13.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T10:17:45.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab-origin man arrested in Canada in extortion-linked shooting case</news:title>
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<news:title>India’s oil firms take Rs 30,000 crore hit to hold fuel prices steady amid global energy shock</news:title>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rubio set to meet Italy's Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war</news:title>
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<image:caption>AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami arrives at a resort to attend a party meeting where newly elected MLAs of the party are lodged, in Puducherry, Thursday, May 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>AIADMK awaits Left, VCK decision before next move as post-poll deadlock persists</news:title>
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<image:caption>The boycott encompasses OPD, IPD, and emergency services in their entirety.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tncc-launches-statewide-protest-over-governors-refusal-to-invite-tvk-to-form-govt-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress workers during a protest against the Governor over not inviting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to form the government, in Chennai, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Girish Chodankar, and party workers during a protest against the Governor over not inviting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to form the government, in Chennai, Friday, May 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T09:19:57.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNCC launches statewide protest over Governor’s refusal to invite TVK to form govt in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, government formation</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah backs Vijay and TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:58:08.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K CM Abdullah backs Vijay; says 'should be given chance to form govt if he proves majority'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Omar Abdullah, Actor Vijay, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/court-setbacks-to-trump-add-uncertainty-to-us-tariffs-may-slowdown-india-bta-talks-say-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks as he visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:40:41.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court setbacks to Trump add uncertainty to US tariffs, may slowdown India BTA talks, say experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India-US Trade Deal, Trump tariffs, US tariffs, US tariffs on India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/08/dont-want-money-or-grand-parades-says-satwik-urging-people-to-celebrate-every-win-big-or-small</loc>
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<image:caption>Satwiksairaj Rankireddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T08:10:57.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Don’t want money or grand parades,’ says Satwik, urging people to celebrate ‘every win, big or small’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Feb. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:49:11.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, ethical AI</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/sc-refuses-bail-to-student-accused-in-noida-protest-violence-asks-her-to-approach-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:41:21.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses bail to student accused in Noida protest violence, asks her to approach HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Noida protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/08/ipl-2026-mitchell-marsh-smashes-fastest-ton-for-lsg-enters-franchises-top-five-run-scorers-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/66bigpo0/20260507396L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lucknow Super Giants' Mitchell Marsh celebrates his century during the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:34:48.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh smashes fastest ton for LSG, enters franchise’s top five run-scorers list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Mitchell Marsh, Lucknow super giants, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/student-outfits-protest-at-school-in-malappuram-after-14-year-olds-alleged-suicide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:24:55.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student outfits protest at school in Malappuram after 14-year-old's alleged suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Protest, suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/08/arsenal-sense-premier-league-glory-as-spurs-eye-safety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/i1vtkgf5/AP26125714759938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League semifinal, second leg, soccer match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in London, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:14:17.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Manchester City, English Premier League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/death-toll-from-an-explosion-at-fireworks-plant-in-china-rises-to-37</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/2swq2o07/AP26125131188325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aerial drone photo taken May 5, 2026 shows rescuers working on site after an explosion at a fireworks plant in Guandu Town of Liuyang.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:13:27.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll from an explosion at fireworks plant in China rises to 37</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, fireworks plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/two-indian-nationals-part-of-crew-of-luxury-cruise-ship-that-reported-hantavirus-outbreak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/lrbpj5jb/AP26126379525171.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health workers in protective gear evacuate patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship into an ambulance at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:09:40.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Indian nationals part of crew of luxury cruise ship that reported hantavirus outbreak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Hantavirus, hantavirus outbreak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/08/suvendu-aide-murder-surveillance-intensified-in-west-bengal-border-districts-as-killers-may-flee-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Images</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:05:04.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu aide murder: Surveillance intensified in West Bengal border districts as killers may flee state</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, Suvendu Aide Murder, Chandranath Rath Murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/May/08/the-thief-who-missed-prison-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/s5xot7nu/Screenshot-2026-05-08-122846.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T07:00:24.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The thief who missed prison life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Theft, jail life</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/smacks-of-low-political-opportunism-mani-shankar-aiyar-slams-congress-tvk-tie-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Indian diplomat and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:53:16.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Smacks of low political opportunism': Mani Shankar Aiyar slams Congress' TVK tie-up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu, Mani Shankar Aiyar, ​Rahul Gandhi, Congress-TVK alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/woman-killed-after-speeding-car-mounts-footpath-at-kowdiar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/j3ff25bl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-12.04.15.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The vehicle then crashed into multiple vehicles on the road before colliding with a Swift car coming from the opposite direction and coming to a halt.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:52:27.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman killed after speeding car mounts footpath at Kowdiar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, speeding car</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/08/lakhimpur-kheri-violence-sc-pulls-up-uttar-pradesh-government-over-non-production-of-witnesses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:52:20.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC pulls up Uttar Pradesh government over non-production of witnesses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Supreme Court, Lakhimpur Kheri violence, Ashish Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/May/08/when-what-remains-becomes-poetry-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/dkvgz5ct/Doubtisatoughstate.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/e41ua28g/Cutuptext.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:48:43.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When what remains becomes poetry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, poetry, Blackout poetry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/08/real-madrids-valverde-suffers-head-injury-in-altercation-with-teammate-tchouaméni</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/fqpmsapu/Valverde.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:47:31.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Real Madrid, Federico Valverde</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/May/08/how-a-small-lane-in-vazhakkala-honours-operation-sindoor-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/9eoypvt6/SINDOOR073429.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:42:07.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a small lane in Vazhakkala honours Operation Sindoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, ‘Operation Sindoor’, Vazhakkala, Operation Sindoor lane</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/08/time-to-join-forces-guard-the-fort-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/c0ped9kd/IMG20260206154445.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/2ob6ajs7/7tfort5.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/2nv67fmx/IMG20260206154225_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:39:07.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to join forces, ‘guard’ the Fort </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, East Fort wall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/russia-ukraine-trade-major-attacks-ahead-of-kremlins-wwii-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/t188pljh/AP26127432306673.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather on a station platform during a historical reenactment depicting the arrival of trains after the end of the war as a part of celebrations ahead of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during World War II, at the Baltiysky railway station in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, May 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:35:15.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, drones fired, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Russian airstrikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/no-truth-in-rumours-of-mass-resignation-by-tvk-mlas-say-party-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-06/uolburje/C_1_1_CH1510_11967965.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of 'TVK flags' used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:29:22.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No truth in rumours of mass resignation by TVK MLAs, say party leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Nation, mass resignations, TVK MLAs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/08/ipl-2026-bcci-bars-unauthorised-access-to-players-hotel-rooms-warns-of-potential-honey-traps-security-risks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/dtr9akx9/IPL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a detailed advisory issued to all 10 IPL franchises, the Board stated that guests would require written authorisation from team managers to gain access to the rooms of players and officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:29:13.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: BCCI bars unauthorised access to players’ hotel rooms; warns of potential honey traps, security risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL 2026, unauthorised access, honey traps, players' hotel rooms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/partial-results-show-losses-for-starmers-labour-and-wins-for-reform-uk-in-local-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/8hp7390k/AP26127248407874.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and wife Victoria arrive at a polling station in central London, Thursday, May 7, 2026 to cast their votes in the local elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:25:09.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Partial results show losses for Starmer's Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Labour Party, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, UK local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/centre-authorises-jk-lg-to-exercise-telecom-powers-during-emergencies-public-safety-situations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/2fxs2im9/ANI_20251017051513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:17:19.