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<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain celebrates her victory on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>SAI coach Pranamika Borah has been an important figure in Lovlina Borgohain's boxing sojourn</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tale of perseverance &amp; grit: Lovlina regains spark with golden punch in Asian Games</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/china-more-positive-influence-than-us-in-latin-america-new-poll-reveals</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, front right, first lady Melania Trump, background right, China's President Xi Jinping, front left, and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive to watch a silent drill platoon review on the new helipad from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China 'more positive influence' than US in Latin America, new poll reveals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/02/gst-growth-remains-strong-but-domestic-demand-is-less-robust</loc>
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<image:caption>In 2025-26, gross collections at ₹22.27 lakh crore saw 8.3 percent growth, while net proceeds at ₹19.34 lakh crore registered a 7.1 percent increase</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:34:06.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST growth remains strong, but domestic demand is less robust</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/02/keralam-congress-dissent-could-undermine-udf-gains</loc>
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<image:caption>UDF convener Adoor Prakash's (L) open questioning of Satheesan is being viewed as part of a bigger move, targeting the CM</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:31:24.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam Congress dissent could undermine UDF gains</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/02/quick-take-a-matter-of-feet</loc>
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<image:caption>Two octogenarian walking early morning in a park at Hebbal Lake, Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:30:07.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | A matter of feet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/02/distance-between-learning-today-and-living-tomorrow</loc>
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<image:caption>India has managed to grow slowly—and much less inclusively—partly because its workforce is poorly educated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:23:26.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Distance between learning today and living tomorrow</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/02/the-unwritten-way-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Voters check their names in West Bengal's draft electoral rolls following the special intensive revision in Balurghat Dakshin Dinajpur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:23:24.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The unwritten way back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/annapurna-scheme-delayed-payments-trigger-womens-protests-across-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Women across Bengal protested and vandalised Seva Setu camps.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:15:24.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annapurna scheme delayed payments trigger women’s protests across Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/what-to-know-about-spains-housing-protests-sparked-by-the-eviction-of-87-year-old-maricarmen</loc>
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<image:caption>Activists camp during a protest following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen last Wednesday to demand stronger laws to protect renters at Sol Square in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:14:27.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/02/akhil-gogoi-starts-sit-in-over-assam-flood-compensation-cm-calls-it-school-level-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi stages an indefinite protest at the Assam Assembly campus, demanding compensation for flood-affected families in Upper Assam and a CBI inquiry into the causes of the floods, in Guwahati, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:51:42.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhil Gogoi starts sit-in over Assam flood compensation; CM calls it school-level politics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Akhil Gogoi, Assam floods, Flood Compensation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/fbi-gives-employees-a-classified-patel-report-about-times-when-it-fell-short</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI Director Kash Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:48:04.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI gives employees a classified 'Patel Report' about times when it 'fell short'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/02/odisha-diverted-over-12000-hectares-forest-land-in-last-5-years</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:46:47.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha diverted over 12,000 hectares 
forest land in last 5 years
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<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/02/threat-to-food-security-from-patchy-monsoon-and-stronger-el-nino-spectre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-22/vgc4b2v9/Crop-damage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:44:11.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Threat to food security from patchy monsoon and stronger El Nino spectre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/rahul-gandhi-alleges-bid-to-delete-15000-voter-names-in-belagavi-demands-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:44:07.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi alleges bid to delete 15,000 voter names in Belagavi, demands CEC's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belagavi, Sir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/02/28-places-in-bihar-on-alert-for-severe-floods-as-gandak-water-enters-new-areas-of-saran</loc>
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<image:caption>People take a boat ride as seen from the Kali Ghat, partially submerged in waters of the swollen Ganga river, in Patna, Bihar, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:42:45.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28 places in Bihar on alert for severe floods as Gandak water enters new areas of Saran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar floods, Gandak river</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/02/happy-to-see-tilak-in-the-middle-order-sanjay-manjrekar-ahead-of-india-pak-gold-medal-match</loc>
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<image:caption>Tilak Varma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:37:51.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Happy to see Tilak in the middle-order: Sanjay Manjrekar ahead of India-Pak gold medal match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tilak Varma, 2026 Asian Games, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/02/not-something-you-want-to-hear-before-a-series-wi-coach-sammy-on-player-pay-cuts-2</loc>
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<image:caption>West Indies head coach Darren Sammy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:34:03.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not something you want to hear before a series: WI coach Sammy on player pay cuts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Darren Sammy, India vs West Indies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/mumbai-pilgrims-allegedly-beaten-by-three-mule-handlers-on-kedarnath-route</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/wzag4uv5/IMG-20250601-WA0114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:28:22.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai pilgrims allegedly beaten by three mule handlers on Kedarnath route</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Kedarnath, Mumbai pilgrim, mule handler</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/gyanesh-bro-just-resign-thousands-rally-in-mumbai-seeking-cecs-ouster-cjp-warns-of-jantar-mantar-20</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses the gathering as co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka look on during a protest by CJP against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, at Shivaji Park, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:23:58.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Gyanesh BRO, JUST RESIGN': Thousands rally in Mumbai seeking CEC's ouster, CJP warns of 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Jantar Mantar Protest, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Politics, CJP protests, Shivaji Park protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/chants-of-deputy-director-recent-hardships-spurred-boxer-parveen-to-capture-asian-games-gold</loc>
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<image:caption>Gold medallists Ankush Panghal (L), Parveen Hooda (c) and Lovlina Borgohain (R) with IOA president PT Usha and BFI chief Ajay Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:23:14.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chants of deputy director, recent hardships spurred boxer Parveen to capture Asian Games gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Ajay Singh, PT Usha, Indian Boxing, Santiago Nieva, Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Asian Games 2026, Ankush Panghal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/no-instagram-youtube-second-hand-bow-from-fathers-savings-making-of-asiad-gold-medallist-archer-kumkum</loc>
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<image:caption>India women archers celebrate their win on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:22:30.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Instagram &amp; YouTube, second-hand bow from father's savings: Making of Asiad gold medallist archer Kumkum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian archers, Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya, Archer Kumkum Anil Mohod</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/openers-smash-centuries-to-put-tn-u23-in-command</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ixiyxn6z/Athish-Madhava-added-25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SR Athish and KTA Madhava Prasad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:21:43.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Openers smash centuries to put TN U23 in command</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, cricket, Col CK Nayudu Trophy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/spanish-gang-rape-survivor-seeks-trial-transfer-outside-jharkhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/h396h5ob/Stop_Rape_Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Spanish woman, who was on a bike tour of India with her husband and travelling towards Nepal through India from Bangladesh in early 2024, was gang-raped by eight people in Dumka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:16:40.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spanish gang-rape survivor seeks trial transfer outside Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, Spanish biker, gang-rape survivor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/lawyers-body-forms-independent-panel-of-former-sc-hc-judges-to-examine-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/pwd4yug3/20251104186L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) official scans a form during the house-to-house verification process to update voter list.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:10:31.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lawyers' body forms independent panel of former SC, HC judges to examine SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SIR Politics, SIR of electoral rolls, Independent Judges Panel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-gold-rush-india-smash-massive-six</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian women's hockey team celebrate after winning gold</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra government’s General Administration Department issued the order stating that Harpalkar, a secretary-rank officer, had been appointed to the MPSC post on deputation for two years.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India exports</image:caption>
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<news:title>One year of the India-EFTA trade agreement: A look at the early picture</news:title>
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<image:caption>A street vendor sells campaign flags of presidential candidates Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is running for reelection in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazil's presidential election</news:title>
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<news:title>Adani Group commits Rs 6 tln investment in Maharashtra</news:title>
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<news:title>ICICI Pru appoints Siddhartha Mishra as CEO; Bagchi quits from Oct 13</news:title>
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<image:caption>Festive hiring to go up as e-commerce, quick commerce drive demand</image:caption>
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<news:title>Festive hiring gathers pace as e-commerce, quick-commerce firms expand workforce
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<image:caption>RBI forex reserves</image:caption>
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<news:title>Forex kitty plunges record $18.34 bn as rupee pressure mounts
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<image:caption>Govt extends export tax refund scheme till December 31, keeps rates unchanged</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:45:49.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt extends RoDTEP, RoSCTL schemes till December 31</news:title>
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<news:title>LPG consumption falls 9% in September, remains below pre-war levels
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<image:caption>(L-R) Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Misra and Saharanpur MP Imran Masood.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress rejigs UP unit: Aradhana Mishra named president, Imran Masood made working president</news:title>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
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<news:title>India-MERCOSUR trade deal likely to cover services</news:title>
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<image:caption>Students burn garbage as they protest to demand more resources for school in Lille, France, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Students hold a sign reading "Stop budget cuts" as they protest against under-resourced schools in front of a high school blockade in Lyon, France, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>What to know as France school protests morph into unrest and the streets are seething</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/jk-auctions-two-limestone-blocks-under-central-mineral-auction-process-for-first-time</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>J&amp;K auctions two limestone blocks under Central mineral auction process for first time</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/02/deficient-monsoon-leaves-indias-reservoirs-under-pressure</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from Sept. 01, 2026, Stanley Reservoir opens sluice gates for irrigation in the Cauvery delta districts at Mettur, in Salem, Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Deficient monsoon leaves India’s reservoirs under pressure</news:title>
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<news:title>Why protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar erupted across India on October 2 | SIR | CJP </news:title>
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<image:caption>India exported 19,72,018 tonnes of seafood worth Rs 73,890.46 crore ($8.45 billion) in 2025-26. Andhra Pradesh contributed 4,09,274 tonnes worth Rs 23,765.11 crore ($2.72 billion).</image:caption>
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<news:title>Can the Andhra shrimp powerhouse stay ahead?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Amit Shah to address Dairy sector, centre-state issues during Bhopal visit</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Olympian Pargat Singh (R) takes over as Punjab Congress president from outgoing state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned earlier on Friday, October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hockey legend Pargat Singh replaces Amarinder Warring as Punjab Congress chief</news:title>
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<image:caption>The recommendation is part of the safety measures proposed in the AAIB’s final report on the 2024 Cessna aircraft accident at Guna aerodrome in Madhya Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>AAIB urges DGCA to ensure trainee pilots practise critical exercises before flying solo</news:title>
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<image:caption>India's football team head coach Khalid Jamil (L) with Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann approves de-addiction programme in border districts</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Indian Navy's first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) INS Samarthak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:33:20.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy set to induct INS Samarthak for weapons trials, INS Mangrol for sub-hunting</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with representatives of military personnel stationed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:23:03.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Defence diplomacy': China widens military footprint with Laos air base</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/over-500-detained-in-delhi-protest-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-aap-leaders-students-held</loc>
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<image:caption>: People stage a protest against the CEC near the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Political parties and members of AISA, SFI, NSUI and other student bodies are protesting to demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and mass deletion of voters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:19:18.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>700 including ex-Delhi CM Atishi detained as Jantar Mantar stir defies curbs, seeks CEC's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/jk-police-books-jknc-mla-altaf-ahmad-wani-for-allegedly-assaulting-pso</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu &amp; Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MLA from Pahalgam Altaf Ahmad Wani.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:19:11.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K Police books JKNC MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani for allegedly assaulting PSO</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K Police, JKNC, PSO, Altaf Ahmad Wani</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Oct/02/live-security-stepped-up-in-mumbai-ahead-of-cjp-protest-demanding-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>People take part in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, at Shivaji Park, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:11:57.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP protest HIGHLIGHTS | 'Your barricades won’t be enough’: Dipke warns as Mumbai stir draws large crowds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/kedarnath-wildlife-sanctuary-to-restrict-human-activity-to-save-himalayan-tahr</loc>
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<image:caption>Himalayan tahrs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:06:45.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary to restrict human activity to save Himalayan tahr</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kedarnath, Himalayan tahr</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/are-you-afraid-of-bjp-stalin-hits-out-at-vijay-over-silence-on-sir-election-commission</loc>
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<image:caption>ormer Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin greets the gathering during an election campaign with party candidate S Suganya, in support of the candidate, ahead of the Dharapuram Assembly constituency byelection, in Dharapuram, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN bypolls: ‘Afraid of BJP?’ asks Stalin; ‘Stole our MLA,’ says EPS as DMK, ADMK turn fire on Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, TVK, Dharapuram bypoll</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bodies-of-two-yoga-instructors-killed-in-vietnam-accident-to-reach-jharkhand-on-saturday</loc>
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<image:caption>The two yoga instructors died in a road accident in Da Lat, Vietnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:45:32.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of two yoga instructors killed in Vietnam accident to reach Jharkhand on Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vietnam, Jharkhand, Yoga instructors</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/suvendu-to-nandigram-minorities-october-6-auspicious-occasion-to-build-ties-with-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-07/hvgjefhx/PTI07072026000398B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:43:46.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu to Nandigram minorities: October 6 ‘auspicious occasion’ to build ties with BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Nandigram bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/g7-agree-to-release-100-mn-barrels-of-diesel-and-crude-amid-us-pressure-on-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-06/6zz8s91c/Oil-Rig.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:42:11.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G7 agree to release '100 mn barrels' of diesel and crude amid US pressure on Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Donald Trump, G7, Iran War, Diesel Reserves, Crude Reserves</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-after-the-latest-jobs-report-calms-the-rattled-bond-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/k3hj9mf9/AP26275481867093.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Signs mark the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in New York's Financial District.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:41:53.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report calms the rattled bond market</news:title>
<news:keywords>US equities, US bond market, oil prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/gyanesh-kumar-will-go-system-that-put-him-there-will-go-too-rahul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/0skuknad/PTI10022026000159B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>eader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, at Raj Ghat, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:37:31.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar will go, system that put him there will go too: Rahul</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/02/bihar-floods-65-year-old-man-dies-after-being-injured-by-relief-packet-dropped-from-iaf-chopper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/15pr1wu7/relief_material.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:34:27.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar floods: 65-year-old man dies after being injured by relief packet dropped from IAF chopper</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bsf-shoots-dead-two-people-crossing-pakistan-border-foils-infiltration-attempt-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/24860ogy/ANI_20250524064755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:24:22.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF shoots dead two people crossing Pakistan border, foils infiltration attempt: Officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, pakistan, Infiltration, BSF attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/spanish-government-loses-both-parliamentary-votes-to-ratify-emergency-housing-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hvhfy2na/AP26275434966683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, left, applauds at the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:07:24.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spanish government loses both Parliamentary votes to ratify emergency housing measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain housing crisis, Spain Parliament</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/transporting-cattle-without-documents-cannot-be-presumed-for-slaughter-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/51g6cd2r/ANI_20260923101728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:50:18.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transporting cattle without documents cannot be presumed for slaughter: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cow slaughter, Supreme Court of India, cattle transport, Chhattisgarh Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/uae-presidential-adviser-calls-flydubai-attack-dangerous-terrorist-act-lauds-indian-pilot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7qp8h0xn/ANI_20261002114622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:48:53.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE presidential adviser calls Flydubai attack 'dangerous terrorist act', lauds Indian pilot</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United Arab Emirates, FlyDubai, Smit Machchhar, Anwar Gargash</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-exports-24-tonnes-of-frozen-food-products-to-canada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/qwzp9hs5/202610023963504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The shipment was flagged off by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:36:14.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana exports 24 tonnes of frozen food products to Canada</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/congress-dubs-roll-revision-mass-disenfranchisement-of-indians-modi-through-shah-instigated-removal-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:35:10.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress dubs roll revision ‘Mass Disenfranchisement Of Indians (MODI) through Shah Instigated Removal (SIR)’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission, Jairam Ramesh, ECI net</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/money-laundering-case-ed-arrests-ozone-urbana-cmd-for-cheating-homebuyers-of-rs-927-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zjwvf972/IMGDKShivakumaratED21K3B402HT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:32:28.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Money laundering case: ED arrests Ozone Urbana CMD for cheating homebuyers of Rs 927 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, ED Enforcement Directorate, Ozone Urbana Infra Developers Pvt Ltd, defrauding homebuyers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/ethiopias-government-pushes-tigray-rebels-back-as-regional-tensions-spike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2rzrvjg6/AP26268366446203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People walk in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, as fighting escalates with the central government, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ethiopia's government pushes Tigray rebels back as regional tensions spike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ethiopia Civil War, Tigray war, TPLF</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/tigress-released-into-west-bengals-buxa-tiger-reserve-to-revive-tiger-population</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/qzash7b3/Screenshot-2026-10-02-194926.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tigress was translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar after assessing relevant ecological, veterinary, and management parameters, all in accordance with established protocols.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:22:54.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tigress released into West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve to revive tiger population</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/akash-anand-apologises-to-mayawati-seeks-another-chance-to-serve-bsp-again</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/kd3hw2ay/ANI_20261002081415.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati with former BSP national coordinator Akash Anand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:18:24.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akash Anand apologises to Mayawati, seeks another chance to serve BSP again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party, BSP chief Mayawati, Akash Anand</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/israel-pm-netanyahu-warns-very-heavy-price-if-any-power-behind-flydubai-flight-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/1udhc4dh/Benjamin_Netanyahu_AP_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:16:55.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel PM Netanyahu warns 'very heavy price' if any power behind Flydubai flight incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/02/india-womens-hockey-team-wins-asian-games-gold-after-44-years-qualifies-for-2028-olympics</loc>
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<image:caption>India's players celebrate after winning the women's final gold medal Hockey match as they defeat China in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:10:53.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: Indian women win hockey gold after 44 years, qualify for 2028 Olympics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Sports News, Indian Women's Hockey team, LA 2028 Olympics, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-urges-youth-to-draw-inspiration-from-gandhi-shastri</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla speaking at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan as part of the ‘Know Your Leader’ programme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:02:44.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges youth to draw inspiration from Gandhi, Shastri</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/three-construction-workers-die-of-suffocation-inside-newly-built-septic-tank-in-ariyalur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/25/original/Manual_scavenging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:54:11.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three construction workers die of suffocation inside newly built septic tank in Ariyalur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/airspace-curbs-high-fares-steer-indian-travellers-towards-asias-east</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/pk2stzco/ANI_20260826081132.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to industry executives and experts, airfares shot up by double digits during the summer season and are expected to remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and higher jet fuel prices.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:50:15.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airspace curbs, high fares steer Indian travellers towards Asia’s East

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<news:keywords>Tourism, aviation , oil price, airspace curbs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/baba-ramdevs-remarks-on-muslims-ancestry-draw-support-from-religious-leader-bjp-mp</loc>
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<image:caption>Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:47:39.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baba Ramdev’s remarks on muslims’ ancestry draw support from religious leader, BJP MP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/trinamool-congress-name-symbol-erased-from-bengal-suvendu-adhikari-at-nandigram</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:46:26.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trinamool Congress name, symbol erased from Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari at Nandigram</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/up-polls-2027-bjp-led-nda-sp-led-opposition-firm-up-election-strategies</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:40:39.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP polls 2027: BJP-led NDA, SP-led opposition firm up election strategies </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/pakistan-govt-imran-khans-pti-hold-talks-ahead-of-planned-islamabad-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>A supporter of imprisoned Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's kiss the portrait of his leader</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:37:21.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan govt, Imran Khan’s PTI hold talks ahead of planned Islamabad protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Imran khan, Tehreek-e-Insaf</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-chief-minister-nayab-singh-saini-to-visit-singapore-from-october-4-to-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:31:56.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to visit Singapore from October 4 to 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/global-life-expectancy-nearly-back-to-pre-covid-levels-but-healthy-years-lag-who</loc>