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre authorises J&amp;K LG to exercise telecom powers during emergencies, public safety situations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, J&amp;K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, telecom control powers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/47-of-63-mlas-in-favour-kc-venugopal-gains-edge-in-race-for-kerala-cm-chair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ny0b6o2e/Cong-Candidates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC observer Mukul Wasnik with documents related to Congress MLAs’ support for the next CM of Kerala.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/q1soiner/New-Project-2026-05-08T114613.467.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC representative Mukul Wasnik leaves Indira Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram with documents showing MLAs’ support for K. C. Venugopal for the Chief Minister’s post after the Congress Legislature Party meeting on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/inu24r0d/New-Project-2026-05-08T070423.681.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala after the first parliamentary party meeting of the newly-elected Congress MLAs at Indira Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:16:49.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>47 of 63 MLAs in favour, KC Venugopal gains edge in race for Kerala CM chair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, Congress leader KC Venugopal, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala CM post, AICC observers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/May/08/amma-ariyan-a-radical-rewind-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/bixlbdw0/Amma1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joy Mathew as Purushan in ‘Amma Ariyan’, which marks its 40th year; stills from the film (Courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ltxtr2x2/Amma2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/jcjvt35f/Amma8.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/5b2qn2v1/Amma4.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/fz08wkqz/John2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/pellmp98/Amma9.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ktudzebg/Amma7.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/3ubht4x3/Amma5.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:14:41.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Amma Ariyan’: A radical rewind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, John Abraham, Cannes Film Festival 2026, Amma Ariyan, Cannes Classics, 4K version</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/13-baiga-tribal-children-rescued-from-forced-labour-in-chhattisgarh-10-traffickers-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/nk29t4nc/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffickers lured tribal families with small cash advances and promises of a better life.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T06:00:33.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 Baiga tribal children rescued from forced labour in Chhattisgarh, 10 traffickers arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Child trafficking, forced labour, cattle rearing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/david-attenborough-the-excited-but-hushed-voice-of-nature-programs-turns-100</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kjo3889u/AP26127327681964.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Attenborough, watched by zoo staff, reaches out to a kangaroo during his visit to Taronga Zoo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:57:00.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/alarmed-asean-leaders-discuss-crisis-plan-to-mitigate-backlash-from-middle-east-war-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Southeast Asian leaders hold hands for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN summit and Related Meeting in Cebu, Philippines on.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:51:19.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ASEAN leaders, Middle East war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/08/centre-to-resume-flagship-rural-development-schemes-in-west-bengal-after-poll-outcome</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-19/exdn45n6/202503193354657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The election outcome has brought renewed focus on the Centre’s flagship schemes for rural development, Panchayati Raj, health and education.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:47:43.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to resume flagship rural development schemes in West Bengal after poll outcome</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, rural development schemes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/sudan-was-already-at-war-and-hungry-now-its-farmers-are-hit-by-another-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kj6wqfco/AP26125519988150.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers dig up onions using hand tools in a field in Omdurman, Sudan, Saturday, April 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:47:30.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudan was already at war and hungry, now its farmers are hit by another conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Sudan civil war, rising costs, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/a-year-in-whats-on-pope-leo-xivs-to-do-list-and-what-has-he-done-so-far</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/klpgpcex/AP26126167778222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the world of culture at the Leon XIV Campus of the National University in Malabo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:42:19.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pope Leo XIV</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/north-korea-will-deploy-new-artillery-guns-targeting-seoul-and-commission-its-first-destroyer</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits the destroyer Choe Hyon to review its maneuverability off North Korea's west coast, Thursday, May 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:38:39.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its first destroyer</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, South Korea, Korea Tensions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/engineering-student-stabbed-to-death-over-suspected-love-affair-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/45j1s5h1/202603113704098.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased was identified as Yavan, a resident of Alwal and a BTech student at a private college.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:33:23.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineering student stabbed to death over suspected love affair in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, stabbed to death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/08/stock-markets-slump-in-early-trade-amid-fresh-tensions-in-west-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-23/w849uxe7/ANI_20251023103418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the 30-Sensex firms, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Eternal, Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel were among the laggards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:30:04.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets slump in early trade amid fresh tensions in West Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, NSE, BSE, Indian stock market</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/08/family-of-injured-driver-in-murder-of-suvendus-aide-seeks-exemplary-punishment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/51mlkpvd/06051-pti05062026000456b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A damaged glass window of a vehicle after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot at from close range by unidentified assailants, according to sources, in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, Wednesday night, May 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:22:40.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of injured driver in murder of Suvendu's aide seeks exemplary punishment</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, Chandranath Rath Murder, Buddhabeb Bera</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/max-temperature-dips-in-delhi-likely-to-increase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/5u16dwxv/weather01105939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People are seen protecting themselves from the sun on a summer day on May 02, 2026 in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:13:39.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Max temperature dips in Delhi, likely to increase </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, temperature</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/rs-5k-crore-invested-for-modernising-it-infrastructure-in-post-offices-minister-jyotiraditya-scindia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ew0h46mm/5K-cr-invested.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, CM Gupta at Nehru Place post office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:11:15.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 5K crore invested for modernising IT infrastructure in post offices: Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, post office</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/centre-likely-to-allocate-delhi-rs-7k-crore-for-infrastructure-works-yamuna-cleaning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/yfwjce13/funds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi government is expected to receive Rs 3,931.16 crore for centrally sponsored schemes (CSS).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:09:47.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre likely to allocate Delhi Rs 7K crore for infrastructure works, Yamuna cleaning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna cleaning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-lg-urges-officials-to-tackle-urbanisation-challenges-with-innovation-ethical-clarity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/royn1sj4/Urban-issues.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LG at the ‘Niyukti Samaroh’ organised by the Delhi Development Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:04:40.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi LG urges officials to tackle urbanisation challenges with innovation, ethical clarity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, urbanisation, Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-police-arrests-482-in-four-state-drive-against-gangsters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/n545nlb6/ANI_20250824171915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab police arrest two gangsters linked to Lucky Patial-Davinder Bambiha gang from Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:04:34.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police arrests 482 in four-state drive against gangsters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, gangsters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-to-get-13-more-monitoring-stations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/srwx0knx/air-q110317.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An official from the committee said that Delhi currently has the highest number of air quality monitoring stations among all cities in the country, as well as the highest density of CAAQMS.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:01:16.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to get 13 more monitoring stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, air quality monitoring stations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-approves-rs-806-crore-medical-college-project-at-indira-gandhi-hospital-in-dwarka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/098e7ahy/New-medical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indira Gandhi Hospital campus in Dwarka</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/0ko5schp/Screenshot-2026-05-08-014710.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T05:00:09.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi approves Rs 806-crore medical college project at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, medical college, Indira Gandhi Hospital</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-sees-rise-in-draft-cases-fall-in-economic-offences-ncrb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/h6dlu2rs/Rise-in-graft.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to data shared by the National Crime Records Bureau, among the Union Territories, only Jammu and Kashmir recorded more cases than the capital, with 87 cases registered in 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:57:08.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi sees rise in draft cases, fall in economic offences: NCRB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, draft cases</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-tops-among-union-territories-in-crimes-against-foreigners</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kgd7xgil/Crimes-against-women.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Delhi alone, cases of crimes against foreigners increased from 40 in 2023 to 64 in 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:35:58.