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<image:caption>The headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:31:19.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global life expectancy nearly back to pre-Covid levels, but healthy years lag: WHO</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, WHO, Global life expectancy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/02/india-born-scientist-wins-2026-wolf-chemistry-prize</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i7iteuh6/WolfPrize.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Klenerman, Shankar Balasubramanian and Pascal Mayer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:27:56.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-born scientist wins 2026 Wolf Chemistry Prize</news:title>
<news:keywords> India born scientist Shankar Balasubramanian, Scientist David Klenerman , Scientist Pascal Mayer, DNA sequencing, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK, Genomic medicine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bjp-slams-gandhis-for-silence-on-pilots-bravery-asks-if-its-due-to-attackers-religion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/c0sl8l9b/202609213949104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:26:17.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Gandhis for 'silence' on pilot's bravery, asks if it's due to attacker's religion</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/02/sir-row-why-has-kerala-reopened-the-2006-vigilance-files-involving-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:21:20.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR Row: Why Has Kerala Reopened The 2006 Vigilance Files Involving Gyanesh Kumar?</news:title>
<news:keywords>kerala, gyanesh kumar, vigilance case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight</loc>
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<image:caption>This undated photo released on Israel's Foreign Ministry social media shows Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar in the cockpit of a plane in an unknown location. Machchhar was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:10:45.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilots’ body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Federation of Indian Pilots, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/russian-president-putins-praise-for-pm-modis-peace-efforts-matter-of-pride-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:04:37.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian President Putin’s praise for PM Modi’s peace efforts matter of pride: Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-launches-10-day-campaign-to-make-21-gurugram-garbage-points-gvp-free</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/21gn20jo/Haryana-CM-Nayab-Singh-Saini-inspected-a-cleaned-u17909362468625h4x.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini inspected a cleaned-up garbage point as MCG launched a 10-day drive to transform 21 dumping spots across Gurugram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:03:42.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana launches 10-day campaign to make 21 Gurugram garbage points GVP-free</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gurugram, waste management, Haryana government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/gujarat-ucc-bill-gets-president-murmus-assent-to-come-into-force-after-state-notification</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/ed35oifi/Screenshot-2025-04-16-200855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:45:30.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat UCC Bill gets President Murmu’s assent, to come into force after state notification</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Uniform Civil Code, President Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/dont-drag-my-name-into-it-k-c-venugopal-rejects-link-to-udf-convenors-criticism-of-kerala-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>File K C Venugopal and V D Satheesan interact with mediapersons outside Venugopal’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:44:42.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t drag my name into it: K C Venugopal rejects link to UDF convenor’s criticism of Kerala govt</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/ed-arrests-two-in-rs-1418-crore-investment-fraud-case-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:41:23.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests two in Rs 1,418 crore investment fraud case in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Enforcement Directorate (ED), investment fraud case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/nine-youths-including-juvenile-arrested-by-the-punjab-police-in-lpu-violence-vandalism-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:29:04.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine youths, including juvenile arrested by the Punjab Police in LPU violence, vandalism case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, LPU violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/the-gandhi-collections-keeping-pieces-of-history-alive</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:47:05.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Gandhi collections keeping pieces of history alive</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Oct/02/kochi-rock-band-is-back-to-prove-why-it-is-evergreen-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:39:55.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi rock band is back to prove why it is ‘Evergreen’  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Music, Rock band</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/02/vizhinjams-7th-century-stone-temple-remains-a-monument-to-neglect</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:35:22.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizhinjam’s 7th-century stone temple remains a monument to neglect</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Oct/02/hooked-on-crochet-why-the-craft-is-winning-over-the-young</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:27:53.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hooked on crochet: Why the craft is winning over the young</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, crochet</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/father-in-law-not-liable-for-domestic-violence-merely-for-not-controlling-adult-son-delhi-hc</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:18:56.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father-in-law not liable for domestic violence merely for not controlling adult son: Delhi HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pravachan-mantris-insensitivity-knows-no-bounds-jairam-ramesh-attacks-modi-over-food-inflation</loc>
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<image:caption>Kitchen budgets up 25% in three months, Ramesh takes swipe at Modi over ‘back-breaking’ inflation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:10:34.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pravachan mantri’s insensitivity knows no bounds’: Jairam Ramesh attacks Modi over food inflation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/sdpi-alleges-voter-deletion-bid-in-kodagu-demands-probe-into-sir-process</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:05:58.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SDPI alleges voter deletion bid in Kodagu, demands probe into SIR process</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/warring-hands-resignation-to-rahul-gandhi-hints-pilot-may-have-sought-his-removal-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from May 29, 2026, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring speaks to the media in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:05:28.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warring hands resignation to Rahul Gandhi, hints Pilot may have sought his removal in Punjab</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/ahmedabad-couple-rides-4562-km-to-umling-la-after-battling-cancer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9fqehz7v/couple-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Before attempting Umling La, the couple rode to Khardung La to assess their endurance and prepare for the high altitude.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:00:40.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad couple rides 4,562 km to Umling La after battling cancer</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/ladakh-eyes-new-agricultural-opportunity-with-pilot-saffron-cultivation-in-leh</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir is the primary region for saffron cultivation in India, accounting for approximately 90 per cent of the country’s total production.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:43:35.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh eyes new agricultural opportunity with pilot saffron cultivation in Leh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, saffron</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/mamata-claims-bjp-govt-creating-restive-atmosphere-in-west-bengal-blames-cec-gyanesh-for-tmcs-poll-defeat</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:40:22.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata claims BJP govt creating 'restive atmosphere' in West Bengal; blames CEC Gyanesh for TMC's poll defeat</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/siraj-director-accuses-cm-satheeshan-chief-secretary-of-blocking-special-prosecutor-in-basheer-death-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bxtq8t49/images-2026-10-02T160420.390.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Basheer was killed in the early hours of August 3, 2019 after being hit by a car driven by IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman near Museum junction in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:39:31.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siraj director accuses CM Satheeshan, Chief Secretary of blocking special prosecutor in Basheer death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, V D Satheeshan, KM Basheer death case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/two-former-chitkara-university-students-held-over-campus-unrest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2rdy91ny/ChitkaraPunjabEntranceGate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chitkara University near Rajpura in Patiala district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:31:25.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two former Chitkara University students held over campus unrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chitkara University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/female-elephant-found-dead-in-jharkhand-tusks-missing-poaching-suspected</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a wild elephant used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:18:08.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female elephant found dead in Jharkhand, tusks missing; poaching suspected</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/02/englishnews2026sep30netflixs-wednesday-season-three-wraps-filming</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/yasxf6pp/Wednesday_S3.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams on the set of Netflix's Wednesday season three</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:10:30.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix's Wednesday season three wraps filming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Winona Ryder, Wednesday </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/02/hindinews2026oct01tu-hai-meri-kiran-the-sonakshi-sinha-zaheer-iqbal-starrer-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9yghvf7n/Tu_Hai_Meri_Kiran.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tu Hai Meri Kiran poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:10:22.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tu Hai Meri Kiran, the Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal starrer, gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tu Hai Meri Kiran, Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/02/malayalamnews2026oct01urvashi-and-jagadish-team-up-for-room-no-9-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/dp0obw6a/UrvashiJagadishRoomNo9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First look of the Urvashi-Jagadish starrer Room No 9</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/psm1iz5l/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_01_at_18_48_03.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:10:12.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urvashi and Jagadish team up for Room No 9, first look unveiled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Urvashi, Jagadish, Room No 9, Sthreedhanam, Bharya, Simhavalan Menon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/train-speed-on-katra-banihal-section-in-jk-increased-to-100-kmph</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/slict6d5/ANI_20260820053536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway Ministry approves raising train speed limit to 100 kmph on Katra-Banihal section.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:09:50.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Train speed on Katra-Banihal section in J&amp;K increased to 100 kmph</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vande Bharat, Chenab Bridge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-launches-common-pass-for-metro-rtc-services-auto-fares-revised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bly1n1cv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-02-at-3.31.56-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Ministers Vivek Venkataswamy and Azharuddin, unveiled the Metro-RTC common pass.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:09:42.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana launches common pass for Metro, RTC services; auto fares revised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, Telangana government, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, TGSRTC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-india-boxers-make-history-capture-three-gold-medals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bee558ty/BoxingLOV.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain after winning the gold medal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:06:39.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: India boxers make history, capture three gold medals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Asian Games 2026, Ankush Panghal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/indian-hockey-umpire-sent-back-from-asian-games-after-sexual-harassment-complaint</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/16/13/original/hockey_sticks02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:01:24.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian hockey umpire sent back from Asian Games after sexual harassment complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Hockey India, sexual harassment complaint, Asian Games 2026, Hi, Indian hockey umpire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-bjp-protecting-mine-owners-interests-not-peoples-rights-says-patnaik-at-launch-of-bjd-march</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:53:08.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 'BJP protecting mine owners' interests, not people's rights', says Patnaik at launch of BJD march</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, Odisha BJP government, MMDR Amendment Act, mine owners, people's rights</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/from-being-sidelined-in-2022-edition-to-golden-finish-at-2026-asian-games-wrestler-sujeets-tale-of-endurance-rise</loc>
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<image:caption>Sujeet Kalkal clinches gold medal in the 65kg weight category</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:50:46.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From being sidelined in 2022 edition to golden finish at 2026 Asian Games: Wrestler Sujeet's tale of endurance &amp; rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Wrestler Bajrang Punia, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Asian Games 2026, wrestler Sujeet Kalkal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/02/congress-alleges-form-6-changes-by-eci-was-to-target-gen-z-voters-in-sir</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:49:47.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges Form 6 changes by ECI was to target Gen Z voters in SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Congress alleges Form 6 changes targetted Gen Z, SIR row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/gujarat-police-shootout-rajasthan-man-held-with-500-kg-poppy-husk-two-mauser-pistols</loc>
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<image:caption>Police recovered more than 500 kg of poppy husk from the Mahindra Scorpio car used by the accused persons</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:49:08.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat police shootout: Rajasthan man held with 500 kg poppy husk, two mauser pistols</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Drugs Seized, Gujarat police, poppy husk, mauser pistols, Rajasthan man arrested</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Oct/02/jantar-mantar-protest-live-updates</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Police has denied permission for the mobilisation but organisers plan to proceed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:36:07.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jantar Mantar protest HIGHLIGHTS| AAP leaders detained during protest against CEC; Internet suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, Delhi, Delhi Police, AISA, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Jantar Mantar protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-plans-iot-based-waste-management-at-major-pilgrimage-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/b5cru0ff/images-2026-10-02T145658.103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:28:31.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana plans IoT-based waste management at major pilgrimage sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, waste management, Haryana government, pilgrimage sites</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-recorded-over-4000-deaths-as-authorities-struggle-to-contain-the-virus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tkab3vpg/Congo-Ebola.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical workers work inside a mobile lab set up to test rapidly for Ebola virus in Butembo, Congo, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:26:14.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded over 4,000 deaths as authorities struggle to contain the virus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, virus, Ebola, Ebola outbreak, Congo Ebola outbreak, Ebola death toll</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/operation-thelima-74-eateries-in-keralam-shut-for-reusing-degraded-cooking-oil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/s42b79d2/images-2026-10-02T144123.321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The operation focused particularly on roadside eateries, thattukadas, tea shops, snack-making units and other establishments where large quantities of food are fried.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:15:19.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Thelima: 74 eateries in Keralam shut for reusing degraded cooking oil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Operation Thelima, food safety inspection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/cpm-thiruvananthapuram-councillor-allegedly-demands-rs-10-lakh-bribe</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:00:25.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM Thiruvananthapuram councillor allegedly demands Rs 10 lakh bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, bribery case, CPM councillor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/lioness-attacks-five-people-in-gujarats-amreli-forest-guard-among-injured-during-rescue-operation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/fgt5alfl/wounded-person-in-ambulance.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All the injured victims have been shifted to Amreli Civil Hospital for treatment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:22:33.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lioness attacks five people in Gujarat’s Amreli, forest guard among Injured during rescue operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Gujarat forest department, Lioness attack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-indian-mens-recurve-team-clinch-silver-after-losing-final-to-korea</loc>
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<image:caption>The troika of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan started strongly after an early fumble by Korea but could not hold onto the advantage as they went down 56-56 50-57 54-56.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:21:44.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Indian men's recurve team clinch silver after losing final to Korea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026, recurve archery, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, Neeraj Chauhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/voters-served-sir-notices-need-not-appear-physically-for-hearings-maharashtra-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/s1kxng3a/202609103937329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electors can also submit the required documents or evidence to the concerned BLO through WhatsApp.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:12:09.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voters served SIR notices need not appear physically for hearings: Maharashtra CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tn-scraps-saturday-opening-at-100-sub-registrar-offices-from-november-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/qoxmj0e1/P_4780566756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Logesh Tamilselvan D</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:09:52.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN scraps Saturday opening at 100 sub-registrar offices from November 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-registrar, Government Order, D. Logesh Tamilselvan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/training-together-bonding-self-belief-how-india-women-recurve-archers-stunned-korea-to-win-historic-asiad-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/548c2nkg/Recurve-archery.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:05:11.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Training together, bonding, self-belief: How India women recurve archers stunned Korea to win historic Asiad gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian archery team, India-South Korea, Ankita Bhakat, Asian Games 2026, Kumkum Mohod, Kirti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/a-plumber-and-a-dentist-are-praised-as-heroes-in-flydubai-near-disaster</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/e8q0sdnz/FlyDubai-man-with-bloodstains.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayoun, with blood stains on his shirt, who was aboard a Flydubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, is welcomed at the arrivals gate at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:57:04.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A plumber and a dentist are praised as heroes in FlyDubai near-disaster</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FlyDubai plane, FlyDubai near-disaster, A plumber and a dentist</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/hindi-on-tn-highways-signage-board-two-officials-placed-under-suspension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/dqvbmbz8/Hindi-on-signage-board.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The name board with Hindi names (L); the names erased on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:52:26.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindi on TN highways signage board: two officials placed under suspension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hindi, signage board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/punjab-power-corporation-makes-a-u-turn-not-to-borrow-rs-10000-crore-loan-through-merchant-banker</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-13/2me2m8yu/New-Project-2025-12-13T133824.740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab State Power Corporation Limited</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:47:37.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Power Corporation makes a U-Turn not to borrow Rs 10,000 crore loan through merchant banker</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, loan, Bonds, merchant bankers, Punjab Power Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pm-modi-speaks-to-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchaar-hails-his-bravery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hiq96uub/20261002041L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved hundreds of lives aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, in New Delhi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:32:06.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchaar, hails his bravery</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, FlyDubai, Smit Machchaar, Captain Smit Machchaar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/security-tightened-at-mumbais-shivaji-park-ahead-of-cjp-protest-seeking-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lsp1odlm/20260726233L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women police personnel and security teams from other agencies have also been deployed to prevent any untoward incident and regulate traffic in the Dadar area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:18:16.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security tightened at Mumbai's Shivaji Park ahead of CJP protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Shivaji Park, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CJP protest, Shivaji Park protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/two-major-kyiv-bridges-shut-after-russian-drone-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-12/3vig5nh7/AP26254175707339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:08:47.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two major Kyiv bridges shut after Russian drone strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian drone strikes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/indian-origin-truck-driver-sentenced-to-six-year-prison-after-fatal-crash-that-killed-mother-her-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/k9nq3bla/ANI_20260901124650.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sentence was announced by Quebec Court Judge Sacha Blais who described Singh’s driving as "negligent and demonstrated his disregard for the lives of others," while slamming his 'total lack of judgement' in playing a video game while on the road.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:08:20.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin truck driver sentenced to six-year prison, after fatal crash that killed mother, her son</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, California, Canada, Toronto, Indian-origin, crash killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/chhattisgarh-sir-congress-leader-mohammad-akbar-questions-deletion-of-nearly-25-lakh-voter-names-bjp-hits-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and former cabinet minister Mohammad Akbar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:06:37.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh SIR: Congress leader Mohammad Akbar questions deletion of nearly 25 lakh voter names; BJP hits back</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Special Intensive Revision, Mohammad Akbar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/sc-grants-bihar-eight-weeks-to-clear-ganga-floodplain-encroachments-in-patna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:06:10.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC grants Bihar eight weeks to clear Ganga floodplain encroachments in Patna</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bihar government, Ganga floodplain encroachments</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/dharma-and-rashtra-inseparable-india-has-a-role-to-play-in-troubled-world-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/bvzg71df/ANI_20260906180809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:51:21.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharma and rashtra inseparable; India has a role to play in troubled world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tamil-nadu-history-sheeter-shot-in-leg-held-with-ganja-and-bombs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police recovered four country made bombs, three machetes and more than 20 kg of ganja from his possession.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:41:51.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: History sheeter shot in leg, held with ganja and bombs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, History sheeter, ganja case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/asian-shares-mixed-after-global-bond-sell-off-deepens-and-ahead-of-us-jobs-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/992y0spu/images-3.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daniel Kryger works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:40:42.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens and ahead of US jobs data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Asian Shares, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/passenger-accidentally-touches-emergency-door-of-flight-at-hyderabad-airport-deboarded-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/uhsr4brg/ANI_20260503125154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:37:46.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger accidentally touches emergency door of flight at Hyderabad airport; deboarded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/dda-completes-safety-audit-of-all-736-parks-identifies-190-high-risk-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/9khoymp9/ANI_20240713043417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Development Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:31:50.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA completes safety audit of all 736 parks, identifies 190 high-risk sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Astha kunj gangrape</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/cm-vijay-launches-expanded-vettri-payanam-scheme-84-lakh-women-to-benefit-daily</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ikhcv1yr/ANI_20260701160044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:26:58.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay launches expanded 'Vettri Payanam' scheme; 84 lakh women to benefit daily</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vettri Payanam scheme, free-travel facility</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/congress-accuses-ec-of-lying-over-ecinet-alleges-curbs-on-eros-violate-poll-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/7kdikv3w/ANI_20260829090034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:18:39.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses EC of 'lying' over ECINet, alleges curbs on EROs violate poll laws</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Election Commission, ECINET</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/govt-cuts-new-sugar-stock-regulations-by-15-days-to-ensure-smooth-supply-to-consumers-during-festive-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/x0eja2wj/ANI_20260820110455.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Average retail sugar prices have decreased by 15 percent from their peak in August and are expected to continue to decline as the benefits of lower ex-mill prices are passed through the supply chain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:14:16.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt cuts new sugar stock regulations by 15 days to ensure smooth supply to consumers during festive season</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sugar prices, stock holding limit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/hurricane-rachel-strengthens-to-a-category-3-storm-off-mexicos-pacific-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/nuvbejaa/AP26271743897372.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People evacuate their homes as Hurricane Polo approaches Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur state, Mexico, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:06:24.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hurricane Rachel, Category 3 storm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/centre-formally-marks-28-strategic-ladakh-sites-including-lac-friction-points-on-official-map-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/vyxru9pl/ANI_20260814062725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:00:36.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre formally marks 28 strategic Ladakh sites, including LAC friction points, on official map</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ladakh, Government of India, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/seven-killed-19-injured-as-truck-hits-pickup-van-in-maharashtras-amravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/2e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1/police_cordon_line.