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi tops among Union Territories in crimes against foreigners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, crimes against foreigners</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/08/rgggh-doctors-save-two-women-with-rare-artery-aneurysms-through-free-complex-surgeries</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:31:24.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RGGGH doctors save two women with rare artery aneurysms through free complex surgeries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, RGGGH</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/telangana-man-kills-wife-in-public-over-domestic-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/13q8imrf/do-not-cross.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:30:28.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana man kills wife in public over domestic dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, stabbed to death, domestic dispute</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/six-vacant-seats-of-municipal-corporation-of-delhis-standing-committee-to-be-filled-this-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-13/iv13mneh/MCD-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi building.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:30:06.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six vacant seats of Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s standing committee to be filled this month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/man-alleges-torture-by-cops-sp-denies-charges-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-22/z1yq8j9t/ANI_20250922085301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SP alleged that Suresh and his relatives abused the police, threw food mixed with chilli powder at them and chased the officers while pelting stones, injuring a constable.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:29:59.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man alleges torture by cops, SP denies charges in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, torture by cops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/indigo-to-launch-1st-jewar-flights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kc0mysam/IndiGo-to-launch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noida International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:28:23.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo to launch 1st Jewar flights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indigo, Jewar flights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/warangal-collector-seeks-report-on-razing-of-kakatiya-era-temple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/9ih1eqma/yiirs10705chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kakatiya-era Lord Shiva Temple was demolished by a contractor in the Ashok Nagar village in the Khanapur mandal in Warangal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:27:23.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warangal Collector seeks report on razing of Kakatiya-era temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Archaeology Department, school construction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/consultant-to-oversee-metro-phase-2-works-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/pvvh4b7f/202601203645628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The consultant will assist HAML in preparing contract agreements and monitor construction, testing and commissioning of the project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:27:06.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consultant to oversee Metro Phase-2 works in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Metro phase-2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/bjp-brs-workers-clash-over-kaushiks-remarks-against-telangana-minister-bandi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kb4fno7y/clash-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy’s car being damaged allegedly by a BJP worker at the camp office of legislator Gangula Kamalakar in Karimnagar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:25:41.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP, BRS workers clash over Kaushik’s remarks against Telangana Minister Bandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bandi Sanjay Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/indira-sarees-telangana-govt-places-orders-for-seven-crore-metres-of-cloth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/hwwkvdks/ANI_20260421080204.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The orders are expected to provide employment to textile workers and weavers for the next six to seven months.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:24:11.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indira sarees: Telangana govt places orders for seven crore metres of cloth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, textiles, saree production, Indira Mahila Shakti Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/eviction-notices-issued-to-delhis-yamuna-bazar-residents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-15/xgdi0pe4/New-Project-2026-01-15T084132.034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dwellings are along the banks of the Yamuna on the Ring Road in the O-Zone, comprising floodplain land owned by DDA.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:24:01.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eviction notices issued to Delhi's Yamuna Bazar residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Eviction notices, Yamuna Bazar residents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/hyderabad-staring-at-now-or-never-moment-as-water-crisis-deepens-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/4dubq4b4/Hyderabad-staring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts say decades of unchecked urbanisation have slowly destroyed the city’s natural recharge systems.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:22:38.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad staring at ‘now or never’ moment as water crisis deepens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, water crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/cant-interfere-in-appointment-of-retired-officers-as-advisers-telangana-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/3fam0py0/202604223759363.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:20:34.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can’t interfere in appointment of retired officers as advisers: Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, retired officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/08/andhra-resumes-release-of-krishna-water-to-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/hxo1ie9b/AP-resumes-release.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water was stopped mid-April</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:20:10.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra resumes release of Krishna water to TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Krishna water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/telangana-to-hold-state-wide-mock-drills-on-may-18-to-bolster-disaster-preparedness</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-01/i0via7e1/202508013468697.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harichandana said the mock drills conducted in 2025 proved highly useful in ensuring quicker response and coordinated services from various departments during disaster situations.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:19:38.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to hold state-wide mock drills on May 18 to bolster disaster preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, state-wide mock drills</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/08/soon-swap-ev-battery-at-suburban-stations-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/bh6jtzs6/Soon-swap-EV.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The swapping system lets drivers replace old ones instead of recharging.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:19:36.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soon, swap EV battery at suburban stations in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, EV battery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/08/hyderabad-sizzles-at-396c-nizamabad-logs-42c</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/y0ntebf7/New-Project-2026-05-08T094751.492.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A pigeon drinks condensate from an AC drain pipe at Osmania University in Hyderabad 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>2026-05-08T04:19:30.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad sizzles at 39.6°C, Nizamabad logs 42°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, thunderstorms, weather forecast, Moderate rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/08/chennai-to-get-relief-from-heat-rain-to-continue-till-monday</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/jwvr9bx9/City-to-get.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Watermelons unloaded along the Puzthivakkam railway station offering refreshing respite for commuters and residents battling the heat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:18:39.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai to get relief from heat; rain to continue till Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Rain, Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/op-sindoor-symbol-of-indias-resolve-against-terror-telangana-bjp-president-ramchander</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-18/whsxjx0y/ANI_20250529043233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:18:14.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Op Sindoor’ symbol of India’s resolve against terror: Telangana BJP president Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana BJP president Ramchander</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/petition-seeks-veg-only-hostel-facilities-in-delhi-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/6i3ngpx3/d-univ113947.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:17:52.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petition seeks veg-only hostel facilities in Delhi University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, veg-only hostel facilities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tamil-nadu-chief-secretary-dgp-meet-governor-amid-uncertainty-over-government-formation-by-tvk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/g3famt0w/C_32_1_CH0992_6505563.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:16:58.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu chief secretary, DGP meet Governor amid uncertainty over government formation by TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/joy-sweeps-vijays-ancestral-village-in-madurai-as-tvk-prepares-to-form-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/2s362up5/Delight-tak-es.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Work under way to renovate the tombstone of Vijay’s grandfather.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:15:31.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joy sweeps Vijay’s ancestral village in Madurai as TVK prepares to form government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Actor Vijay, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/delhi-high-court-cuts-jail-term-after-wife-forgives-husband</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/wzqb80hy/202605053777278.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:14:21.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court cuts jail term after wife forgives husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/uae-reports-drone-missile-attack-as-iran-ceasefire-strains-us-military-says-not-seeking-escalation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/1vgnogsp/AP26121530908957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:13:28.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE reports drone, missile attack as Iran ceasefire strains; US military says not seeking escalation</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UAE, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/tn-governor-acting-like-extra-constitutional-authority-tpcc-mahesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/jloqw82x/C_23_1_CH0065_2990667.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC President and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:12:19.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Governor acting like ‘extra-constitutional authority’: TPCC Mahesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/man-hacked-to-death-by-sibling-over-property-dispute-in-odishas-kandhamal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/gw0cqbxd/ANI_20251004074928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:11:53.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man hacked to death by sibling over property dispute in Odisha's Kandhamal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Property dispute, hacked to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/woman-hurt-in-bear-attack-in-odishas-udala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/20/original/Death_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The woman sustained critical injuries to her eyes and was taken to the hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:08:59.