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:55:13.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven killed, 19 injured as truck hits pickup van in Maharashtra’s Amravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Samruddhi Expressway, Amravati road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/in-flight-attack-on-flydubai-pilot-puts-aviation-security-measures-under-fresh-scrutiny-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/a3puhkv6/AP26273613023889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli passengers who had been aboard a FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia are welcomed at the arrivals gate at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:55:11.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security measures under fresh scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Flydubai flight, flydubai flight emergency landing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/taiwan-receives-its-first-us-made-f-16v-fighter-jets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2p7sfecl/AFP20261002C9ZN2BDv1HighResTaiwanUsChinaDefence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A newly purchased F-16V Block 70 fighter jet lands at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:45:47.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan receives its first US-made F-16V fighter jets</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, taiwan, fighter jets, F-16V</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/no-imminent-india-us-trade-deal-ustr-greer-says-modi-trump-may-speak-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/d6xdr8ij/newindianexpress2025-02-14ssom20qjNarendra-Modi-and-Donald-Trump-Handshake.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Feb. 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:37:19.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No imminent India-US trade deal, USTR Greer says; Modi, Trump may speak soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, India-US Trade Deal, Jamieson Greer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/election-commission-orders-special-drive-to-enrol-left-out-voters-after-sir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/knv834ui/20260408107L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:36:52.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission orders special drive to enrol 'left out' voters after SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, special drive, Election Commission of India , Booth Level Officers, left out voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-birthday-girl-lovlina-captures-gold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/iqf7dcbq/Lov-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain's hand being raised by the referee on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:26:16.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: 'Very special' birthday for Lovlina as she captures gold </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, BFI, Amit Panghal, Lovlina Borgohain, Asian Games 2026, Bao Ziyi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/original-confession-papers-photos-replaced-in-file-judge-for-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Also, pages 178 to 180 containing a letter dated December 5, 2015, written by the IO to the doctor, and his report dated December 7, 2015, are also missing from the court file.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:04:22.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Original confession, papers, photos replaced in file, judge for probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, 2015 murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/seven-arrested-for-circulating-counterfeit-rs-500-notes-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/pe3rcu00/Counterfeit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation began on September 14, when the police received information that counterfeit notes were being circulated from a car near a petrol bunk close to the Mysuru Road Flyover down-ramp.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:01:58.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven arrested for circulating counterfeit Rs 500 notes in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, counterfeit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/tourism-department-kstdc-jlr-to-sponsor-cricket-teams-says-minister-kj-george</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/kgbxwui8/C_35_1_CH0279_61362937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister KJ George</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:00:20.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism department, KSTDC, JLR to sponsor cricket teams, says minister KJ George </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cricket, KJ George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/plaint-against-nice-chief-ashok-kheny-over-remarks-on-siddaganga-seer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hm3b31sj/Ashok-Kheny.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NICE chief Ashok Kheny</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:59:02.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plaint against NICE chief Ashok Kheny over remarks on Siddaganga seer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nice, Ashok Kheny</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/true-change-cannot-be-achieved-sans-comprehensive-poll-reform-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/266vnma5/siddu.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:53:01.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>True change cannot be achieved sans comprehensive poll reform: Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/02/congress-names-five-candidates-for-bihar-mlc-polls-ally-rjd-in-fray-in-three-of-them</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/zupj8t7b/ANI_20260614055244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:52:57.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress names five candidates for Bihar MLC polls; ally RJD in fray in three of them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar MLC polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/congress-diverting-attention-from-nice-row-union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/pkpvhwsd/Come-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:51:37.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress diverting attention from NICE row: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/congress-charges-completely-fabricated-says-lop-ashoka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/4cotlvzf/rashokapressmeet031401chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:50:24.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress charges completely fabricated, says LoP Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/conspiracy-to-delete-additional-50-60l-voters-names-in-karnataka-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/y2lp82iq/kcm40110chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar, along with members of his cabinet and party leaders, addresses the media outside the CEO Karnataka office in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:49:13.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conspiracy to delete additional 50-60L voters’ names in Karnataka: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Voters, DK Shivakumar, Form-7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/ceo-orders-action-cm-shivakumar-ministers-call-off-dharna</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7ktzrbp8/sir2105521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his cabinet colleagues protest at the State Election Commission office in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:46:54.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CEO orders action, CM Shivakumar,  ministers call off dharna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, dharna, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnataka-flags-wide-drug-price-disparity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/izh2z4xu/ANI_20260713100954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At present, the state said scheduled drugs under the DPCO have ceiling prices fixed by the NPPA with a 16% retailer margin, while non-scheduled drugs have no cap on retailer margins.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:44:54.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka flags wide drug price disparity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cancer drugs, high-cost medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnataka-teams-in-majority-at-women-only-ideathon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tz79mvek/M-Yukti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>m-YUKTI ideathon</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:30:39.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka teams in majority at women-only ideathon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, m-YUKTI, ideathon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/bengaluru-south-city-corporation-clears-streets-of-20980-tonnes-of-waste</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ysm3irj0/whatsapp-image-2026-10-01-at-104351-pm105959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debris being removed from a roadside in Bengaluru South City Corporation limits.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:23:14.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru South City Corporation clears streets of 20,980 tonnes of waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Garbage, BSCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/in-lop-ashokas-constituency-residents-grapple-with-stench-of-uncollected-garbage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/gxfe6sk0/constituency.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage dumped on the roadside in Banashankari Temple Road ward. Officials have warned the contractor to clear the waste regularly or the contract will be terminated.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:21:22.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In LoP Ashoka’s constituency, residents grapple with stench of uncollected garbage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LoP R Ashoka, garbage menace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/gandhi-goes-digital-scan-learn-about-his-life-story-at-gandhi-bhavan-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/iivn08z1/k-gandhi-4121528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gandhi Bhavan president Wooday P Krishna and treasurer Dinesh HB shows how visitors can get a more immersive experience at the digital museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s life.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:18:45.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandhi goes digital: Scan &amp; learn about his life story at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Bhavan, Mahatmana Payana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnataka-four-vehicles-launched-to-boost-blood-supply-network</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/j8suqxp4/blood122310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister UT Khader inaugurating four blood collection and transportation vehicles.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:15:49.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Four vehicles launched to boost blood supply network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, blood supply network</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/mrpl-announces-rs-12cr-for-family-of-worker-killed-in-refinery-fire-in-mangaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/akigqmsh/MRPL-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Contractual workers protest in front of MRPL a day after the refinery fire in Mangaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:13:45.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MRPL announces Rs 1.2cr for family of worker killed in refinery fire in Mangaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MRPL refinery, refinery fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/putin-says-pm-modi-has-very-good-ideas-to-end-ukraine-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/gneo15dd/PTI09112026000392B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia's President Vladimir Putin visit INNOPROM exhibition, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:12:22.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin says PM Modi has 'very good ideas' to end Ukraine conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, PM Modi, President Vladimir Putin, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnatakaworking-towards-boosting-power-security-strategy-minister-kj-george</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/16imopnj/george124301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister KJ George</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:10:24.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka working towards boosting power security strategy: Minister KJ George</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KJ George, power security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/energy-department-to-reassess-resource-adequacy-plan-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-19/8wgxdlb4/Electricity.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>2026-10-02T04:07:52.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy department to reassess resource adequacy plan in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Resource Adequacy Plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/dissolve-assembly-face-people-over-drought-by-vijayendra-to-cm-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/5f3dxu8n/bjp112451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra takes out Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Yatra in Bethamangala on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:05:36.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dissolve Assembly, face people over drought: BY Vijayendra to CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/elderly-man-critical-after-son-slits-throat-over-family-row-in-rayagada-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-21/x6wy9n24/ANI_20251021163732.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sources said Dayashila was asleep in his house when Kampu, his elder son, reportedly slit his throat with a blade at around 3 am.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:03:40.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man critical after son slits throat over family row in Rayagada district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Attack, Rayagada district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/swachh-ritual-villagers-sweep-homes-clean-offer-waste-to-deity-in-uttara-kannada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i5jis6f3/img-20261001-wa0323085303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deity Vadagalamma of Uttara Kannada with offerings at Karki in Honnavar taluk.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:02:52.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swachh ritual: Villagers sweep homes clean, offer waste to deity in Uttara Kannada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Uttara Kannada, Deity</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/new-yorks-governor-removes-da-in-cornell-rape-allegations-appoints-ag-letitia-james-to-take-over-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lwezixxj/cornell-university.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cornell University students and ACLU student chapter members Jane Wang, left and Sophia Riley Sim, speak about sexual violence on campus during a student assembly meeting at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:01:26.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Cornell University, Cornell rape allegations, Jane Doe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-poppy-compound-shows-promise-against-oral-cancer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-08/7pursl4x/202512083600158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The research focused on the design, synthesis and formulation of a new cotarnine derivative as a potential therapeutic candidate for oral cancer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:59:54.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Poppy compound shows promise against oral cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Oral Cancer, NIT-Rourkela, opium poppy, IISER Berhampur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tvk-tops-cash-for-votes-list-cpim-alleges-money-distribution-ahead-of-october-6-bypolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/p2i3bhu2/C_53_1_CH1506_43958348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI(M) state secretary P Shanmugam with TN CM Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:59:54.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘TVK tops cash-for-votes list’: CPI(M) alleges money distribution ahead of October 6 bypolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI(M), TVK Government, Dharapuram bypoll, Madurantakam bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/centre-grants-environmental-clearance-for-vizhinjam-orr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-27/jqvmz8zx/HRDCL-revives-link.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The long-awaited environmental clearance order for the 62.7-km project was issued on Wednesday, subject to a series of environmental safeguards.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:58:18.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre grants environmental clearance for Vizhinjam ORR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Greenfield Outer Ring Road</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/cpm-retains-district-secretariat-inducts-10-new-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ze9mu5ru/CPM-retains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:56:25.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM retains district secretariat, inducts 10 new leaders </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CPM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/mp-ulaka-seeks-rs-50-crore-special-package-for-flood-hit-koraput</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/xhx6pcmc/C_53_1_CH1537_42301341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:55:23.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Ulaka seeks Rs 50 crore special package for flood-hit Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka, compensation money</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/kerala-plans-techno-mentors-to-tap-senior-citizens-expertise-for-msmes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7a2phqab/C_32_1_CH1213_76436426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM V D Satheesan, who holds charge of the department, said the initiatives were being framed under the concept of a ‘silver economy’, aimed at utilising the skills and experience of senior citizens for the state’s progress.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:54:47.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala plans ‘techno mentors’ to tap senior citizens’ expertise for MSMEs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, senior citizens, MSMEs, techno mentors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/memories-of-mahatma-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lrpexnw4/Selvaraj-Joseph-during-an-exhibition-of-his-stamp-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Selvaraj Joseph during an exhibition of his stamp collection</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/3x0ckpzm/Memories-of-Mahatma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abey Joe with photoraphs of Gandhi collected over years</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:52:27.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Memories of Mahatma Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Mahatma Gandhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odishas-suspended-postmaster-held-for-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/md9ytiid/202604223760136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Dipankar Das (46) served as the postmaster of Krushnanagar post office and was absconding since June 2024 after a case was registered against him for reportedly siphoning off more than Rs 30 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:51:55.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's suspended postmaster held for fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, fraud accused</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/how-tennessees-failed-execution-of-christa-pike-unfolded-minute-by-minute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ojc8i8ls/media-witnesses-tennessee-execution.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Media witnesses leave Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:51:15.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike unfolded, minute-by-minute</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Christa Pike, Tennessee’s failed execution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-st-families-given-pucca-houses-face-repeated-flooding-forced-into-huts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/g4ef7b72/families.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inundated PMAY housing units allotted to ST families in Tirtol.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:49:12.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha ST families given pucca houses face repeated flooding, forced into huts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PMAY, ST community, pucca houses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/02/lack-of-evening-trains-crowds-venad-express-in-kerala-passengers-irked</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/92dajh16/crowd113010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fed up with railways’ apathy in introducing an additional service towards Kollam to resolve the issue, passengers, especially women, submitted complaints at various railway stations between Ernakulam and Kayamkulam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:44:53.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of evening trains crowds Venad Express in Kerala, passengers irked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Venad Express, crowds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odishas-80-year-old-visually-impaired-woman-raped-in-forest-one-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/xjj5ebjc/visually.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women protesting near Raighar police station on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:43:55.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's 80-year-old visually-impaired woman raped in forest, one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, rape case, SDPO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/christa-pike-is-in-critical-condition-after-tennessees-failed-execution-attempt-her-lawyers-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/g5qy7pa2/tennessee-conviction.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Media witnesses leave Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:42:56.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christa Pike is in critical condition after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, her lawyers say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Tennessee, Christa Pike, execution attempt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/iic-among-eight-personnel-hurt-in-mob-attack-during-idol-immersion-in-odisha-four-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/3wfqnwgf/immersion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police vehicles vandalised during the incident on Wednesday night.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:41:37.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIC among eight personnel hurt in mob attack during idol immersion in Odisha, four held  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SDPO, Ganesh idol immersion procession, mob aatack, PDPP Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/02/streets-turning-war-zone-as-private-bus-honking-escalates-into-road-rage-in-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/e8t2hlz8/Rogue-buses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest incident was reported at Edappally on September 30. A private bus repeatedly sounded its horn before allegedly rear-ending a two-wheeler.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:40:14.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Streets turning war zone as private bus honking escalates into road rage in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, private bus honking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/02/demand-up-for-bigger-ro-ro-but-inadequate-infrastructure-poses-a-hurdle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/cg9xozy9/ro-ro095353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Though a third Ro-Ro ferry was inaugurated earlier this year, it has stayed ashore despite Kochi corporation’s announcement to make it operational soon.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/8ulfvar4/Screenshot-2026-10-02-014703.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:37:00.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demand up for bigger Ro-Ro, but inadequate infrastructure poses a hurdle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ro-Ro vessel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/three-held-over-death-of-mental-patient-at-scb-hospital-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/7xrw163a/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:35:06.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held over death of mental patient at SCB hospital in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CCTV, Cuttack, SCB hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/violence-spills-to-kannur-kasaragod-minister-janeesh-confronted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hyw9iq30/newindianexpress2026-10-01b3q85g9u32-33-1-sfiksu13009chn34.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel use batons to disperse students during a clash between SFI and KSU workers near the Stone Throne at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:33:23.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence spills to Kannur, Kasaragod; minister Janeesh confronted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Protests, Youth Congress, O J Janeesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/jail-records-tampering-odisha-local-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-ex-choudwar-jail-superintendent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/urq20bgi/newindianexpress2025-10-09sfs28ti8Choudwar-Circle-Jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Choudwar Circle Jail.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:31:25.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jail records tampering: Odisha local Court rejects bail plea of ex-Choudwar jail superintendent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bail rejected, Odisha local Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/section-163-in-force-in-new-delhi-ahead-of-jantar-mantar-protest-against-cec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/0b6a4237-048d-4bb7-b590-f19c916069b9/P_3457184472.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The order bars, without prior written permission, public gatherings or assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:29:46.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Section 163 in force in New Delhi ahead of Jantar Mantar protest against CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, new delhi, Jantar Mantar Protest, prohibitory order, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/10-fall-ill-after-consuming-hostel-food-in-kurnool</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/qpts2kve/202602043662112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:29:09.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 fall ill after consuming hostel food in Kurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ashwini Hospital, Dr Kameswara Prasad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-govt-set-to-launch-sanjeevani-telemedicine-in-state-on-jan-1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-08/a2ul5jye/202511083569346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:27:46.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt set to launch Sanjeevani telemedicine in state on Jan 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sanjeevani telemedicine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/rs-23l-crore-unused-in-five-years-due-to-weak-budget-plan-cag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/8/14/original/CAG-L-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:27:36.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.3L crore unused in five years due to weak budget plan: CAG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CAG, unused funds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/dinesh-kumar-appointed-as-12th-prc-commissioner-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Dinesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:26:27.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dinesh Kumar appointed as 12th PRC Commissioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dinesh Kumar, PRC Commissioner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-genomix-healthcare-organises-discussion-on-genomic-medicine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/izh2z4xu/ANI_20260713100954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>3D Genomix Healthcare was founded by Dr Aditya Samal, Dr Nityanada Upadhyay, Dr Arun Mohanty and Sribatsha Rath. Dr Arun Mohanty, CEO of 3D Genomix Healthcare, outlined the organisation’s focus on expanding access to advanced genomic testing in Odisha and eastern India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:24:23.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Genomix Healthcare organises discussion on genomic medicine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, genomic medicine, Wayne State University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/dsc-20-notification-within-a-month-hrd-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tv8ilj4w/vijlokesh10110chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Minister also directed officials to implement ‘Mission March’ to achieve best-ever results in Class 10 examinations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:22:51.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DSC 2.0 notification within a month: HRD Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/raghuveera-seeks-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7uoum75i/vijcongress10110chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress Working Committee (CWC) member N Raghuveera Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:20:26.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghuveera seeks CEC’s resignation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Raghuveera Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odishas-chief-electoral-officer-gopalan-sought-vrs-under-pressure-opposition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/n619pnnf/202605153789147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Electoral Officer RS Gopalan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:19:16.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer Gopalan sought VRS under pressure: Opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, OPCC, VRS, Odisha RS Gopalan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/from-fears-for-man-citys-existence-to-unwavering-support-fans-are-conflicted-by-ruling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/juh3lufc/AP26272782198405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A hearing into what sanctions should be placed on City is still to come. Potential punishments include huge fines and points deductions, as well as being booted out of the Premier League.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:18:53.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From fears for Man City's existence to unwavering support, fans are conflicted by ruling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Manchester City, financial breaches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/dy-cm-pawan-kalyan-directs-aqua-units-to-follow-pollution-norms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/of3zuwxw/PK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:17:46.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Pawan Kalyan directs aqua units to follow pollution norms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/allot-34-tickets-to-bcs-ysrcp-demands-nda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/dvar8dbh/C_40_1_CH1553_37262817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP Former Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:16:46.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allot 34% tickets to BCs, YSRCP demands NDA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP local body polls, Prasada Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/protest-continues-across-kerala-as-police-book-160-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vg5iuota/32-33-1-1tcpm20110chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters gather in front of the Secretariat on Thursday following a call by the CPM district committee, condemning the police assault on SFI activists at the university hostel in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hc52gfpk/as-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and SFI activists clash during a march, led by the SFI district committee, to the Pathanamthitta SP’s office on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:16:13.