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman hurt in bear attack in Odisha's Udala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha bear attack, critical injuries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/national-science-centre-will-boost-hyderabad-research-ecosystem-says-minister-kishan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/gbnpqpqe/Kishan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, along with Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajendar, inspects the ongoing construction works of the Science Experience Centre at the CSIR-IICT, NGRI campus in Hyderabad on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:08:16.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Science Centre will boost Hyderabad research ecosystem, says minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, National Science Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/rowdy-in-police-custody-dies-of-prolonged-illness-while-undergoing-treatment-at-victoria-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On 5 May, at around 9:20 am, the doctors at Victoria Hospital informed that the accused had died after failing to respond to treatment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:07:37.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rowdy in police custody dies of prolonged illness while undergoing treatment at Victoria Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, rowdy sheeter, prolonged illness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/telangana-pursuing-long-term-global-growth-vision-minister-sridhar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/lx9s3yzc/pursuing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:07:19.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana pursuing long-term global growth vision: Minister Sridhar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/national-green-tribunal-issues-notice-to-odisha-govt-over-tree-felling-for-beautification</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/xnwpk3q2/NGT-notice.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tree felling for a Rs 28-crore beautification project at Jubilee Park near Jhinjhari bundh in Mayurbhanj district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:06:46.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Green Tribunal issues notice to Odisha govt over tree felling for beautification</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Green Tribunal, Odisha government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/bengaluru-woman-brain-dead-after-suicide-bid-organs-donated</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/meyt3219/New-Project-2025-09-15T073400.598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following counselling by the hospital team, the family agreed to donate her organs. With her husband’s consent, the heart, heart valves, lungs, liver, kidneys, corneas and skin were harvested to help patients in need.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:04:08.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru woman brain-dead after suicide bid, organs donated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Organ donation, brain-dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/madras-hc-orders-reconstruction-of-demolished-house-upholds-womans-right-to-shelter-and-dignity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/yr7lc0yd/Temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:03:53.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC orders reconstruction of demolished house, upholds woman’s right to shelter and dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-govt-school-teacher-suspended-after-arrest-in-sexual-harassment-case-involving-minor-student</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/bskpqmvi/POCSO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the accused had earlier contacted the student through her mother’s cell phone and asked her to come to the school to clear doubts.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:02:52.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt school teacher suspended after arrest in sexual harassment case involving minor student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sexual harassment case, minor student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/students-fear-disruption-after-fee-reimbursement-shift-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/jtnbc0or/Students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Student organisations alleged that uncertainty over reimbursement payments, with around Rs 9,000 crore reportedly pending.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:02:33.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students fear disruption after fee reimbursement shift in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fee reimbursement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tn-class-12-results-to-be-released-on-may-8</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/8j7lzo2j/Class-12.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>2026-05-08T04:02:09.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Class 12 results to be released on May 8</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/drug-related-cases-in-telangana-rise-46-in-2024-ncrb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/1zp361cy/Drug.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Hyderabad city alone, 259 NDPS cases were registered in 2023. Of these, 96 cases involved possession of drugs for personal use, while 163 cases were related to trafficking.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ehciwsvn/DrugA.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:01:57.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drug-related cases in Telangana rise 46% in 2024: NCRB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NCRB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/crimes-against-children-up-10-pc-in-telangana-as-convictions-trail-cases-pile-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/au0smchl/202512033595375.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As of 2024, a total of 9,007 cases remained under investigation across the state, while 959 cases were closed as false final reports.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:01:17.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crimes against children up 10 pc in Telangana as convictions trail, cases pile up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, crimes against children</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/newlymarried-woman-dies-by-suicide-in-bengaluru-husband-held-for-dowry-harassment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/4jwwl1gr/arrested.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T04:00:41.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newly married woman dies by suicide in Bengaluru, husband held for dowry harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, dowry harassment, Newly married</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/senior-citizens-face-forgery-fraud-criminal-trespass-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/cr7lc79y/P_4737776966.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 1,045 cases were pending investigation from previous years, while 2,907 fresh cases were registered in 2024, taking the total for investigation to 3,906.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:59:52.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior citizens face forgery, fraud, criminal trespass in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, senior citizens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tvk-set-to-get-its-first-tnstc-union-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/7i0hp371/TVK-set-to-get.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bus crew members at the Mettupalayam branch of the TNSTC in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:59:13.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK set to get its first TNSTC union in Coimbatore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, TNSTC union</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/history-sheeter-arrested-after-shootout-in-tns-thoothukudi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/8ldbm54a/New-Project-2026-05-08T092741.351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>D Maria Antony</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:58:26.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter arrested after ‘shootout’ in TN's Thoothukudi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, history-sheeter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/bengaluru-man-set-on-fire-by-in-laws-dies-blames-them-wife-in-his-dying-declaration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/r9e28r5a/dead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:57:57.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru man set on fire by in-laws dies, blames them, wife in his dying declaration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, set on fire, Dying declaration, in-laws</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/vigilance-arrests-woman-live-in-partner-for-alleged-misappropriation-of-funds-from-odishas-kcc-bank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/xrsq9w60/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vigilance teams verified 25 bank accounts linked to the accused duo across different banks.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:57:22.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance arrests woman, live-in partner for alleged misappropriation of funds from Odisha's KCC bank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, misappropriation of funds, Koraput Central Co-operative bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/eps-says-good-news-ahead-mlas-made-to-sign-2-forms-at-puducherry-resort</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/1v2exg33/EPS-says-‘.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary arriving in a Puducherry resort where several MLAs-elect are camping.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:55:34.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS says ‘good news’ ahead, MLAs made to sign 2 forms at Puducherry resort</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/bengaluru-no-3-in-crimes-against-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-20/7tj933cn/bb1dc62fc173524b8d35192a4102dc10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru ranks first in cases of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty (897), third in the use of criminal force to women with intent to disrobe (66), and fourth, tied with Jaipur, in cases regarding dowry deaths (25).</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/5yhf8occ/Bengaluru.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:54:33.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru No. 3 in crimes against women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Crimes Against Women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/woman-daughter-in-law-killed-after-bamboo-clump-collapse-due-to-lightning-in-odishas-ganjam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/vipab1si/C_32_1_CH0343_7015036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:53:25.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, daughter-in-law killed after bamboo clump collapse due to lightning in Odisha's Ganjam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, lightning strike, heavy rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/08/vijay-should-stake-claim-after-post-poll-allies-elect-him-leader-former-ag-subramanyam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ghoaifbw/Vijay-should.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK president Vijay with Governor Rajendra Arlekar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:53:05.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vijay should stake claim after post-poll allies elect him leader’: Former AG Subramanian</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, K Subramanyam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/job-fair-for-pwds-in-august-says-minister-sharan-prakash-patil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/u8d8tz4n/JOB-FAIR-FOR-PWDs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Skill Development Minister Dr Sharan Prakash R Patil distributes offer letters to specially-abled candidates at a job fair at Vikasa 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>2026-05-08T03:50:35.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Job fair for PwDs in August, says Minister Sharan Prakash Patil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Persons with Disabilities, Job fair</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/telangana-sees-highest-rate-of-crime-against-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-30/94tapxum/202509303526454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the NCRB report, 24,495 cases of crimes against women were registered in Telangana in 2024, compared to 23,678 cases in 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:50:24.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana sees highest rate of crime against women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Crime against women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/two-forest-officials-caught-taking-rs-35-lakh-bribe-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/ovyphv7o/202602233685109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ACB said the officials had initially demanded Rs 10 lakh, which was later reduced to Rs 3.5 lakh after negotiations with the complainant.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:49:33.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two forest officials caught taking Rs 3.5 lakh bribe in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, bribe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-govt-notifies-city-gas-distribution-policy-to-boost-png-cng-infra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/172nx4r7/ANI_20260326094116.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:49:07.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt notifies City Gas Distribution policy to boost PNG, CNG infra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Piped Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, Viksit Odisha goal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/dkms-launches-free-hla-typing-for-kids-under-12-with-thalassaemia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/vsybzay3/stemcellsblr030705chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doner Dilip K (right) with 12-year-old Sameeksha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:48:47.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DKMS launches free HLA typing for kids under 12 with thalassaemia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DKMS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/08/telangana-registered-27230-cybercrime-cases-in-2024-most-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/clvrlmzj/cyber-arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 298 cases were registered for cyber stalking, while 18,922 cases were booked under fraud sections.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/nnrory37/TG-register.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:47:24.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana registered 27,230 cybercrime cases in 2024, most in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, cybercrime cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/karnataka-to-bolster-commercial-space-tech-minister-priyank-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/4e2yeyg2/assembly1103chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:46:35.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to bolster commercial space tech: Minister Priyank Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DeepTech Decade vision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/tension-in-gajapati-village-as-andhra-team-removes-census-markings-from-houses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/j12ueryt/Tension-in-Gajapati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sub-collector Anup Panda and other officials at Manikpur village.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:44:43.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Gajapati village as Andhra team removes census markings from houses  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, census markings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/bengals-new-bjp-government-to-overhaul-process-of-ias-officers-posting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-22/59qny85f/newindianexpress2024-10-27g63cza5rIAS-logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:43:31.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal's new BJP government to overhaul process of IAS officers’ posting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/sbvl-unveils-first-of-its-kind-weldmesh-production-facility</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/a7i22e0z/SBVL-unveils-fi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Developed in collaboration with global technology leader TJK, the Superflex line brings in wider and efficient weldmesh production for infrastructure and construction projects.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:42:55.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBVL unveils first-of-its-kind weldmesh production facility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, weldmesh production facility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/keep-vrushabhavathi-network-clean-prevent-flooding-says-bengaluru-west-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kw7euzm8/Keep-Vrushabhavathi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru West City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra KV (in pink shirt) inspects the drainage system on a flyover on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:42:00.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keep Vrushabhavathi network clean, prevent flooding, says Bengaluru West chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vrushabhavathi network, BWCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/crimes-against-children-in-tn-jump-over-40-in-2024-amid-rise-in-pocso-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/pmm3nv5u/C_32_1_CH1219_67210711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:41:37.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crimes against children in TN jump over 40% in 2024 amid rise in Pocso cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crimes against children, Pocso cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/vedantas-telemedicine-unit-launched-in-odishas-lanjigarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-11/lo6e6pr6/Mukesh-Mahaling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mukesh Mahaling inaugurated Vedanta Aluminium’s 24x7 telemedicine facility in Lanjigarh on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:41:12.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta's telemedicine unit launched in Odisha's Lanjigarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/officials-told-to-speed-up-swd-desilting-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>East City Corporation Commissioner D S Ramesh inspects the railway vent work at Geddalahalli on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:40:07.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials told to speed up SWD desilting in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SWD desilting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/crime-against-women-in-tn-up-30-in-2024</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-25/5ao5q7oe/New-Project-2024-09-25T070042.127.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:39:22.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crime against women in TN up 30% in 2024</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Crime against women</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/karnataka-hc-raps-kkrtc-for-misleading-stand-on-accident-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/ye5el0su/HC-sets-rules.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:37:23.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC raps KKRTC for misleading stand on accident relief </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, KKRTC, accident relief</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-govt-to-reclaim-encroached-land-belonging-to-shree-jagannath-temple-administration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/6j3t3f0k/Jayadev.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:37:21.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to reclaim encroached land belonging to Shree Jagannath Temple Administration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Shree Jagannath Temple, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/centre-seeks-good-practices-to-bring-administrative-reforms</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:37:05.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre seeks 'good practices' to bring administrative reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/concern-over-seven-maternal-deaths-in-a-week-at-vimsar-odisha-govt-seeks-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/3peaie1v/Concern-over-7-maternal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Health department on Wednesday sought a detailed inquiry report from VIMSAR even as an internal investigation into the consecutive deaths was launched on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:35:55.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Concern over seven maternal deaths in a week at VIMSAR, Odisha govt seeks report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, maternal deaths</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/crimes-against-scs-dip-in-tamil-nadu-in-2024-conviction-rate-still-below-national-average</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:35:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crimes against SCs dip in Tamil Nadu in 2024, conviction rate still below national average</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crimes against SC, ST</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/08/orissa-hc-seeks-probe-update-on-choudwar-jail-record-fudging</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/2inb35ih/Odisha_high_court_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:35:05.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC seeks probe update on Choudwar jail record fudging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Orissa High Court, Choudwar Circle Jail, Choudwar jailbreak</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/karnataka-to-move-sc-for-restoration-of-mgnrega</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/21kay7ws/’tak.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly elected MLA from Davanagere South, Samarth Shamanur (left), accompanied by his parents — Horticulture Minister SS Mallikarun and Davanagere MP Prabha Mallikarjun — arrives at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:34:42.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to move SC for restoration of MGNREGA </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MGNREGA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/love-in-jail-blossoms-into-interfaith-marriage-between-official-convict-in-mps-chhatarpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/wmz72hca/MP-Official-Convict-Marriage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firoza Khatoon with her husband Dharmendra Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:34:15.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Love in jail blossoms into interfaith marriage between official, convict in MP's Chhatarpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/karnataka-cabinet-sub-committee-to-study-thorat-report-sep-unlikely-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/e0oscz5r/New-Project-2025-11-16T083006.945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SEP Commission Chairman Prof Sukhadeo Thorat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:33:42.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet sub-committee to study Thorat report, SEP unlikely this year </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prof Sukhadeo Thorat, SEP Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tn-tops-india-in-road-accidents-again-records-over-20000-deaths-in-2024</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/mcfz40gp/TN-remains-India’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Car accident held at Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:31:38.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN tops India in road accidents again, records over 20,000 deaths in 2024</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, road accidents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-cm-directs-cops-to-prevent-lynching-opposition-slams-govt-over-mob-violence-near-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/mmpp1tdo/ANI_20260129141806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:30:50.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM directs cops to prevent lynching; Opposition slams govt over mob violence near Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mob lynching, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/kolkata-diary-ed-issues-lookout-notice-against-kolkata-dcp</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:26:17.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Diary | ED issues lookout notice against Kolkata DCP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-cm-majhi-to-join-amit-shah-to-select-bengal-chief-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/kmj0pby0/ANI_20260428200527.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:25:12.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi to join Amit Shah to select Bengal chief minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, West Bengal elections 2026, CM selection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/interfering-in-religious-matter-can-break-religion-sc-on-sabarimala-case-hearing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:23:07.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interfering in religious matter can break religion: SC on Sabarimala case hearing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Sabarimala Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/08/father-son-duo-held-in-bhubaneswar-for-online-ticket-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/t8coswx4/ANI_20250825113324.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Airfield police arrest a father-son duo for their alleged involvement in an online ticket fraud case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:22:57.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father-son duo held in Bhubaneswar for online ticket fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Instagram, online ticket fraud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/msme-growth-around-major-industries-emphasised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/d58d74f1-39af-4309-85f0-cd1f7fb608ff/MSME__1_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:20:44.