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protest continues across Kerala as police book 160 people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Violence, Protest, Youth Congress, dyfi workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/all-set-for-launch-of-rs-1-lakh-cr-horticulture-hub-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/vndi215v/horticulture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:15:03.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for launch of Rs 1 lakh-cr horticulture hub today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Global Horticulture Hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-government-regularises-jobs-of-13k-junior-teachers-in-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lrrykp67/newindianexpress2025-06-228vys958steacher-resignation-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The notification, issued in supersession of the department’s earlier order of April 2, said the teachers’ service from their respective dates of joining till December 31, 2025, will be treated as service rendered in schematic/contractual capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:14:50.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government regularises jobs of 13k junior teachers in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, jobs, Odisha government, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/we-will-move-sc-against-hcs-bc-quota-order-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/9ud7380k/C_40_1_CH1553_37092151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:13:24.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We will move SC against HC’s BC quota order: CM Chandrababu Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Chandrababu Naidu cabinet, BC reservations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-reconstruction-firmly-on-track-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/orx3a3cr/reconstruction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the Pedalaku Sevalo-Praja Vedika in Repalle constituency of Bapatla district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:11:39.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP reconstruction firmly on track: CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/cm-majhi-calls-for-citizen-participation-to-make-bhubaneswar-the-cleanest-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2sd5jss8/CM-calls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Majhi &amp; H&amp;UD min Krushna Chandra Mahapatra during the cleanliness drive on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:10:25.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi calls for citizen participation to make Bhubaneswar the cleanest city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cleanest city, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Odisha CM Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/five-arrested-for-abducting-couple-from-thrissur-lodge-sexually-assaulting-woman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:09:27.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five arrested for abducting couple from Thrissur lodge, sexually assaulting woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sexual assault, abducting, Thrissur lodge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-hc-sets-aside-34-bc-quota-in-local-body-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/svpo8f8v/Maintain-decorum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:09:02.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC sets aside 34% BC quota in local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-registers-1410-rise-in-september-gst-collections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-11/8g2cut5q/images-2026-09-11T092227.990.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commercial Taxes Department Chief Commissioner Babu A</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:07:20.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP registers 14.10% rise in September  GST collections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, GST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-to-play-big-in-indias-tourism-growth-focus-on-global-visitors-deputy-cm-pravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/58s75fex/Pravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida addressing a media conference here on Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:07:06.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to play big in India’s tourism growth, focus on global visitors: Deputy CM Pravati  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, FICCI, Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, OTB, FAM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/02/four-day-chenetha-bazaar-begins-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/l0twmfpw/Chenetha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organised by CCAP to mark Gandhi Jayanti, it will be held from October 1 to 4, from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:06:11.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four-day Chenetha Bazaar begins in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Chenetha Bazaar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/aps-guntur-selected-for-3d-printed-rural-house-pilot-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-16/366l1sox/C_40_1_CH1298_30458211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:05:02.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Guntur selected for 3D-printed rural house pilot project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PMAY-G, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-indian-womens-recurve-archery-team-stun-south-korea-to-clinch-historic-gold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/548c2nkg/Recurve-archery.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seasoned campaigner Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod held their nerve in challenging windy conditions to outshoot the defending champions and script a historic triumph.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:04:28.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Indian women's recurve archery team stun South Korea to clinch historic gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Ankita Bhakat, Asian Games 2026, recurve archery, Kumkum Mohod, Kirti Sharma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/new-yorks-governor-removes-da-in-cornell-rape-allegations-appoints-ag-letitia-james-to-take-over</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/w5nozgfo/AP26275048798211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, listens as Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference in New York, Oct. 11, 2023.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/baqnis3a/AP26274551075443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shown is the the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:04:06.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Kathy Hochul, Cornell University, Cornell University fraternity house, Gang rape allegations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/15-acre-amruta-manohi-land-restored-to-lord-jagannath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/akyreq35/New-Project-2026-10-02T083318.760.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The land, involved in two cases, is located near Gundicha Temple in Puri and had been brought up for change of kisam (classification), but Member, Board of Revenue, Satyabrata Sahu, exercising powers vested under Section 32 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1958, restored it to the Srimandir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:03:50.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1.5 acre Amruta Manohi land restored to Lord Jagannath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SJTA, Gundicha temple, Lord Jagannath temple land, Odisha Survey and Settlement Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-ranks-2nd-in-pm-kaushal-vikas-yojana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/1c8l1z78/C_40_1_CH0095_32446830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister N Lokesh.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:02:27.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP ranks 2nd in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, HRD and Education Minister N Lokesh, PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/cm-chandrababu-naidu-urges-shgs-to-expand-biz-with-dwcra-loans</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/xtx702yu/expand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM encouraged women to start small businesses with the support of DWCRA loans and government incentives and gradually expand their enterprises.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:00:13.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu urges SHGs to expand biz with DWCRA loans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/mahanadi-water-dispute-moving-closer-to-resolution-says-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/k9ryefj8/New-Project-2026-10-02T082552.712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:57:33.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahanadi water dispute moving closer to resolution, says CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah​, Mahanadi water dispute, Odisha CM Majhi, Central Water Commission (CWC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/igmc-stadium-set-for-rs-60-cr-revamp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/avxpiwgz/Stadium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renovation works underway at the IGMC stadium on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:56:51.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IGMC Stadium set for Rs 60-cr revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation, IGMC stadium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/nia-files-chargesheet-against-two-in-odishas-sundarpada-bomb-blast-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/lbpdr7r3/ANI_20260514063013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The agency had taken over the investigation from Airfield police and re-registered the case on April 4. The incident had occurred in Azad Nagar area of Sundarpada within Airfield police limits.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:53:08.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA files chargesheet against two in Odisha's Sundarpada bomb blast case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NIA, Sundarpada bomb blast, Explosive Substances Act and Explosives Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/saregama-copyright-case-sc-refuses-relief-to-ilaiyaraaja</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/j4cul8be/202605183792629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ilaiyaraaja</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:50:26.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saregama copyright case: SC refuses relief to Ilaiyaraaja</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Ilaiyaraaja, Saregama copyright case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/12-per-cent-of-inmates-in-kerala-prisons-seek-mental-health-help</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/65obn13d/202603073699169.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to figures with the prisons and correctional services department, 1,201 of the 9,805 inmates – roughly 12.24% – currently in jails across the state, have sought mental health support.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7zn6v4cg/Screenshot-2026-10-02-015342.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:50:25.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 per cent of inmates in Kerala prisons seek mental health help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Inmates, mental health help</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/govt-mulls-airline-security-advisory-after-flydubai-incident-to-digitise-aerodrome-entry-permits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/l0oq9zl7/IMG-20261001-WA0013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aviation press briefing by Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha (left) and Director General of BCAS Rajesh Nirwan at Udyan Bhawan in Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:49:57.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt mulls airline security advisory after FlyDubai incident; to digitise Aerodrome Entry Permits</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FlyDubai, Aerodrome Entry Permits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/why-punjab-congress-is-replacing-amarinder-warring-as-factionalism-deepens-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/y1wtn6zp/Amarinder-Singh-Raja-Warring.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring attends a meeting of party workers in Ludhiana.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:49:11.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Punjab Congress is replacing Amarinder Warring as factionalism deepens ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Punjab Congress infighting, Punjab Congress crisis, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, 2027 Punjab Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/kerala-jayathilak-may-face-vigilance-probe-in-muttil-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/z6yj8fdl/New-Project-2025-04-24T073346.470.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr A Jayathilak IAS</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:47:53.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Jayathilak may face Vigilance probe in Muttil case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Muttil tree-felling case, Jayathilak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/encroachments-block-stormwater-drains-in-elakkiampatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/cuj9p1z6/whatsapp_image_2026_10_01_at_55411_pm072625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Elakkiampatti have urged the administration to take steps to improve the storm drains in their area which have allegedly been encroached on by local businesses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:47:48.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Encroachments block stormwater drains in Elakkiampatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elakkiampatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/valparai-to-ban-single-use-pet-bottles-from-this-october-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-23/o6n5fmat/202504233385879.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:47:03.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valparai to ban single-use PET bottles from this October</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PET bottles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/02/foundation-stone-laid-for-upgradation-of-rpf-dog-training-centre-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/30/original/_short-coated-tan-dog-2253275.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:46:17.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foundation stone laid for upgradation of RPF dog training centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, dog training, RPF dog training centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/01/india-prevail-over-pakistan-in-seven-goal-thriller</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/le2coojf/Hockey1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian team led by three goals to nil before their opponents came storming back to equalise. However, India just about won in the end</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:46:08.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India prevail over Pakistan in seven-goal thriller </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Hockey, 2026 Asian Games, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/adoor-prakashs-open-criticism-of-cm-satheesan-exposes-new-battlelines-in-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7ell07lu/Adoor-Prakash-VD-Satheesan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF convener Adoor Prakash's (L) open questioning of Satheesan is being viewed as part of a bigger move, targeting the CM.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:45:48.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adoor Prakash’s open criticism of CM Satheesan exposes new battlelines in Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, V D Satheesan, Adoor Prakash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/gsi-mapping-sparks-tungsten-fears-among-melur-villagers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-07/6onpuowt/C_1_1_CH1452_10621025.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>2026-10-02T02:43:43.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GSI mapping sparks tungsten fears among Melur villagers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GSI, Melur taluk, tungsten extraction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/telangana-man-poses-as-missing-son-demands-rs-40l</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/l8d05d07/ANI_20260917122529.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, Lakshma Reddy’s close friend Mohan Reddy introduced Yadaiah, a resident of Nakrekal, as Srinivas Reddy. Another person, identified as Fakiru Mohan Reddy, allegedly assisted in the impersonation and demanded Rs 40 lakh from Lakshma Reddy for finding and returning his missing son.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:43:38.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana man poses as missing son, demands Rs 40L</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, fake rumour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/rare-yellow-coppersmith-barbet-spotted-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/6jq35ww5/New-Project-2026-10-02T081103.513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cream-yellow coppersmith barbet.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:42:00.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare yellow coppersmith barbet spotted in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, coppersmith barbet, seen green bird</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/srinagar-diary-mlas-question-officials-interference-in-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lvx1ksz2/omar092342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:41:04.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | MLAs question officials’ interference in House</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J-K CM Omar Abdullah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bihar-seeks-iaf-help-in-relief-work-in-six-flooded-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/dm355ual/1-53-30091-pti09302026000176b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of a partially submerged Kali Ghat in Patna on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:40:13.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar seeks IAF help in relief work in six flooded districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAF, Bihar floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/telangana-commercial-tax-revenue-up-15-percent-in-september</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/h059v0vv/New-Project-2026-10-02T080910.610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professional tax was the only segment to register negative growth, declining 4% from Rs 77 crore to Rs 74 crore. Overall tax revenue stood at Rs 7,303 crore, Rs 6 crore short of the target of Rs 7,309 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:39:40.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana commercial tax revenue up 15 percent in September</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, vat, Commercial Taxes collections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/discharge-from-mettur-hikedto-15k-cusecs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/momqj34b/C_1_1_CH1332_123998146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mettur Dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:39:02.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discharge from Mettur hiked
to 15K cusecs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/vijayanagara-era-idol-worth-rs-1-crore-seized-in-madurai-three-smugglers-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/wxasxshg/59081-1-iestu10110mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>15th-century Vijayanagara-period metal idol</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:38:06.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayanagara-era idol ‘worth Rs 1 crore’ seized in Madurai, three smugglers held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, arrested, Vijayanagara-era idol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/religious-travel-tops-domestic-overnight-trips</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/l6jjsjpf/domestic093933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The average pilgrimage trip cost Rs 7,694 against Rs 32,167 for health and medical travel, according to the latest Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey released by the National Statistical Office.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/k89srn5f/Screenshot-2026-10-02-013814.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:37:22.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Religious travel tops domestic overnight trips</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, pilgrimage, Religious trips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/cure-act-notification-today-to-replace-ghmc-framework</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-09/19d9u4nf/GHMC-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Building of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:35:54.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CURE Act notification today, 
to replace GHMC framework</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, CMC, MMC, CURE Bill, Capital Value System (CVS)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/chennai-to-get-street-level-flood-alerts-three-days-in-advance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/11ub9cf5/20250504206F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:34:29.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai to get street-level flood alerts three days in advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai monsoon, Flood Management Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/honeymoon-over-cracks-surface-in-congress-over-cm-satheesans-style</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/abiw9mz9/UDF-upset-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF convener Adoor Prakash</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:33:33.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honeymoon over? Cracks surface in  Congress over CM Satheesan’s style </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress, V D Satheesan, Adoor Prakash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/smit-machchhar-boy-from-gujarat-who-prefers-to-fly-high</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vdipijrp/1-53-01101-pti10012026000384b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art of Capt Smit Machchhar at Puri.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:31:56.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smit Machchhar: Boy from Gujarat who prefers to fly high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat government, Smit Machchhar, Vishishtha Gujarat Garima Award</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/adilabad-farmers-await-three-phase-power-connections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ccnub0sj/TNIEimport2021718originalElectricitypowercreditsmissing.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:29:41.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adilabad farmers await three-phase power connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad, power connections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/chennai-port-system-to-ease-container-movement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bcxx6b91/port1104446.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Port Setu’ was developed by the Chennai chapter of the National Association of Container Freight Stations and went live on September 17</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:28:42.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai port system to ease container movement </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Chennai Port, Intelligent Vehicle Monitoring System</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/malayalis-find-new-farming-frontier-in-africa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/fyrclszp/Farming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjas Rahman at his farm in Sierra Leone</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lfyc9mxx/Malayalis_find.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/o8tc0eev/frontier.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:27:24.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayalis find new farming frontier in Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Africa, Malayalis, farming frontier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/indigenous-tech-key-to-defence-ex-drdo-chief-samir-kamat-at-uoh-convocation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7ctldzgb/Indigenous.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla confers degrees at UoH convocation on Oct 1.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:27:03.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indigenous tech key to defence: Ex DRDO chief Samir Kamat at UoH convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, DRDO, UoH, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Operation Sindoor, Samir Kamat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/el-nino-impact-unlikely-tn-to-see-normal-ne-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bxaoe9yb/forecast102539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forecast Outlook for Northeast Monsoon in Southern Peninsula was released at Northeast Monsoon Forecast Outlook Forum - 2026 held in National Institute of Ocean Technology on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:26:41.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino impact unlikely, TN to see normal NE monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, El Nino, Northeast Monsoon Seasonal Outlook Forum 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/srirangam-temple-land-fraud-dmk-secy-held-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/n73dbldm/New-Project-2026-10-02T075253.634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK Srirangam area secretary M Ramkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:23:50.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srirangam temple land fraud: DMK secy held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, M Ramkumar, Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/eflu-students-question-rss-event-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/28/original/eflu-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EFLU campus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:22:11.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EFLU students question RSS event nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, EFLU, Bhagat Singh, RSS event</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/ngo-flags-irregularities-in-granting-affiliation-to-tn-teacher-education-colleges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/57ro640j/New-Project-2026-10-02T074824.682.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:20:51.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGO flags irregularities in granting affiliation to TN teacher education colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NGO, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/delhi-hc-refuses-to-overturn-bjp-mla-raju-kumar-singhs-conviction-in-celebratory-firing-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/on64andg/raju-bihar094309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:20:43.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses to overturn BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh’s conviction in celebratory firing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Raju Kumar Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/victory-stones-of-ikkeri-nayaks-in-kerala-are-gradually-fading</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/1b61w7u4/Ikkeri-Nayaks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the few remaining Ikkeri Nayaks victory stones at Karattuvayal in Kasaragod.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:19:40.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Victory stones of Ikkeri Nayaks in Kerala are gradually fading</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Victory stones, Ikkeri Nayaks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/money-laundering-charges-framed-against-yasin-malik</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/n54ju6bn/TNIEimport2022530originalYasinMalik1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:18:23.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Money laundering charges framed against Yasin Malik</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yasin malik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-government-response-sought-on-plea-against-don-bosco-school-textbooks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/4uvmcfux/ANI_20260709114723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:18:22.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government response sought on plea against Don Bosco School textbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, CBSE, Telangana government, NCERT textbooks, Don Bosco School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/special-drive-to-enrol-new-left-out-voters-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/vgy06406/C_23_1_CH0873_36372028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:17:41.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special drive to enrol new, left-out voters in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/competition-hurts-revenue-but-keralams-prison-kitchens-endure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i474rall/freedom-food-factory1091544.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freedom Jail Food prepared by inmates at Kakkanad Jail and put up for sale near Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor, Kochi.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/qz8icywq/Screenshot-2026-10-02-014753.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:16:19.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Competition hurts revenue, but Keralam's prison kitchens endure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, prison kitchens, business venture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-plea-against-holding-bypolls-in-five-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/b4rg2oo7/202609243952776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:15:38.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on plea against holding bypolls in five seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC order, K Venkatachalapathy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/nin-hyderabad-study-flags-cardiac-risks-of-vitamin-d-deficiency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9doxq15a/newindianexpress2026-09-01110j4zuyHeart-Health.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rats fed vitamin D-deficient diets showed increased oxidative damage, including lipid peroxidation and DNA damage, along with reduced levels of reduced glutathione and key antioxidant enzymes. Researchers also observed increased Nox2 expression, indicating a more pro-oxidant environment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:13:42.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIN Hyderabad study flags cardiac risks of vitamin D deficiency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Vitamin D, ICMR-NIN scientists, cardiac risks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/madras-hc-refuses-to-rejectelection-petition-against-esakki-subayas-victory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:12:59.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to reject