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSME growth around major industries emphasised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MSME growth</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/08/odisha-gets-rs-769-crore-crif-push-for-roads-flyovers-across-seven-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/b5kc12ub/P_4618216319.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/6ytbidiv/1112crif_grapfics_0705chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:20:30.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha gets Rs 769 crore CRIF push for roads, flyovers across seven districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Infrastructure, Central Road and Infrastructure Fund</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/royal-enfields-rs-2200-crore-project-to-boost-andhras-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/16/original/CLASSIC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first phase of the project is targeted for completion by 2029, with second phase scheduled for 2032.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:19:59.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Royal Enfield’s Rs 2,200 crore project to boost Andhra’s growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Royal Enfield</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/dgca-review-meet-on-power-banks-in-flights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/er8ousmd/ANI_20260503111617.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:19:09.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA review meet on power banks in flights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/aircraft-integration-flight-testing-project-at-puttaparthi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/h9nlcdm5/ANI_20250617110754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the approved framework, the government will provide 150 acres of land adjoining the Puttaparthi runway for the testing complex.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:17:39.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aircraft integration, flight testing 
project at Puttaparthi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Aircraft integration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/operation-sindoor-uri-survivors-still-struggle-to-rebuild-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/bwcnmaqo/20250508040L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from May 8, 2025, a resident removes the debris after shelling from Pakistan in a broader village following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, at Uri in Baramulla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:16:54.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Sindoor: Uri survivors still struggle to rebuild lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jammu and Kashmir, Operation Sindoor, cross-border shelling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/08/bhubaneswar-apartment-blaze-experts-seek-norms-for-buildings-lower-than-15-mtr-height</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/xdc3bczg/New-Project-2026-05-07T102805.297.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Basant Villa apartment building in the Jharpada Canal road area, where the fire erupted.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:15:49.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar apartment blaze: Experts seek norms for buildings lower than 15 mtr height</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Fire Safety, Apartment fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/crda-inks-pact-for-medical-college-skill-university-in-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/xud1xwsf/CRDA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The institution is expected to strengthen Amaravati’s growing ecosystem in education, healthcare, technology and research sectors.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:14:32.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CRDA inks pact for Medical College, Skill University in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CRDA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/andhra-governor-launches-mee-intiki-mee-doc-outreach-project-for-remote-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/u8m22y99/remote-families.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor S Abdul Nazeer during the World Red Cross Day and World Thalassemia Day programme held at Lok Bhavan on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:13:32.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Governor launches ‘Mee Intiki - Mee Doc’ outreach project for remote families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mee Intiki - Mee Doc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/andhra-hc-issues-notices-to-govt-against-dismissal-of-ex-secretariat-staff-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/awhzpxrd/officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The counsel argued that the government failed to properly consider the explanations submitted by the petitioner and issued the dismissal order in a unilateral manner.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:11:47.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC issues notices to govt against dismissal of ex-secretariat staff leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/didis-refusal-to-quit-rendered-infructuous-as-west-bengal-house-dissolved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/0ncppam7/RN-Ravi-and-Mamata-Banerjee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Governor RN Ravi (L) and outgoing chief minister Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:11:14.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Didi’s refusal to quit rendered infructuous as West Bengal House dissolved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-to-implement-pesa-after-cabinet-approval-panchayati-raj-minister-rabi-narayan-naik</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/139ejeuq/New-Projhhect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:10:42.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to implement PESA after cabinet approval: Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Panchayati Raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/social-harmony-essential-for-nations-progress-says-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/umklpgvz/Social-harmony.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat and Suttur Seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji release the book on ‘Atmano Moksartham Jagat hitayaca’ in Mysuru on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:10:41.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social harmony essential for nation’s progress, says Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/jonnagiri-gold-mining-project-to-begin-operations-in-june</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/zxubvyjx/Jonnagiri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mining lease was granted in 2013, and after securing statutory clearances, the project is now ready for commercial production.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:10:10.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jonnagiri gold mining project to begin operations in June</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jonnagiri gold mining project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/deliver-speedy-development-andhra-cm-naidu-to-collectors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/g73ks863/Deliver.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu speaks at the 7th Collectors Conference at the State Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:09:21.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deliver speedy development: Andhra CM Naidu to Collectors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/sexual-harassment-case-lop-ashoka-slams-karnataka-government-for-shielding-cop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/xcafb7cp/P_3495888132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state assembly opposition leader R Ashoka</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:09:15.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sexual harassment case: LoP Ashoka slams Karnataka government for ‘shielding’ cop </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sexual harassment case, R Ashoka, senior police officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/two-months-after-alleged-custodial-death-aakashs-family-yet-to-receive-body</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/0ggn2j0r/2-months-after-‘custodial.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protest seeking the arrest of policemen responsible for death of Akash continues in Manamadurai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:08:58.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two months after alleged custodial death, Aakash’s family yet to receive body</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/odisha-cm-majhis-gujarat-investor-outreach-gets-rs-48330-cr-investment-push</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/qzo4eroe/cm080034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressing investors at the Vadodara roadshow on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:08:52.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi's Gujarat investor outreach gets Rs 48,330 cr investment push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, investment, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/08/grp-constable-lynched-to-death-by-mob-in-police-presence-near-bhubaneswar-over-sexual-assault-allegations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/omp4dgaf/new-new-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Videos circulated widely on social media showed scenes of extreme violence linked to the incident.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:06:52.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GRP constable lynched to death by mob in police presence near Bhubaneswar over sexual assault allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mob violence, sexual assault allegations, lynched to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/08/left-parties-vck-protest-in-chennai-against-lpg-price-hike-and-alleged-railway-job-cuts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/q971qgtm/protest10705chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of CPI, CPI (M) and VCK protest against Union Government for increasing the price of commercial gas cylinder and reducing the job vacancies in Indian Railways, at Collectorate in Chennai Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:06:23.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left parties, VCK protest in Chennai against LPG price hike and alleged railway job cuts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Commercial LPG price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/ipl-finals-venue-change-youth-congress-chief-srinivas-slams-nikhil-kumaraswamy-for-drama</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/17/original/BVSrinivas.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress chief BV Srinivas</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:05:14.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL finals venue change: Youth Congress chief Srinivas slams Nikhil Kumaraswamy for ‘drama’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IPL final, BV Srinivas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/rithanyas-father-seeks-new-io-in-dowry-death-probe-madras-hc-issues-notice-to-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/4bz28xls/ANI_20260312120506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:03:46.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rithanya’s father seeks new IO in dowry death probe; Madras HC issues notice to police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dowry death, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/08/dmk-withstood-vijay-wave-in-south-tn-kanimozhi-tops-strike-rate-chart-in-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-12/omr2rq08/tvlie26_kanimoli_1585x1050_0104tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/xr146n0h/Screenshot-2026-05-08-020939.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T03:01:32.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK withstood Vijay wave in south TN, Kanimozhi tops strike-rate chart in Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Kanimozhi, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/tn-governors-move-to-block-tvk-from-forming-government-wrong-dycm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/jir2fjgd/P_3984188880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:59:34.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Governor’s move to block TVK from forming government wrong: DyCM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu Governor, TVK, DyCM DK Shivakumar, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/adopt-not-i-but-we-andhra-cm-naidu-to-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/bexbjd7k/Adopt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the 7th District Collectors’ Conference at the Secretariat, he said he would personally adopt the usage of ‘we’ instead of ‘I’ to reinforce the idea that development is a shared effort.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:58:12.