election petition against Esakki Subaya’s victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Ambasamudram constituency, Esakki Subaya</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/minor-sexually-assaulted-three-nabbed-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/tu3wvakp/ANI_20260831041512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:12:17.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor sexually assaulted, three nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi crime, Minor assaulted</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/hindu-college-teachers-protest-flag-governance-financial-irregularities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/t5oxbnot/hinsu084252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hindu College Staff Association during the protest on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:10:58.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindu College teachers protest, flag governance &amp; financial irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Hindu College, Hindu College Staff Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/after-rain-free-monsoon-expect-cold-free-winter-this-year-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/0imgg8xy/ANI_20250524135210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The broader national outlook indicates above-normal maximum temperatures over parts of eastern, central and northern India during October, while several areas could also record above-normal minimum temperatures.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:10:43.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After ‘rain-free’ monsoon, expect ‘cold-free’ winter this year in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, monsoon, IMD Hyderabad, El Nino, Indian Ocean Dipole</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/cpm-says-parties-bribing-bypoll-voters-tvk-the-worst</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/8aim8qic/Stalin’s-remarks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM state secretary P Shanmugam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:07:49.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM says parties bribing bypoll voters, TVK the worst</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, P Shanmugam, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/no-puc-no-fuel-rule-causes-chaos-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/zbm7ultx/Petrol01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the new system, petrol pumps have been equipped with automated mechanisms linked to the Parivahan database to identify vehicles without valid PUC certificates.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:07:35.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule causes chaos in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, petrol pumps, Delhi air pollution, Delhi petrol pumps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/barapullah-traffic-rush-forces-entry-closure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/5rk6kj1p/barapula050824351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A road closed in the Mayur Vihar Phase 1 area in view of the heavy traffic rush; long snarl-ups in the Barapullah Phase 3 elevated corridor area on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2q7fo5ph/barapula030824051.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barapullah flyover has witnessed long traffic snarls since it was thrown open to the public on Wednesday, just a day after its inauguration.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:06:35.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barapullah traffic rush forces entry closure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/sccl-coal-supplies-to-telangana-plants-rise-25-percent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/81avbfr6/newindianexpress2026-09-09ory4nb9eSingareni-Collieries-Company-Limited-SCCL.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCCL increased coal supplies to Telangana’s thermal power plants by 24.58% to 198.2 lakh tonnes from 159.1 lakh tonnes during the same period last year, the company said in a statement released on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:05:35.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCCL coal supplies to Telangana plants rise 25 percent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, SCCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/commuters-stuck-as-long-weekend-chokes-city-roads</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/q724izzu/dsc5505jpg105326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles were seen moving bumper-to-bumper at several stretches, with commuters taking longer than usual to cover their regular routes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:04:24.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commuters stuck as long weekend chokes city roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi traffic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-industrial-proposals-worth-rs-16384-crore-cleared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/25yaszwm/New-Project-2026-10-02T073222.606.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 1,172 industrial units have been approved this year, involving Rs 16,384.5 crore in proposed investment and projected employment for 30,511 people. In 2025-26, 2,163 units were approved, involving Rs 10,237.08 crore and 51,029 projected jobs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:03:25.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Industrial proposals worth Rs 16,384 crore cleared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Industrial proposals, CDMOs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/cm-launches-dpcc-control-room-to-monitor-pollution-sources-in-real-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/3nwzl8cd/ANI_20260930093200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:02:54.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM launches DPCC control room to monitor pollution sources in real time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air pollution, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, DPCC control room</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/police-say-no-to-stir-against-cec-organisers-firm-on-assembling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/645haxyh/jantar-mantar-cops112100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security has been intensified at Jantar Mantar and key points in New Delhi district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:00:09.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police say no to stir against CEC,  organisers firm on assembling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Students Protest, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/cm-revanth-playing-with-peoples-emotions-to-please-rahul-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-19/9gk7pw12/G%20Kishan%20Reddy_EPS123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:58:11.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth playing with people’s emotions to please Rahul: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah​, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth, Minister G Kishan Reddy, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-opens-sports-complex-in-rohini</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zuhqeyif/hthzdp9a0aaqhfijpg111706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu inaugurated a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) sports complex.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:57:56.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu opens sports complex in Rohini</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, sports complex, Delhi Rohini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/listed-all-my-investments-in-2009-poll-affidavit-ktr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/f90e6ctq/New-Project-2026-10-02T072437.359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao speaks during a meeting with partymen at the party office in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:55:09.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Listed all my investments in 2009 poll affidavit: KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hitec city, election affidavit, BRS Leader KTR, Kaleshwaram Commission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-special-officers-to-address-senior-citizens-grievances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-14/kqn3sptk/illusjuly4805-09-2024210011092605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Aasara pension scheme currently provides Rs 2,016 a month to 15.60 lakh senior citizens, offering them a measure of financial security. The government is also providing cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh under the Rajiv Aarogyasri scheme to reduce the financial burden of serious illnesses in old age.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:51:20.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana special officers to address senior citizens’ grievances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Special officers, Adluri Laxman Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/nizams-jewellery-collection-may-get-a-new-abode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2o08ho26/page1-anchor-sarpechprince101927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:49:19.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nizams’ jewellery collection may get a new abode</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RBI, Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, Nizams of Hyderabad, Nizams’ jewellery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/plea-filed-against-use-of-automated-data-matching-platform-by-eci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/0tf72nho/202604043734095.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petitioner further alleged that the methodology, parameters and functioning of the ECINet/ERONET platform had not been sufficiently disclosed in the public domain.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:47:10.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea filed against use of automated 
data-matching platform by ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, plea, Election Commission of India (ECI), ERONet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-congress-ensures-social-balance-in-mlc-nominations-says-mp-mallu-ravi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/487cca48-9394-46b7-b02e-753282c626cc/C_23_1_CH1236_28890631.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha MP Mallu Ravi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:43:36.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Congress ensures social balance in MLC nominations, says MP Mallu Ravi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Congress, TPCC, Telangana Congress MP Mallu Ravi, MLC nominations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tn-cm-vijays-outreach-to-cong-after-polls-proved-his-secular-credentials-vck</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/v8nwvixf/bloc090551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, VCK chief Thirumavalavan, TNCC president Manickam Tagore &amp; MDMK leader Vaiko in Madurantakam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:40:54.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay’s outreach to Cong after polls proved his secular credentials: VCK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/mlc-polls-telangana-congresss-first-move-leaves-rivals-scrambling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/phrog6re/New-Project-2026-10-02T070624.524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The early move has left the opposition parties with less room for manoeuvring. In the Mahbubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad constituency, the BRS is yet to settle on a candidate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:37:26.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLC polls: Telangana Congress’s first move leaves rivals scrambling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Congress, MLC polls, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/gcc-sees-1295-rise-in-property-tax-collection-689-increase-in-professional-tax-in-h1-2026-27</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:35:29.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC sees 12.95% rise in property tax collection, 6.89% increase in professional tax in H1 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, GCC Commissioner GS Sameeran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/man-kills-wife-over-suspicion-of-infidelity-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/kr4u5rgp/ANI_20251226125024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:33:32.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills wife over suspicion of infidelity in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, Mangadu police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-ministers-to-visit-delhi-ask-centre-to-declare-235-mandals-drought-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/9bykzk96/New-Project-2026-09-23T074645.095.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, The Cabinet also requested the Union government to declare the affected mandals as drought-hit and provide financial assistance to the state to take up relief measures.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/2nvpjuyp/Ministers.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:31:58.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Ministers to visit Delhi, ask Centre to declare 235 mandals drought-hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, drought-hit, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Dearness Allowance (DA), Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/industrial-waste-finds-its-way-to-sea-through-illegal-pipeline-probe-underway-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/52rmxr97/Industrial-waste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials inspecting the spot at Panaiyur Periyakuppam in Chengalpattu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:31:48.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industrial waste finds its way to sea through illegal pipeline; probe underway in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, industrial waste, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/association-flays-redeployment-of-tn-govt-doctors-wants-vacant-posts-in-ghs-filled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-08/4xfz2myf/Doctor-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:29:01.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association flays redeployment of TN govt doctors, wants vacant posts in GHs filled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN doctor, SDPGA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/sir-notices-blos-to-visit-electors-collect-papers-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/qe5a2zd7/20260713383f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BLOs will upload the documents on the ECINet platform for consideration by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs (AEROs).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:27:37.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR notices: BLOs to visit electors, collect papers in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, BLOs, C Sudharshan Reddy, SIR notice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/kavins-parents-begin-stir-want-tn-to-challenge-verdict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/lt4tcwbo/Kavin’s-parents-begin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chandrasekar and Tamilselvi protesting in front of their house at Arumugamangalam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:26:04.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavin’s parents begin stir, want TN to challenge verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kavin Selvaganesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tasmac-to-invite-fresh-tenders-for-new-bar-licences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/qhlbiltx/ANI_20250424112245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:20:13.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac to invite fresh tenders for new bar licences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/rajat-kapoor-on-the-thing-with-feathers-hope-and-theatre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/cnue573i/LEAD-Vinay-Pathak-Mantra-Mugdh.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actors Vinay Pathak and Mantra Mugdh on stage during a performance</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/uyrgx3u6/LEAD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cast of The Thing With Feathers</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/iumgr197/Rajat-Kapoor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor - director Rajat Kapoor</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/qt1kyiep/Bhavya-Rampal-Vidushi-Chadha-The-Thing-With-Feathers-Aadyam-Theatre-08-5.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actors Bhavya Rampal and Vidushi Chadha during a performance</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/jgovt0bs/TAKE-Radhika-Mehrotra-Neil-Bhoopalam.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actors Radhika Mehrotra Neil Bhoopalam on stage</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajat Kapoor on The Thing With Feathers, hope and theatre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rajat Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor on Theatre, Cinema</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/frame-sop-for-handling-captive-jumbos-tn-govt-told</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/i51rngnq/202609283958919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:17:04.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frame SOP for handling captive jumbos, TN govt told</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SOP, captive jumbos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/no-more-tailbacks-at-paranur-tns-1st-barrier-free-toll-plaza-goes-live</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/1htq1ehv/No-more-tailbacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The multi-lane free flow user fee collection system at Paranur</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:14:10.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No more tailbacks at Paranur, TN’s 1st barrier-free toll plaza goes live</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FASTag, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Paranur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/my-bharat-official-in-dock-for-seeking-caste-details-at-blood-camp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-26/29kn7whc/FIR_ycNCAdA.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:12:39.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MY Bharat official in dock for seeking caste details at blood camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MY Bharat, My Bharat – Nilgiris</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/ed-registers-pmla-case-in-rs-100-cr-school-fraud-linked-to-ex-dmk-min</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/us-announces-usd-244-bn-contract-to-speed-up-missile-production</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T00:52:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US announces USD 24.4 bn contract to speed up missile production</news:title>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking at the session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:34:37.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia ‘will use all weapons’ if its territory comes under attack: Putin warns Europe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/illegal-demolition-defiance-of-sc-order-tribunal-awards-dehradun-sisters-rs-5-lakh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:28:00.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Illegal demolition, defiance of SC order': Tribunal awards Dehradun sisters Rs 5 lakh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/karnataka-sir-eci-flags-bulk-form-7-claims-orders-action-against-false-declarations</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Election Commission of India headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:16:30.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka SIR: ECI flags bulk Form 7 claims, orders action against false declarations</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen with former chief minister Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:12:08.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Durga Puja preview case: ED claims ex-Bengal minister Sen's firm transferred Rs 30 lakh to Mamata's account</news:title>
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<image:caption>Becca Good, Renee Good's partner, speaks during a news conference after Good's family sued the US government and several immigration officials, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Minneapolis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:52:03.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/01/just-3-of-parliamentary-questions-addressed-climate-over-10-years-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliament building, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:39:16.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just 3% of parliamentary questions addressed climate over 10 years: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/du-relaxes-passing-criteria-for-2025-26-batch-faculty-flags-arbitrariness-and-nep-mismanagement</loc>
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<image:caption>DU faculty members questioned both the timing and the rationale behind the move.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:39:01.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU relaxes passing criteria for 2025-26 batch, faculty flags “arbitrariness” and NEP mismanagement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/frances-public-debt-hits-records-as-economy-takes-centre-stage-in-2027-presidential-election</loc>
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<image:caption>Protesters march against the government's release of next year's draft budget, in Lille, France, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:38:06.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France's public debt hits records as economy takes centre stage in 2027 presidential election</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/bjp-hits-back-at-rahul-gandhi-over-balaghat-visit-raises-congresss-naxal-record</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:33:36.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Balaghat visit, raises Congress’s Naxal record</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/unpaid-power-bill-leaves-15-gram-sabhas-in-uttarakhand-without-mobile-connectivity</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T19:21:05.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unpaid power bill leaves 15 gram sabhas in Uttarakhand without mobile connectivity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/01/trumps-ai-summit-why-he-met-tech-bosses-and-what-was-decided</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:34:18.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s AI summit: Why he met tech bosses and what was decided</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/rbi-clears-anup-bagchis-appointment-as-hdfc-bank-ceo-in-flat-20-days</loc>
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<image:caption>HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as MD &amp; CEO for three years; RBI gives approval</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:32:30.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI clears Anup Bagchi’s appointment as HDFC Bank CEO in flat 20 days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/01/iraq-23-years-later-war-is-over-but-its-consequences-arent</loc>
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<image:caption>US Marines pose for a souvenir picture in front of a portrait of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in 2003 in Nasiriyah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraq 23 years later: War is over, but its consequences aren't</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/01/sennheiser-launches-new-momentum-headphones-earbuds-in-india-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:31:12.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sennheiser launches new MOMENTUM headphones, earbuds in India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/01/power-of-two-shadow-of-three-an-order-in-flux</loc>
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<image:caption>The shadow of a potential G2 or G3 looms large over the global landscape, casting a pall over the efficiency and importance of multilateral groupings</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power of two, shadow of three, an order in flux</news:title>
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<image:caption>A differently-abled senior citizen navigating through the crowded overbridge junction in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly neglect requires broader social response</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/01/quick-take-cold-comfort</loc>
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<image:caption>At Tihar, availing cold water requires a canteen purchase, doctor’s or court orders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Cold comfort</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/01/where-campuses-think-aloud</loc>
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<image:caption>But changing who controls appointments doesn’t create autonomy. It may just change who exercises control; governments across the spectrum have sought such influence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where campuses think aloud</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/01/apple-pay-in-india-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-where-you-can-use-it-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Apple Pay mobile payment system| AP</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:28:43.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple Pay in India: What it is, how it works and where you can use it</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Sept. 28, 2026, Congress workers protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in Hyderabad on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:28:37.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC rebel MPs' new party urges PM Modi to give 'highest recognition' to Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:28:03.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI approves Anup Saha as Kotak Bank CEO for 3 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/01/when-devices-start-listening-to-the-world-around-us</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:27:16.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When devices start listening to the world around us</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/pfrda-likely-to-allow-nps-investment-in-large-infra-projects-in-two-years-chairman</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed AIF route could provide subscribers with additional investment avenues and greater diversifications</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:26:25.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PFRDA likely to allow NPS investment in large infra projects in two years: Chairman</news:title>
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<image:caption>Commercial LPG prices hiked again</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:24:05.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commercial LPG, ATF prices hiked; windfall tax on exports cut</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:23:14.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home Minister Amit Shah chairs meeting to resolve Odisha-Chhattisgarh Mahanadi water dispute</news:title>
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<image:caption>The force said the operation was aimed not only at recovering illegally stockpiled coal but also at cracking down on the network involved in coal theft and illegal transportation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar in the cockpit of a plane in an unknown location. Machchhar was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>British Prime Minister Andy Burnham applauds on stage at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indian ODI team during the West Indies series</image:caption>
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<news:title>2027 ODI World Cup: India to take on defending champs Australia in their opening match, face Pak on Oct 10</news:title>
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<image:caption>People provide first aid after eight students drowned at Diveagar beach in Raigad on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks during an East Room event at the White House celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US midterms: Trump, Vance hit campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost</news:title>
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<image:caption>On April 11, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha launched the 100-day Nasha Mukht J&amp;K campaign to eradicate drug abuse from the union territory.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Over 4,000 drug trade suspects arrested since April 2026: J&amp;K DGP </news:title>
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<image:caption>Logo of the ISL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:30:53.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sony Sports to broadcast matches of new ISL season</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>B Sachin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:29:23.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sachin six-fer helps Tamil Nadu U23 bundle out Rest of India for 179</news:title>
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<image:caption>India's Nitesh Siwach (R) competes against Japan's Yuri Nakazato during the men's Greco-Roman 97kg final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:22:10.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Silver lining for Greco-Roman wrestling</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Allahabad High Court building in Prayagraj.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 9, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blasts reported in Ethiopian capital hours after government banned drone flights</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vijeta Purnekar, wife of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) division chief Pradeep Purnekar, and their daughter, in blue, grieve while holding a portrait of Purnekar at their residence, in Thane, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Slain Sena (UBT) leader's son alleges role of ex-Thane mayor and her husband in murder</news:title>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat during his "Dhanyavaad Samvad Yatra", a public outreach procession through Haridwar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Never seen a bigger 'palturam' than Nitish Kumar: Congress leader Harish Rawat</news:title>
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<image:caption>B Sai Sudharsan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:11:41.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Everyone has their own story: B Sai Sudharsan opens up on injury, comeback, competition and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Indian cricket, India coach Gautam Gambhir, B Sai Sudharsan</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Markets extend losing streak to 5th day; Sensex sheds 332 points, Nifty slips below 23,800</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>For now, visitors planning to trek inside the park will have to wait while teams inspect damaged sections and carry out repairs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:00:28.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand's Gangotri National Park shuts trekking routes after heavy rain, snowfall</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, trekking, Gangotri National Park</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/russian-drone-hits-kyiv-school-as-moscow-presses-its-aerial-campaign-against-ukraine-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officers carry an unexploded warhead from a Shahed drone out of a school damaged by a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian drone hits Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Russian drone attack, Kyiv attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/upi-transaction-volume-value-falls-by-15-to-rs-2937-lakh-crore-in-september-ahead-of-mdr</loc>
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<image:caption>On a month-on-month basis, number of UPI transactions fell from 24.51 billion in August 2026 to 24.07 billion in September.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:58:20.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI transaction volume, value falls by 1.5% to Rs 29.37 lakh crore in September ahead of MDR </news:title>
<news:keywords>UPI transation drop, MDR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/punjab-govt-transfers-over-rs-1262-crore-to-36-lakh-women-under-satkar-yojana</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab CM Mann said earlier, Rs 2,562.33 crore had been distributed as Satkar Rashi among 73.99 lakh women.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:43:59.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab govt transfers over Rs 1,262 crore to 36 lakh women under 'Satkar Yojana'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab government, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/france-gripped-by-spreading-student-protests-as-pm-calls-crisis-meeting-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A student holds a board reading, "We want the BAC (High School Diploma), not the BAC (Anti-criminality units)" during a protest to demand more resources at school, in Lille, France, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:43:58.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France, French Politics, France Student Protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/siddaganga-mutt-rejects-khenys-claim-over-gold-karadige-gifted-to-seer</loc>