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adopt ‘Not I, but we’: Andhra CM Naidu to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/08/vck-congress-and-left-parties-slam-tn-governor-for-denying-tvk-chance-to-form-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/4mm8p7ya/VCK-Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of CPI, CPM and VCK staging a protest in Chennai on Thursday against union government over LPG price hike and reduction in railway jobs.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:58:02.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VCK, Congress and Left parties slam TN Governor for denying TVK chance to form government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, VCK, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/andhra-cm-naidu-warns-mlas-against-sand-liquor-gambling-links</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/1ot51wg5/ANI_20260426165933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The exercise, which began on February 12 and concluded this week, is being seen as a new model of accountability and real-time problem-solving in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:56:08.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu warns MLAs against sand, liquor, gambling links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/new-centre-at-arogya-soudha-in-bengaluru-to-deal-with-health-emergencies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/91jmlsqt/Dinesh_Gundu_Rao_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:56:06.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New centre at Arogya Soudha in Bengaluru to deal with health emergencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Health Emergency Operations Centre, Arogya Soudha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-bail-plea-of-savukku-shankar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/hk49h87i/C_1_1_CH1467_119154157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YouTuber Savukku Shankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:53:58.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on bail plea of Savukku Shankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Savukku Shankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/07/bjp-in-west-bengal-accelerates-cabinet-formation-ahead-of-swearing-in-ceremony</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-06/057pdi4m/20260506397F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari contested and won from both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur assembly constituencies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:53:17.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two deputy CMs, ministers from north Bengal, tribal areas in mix as BJP speeds up cabinet formation</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal elections 2026, BJP Cabinet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/cybercrime-cases-in-tamil-nadu-nearly-triple-in-two-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/sfufj8v4/Cybercrime-cases-nearly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:52:27.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cybercrime cases in Tamil Nadu nearly triple in two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, cybercrime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/waterlogging-in-parts-of-tns-dharmapuri-town-recedes-after-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/l3wwljia/whatsapp-image-2026-05-07-at-204521085205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A picture of waterlogging along the Dharmapuri - Salem State highways.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:50:13.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waterlogging in parts of TN's Dharmapuri town recedes after days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, waterlogging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/08/after-election-defeat-salem-ntk-candidates-to-plant-saplings-matching-votes-polled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/88qdanrp/seeman090441.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naam Tamilar Katchi chief Seeman addresses a meeting in Chennai</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:48:42.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After election defeat, Salem NTK candidates to plant saplings matching votes polled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, saplings, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/andhra-cm-naidu-hails-23-month-rule-as-100-effort-100-results-with-big-push-on-welfare</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/wpa1f94k/effort.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu urged officials to sustain momentum, innovate, and ensure Andhra Pradesh becomes a benchmark state in every sector.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/e37t1gcy/effortaa.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:48:09.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu hails 23-month rule as ‘100% effort, 100% results’ with big push on welfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, 23-month rule, 100% effort, 100% results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/08/whats-heating-up-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/p199nr5v/ANI_20240728170246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some parts of Bengaluru are witnessing steadily increasing temperatures.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:45:53.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What’s heating up Bengaluru?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru heat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/08/dmk-open-to-prop-up-aiadmkif-tvk-falls-short-of-magic-number</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/6u53ewxd/jhghgbhjh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin (L), AIADMK party general secretary Edapadi K Palaniswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:45:39.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK ‘open’ to prop up AIADMK if TVK falls short of magic number</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/08/relief-in-name-only-a-peep-into-delhis-heat-struck-shelter-homes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/9eo2a354/Relief-in-name.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A shelter inhabitant shows the mouth of the pipe from where she collects her daily drinking water supply.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/ellnawmc/Broken-coolers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Conditions at shelters continue to lack facilities at Sarai Kale Khan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:43:28.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relief in name only: A peep into Delhi’s heat-struck shelter homes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Delhi shelter home, Delhi Summer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/08/india-presses-bangladesh-to-send-back-illegal-migrants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/n26nl5xb/C_53_1_CH1509_43884430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RANDHIR JAISWAL PIC120653.JPG</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:40:53.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India presses Bangladesh to send back illegal migrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Illegal migrants, India-Bangladesh ties, North East Illegal Migration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/andhra-clears-393-ha-of-forest-land-for-699-tribal-infra-projects-to-boost-roads-telecom-water-access</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/w4y89kbz/forest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 528 road works covering 372.056 hectares received clearance during the period.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:37:59.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra clears 393 ha of forest land for 699 tribal infra projects to boost roads, telecom, water access</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, forest land, tribal infra projects</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/08/tdp-drops-svsn-varma-as-pithapuram-in-charge-after-flex-banner-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-17/95n2x31h/TDP-logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The issue escalated at the Pithapuram Area Development Authority (PADA) office, where Dorababu, confronted Varma in the presence of district chief T Ramaswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:37:02.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP drops SVSN Varma as Pithapuram in-charge after flex banner row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Former MLA SVSN Varma</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/08/all-india-sainik-school-principals-conference-in-thiruvananthapuram-to-conclude-on-friday</loc>
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<image:caption>Delegates at the All India Sainik Schools principals’ conference, Kazhakootam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:36:03.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All India Sainik School Principals' Conference in Thiruvananthapuram to conclude on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sainik Schools, Union Minister Sanjay Seth</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/government-departments-to-take-over-greater-bengaluru-authority-hospitals-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/ffq3eo9e/C_35_1_CH0282_65573358.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:35:05.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government departments to take over Greater Bengaluru Authority hospitals, schools?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/100-assistant-professors-await-bu-approval-of-their-qualifications-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/g2y7frsn/C_1_1_CH1450_118333416.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Bharathiar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:33:38.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 assistant professors await BU approval of their qualifications in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bharathiar University, associate professor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/with-over-7000-cases-kerala-accounted-for-third-highest-cybercrime-rate-in-2022-24-ncrb-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-07/9yp4jcfp/New-Project-2026-01-07T194603.037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The majority of cyber cases registered in 2024 were for cheating by impersonation using computer resource.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:30:35.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With over 7,000 cases, Kerala accounted for third-highest cybercrime rate in 2022-24: NCRB report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, cyber bullying, cyber attacks, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/internal-squabbles-bypoll-debacle-concern-for-karnataka-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-14/ogq6l979/BJP-identifies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'BJP' flag used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:28:51.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Internal squabbles, bypoll debacle  concern for Karnataka BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/influencers-under-kerala-cyber-polices-lens-for-offering-fake-taxi-driver-jobs-in-cambodia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/d7arfnvc/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officials said the offers themselves raise serious legal and logistical concerns.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:26:47.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Influencers under Kerala Cyber Police's lens for offering fake taxi driver jobs in Cambodia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, job scam, cybercrime syndicates, fake recruitment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/08/urban-development-public-welfare-top-priorities-of-vmc-commissioner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/knolajuk/Urban-development.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Commissioner also explained the summer action plan, operation of 106 cooling shelters, desilting works ahead of the monsoon, and progress of AMRUT 1.0 projects.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:26:42.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban development, public welfare top priorities of VMC: Commissioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Urban development &amp; public welfare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/water-crisis-hits-ballaris-jeans-industry-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/p37guiln/Water-crisis-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A denim washing unit in Ballari city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:24:02.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water crisis hits Ballari’s jeans industry in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, water crisis, denim washing, jeans washing units</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/08/two-held-for-attempted-sexual-assault-near-ernakulam-south-railway-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/9lvjba5h/newindianexpress2026-02-15fxbnkjjhANI20250827051222.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two arrested in connection with an attempt to sexually assault a woman after threatening her male friend near the Ernakulam South Railway Station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:23:12.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held for attempted sexual assault near Ernakulam South Railway Station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, threatening, attempted sexual assault</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/iaf-wing-commander-wife-attacked-in-road-rage-case-near-jalahalli-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/pr2ynrrq/newindianexpress2024-10-07t5bpduy7Assault-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A person in the passenger seat started abusing the couple and hit the IAF officer with a roadside tree branch.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:22:18.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF Wing Commander, wife attacked in road rage case near Jalahalli in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, road rage case, IAF Wing Commander</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/08/cpm-to-evaluate-poll-rout-in-ernakulam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/jgrl8us3/P_4527827693.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:20:46.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM to evaluate poll rout in Ernakulam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, BJP-Twenty20</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/devotees-flag-mounting-garbage-at-coimbatores-maruthamalai-bus-stand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/4nb2yxn6/cty-maruthamalai084858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plastic bottles, covers, liquor bottles, and hotel waste were scattered all over the Maruthamalai bus stand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:18:35.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devotees flag mounting garbage at Coimbatore's Maruthamalai bus stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Maruthamalai bus stand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/08/cochin-international-airport-records-22-growth-in-passenger-traffic-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/8c7funjn/dzf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CIAL registers a passenger growth of 2.2% in 2025-26, crossing the 10 million passenger mark for the fourth consecutive financial year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:18:22.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cochin International Airport records 2.2% growth in passenger traffic in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala, Cochin International Airport Ltd, air passenger traffic, passenger growth</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/madras-hc-calls-for-financial-profiling-of-narcotics-offenders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:16:17.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC calls for financial profiling of narcotics offenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, narcotics offenders, financial profiling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/08/citiis-20-to-roll-out-in-thiruvananthapuram-this-month-centres-nod-likely-in-two-weeks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ee8q2tv1/follow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per estimates, the city currently generates 353.58 tonnes of solid waste daily.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/vi1bgeq1/CITIIS-2.0-to-roll-out.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:15:08.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CITIIS 2.0 to roll out in Thiruvananthapuram this month; Centre's nod likely in two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, waste management, circular economy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/two-day-wet-spell-causes-inundation-in-parts-of-tns-madurai-sellur-worst-affected</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/xoglavba/Rain-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following rainfall last night, rainwater seen stagnant in simmakkal to Periyar road making it difficult for the people to use the road in Madurai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/4xrb3mjl/Rain-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rain | K K SUNDAR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:13:43.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-day wet spell causes inundation in parts of TN's Madurai; Sellur worst affected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rainfall, waterlogging</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/tn-forest-department-to-collect-rs-30-extra-to-enter-old-courtallam-falls-residents-oppose-it</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/5/31/original/Courtrallam_Falls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Old Courtallam Falls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:11:09.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN forest department to collect Rs 30 extra to enter Old Courtallam Falls, residents oppose it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Old Courtallam Falls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/08/former-bu-scst-liaison-officer-alleges-penalisation-seeks-explanation-for-removal-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/x1yrh0ni/BDU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bharathidasan University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:10:09.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former BU SC/ST liaison officer alleges penalisation, seeks explanation for removal in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bharathidasan University, SC/ST liaison officer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/08/kerala-polls-udf-wave-breaks-lefts-chirayinkeezhu-stronghold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/v1841ame/C_32_1_CH0353_63440243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former MP and Congress candidate Ramya Haridas polled 56,833 votes (38.51%).</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/t8oxj2u6/UDF-wave-breaks-Left’s.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:09:58.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala polls: UDF wave breaks Left's Chirayinkeezhu stronghold</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/rising-land-prices-deterrent-in-relocation-of-forest-dwellers-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>It has become a concern for the state forest department which is under pressure to speed up voluntary tribal and forest dwellers’ relocation, to mitigate conflict and secure forest patches.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:06:37.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising land prices deterrent in relocation of forest dwellers in Karnataka</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/no-minority-consolidation-against-left-in-kerala-polls-says-ldf-convener-ramakrishnan</loc>
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<image:caption>LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T02:03:35.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No minority consolidation against Left in Kerala polls, says LDF convener Ramakrishnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, TP Ramakrishnan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/May/07/pinarayi-vijayan-promises-course-correction-after-ldf-loses-in-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Caretaker Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:59:40.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan promises course correction after LDF loses in assembly polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/iuml-draws-red-line-on-education-portfolio-in-keralas-new-udf-govt-rejects-any-compromise</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior IUML leader KM Shaji.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/0g1vkuti/IUML-draws-red-line-on.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:55:53.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUML draws red line on education portfolio in Kerala's new UDF govt, rejects any compromise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Indian Union Muslim League, KM Shaji, UDF cabinet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/08/truck-carrying-end-cap-to-plug-leak-at-kaiga-overturns-in-karnatakas-mallapur</loc>
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<image:caption>The truck which overturned at Mallapur in Uttara Kannada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:55:37.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck carrying end-cap to plug leak at Kaiga overturns in Karnataka's Mallapur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kaiga nuclear power plant, Mallapur, end-caps</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/peoples-mandate-iuml-throws-weight-behind-vd-satheesan-as-cm-race-intensifies-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader V D Satheesan being greeted by supporters upon his arrival to attend the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) to decide on the chief ministerial candidate in Kerala, at the party headquarters, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, May 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:50:52.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'People's mandate': IUML throws weight behind VD Satheesan as CM race intensifies in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, Kerala CM post</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/08/satheesan-supporters-rally-across-kerala-demand-cm-post-after-udf-win</loc>
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<image:caption>INTUC workers stage a demonstration in Nettoor, Kochi, in support of Congress leader V D Satheesan in the battle for the post of chief minister.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:46:08.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satheesan supporters rally across Kerala, demand CM post after UDF win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala opposition leader VD Satheesan., Kerala CM post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/us-trade-court-rules-against-trumps-global-10-per-cent-tariff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ic8cusyp/AFP20260507B28F7CQv1HighResEntryIntoForceOfHigherCustomsDutiesInTheUnitedS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Container ships are docked at the APM Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on July 31, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:35:21.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US trade court rules against Trump's global 10 per cent tariff</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Business, Trump tariff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/lebanon-says-at-least-12-killed-in-israeli-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/q0jsu912/AFP20260506B22V24Xv1HighResLebanonIsraelIranUsWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First responders gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik neighborhood on May 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:23:40.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon says at least 12 killed in Israeli attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/well-knock-them-out-a-lot-harder-trump-warns-iran-after-us-intercepts-attacks-on-navy-in-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/f4veosnz/AP26124419258830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:16:55.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We'll knock them out a lot harder': Trump warns Iran after US intercepts attacks on Navy in Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/08/trump-gives-eu-until-july-4-to-ratify-deal-or-face-tariff-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/dtbbj2ya/AP25208639473103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T01:04:28.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, US Tariff on EU</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/2026/May/08/tokyo-memories-on-a-plate-at-adrift-kaya-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/j7iy8j68/Temaki-Rolls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Temaki Rolls</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chef David Myers</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/mbwognox/Adrift_Kaya_8611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lobster Tempura</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-08T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tokyo memories on a plate at ADRIFT Kaya Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Food, Delhi, ADRIFT kaya, Gypsy chef, David Myers, Izakaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/07/all-hands-must-be-on-deck-to-curb-rising-crimes-against-and-by-children</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/c0rsh6ri/PTI.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-07T20:03:44.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All hands must be on deck to curb rising crimes against and by children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/07/improve-government-school-nix-conflicts-of-interest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/998793fd-5fc1-437e-ad89-7716066460a2/C_1_1_CH1104_100153712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government schools need to be given top priority by State to bridge access gap</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-07T20:03:38.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Improve government school, nix conflicts of interest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/07/quick-take-rebooting-dharma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/ltw6fzzw/Gabi.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-07T20:03:29.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Rebooting dharma</news:title>
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