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<image:caption>Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:41:33.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddaganga Mutt rejects Kheny’s claim over gold karadige gifted to seer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaganga Mutt</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/2008-ahmedabad-bomb-blasts-sc-stays-execution-of-death-penalty-of-indian-mujahideen-operative</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:30:25.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2008 Ahmedabad bomb blasts: SC stays execution of death penalty of Indian Mujahideen operative</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Mujahideen, Gujarat government, 2008 Ahmedabad bomb blasts, Ahmedabad bomb blast</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/rahul-gandhi-accuses-modi-shah-gyanesh-of-destroying-democracy-through-sir-committing-treason</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:28:25.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi, Shah, Gyanesh of 'destroying democracy' through SIR, committing 'treason'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, PM Narendra Modi​, Gyanesh Kumar, Special Intensive Revision, Vote Chori allegations, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/six-suspected-hizb-ut-tahrir-associates-arrested-in-thanjavur-under-uapa</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:20:40.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six suspected Hizb-Ut-Tahrir associates arrested in Thanjavur under UAPA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hizb-ut-Tahrir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/kashi-priests-perform-special-prayers-for-injured-flydubai-pilot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hjdiawk2/202610013962302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:20:08.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kashi priests perform special prayers for injured FlyDubai pilot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, Kashi, Flydubai flight, Cockpit stabbing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/ksca-seeks-50-acres-to-develop-cricket-infrastructure-in-mangaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President B.K. Venkatesh Prasad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:16:56.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSCA seeks 50 acres to develop cricket infrastructure in Mangaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KSCA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/india-releases-uk-sikh-blogger-on-bail-after-nearly-nine-year-detention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-05/f29d4nwr/tihar-jail100303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Johal, who was detained nearly nine years ago while in India for his wedding, walked out of Tihar jail in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:15:17.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India releases UK Sikh blogger on bail after nearly nine-year detention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, British Sikh blogger Detention, Jagtar Singh Johal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/karnataka-cm-shivakumar-ministers-stage-dharna-at-ceo-office-seeks-probe-into-alleged-voter-deletion-plot</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, right, along with cabinet colleagues and party leaders stages a sit-in demonstration outside the office of Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukkumar, in Bengaluru, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:13:24.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Shivakumar, ministers stage dharna at CEO office; seeks probe into alleged voter deletion plot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar, voter deletion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/01/iit-bombay-student-suicide-not-isolated-incident-says-cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/8ilz8kxg/PTI10012026000300B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke addresses a press conference in Mumbai, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:13:06.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-Bombay student suicide not isolated incident, says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, Sahil Wakode, IIT Bombay student suicide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/climate-change-gets-limited-parliamentary-scrutiny-government-responses-lack-data-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-07/qrwy3pwp/1_17_heat0111045527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:09:30.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate change gets limited parliamentary scrutiny, government responses lack data: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, climate change</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/tn-bypolls-dmk-chief-stalin-to-campaign-in-dharapuram-on-oct-2-madurantakam-on-oct-3</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:09:05.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN bypolls: DMK chief Stalin to campaign in Dharapuram on Oct 2, Madurantakam on Oct 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu bypolls, Dharapuram bypoll, Madurantakam bypoll</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/01/calcutta-hc-declines-interim-relief-for-prayers-at-kolkata-airport-mosque</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/7zhv7zqy/ANI_20260921080110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:59:48.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC declines interim relief for prayers at Kolkata airport mosque</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, Kolkata airport mosque</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/01/haven-for-anti-socials-tmc-rebel-madan-mitra-hints-at-quitting-politics-after-30-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/1htjmoa4/ANI_20260605130751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rebel TMC MLA Madan Mitra speaks to the media in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:56:41.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Haven for anti-socials': TMC rebel Madan Mitra hints at quitting politics after 30 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Madan Mitra, TMC Civil War, TMC Rebels, TMC Rebels vs Mamata</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/netanyahu-claims-flydubai-co-pilot-underwent-islamist-radical-indoctrination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/2oxv4vhn/ANI_20260730203113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:48:50.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu claims Flydubai co-pilot underwent ‘Islamist radical indoctrination’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, flydubai flight emergency landing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/chhattisgarh-signs-mou-with-asi-to-preserve-heritage-upgrade-tourist-facilities-with-modern-amenities-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/y20d9o4l/header2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The agreement outlines plans to equip historical sites with a wide array of basic and modern facilities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:48:15.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh signs MoU with ASI to preserve Heritage, upgrade tourist facilities with modern amenities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh government, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/delhi-hc-says-foreign-nationals-have-no-inherent-right-to-seek-entry-into-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/l63okqou/Delhi-High-Court.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>High Court of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:39:48.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC says foreign nationals have no inherent right to seek entry into India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Immigration, Delhi High Court, foreign nationals, legal right</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/delhi-hc-upholds-rule-allowing-senior-citizens-to-evict-children-from-property</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/62uzqps4/ANI_20260923175958.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:35:19.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC upholds rule allowing senior citizens to evict children from property</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/01/chennai-para-swimmer-ishaan-completes-two-way-palk-strait-swim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7c9i3f5s/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-01-at-14.08.04.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishaan S after his record swim on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/vh9ni1he/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-01-at-14.08.03.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ankita Shah, Chartered Officer, World Book of Records, London awards the certificate to Ishaan. SDAT observer Sathish Udhayakumar, coaches Gopi C, Selvam R, Karthik G &amp; Mr. Saravanan D are also present</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:34:31.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai para-swimmer Ishaan completes two-way Palk Strait swim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Tamil Nadu, chennai, swimming, para-sports, para-swimmer, Ishaan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/01/most-hair-fall-routines-fail-before-they-even-start-experts-explain-why</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/adc7a4im/Untitled-design-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Diagnosing the type of hair fall you have matters more than any product</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:31:28.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Most hair-fall routines fail before they even start, experts explain why</news:title>
<news:keywords>hair fall, hair routine, diagnosis first, scalp health</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/haryana-gets-377-lakh-new-voter-applications-40162-deletion-requests-under-sir-punjab-process-9921-complete</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-12/ouvu1m0d/ANI_20260912141423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:30:56.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana gets 3.77 lakh new voter applications, 40,162 deletion requests under SIR; Punjab process 99.21% complete</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Voters, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/sibal-slams-jpcs-upcoming-visit-to-sc-for-informal-discussion-with-judges-on-simultaneous-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sibal slams JPC's upcoming 'visit to SC for informal discussion' with judges on simultaneous polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/01/western-ghats-esa-why-the-kasturirangan-report-is-still-stuck</loc>
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<image:caption>While Keralam and Tamil Nadu are undertaking independent studies on ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats, Karnataka has sought a year’s time to undertake a field study.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Western Ghats ESA — Why the Kasturirangan Report is still stuck
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/rahul-gandhi-visits-families-of-tribal-children-who-died-in-mps-balaghat</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met tribal families in Balaghat district whose children have died over the last four months, reportedly amid illness, malnutrition and inadequate access to healthcare.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:22:59.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi visits families of tribal children who died in MP’s Balaghat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/bjp-begins-two-day-punjab-poll-strategy-meet-after-4000-km-nasha-mukt-yatra</loc>
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<news:title>BJP begins two-day Punjab poll strategy meet after 4,000-km Nasha Mukt Yatra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/bjp-questions-rahul-gandhis-silence-on-heroic-act-of-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on 'heroic act' of Indian pilot Smit Machchhar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/sowjanya-rape-murder-case-sit-begins-fresh-probe-nearly-14-years-after-crime</loc>
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<image:caption>SIT chief N Shashi Kumar and Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy leave the SIT office at the old DC office building in Mangaluru after a meeting on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sowjanya rape-murder case: SIT begins fresh probe nearly 14 years after crime</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/morth-revises-exempted-fastag-rules-for-divyangjan-extends-validity-up-to-5-years</loc>
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<news:title>MoRTH revises exempted FASTag rules for Divyangjan, extends validity up to 5 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/01/record-x-ray-flash-may-reveal-magnetar-birth-study</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:03:36.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Record X-ray flash may reveal magnetar birth: Study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/delhi-police-refuses-permission-for-oct-2-protest-at-jantar-mantar-security-tightened</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:54:40.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police refuses permission for Oct 2 protest at Jantar Mantar, security tightened</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/eci-says-88-of-97-goa-voters-left-out-of-sir-have-applied-for-inclusion</loc>
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<image:caption>ECI Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:50:11.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI says 88 of 97 Goa voters left out of SIR have applied for inclusion</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/two-ascetics-found-dead-bodies-set-on-fire-inside-up-temple</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:37:44.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two ascetics found dead, bodies set on fire inside UP temple</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/akhilesh-promises-rs-51000-monthly-pension-for-democracy-warriors-says-up-witnessing-bjpian-emergency</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:36:22.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh promises Rs 51,000 monthly pension for 'democracy warriors'; says UP witnessing ‘BJPian Emergency’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/people-will-not-forgive-vanish-kumar-mamata-takes-swipe-at-cec-questions-poll-panel-immunity-law</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Party National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee, second left, and others are also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:35:02.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People will not forgive 'Vanish Kumar': Mamata takes swipe at CEC, questions  poll panel immunity law</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/births-deaths-amendment-act-comes-into-force-stricter-norms-for-delayed-registration</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:24:30.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Births &amp; Deaths Amendment Act comes into force, stricter norms for delayed registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Births &amp; Deaths Amendment Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/civil-aviation-secy-says-mulling-advisory-for-all-airlines-to-tighten-security-2</loc>
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<image:caption>An FlyDubai plane carrying Israeli passengers who had earlier been aboard another FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia approaches Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:13:52.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civil aviation secy says mulling advisory for all airlines to tighten security</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Civil Aviation Ministry, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt, Samir Kumar Sinha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/gem-group-chairman-veeramani-two-associates-in-pocso-case-detained-under-goondas-act</loc>
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<image:caption>Granite baron ‘Gem’ R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:08:56.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GEM Group chairman Veeramani, two associates in POCSO case detained under Goondas Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Greater Chennai police, R Veeramani, Veeramani POCSO Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/four-arrested-as-punjab-police-bust-interstate-arms-smuggling-racket-seven-pistols-recovered</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:05:16.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four arrested as Punjab Police bust interstate arms-smuggling racket; seven pistols recovered </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/orissa-hc-dismisses-vedanta-plea-to-restore-2004-bauxite-pricing</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:53:55.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC dismisses Vedanta plea to restore 2004 bauxite pricing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Vedanta, bauxite pricing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/vhp-leader-killing-nia-arrests-accused-deported-from-uae</loc>
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<image:caption>The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Harwinder at the Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after his deportation and produced him before the Special NIA Court for further legal proceedings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:52:52.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VHP leader killing: NIA arrests accused deported from UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Investigation Agency, VHP leader killing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/punjab-government-informs-akal-takht-of-7-member-panel-for-talks-on-anti-sacrilege-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:51:37.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab government informs Akal Takht of 7-member panel for talks on anti-sacrilege law</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akal Takht</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds</loc>
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<image:caption>Diesel prices are displayed at a gas station Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Carlsbad, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:38:59.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, rising prices</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/warring-changes-x-bio-to-former-ppcc-chief-as-singla-emerges-as-frontrunner</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:35:53.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warring changes X bio to former PPCC chief as Singla emerges as frontrunner</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Congress Punjab, PPCC chief</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/cjp-founder-dipke-seeks-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation-warns-of-nationwide-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, centre, addresses a press conference as co-conveners Saurav Das, left, and Ashutosh Ranka look on, in New Delhi, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:33:47.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP founder Dipke seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, warns of nationwide protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mumbai, Gyanesh Kumar, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/nmc-reopens-eligibility-certificate-application-window-for-aspirants-till-october-7</loc>
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<image:caption>Logo of the National Medical Commission (NMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:30:25.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC reopens Eligibility Certificate application window for aspirants till October 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, eligibility certificate, National Medical Commission (NMC)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/01/gujarat-hc-notice-to-bjp-rajya-sabha-mp-rajesh-shukla-over-alleged-criminal-case-non-disclosure</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujarat High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:28:13.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC notice to BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rajesh Shukla over alleged criminal case non-disclosure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, criminal case, Rajesh Shukla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/conspiracy-to-delete-50-60-lakh-voters-in-karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-demands-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:18:54.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conspiracy to delete 50-60 lakh voters in Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar demands action</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/stock-markets-fall-for-4th-day-on-relentless-foreign-fund-outflows-sensex-drops-570-points-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Stock markets fall for the 4th day on relentless foreign fund outflows.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:06:49.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets fall for 4th day on relentless foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 570 points</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, equity market, Benchmark indices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/01/golden-lies-and-a-year-long-royal-treasure-hunt-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:06:22.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Golden lies and a year-long ‘royal treasure’ hunt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime, Theft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/01/kerala-memories-rebuilt-for-the-internet</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:03:55.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala memories, rebuilt for the internet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, nostalgia, tea shop, Malayalam websites, Little Kerala game</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/20000-mangrove-saplings-to-be-planted-along-keralas-paravur-lake-to-revive-wetland-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/xco32xsc/IMG-20260928-WA0110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangrove forests serve as breeding and nursery grounds for fish, providing sheltered waters for eggs and juvenile fish</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:51:57.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20,000 mangrove saplings to be planted along Kerala's Paravur Lake to revive wetland ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, mangrove saplings, wetland ecosystem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/warangal-traffic-police-destroy-350-modified-silencers</loc>
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<image:caption>The police crushed the silencers using a road roller at Pochamma Maidan Circle in Warangal on Thursday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:46:34.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warangal traffic police destroy 350 modified silencers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Warangal police, modified silencers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/rupee-slumps-37-paise-to-close-at-9631-against-us-dollar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/fbuum0uq/ANI_20250805082340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee slumps 37 paise to close at 96.31 against the US dollar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:44:48.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee slumps 37 paise to close at 96.31 against US dollar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Rupee vs Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/karnataka-drought-crop-losses-cross-rs-40000-crore-dy-cm-parameshwara-seeks-urgent-centre-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/eqem5p6l/New-Project-2026-07-27T080434.559.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:42:35.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka drought: Crop losses cross Rs 40,000 crore, Dy CM Parameshwara seeks urgent Centre aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, crop loss, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/01/sc-seeks-response-from-bengal-govt-others-on-mahua-moitras-plea-for-protection-during-constituency-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/ydpixabj/20260713241L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:40:07.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks response from Bengal govt, others on Mahua Moitra's plea for protection during constituency visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, attack on Mahua Moitra, Circuit House row, Krishnanagar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/uae-probes-possible-terror-link-in-attack-on-flight-to-israel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/597yc894/AP26273581638886.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People disembark from a FlyDubai carrying Israeli passengers who had earlier been aboard another FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia approaches Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:34:11.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE probes possible 'terror' link in attack on flight to Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, terror links, flydubai flight emergency landing, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/01/flydubai-scare-17000ft-drop-violent-cockpit-fight-indian-pilot-saves-the-day</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:29:16.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FlyDubai Scare: 17,000ft drop &amp; violent cockpit fight! Indian pilot saves the day</news:title>
<news:keywords>flydubai, terror attack, hijacking</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/telangana-to-identify-drought-hit-mandals-as-rainfall-deficit-looms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/4/22/11/original/Mahabubanagar_Drought_EPS%204.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers filling drinking water in plastic pots at a village in Mahabubnagar, one of the drought effected district in Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:29:16.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to identify drought-hit mandals as rainfall deficit looms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Drought</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/01/tvks-performance-in-dharapuram-by-poll-could-be-cm-vijay-governments-report-card</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:26:23.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK's performance in Dharapuram by-poll could be CM Vijay government's report card</news:title>
<news:keywords>cm vijay, dharapuram bypoll, tamil nadu bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/stabbed-or-hit-with-axe-netanyahu-details-how-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-foiled-911-style-tragedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian pilot Smit Machchhar (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:23:43.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Stabbed or hit with axe': Netanyahu details how Indian pilot Smit Machchhar foiled '9/11 style' tragedy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Benjamin Netanyahu, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/youre-giving-a-go-by-to-rules-and-acts-bombay-hc-pulls-up-ec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/nll3sklz/HTI-MjxbQAA3QtM.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi attended the Commission's meeting at Nirvachan Sadan on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:09:35.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘You’re giving a go-by to Rules and Acts’: Bombay HC pulls up EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>SIR, Election Commission, Bombay High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/congress-in-turmoil-as-udf-convener-adoor-prakash-voices-displeasure-over-kerala-cm-satheesans-decisions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/k39zhxdp/20260526303F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:02:57.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress in turmoil as UDF convener Adoor Prakash voices displeasure over Kerala CM Satheesan's decisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UDF, Adoor Prakash, CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/true-hero-president-pm-leaders-laud-indian-pilot-for-foiling-co-pilots-bid-to-crash-plane</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a "hero"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:00:50.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'True hero': President, PM, leaders laud Indian pilot for foiling co-pilot's bid to crash plane</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, FlyDubai, Flydubai flight, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/01/gujarat-police-arrest-man-with-326-gm-mephedrone-hunt-on-for-alleged-supplier</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/ti0tadb3/Arrested-accused-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surat’s Puna police arrested 28-year-old Mohammad Rehan Jamil Ahmed Ansari with 3.26 grams of mephedrone (MD) near the New APMC Fruit Market</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:57:33.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat police arrest man with 3.26 gm mephedrone, hunt on for alleged supplier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat police, mephedrone seizure</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/jharkhand-hc-fines-cm-hemant-soren-for-delay-in-filing-response-in-scst-act-case-against-ed-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:55:34.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC fines CM Hemant Soren for delay in filing response in SC/ST Act case against ED officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand High Court, Chief Minister Hemant Soren</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/part-of-mosque-damaged-while-clearing-obstructions-for-road-in-ujjain-no-injuries-official</loc>
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<image:caption>Barricades are placed in front of Shahi Masjid at Chhatri Chowk following stone-pelting incidents and protests against the proposed removal of a portion of the mosque for a road-widening project ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh 2028, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:51:16.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Part of mosque damaged while clearing obstructions for road in Ujjain, no injuries: Official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, road-widening work, Ujjain Shahi Masjid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/01/man-assaulted-after-objecting-to-being-filmed-near-kochi-airport-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:50:13.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man assaulted after objecting to being filmed near Kochi airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Airport, assaulted</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/01/retired-hc-judge-seeks-relief-from-west-bengal-sir-tribunal-work-cites-bad-roads-and-long-commute</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:40:12.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired HC judge seeks relief from West Bengal SIR tribunal work, cites bad roads and long commute</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, potholed roads, West Bengal SIR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/fighter-jets-called-fortunately-didnt-have-to-act-israeli-envoy-on-flydubai-incident</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar speaks to PTI over the Flydubai incident, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:32:58.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fighter jets called, fortunately didn't have to act: Israeli envoy on FlyDubai incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/ranchi-woman-allegedly-held-captive-forced-to-work-as-domestic-help-in-dubai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/7tjd4w9c/New-Project-2026-05-24T080110.881.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:30:35.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi woman allegedly held captive, forced to work as domestic help in Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dubai, domestic help, Jharkhand woman, captivated</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/us-trade-relations-remain-unsettled-after-passage-of-russia-sanctions-finance-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/x2g9r47x/newindianexpress2025-03-08lukjywlcModi-Trump-meet.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:27:08.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US trade relations remain unsettled after passage of Russia sanctions: Finance Ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Monthly economic review , US-India trade relations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/kerala-hc-allows-medical-termination-of-30-week-pregnancy-of-15-year-old-rape-survivor-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar</image:caption>
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<news:title>Smit Machchhar's kin relieved after health update following FlyDubai stabbing; captain wins global praise</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:18:30.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress targets BJP over Balaghat deaths, says tribals are 'invisible' to its 'double-engine' govt</news:title>
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<image:caption>British TV presenter Esther Rantzen arrives at Buckingham Palace in London for a reception for those ' Serving Beyond Sixty' hosted by Britain Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, Thursday, May 18, 2006.</image:caption>
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<news:title>British broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen dies at 86</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-in-stable-condition-after-flydubai-cockpit-stabbing</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:53:45.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in stable condition after FlyDubai cockpit stabbing</news:title>
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<image:caption>Nitesh Siwach on Thursday became the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to enter final at the Asian Games since 1962</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:51:59.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Once he delivered milk door-to-door, wrestler Nitesh ends India's 64-year wait to win silver in Greco-Roman style</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra interacts with the media in Jaipur.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/in-a-first-personal-income-tax-part-of-class-9-curriculum-ncert-book-talks-only-about-new-regime-2</loc>
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<image:caption>In a first, personal income tax part of the NCERT Class 9 curriculum.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:40:29.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, personal income tax part of Class 9 curriculum, NCERT book talks only about new regime</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/pre-eminent-fraudster-inauthentic-politician-bjp-slams-rahul-gandhi-over-ec-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (L) and Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:34:47.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Pre-eminent fraudster', 'inauthentic politician': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over EC attack</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ayogya 2 poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:23:25.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayogya 2 hits the 50-day mark in theatres; third part in the making</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ayogya 2, Ayogya 3</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Vijay Raghavendra in Nagu Nagutha</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A poster for Premada Oorali</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A poster for Bail (L), Sai Kumar and Shivarajkumar and Jayaram (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>(L) Dhruva Sarja; (R) Nanda Kishore</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dhruva Sarja and Nanda Kishore team up again</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jennifer Lawrence (L), Zach Cregger</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:22:14.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jennifer Lawrence to star in The Flood from director Zach Cregger</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/01/telugunews2026sep29satya-yogi-babu-film-titled-golden-bhagyam-fun-filled-glimpse-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Satya and Yogi Babu from Golden Bhagyam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:22:02.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satya, Yogi Babu film titled Golden Bhagyam, fun-filled glimpse unveiled</news:title>
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<image:caption>Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:21:51.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Game of Thrones enters a new era: Aegon’s Conquest to hit cinemas in 2029</news:title>
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<image:caption>A still from Obsession (L) and Curry Barker (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Obsession maker Curry Barker confirms 2027 release for next flick</news:title>
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<image:caption>Editor Ganesh Siva; A still from Dorothy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from Anbil Avan (L) and Ashok Selvan (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:11:05.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi asks who at EC ordered ‘illegal’ Form 6 change, whether TCS was pressured</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress MP K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/swiss-glaciers-lose-over-5-percent-of-ice-volume-in-2026-as-heat-waves-low-winter-snow-accelerate-thaw</loc>
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<image:caption>A lake of meltwater has formed on the tongue of the Rhone glacier near Goms, Switzerland, June 13, 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:06:26.069Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>An FlyDubai plane carrying Israeli passengers who had earlier been aboard another FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia approaches Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:04:21.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attacker's identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disaster</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/01/west-bengal-out-on-bail-congress-candidate-milan-pradhan-campaigns-for-nandigram-bypoll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/cwgrvrfz/milan-pradhan-special-arrangement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress' candidate for Nandigram Assembly bypoll, Milan Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:02:43.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal: Out on bail, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan campaigns for Nandigram bypoll</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, Nandigram bypoll, Milan Pradhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/01/woman-allegedly-raped-at-gunpoint-by-masked-man-in-bhubaneswar-flat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/it71lsky/ANI_20260928075943.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:53:53.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint by masked man in Bhubaneswar flat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, rape, Bhubaneswar, Odisha rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/thiruvananthapuram-violence-triggers-blame-game-government-cpm-bjp-trade-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hyw9iq30/newindianexpress2026-10-01b3q85g9u32-33-1-sfiksu13009chn34.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CMO alleged that the violence in the capital occurred with the knowledge of the CPM leadership and accused SFI activists of deliberately provoking Youth Congress workers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:51:02.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram violence triggers blame game; government, CPM, BJP trade charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BJP, Thiruvananthapuram, CPM, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/01/asian-games-2026-indias-anish-finishes-seventh-on-last-event-of-shooting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/cm6p0yjn/AnishAsiad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anish Bhanwala during the men's 25m rapid fire pistol final</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:46:46.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: India's Anish finishes seventh in final event of shooting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, NRAI, Anish Bhanwala, Indian shooting, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/hanamkonda-administration-increase-monthly-swimming-fee-daily-swimmers-slam-the-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/u67wo4k0/C_32_1_CH1329_68111510.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:21:14.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hanamkonda administration increase monthly swimming fee; daily swimmers slam the move </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fee hike, GWMC, Hanamkonda district administration, Right to Information Act (RTI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/01/calcutta-hc-extends-interim-protection-to-tmc-mp-mahua-moitra-in-hate-speech-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/iyolkxn4/Mahua-Moitra.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Mahua Moitra</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:15:05.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC extends interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, Hate speech case, TMC MP Mahua Moitra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/pm-modi-calls-for-bringing-youth-into-civil-services-driven-by-public-service-not-office</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/u0d86c3f/PTI10012026000075B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:09:57.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi calls for bringing youth into civil services driven by public service, not office</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, public service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/01/kishan-guides-india-into-gold-medal-match-to-face-pakistan-in-final</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/bdpi6xjt/ishan.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishan Kishan in action</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:05:18.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kishan guides India into gold medal match, to face Pakistan in final</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Asian Games, india vs pakistan, Ishan Kishan, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/sc-upholds-calcutta-hc-order-refusing-access-to-frozen-tmc-bank-accounts-amid-symbol-dispute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/j3ij5fut/20260427246L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T07:04:09.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC upholds Calcutta HC order refusing access to frozen TMC bank accounts amid symbol dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mamata Banerjee, TMC bank accounts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/gst-collection-in-september-up-by-147-to-rs-203-lakh-crorebut-refunds-fall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-01/vnrs3vwr/202511013560412.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>2026-10-01T07:02:48.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST collection in September up by  14.7%  to Rs 2.03 lakh crore,
but refunds fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, GST, gross GST collection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/very-perturbed-hc-says-sir-draft-roll-cannot-be-basis-for-deleting-voters-names-without-hearing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/118ejymg/newindianexpress2026-01-18zs34pgchjkl.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:50:36.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Very perturbed’, HC says SIR draft roll cannot be basis for deleting voters’ names without hearing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Form 8</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/captain-smits-bravery-fills-every-indians-heart-with-pride-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/ei714gw2/ANI_20260726063550.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:44:05.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Captain Smit's bravery fills every Indian's heart with pride: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, FlyDubai, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/01/ishan-kishans-unbeaten-80-powers-india-to-1697-against-sri-lanka-in-asian-games-semifinal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/99ozxs0n/PTI10012026000051A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the second semifinal T20I cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, at the 20th Asian Games, in Nisshin, Japan, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:36:52.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 powers India to 169/7 against Sri Lanka in Asian Games semifinal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sri Lanka, Indian cricket, Ishan Kishan, Asian Games 2026, Asian Games semifinal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/vote-chori-wont-be-tolerated-voices-against-electoral-system-capture-growing-louder-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/7kdikv3w/ANI_20260829090034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:28:44.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vote chori’ won’t be tolerated, voices against electoral system ‘capture’ growing louder: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Vote chori</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/tennessee-governor-halts-executions-after-christa-gail-pike-survives-lethal-injection-attempt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/nebamyos/death-penalty.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kathleen Walter prays in the area reserved for people opposed to the death penalty outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution before the planned execution of Christa Pike, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:19:46.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, executions, lethal injection, Tennessee governor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/attackers-open-fire-and-kill-7-on-a-small-passenger-bus-in-syria</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/6hxbic2l/Crime-scene.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>2026-10-01T06:14:56.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attackers open fire and kill 7 on a small passenger bus in Syria</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Syria, Passenger bus, attackers open fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/haryana-police-arrest-six-youths-with-illegal-weapons-while-planning-revenge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/clki5dsh/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, the accused gathered in Salamba village where they alleged planning an attack after one of the accused, Bilal was assaulted during a clash at Delhi's Jamia earlier this week when the team of Crime Branch of Nuh Police intercepted them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:09:09.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Police arrest six youths with illegal weapons, while planning revenge </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Police, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Youth arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/25-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-up-home-husband-in-laws-booked-for-dowry-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/8/original/Dowry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:57:44.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25-year-old woman found dead in UP home, husband, in-laws booked for dowry death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Dowry death, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/cockpit-stabbing-on-flydubai-plane-to-tel-aviv-puts-crew-related-hijackings-in-focus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/b2126y4g/flydubai-flight.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers embark on a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:50:03.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cockpit stabbing on FlyDubai plane to Tel Aviv puts crew-related hijackings in focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FlyDubai plane, crew-related hijackings, Cockpit stabbing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/flydubai-mid-air-crisis-how-passengers-stormed-the-cockpit-and-helped-save-174-lives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/fuxfydi1/FlyDubai-images.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers who experienced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, during a flight on FlyDubai plane, arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:39:35.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FlyDubai mid-air crisis: How passengers stormed the cockpit and helped save 174 lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, cockpit, Tel Aviv, Flydubai flight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/union-cabinet-approves-rs-8398-crore-vizhinjam-orr-ec-clearance-granted</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/fsbo6k7c/newindianexpress2025-01-27jqvmz8zxHRDCL-revives-link.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 314.05 hectares of land will be acquired for the project of which 93.6% comprises private land and 6.39 percent government land. The ORR has a proposed right of way of 45 metres, including service roads.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:34:19.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union cabinet approves Rs 8,398 crore Vizhinjam ORR; EC clearance granted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, NHAI, Union Cabinet, The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/pakistani-airstrikes-in-afghanistan-kill-nine-civilians-kabul-says-pakistan-says-only-militants-hit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/q5ijt0tf/AFP20260924C98C6KFv2HighResAfghanistanPakistanConflict.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Taliban security personnel stands guard near a damaged house, after Pakistani airstrike struck Gurbuz district in Afghanistan's Khost province on September 24, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:33:43.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill nine civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan- Afghanistan clash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/01/collector-didi-stays-through-the-night-to-protect-thousands-as-flood-threat-looms-in-bihars-vaishali</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/8megw291/353709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For many young people in Vaishali, Varsha Singh is much more than an administrator behind an official desk.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:31:01.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collector Didi stays through the night to protect thousands as flood threat looms in Bihar's Vaishali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Flood threat, Collector Didi, Bihar's Vaishali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/pilot-hailed-as-hero-by-israel-was-always-cool-and-composed-says-childhood-friend-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/78508y65/capt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:21:04.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilot hailed as hero by Israel was always 'cool and composed', says childhood friend</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FlyDubai, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/the-paintings-of-ghalib</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/4ewvehok/DAG974.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At Ghalib Academy's modern art collection in Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/ydojkv39/DAG1009.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>By MF Husain</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/v7ia89mi/DAG104.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ghalib Academy secretary Aqil Ahmad and writer Kamayani Sharma during the discussion</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/031t4cbt/DAG980.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>By Fatima Zafar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:15:23.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Paintings of Ghalib</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, literature, discussion, Ghalib, Ghalib Academy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/two-indian-nationals-from-punjab-guilty-in-2-million-us-cargo-theft-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:14:06.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Indian nationals from Punjab guilty in $2 million US cargo theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Punjab, Indian nationals, US cargo theft case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/italian-woman-arrives-in-gurugram-to-file-complaint-against-man-she-met-on-instagram-alleges-cheating</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T05:04:26.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Italian woman arrives in Gurugram to file complaint against man she met on Instagram, alleges cheating</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Instagram, cheating case, Gurugram, Italian woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/01/world-heart-day-observed-at-utkal-hospital-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>The dignitaries during the heart health awareness session at Utkal Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:56:34.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Heart Day observed at Utkal Hospital in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, World Heart Day, Utkal Hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/landslides-damage-odishas-telengiri-canal-farmers-worried</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/yvuicp3t/img-20260930-wa0023075554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 40-50 metre stretch of the canal near Sankhulai has reportedly collapsed completely. Officials are conducting field inspections to assess the extent of the damage and estimate the cost of restoration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:52:43.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landslides damage Odisha's Telengiri canal, farmers worried</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, landslides, Telengiri canal, Telengiri irrigation project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/odisha-government-officer-in-vigilance-net-for-corruption</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Vigilance Logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:50:08.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government officer in Vigilance net for corruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, corruption, Odisha government, Odisha Vigilance department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/amid-protests-odisha-government-halts-forest-land-diversion-for-ib-irrigation-dam-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-24/g97mexkq/Majhiii.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:44:48.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid protests, Odisha government halts forest land diversion for Ib irrigation dam project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh district, Mohan Charan Majhi, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Jugi Jugen Bandha Sangram Samiti (JJBSS)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/nhrc-seeks-reports-on-death-of-utp-in-odisha-jail-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/q2y8zlbs/TNIEimport2023116originalNHRCDelhi-1200.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the complaint, Badarait had repeatedly complained of illness but was allegedly treated only by the jail pharmacist and not shifted to a hospital in time.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:42:41.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC seeks reports on death of UTP in Odisha jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, NHRC, Gajapati district</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/acf-death-paralakhemundi-police-arrests-former-cook</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representatiobnal purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:40:26.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACF death: Paralakhemundi police arrests former cook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arrest, NBW, ACF, Paralakhemundi police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-on-relentless-foreign-fund-outflows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/3yfsr1z1/20260201422f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex and Nifty decline in early trade on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:35:50.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets decline in early trade on relentless foreign fund outflows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/rupee-trades-in-narrow-range-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/fp5xq1i7/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee falls 3 paise to 95.97 against the US dollar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:34:19.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/odishas-four-year-old-girl-falls-into-boiling-water-in-school-kitchen-hurt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/p7kzuwx0/boiling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured kid undergoing treatment in hospital at Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:24:34.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's four-year-old girl falls into boiling water in school kitchen, hurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Anganwadi workers, Primary school, CDPO</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/odisha-man-held-for-killing-wife-over-dowry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/55s1b5ja/202601143638915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said accused Dharmendra Rout of Garjanapur village killed his wife Sujata Rout (34) over dowry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:21:52.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man held for killing wife over dowry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, dowry death case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/01/productive-discussion-with-ustr-greer-on-early-conclusion-of-trade-deal-piyush-goyal</loc>
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<image:caption>Goyal met Greer on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G-20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Milwaukee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:20:07.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Productive discussion with USTR Greer on early conclusion of trade deal: Piyush Goyal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Piyush Goyal, Jamieson Greer, India- US Trade deal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/diarrhoea-claims-two-lives-in-ganjam-district-19-affected</loc>
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<image:caption>According to preliminary information, diarrhoea cases surfaced in Marthapur on Tuesday after villagers including Surendra attended a feast organised in connection with the post-death rituals of one Bharat Mallik, who had himself died of the water-borne disease.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:17:52.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diarrhoea claims two lives in Ganjam district, 19 affected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, PHC, diarrhoea death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/116-kg-ganja-seized-from-train-at-cuttack-railway-station-five-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1ch1en86/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:15:03.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>116 kg ganja seized from train at Cuttack railway station, Five held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cuttack railway station, Ganja seized, Railway Protection Force (RPF)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/odisha-hc-judge-recuses-from-bjd-mlas-disqualification-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-05/1eknmru5/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:11:42.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC judge recuses from BJD MLAs’ disqualification case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, Odisha HC, disqualification case, Justice RK Pattanaik</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/160-youth-congress-sfi-activists-booked-over-violence-in-palayam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/gyf70az1/32-33-1-sfiksu83009chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel use batons to disperse students during a clash between SFI and KSU workers at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram. Police also used tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge near the Mens Hostel of the University of Kerala amid the confrontation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:11:29.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>160 Youth Congress, SFI activists booked over violence in Palayam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SFI, Youth Congress, DYFI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/patient-beaten-to-death-at-scb-mental-health-institute-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/gt9iul42/New-Project-2026-10-01T093721.414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deceased Srikant Das.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:09:18.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patient ‘beaten’ to death at SCB mental health institute in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack, SCB Medical College, beaten to death, psychiatric patients</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/first-phase-of-shikhar-chandi-temple-renovation-to-end-by-navratri-says-deputy-cm-pravati</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida reviewing the renovation work of Shikhar Chandi temple on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:04:10.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First phase of Shikhar Chandi temple renovation to end by Navratri, says Deputy CM Pravati  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pravati Parida, Odisha governmnet, Shikhar Chandi temple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/commercial-lpg-cylinder-gets-rs-6250-costlier-atf-price-hiked-by-rs-16-per-litre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/5xry77vg/20260607100L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest revisions, effective from October 1, were made in line with movements in international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:02:43.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commercial LPG cylinder gets Rs 62.50 costlier; ATF price hiked by Rs 16 per litre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, LPG price hike, Commerical LPG price hike, ATF price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/el-niño-what-rain-pour-fourth-highest-in-odisha-since-1901</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/8ypo3qlx/P_4492621265.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:02:04.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño what! Rain pour fourth highest in Odisha since 1901</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Southwest monsoon, excess rainfall, El Niño, Rain pour</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/odisha-misses-jal-jeevan-mission-goal-as-22-pc-households-still-without-tap-water</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/r9ap3r7y/ANI_20260412151528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:56:16.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha misses Jal Jeevan Mission goal as 22 pc households still without tap water</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, CAG, Jal Jeevan Mission, FHTCs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/karnataka-melukote-residents-seek-us-visa-to-meet-their-mla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/kxc6het6/Darshan-Puttanaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Melukote MLA Darshan Puttanaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:54:52.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Melukote residents 'seek US visa' to meet their MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, US visa, Melukote residents, MLA Darshan Puttanaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/former-union-minister-pradhan-reviews-road-rail-mining-projects-with-ministers-mcl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/s7xxckvw/Dharmendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Projects in Sambalpur that came up for discussion included the Sambalpur Ring Road, Burla bypass, Hirakud bypass, Remeda-Hirakud road, a bridge connecting Burla and Hirakud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:53:16.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Union Minister Pradhan reviews road, rail, mining projects with ministers, MCL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/ganjantic-haul-odisha-surpasses-2025-total-in-just-seven-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/g64gx7rc/Ganja-worth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:50:25.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganjantic haul: Odisha surpasses 2025 total in just seven months </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NDPS Act, Ganja seized, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/cornered-over-mmdr-odisha-bjp-finds-cag-dmf-ammo-to-hit-hard-at-bjd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/14/original/BJP_spokesperson_Anil_Biswal_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal alleged that the latest CAG performance audit had exposed large-scale diversion and irregular utilisation of DMF funds.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:47:10.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cornered over MMDR, Odisha BJP finds 
CAG DMF ammo to hit hard at BJD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, CAG, Odisha BJP, Anil Biswal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/gurugram-administration-starts-rs-446-crore-recovery-action-against-71-builders</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:44:50.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram administration starts Rs 446 crore recovery action against 71 builders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Gurugram, coercive recovery proceedings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/five-in-six-specialised-covid-medicines-procured-by-osmcl-wasted-cag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/8/14/original/CAG-L-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:44:11.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five in six specialised Covid medicines procured by OSMCL wasted: CAG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CAG, OSMCL, specialised Covid medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/delhi-records-sharp-july-pollution-spike-aqi-rose-51-from-last-year-study</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:42:48.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records sharp July pollution spike, AQI rose 51% from last year: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Pollution, CREA, AQI</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/mcd-to-set-up-ayushman-clinics-at-community-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>File Photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:41:28.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD to set up Ayushman clinics at community centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD, Ayushman clinics, AyAMs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/odishas-chief-electoral-officer-gopalan-seeks-vrs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s5pwrx0z/RS-Gopalan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:40:51.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer Gopalan seeks VRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, IAS officer, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Chief electoral officer (CEO), RS Gopalan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/01/compensation-of-over-rs-241-crore-provided-to-the-flood-affected-so-far-minister-suresh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/7okvclgu/ANI_20260830032633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:38:26.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Compensation of over Rs 241 crore provided to the flood-affected so far: Minister Suresh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, heavy rainfall, Suresh Pujari, Balasore district, compensation fund</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/redevelopment-work-chokes-ndls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/qppjs5qw/Redevelopment-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic chaos at Paharganj side of New Delhi Railway Station.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:36:20.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Redevelopment work chokes NDLS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, New Delhi Railway Station, redevelopment works</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/01/nnks-bandh-briefly-affects-vehicular-movement-in-bhubaneswar-no-impact-on-business-education</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/y8yquot3/NNKS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police clearing the protesters at Master Canteen square in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:34:43.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NNKS bandh briefly affects vehicular movement in Bhubaneswar, no impact on business, education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Protest, Minister Nityananda Gond, Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS), NYCS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/state-government-likely-to-hike-bus-fares-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/4es7osb3/byrathi-suresh-1698315209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:30:22.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State government likely to hike bus fares soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, bus fare, Minister Byrathi Suresh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/college-student-recovers-from-multi-organ-failure-at-chennai-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/3cvkk0kk/ANI_20260921112300.png</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>2026-10-01T03:30:05.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>College student recovers from multi-organ failure at Chennai hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, multi-organ failure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/01/44-kg-unlabeled-food-products-seizedduring-inspections-in-palnadu-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/w94owc0w/ANI_20260421030945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:29:36.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>44 kg unlabeled food products seized
during inspections in Palnadu district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, seized, Palnadu district, unlabeled food products</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/tamil-nadu-man-held-for-second-time-for-making-hoax-bomb-threat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/l4ybtvtk/handcuff1_78z9sH1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:27:18.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Man held for second time for making hoax bomb threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Man held, hoax bomb threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/01/fast-track-work-in-east-bengaluru-kbg-to-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/35o6p5zs/whatsapp-image-2026-09-30-at-83813-pm1101225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda during an inspection on the Sarjapur Road-Dommasandra-Gunjur-Varthur-Balagere corridor on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:27:09.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fast-track work in East Bengaluru KBG to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/01/mobilise-additional-labour-acrossconstruction-sites-adc-chairperson-lakshmi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/v8ocvh1t/Mobilise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) Chairperson and Managing Director D. Lakshmi Parthasarathi on Wednesday directed engineering officials to significantly mobilise additional labour across capital construction sites to ensure uninterrupted infrastructure development. Inspecting key project stretches, she instructed officials to expedite works between October and May to demonstrate visible on-ground progress.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:25:58.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mobilise additional labour across
construction sites: ADC chairperson Lakshmi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, labour, ADC Chairperson Lakshmi Pardhasaradhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/01/as-toll-booths-set-to-go-operators-seek-transparent-charging-rates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/91tork8z/P_4968641267.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:25:19.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As toll booths set to go, operators seek transparent charging rates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, toll booths, Karnataka State Travel Operators Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/01/ai-tech-helps-bwcc-boost-property-tax-arrears-collection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/m0kvpx6t/New-Projectvv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This automated AI call provided citizens with complete information regarding their pending amount, the year it was due, and how to pay it online.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/f0iselun/Screenshot-2026-10-01-014322.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:24:37.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI tech helps BWCC boost property tax arrears collection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Artificial Intelligence AI, Bengaluru West City Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/court-to-hear-arguments-in-case-against-lalu-kin-afresh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/cq2otn2p/20260701554f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi court frames charges against Lalu Yadav, family in IRCTC money laundering case</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:22:29.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court to hear arguments in case against Lalu, kin afresh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lalu Prasad, IRCTC money laundering case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/tirupati-economic-region-will-focus-on-integrated-regional-development-ceo-meena</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/w40xaaoi/TER.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TER one day meeting held on Wednesday at Collectorate in Tirupati, CEO TER and Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena addressing the media.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:20:56.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirupati Economic Region will focus on integrated regional development: CEO Meena</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, IISER, Tirupati Economic Region, Mukesh Kummar Meena, defence ecosystem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/election-petition-against-ex-tamil-nadu-minister-binned</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/zh1bbcam/New-Project-2026-07-03T075301.736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK former minister S Regupathy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:19:41.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election petition against ex-Tamil Nadu minister binned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, former Tamil Nadu minister, DMK leader S Regupathy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/forest-minister-ramalinga-reddy-inspects-lakes-in-anekal-orders-strict-action-against-polluters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7vhspabf/whatsapp-image-2026-09-30-at-80933-pm101034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy inspects a lake in Anekal on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:19:24.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy inspects lakes in Anekal, 
orders strict action against polluters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Ramalinga Reddy, Anekal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/hc-asks-ride-hailing-firms-reply-on-driver-kyc-plea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/4pgevv5e/202608173908176.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:18:29.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC asks ride-hailing firms’ reply on driver KYC plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Ola cabs, Rapido</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/textile-policy-2026-31-to-create-five-lakh-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/wnhjucug/C_23_1_CH1587_36326333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:17:59.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textile policy 2026-31 to create five lakh jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress government, Textile policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/boys-and-men-must-be-taught-to-behave-appropriately-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/cxb438mp/boys-and-m.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:16:42.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boys and men must be taught to behave appropriately: CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Women safety, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/98-workers-rescued-from-bonded-labour-in-anantapur-charcoal-units</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/c03mpmd8/workers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The migrant workers rescued from bonded labour in charcoal units of Anantapur district.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:16:41.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>98 workers rescued from bonded       labour in Anantapur charcoal units</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur District, bonded labour, women and child development department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/tamil-nadu-pds-card-will-be-disabled-if-rations-not-bought-in-last-six-months</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-08/3bo8f705/C_1_1_CH1344_108647648.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>2026-10-01T03:16:30.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: PDS card will be disabled if rations not bought in last six months  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, PDS cardholders, priority household cards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/mcd-steps-up-safety-measures-for-women-children-across-its-parks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/3qhlppr3/MCD-steps-up-safety.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:15:05.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD steps up safety measures for women, children across its parks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Women safety, Delhi MCD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/a-cup-of-chai-two-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/u1nptlfk/IMG4478.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chai and bun maska</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:14:51.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Cup of Chai, Two Cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, food review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/andhra-spiritual-leader-kalki-bhagavan-passes-away-at-the-age-of-77</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/ibaz0fpx/New-Project-2026-10-01T084331.037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spiritual leader Vijay Kumar Naidu, popularly known as Kalki Bhagavan, passed away on Tuesday after undergoing treatment for 15 days, with the Kalki Ashram formally announcing his Mahasamadhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:14:38.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra spiritual leader Kalki Bhagavan passes away at the age of 77</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, LIC, spiritual leader, Kalki Bhagavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/slain-drivers-wife-mother-in-law-among-four-convicted</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/l85q7qfy/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:12:41.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slain driver’s wife, mother-in-law among four convicted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/girl-students-take-march-on-sexual-assaults-to-secretariat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/4symc0gv/students-take.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists hold a march to the Secretariat for enhanced safety steps.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:12:35.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl students take march on sexual assaults to secretariat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Girl Students, sexual assaults, protest march</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/01/chennai-metro-tunnelling-machine-passes-beneath-5-railway-lines-in-milestone</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/bjcq4kle/CMRL-clears-key.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>2026-10-01T03:12:09.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Metro tunnelling machine passes beneath 5 railway lines in milestone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Railway lines, milestone, Metro tunnelling machine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/plan-to-make-jog-falls-all-season-spot-tourism-minister-kj-george</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/4rfr6wxo/jog110501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jog Falls</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:11:29.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plan to make Jog Falls all-season spot: Tourism Minister KJ George</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Jog Falls, Tourism Minister KJ George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/l-g-colleges-talk-safety-for-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/k88xjix8/colleges-talk-safety.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/2ykh9qg6/safety-for-women.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Sandhu during the meet; (R) activists protest for women’s safety | X &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:11:18.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G, colleges talk safety for women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, safety of students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/ongole-celebrates-150-years-with-grandeur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/7crrwmen/Ongole.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Odisha Governor K Haribabu takes part in ‘150 Years of Ongole’ celebrations held on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:11:00.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ongole celebrates 150 years with grandeur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ongole Municipal Corporation (OMC), cultural performances</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/gruha-jyothi-verification-escoms-seek-time</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/009767tm/C_35_1_CH1512_69327545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Door-to-door verification by meter readers of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) to survey Gruha Jyothi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:10:42.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gruha Jyothi verification: Escoms seek time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gruha Jyothi scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/contractors-association-sets-govt-november-deadline-to-clear-rs-38kcr-dues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/i0rdtj7v/ILLUSAUG02303-09-2018160011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:09:11.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contractors’ association sets govt November deadline to clear Rs 38Kcr dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Karnataka State Contractors’ Association, pending dues</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/01/friends-hack-youth-to-death-after-quarrel-in-chennai-dump-body-in-lake-4-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/a0604fb7-f4ca-4108-a41e-c132b03a76ac/pexels_kindelmedia_7773260.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:09:01.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Friends’ hack youth to death after quarrel in Chennai, dump body in lake; 4 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, chennai, hacked to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/land-rights-lankapalli-ryotsmeet-former-cm-jagan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/dclshbxu/Jagan-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:08:44.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land rights: Lankapalli ryots
meet former CM Jagan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, Affected farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/kpsc-row-gangwar-took-rs-30-40l-from-each-candidate-for-leaked-paper-ed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/re6fcojq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-23-at-20.09.26.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ED conducting raids at Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's residence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:08:19.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPSC row: Gangwar took Rs 30-40L from each candidate for leaked paper: ED </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPSC, Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/01/djb-gives-nod-to-rs-17970-crore-sewer-overhaul</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/qci2ez2g/ANI_20260204033606.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:07:38.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DJB gives nod to Rs 17,970 crore sewer overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DJB, sewerage services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/survey-projects-tdp-vote-share-at-469-percent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/pi7d1pn6/naidu-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:06:21.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Survey projects TDP vote share at 46.9 percent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP, YSRCP, vote share</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/01/chennai-balconies-gone-it-is-double-the-danger-now</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/lub5ync1/Balconies-gone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dilapidated TNUHDB buildings at Srinivasapuram. The residents have raised concerns over the condition of the structure and say they need to be reconstructed.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:06:11.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Balconies gone, it is double the danger now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, TNUHDB, Srinivasapuram, Dilapidated buildings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/officer-used-ill-gotten-money-to-buy-diamond-necklace-for-female-friend-cid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hqfo9csm/New-Projectbb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:03:23.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officer used ill-gotten money to buy diamond necklace for female friend: CID</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CID, Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/01/chennai-world-class-riverfront-plan-may-have-to-wait-as-garbage-piles-up-on-beaches</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/c2is833i/World-class-riverfront.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A huge quantity of water hyacinth, plastic waste, thermocol and other debris washed ashore along the Adyar estuary 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>2026-10-01T03:03:10.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: World-class riverfront plan may have to wait as garbage piles up on beaches</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Adyar, sewage, Cooum, Pollutants, Chennai's rivers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/jagan-nurturing-culture-of-bloodshedminister-nimmala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/80cxx49g/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water resources minister Nimmala Rama Naidu addressing the media on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:00:53.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan nurturing culture of bloodshed:
Minister Nimmala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/rumours-of-pmk-joining-hands-with-tvk-its-aimed-at-confusing-vck-cadre-says-thirumavalavan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/y3vxy1l9/aimed-at-confusing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:58:09.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rumours of PMK joining hands with TVK: It’s aimed at confusing VCK cadre, says Thirumavalavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PMK, TVK, VCK leader Thirumavalavan, VCK cadre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/subsidised-onion-sale-launched-at-rythu-bazaars-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/o1qq9rw5/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar launches the sale of onions at subsidised price at APIIC Rythu Bazaar in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:57:39.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subsidised onion sale launched at Rythu Bazaars in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada, Nadendla Manohar, NDA coalition government, Subsidised onion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/licence-suspension-higher-fines-planned-for-road-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/z31x9neq/whatsapp-image-2026-09-30-at-100017-pm101357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh chair a joint review meeting with officials at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:57:16.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Licence suspension, higher fines planned for road safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, road safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/36-trained-police-dogs-handlers-inducted-into-sixth-apsp-battalion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/jt37952u/handlers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canines display the training skills during a demo at he Passing Out Parade of the 23rd Batch of Canines and Handlers at the 6th APSP Battalion in Mangalagiri on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:55:19.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>36 trained police dogs, handlers inducted into Sixth APSP Battalion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Preadesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, APSP Battalion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/plot-of-dorothy-lifted-from-my-short-film-filmmaker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/okrux85e/C_1_1_CH1352_124372042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from the movie Dorothy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:55:10.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plot of Dorothy lifted from my short film: Filmmaker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, filmmaker, Dorothy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/elderly-to-get-doorstep-health-services-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/30scxn8o/202609263955264.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:52:45.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly to get doorstep health services in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, health services, PHCs, Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/nurses-stage-hunger-strike-in-tamil-nadu-over-recruitment-on-contractual-basis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/c9v2ebl0/Nurses-stage-hunger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association holds one-day hunger strike at Swami Sivanandha salai in Chennai on Wednesday against contractual hiring.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:52:43.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nurses stage hunger strike in Tamil Nadu over recruitment on contractual basis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest, Nurses, hunger strike, recruitment on contractual basis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/rival-states-camp-in-tn-to-woo-investors-dealmakers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:50:19.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rival states camp in TN to woo investors, dealmakers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/andhra-pradesh-electorate-stands-at-371-crore-after-verification</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:49:24.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh electorate stands at 3.71 crore after verification</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/works-started-by-yediyurappa-government-haunting-us-now-cm-dks</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmers submit a memorandum to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during his visit to Kollegal taluk in Chamarajanagar district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:49:10.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Works started by Yediyurappa government haunting us now: CM DKS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/welfare-and-wealth-creation-our-priorities-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu takes part in the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:47:06.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Welfare and wealth creation our priorities: CM Naidu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/hariprasad-accuses-bjp-of-manipulating-electoral-rolls</loc>
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<image:caption>KPCC president B K Hariprasad takes part in the Janata Jodo Jagruti Yatra in Shikaripura, Shivamogga district, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:46:59.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hariprasad accuses BJP of manipulating electoral rolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BK Hariprasad, Janata Jodo Jagruti Yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/madras-hc-refuses-protection-from-coercive-action-to-former-minister-anbil-mahesh-poyyamozhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:46:39.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses protection from coercive action to former minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/spat-over-torn-congress-flags-and-banners</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/nnp0x99k/Spat-over-torn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Congress flag lies on the ground on the route of Bharat Jodo 2.0 march in Shikaripura taluk, Shivamogga district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:45:15.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spat over torn Congress flags and banners</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/amid-nandini-milk-price-hike-talk-11-unions-in-profit-five-in-red</loc>
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<image:caption>The CM said the government would also examine milk prices in neighbouring states before taking a decision</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:43:53.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid Nandini milk price hike talk, 11 unions in profit, five in red </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/kanimozhi-targets-vijay-over-law-order</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi during the campaign at Madurantakam for party candidate I Paranthamen on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:43:42.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanimozhi targets Vijay over law &amp; order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, DMK leader Kanimozhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/tie-up-with-iits-iims-for-upgradation-of-skills-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>During the meeting, which covered employee training, Anna Canteens, urban drinking water supply, and amenities in welfare hostels, Naidu pointed out that Andhra Pradesh currently leads southern states in employee skill training.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:43:31.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tie up with IITs &amp; IIMs for upgradation of skills: CM Naidu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/woman-enrols-in-ma-to-help-son-win-university-poll</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:42:46.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman enrols in MA to help son win University poll</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nainital, University polls, Beena Chauhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/law-officer-appointment-madras-hc-directs-dvac-to-hold-inquiry-against-ex-tvk-functionary</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:42:12.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law officer appointment: Madras HC directs DVAC to hold inquiry against ex-TVK functionary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DVAC, Madurai bench of Madras HC, TVK functionary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/former-cm-siddaramaiah-meets-kc-venugopal-presses-for-filling-two-vacant-cabinet-berths</loc>
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<image:caption>Siddaramaiah with AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:40:14.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former CM Siddaramaiah meets KC Venugopal, presses for filling two vacant cabinet berths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka cabinet, KC Venugopal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/file-affidavit-on-manual-evaluation-andhra-hc-to-appsc</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:39:08.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>File affidavit on manual evaluation: Andhra HC to APPSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/hd-kumaraswamy-ministers-trade-fresh-charges-over-nice</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:38:10.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy, ministers trade fresh charges over NICE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, BMIC project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/prepare-plan-to-ensure-water-security-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme at Singh Nagar in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:37:49.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare plan to ensure water security: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, GVMC, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu, water security</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/akhilesh-springs-surprise-fields-bizman-for-rs-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/notb0773/Akhilesh-Dhanraj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akhilesh Yada and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:37:49.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh springs surprise, fields bizman for RS polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, Rajya Sabha Elections, Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/tamil-nadu-three-killed-in-blast-at-illegal-cracker-unit-near-namakkal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/936kznl2/blast-at-illegal-cracker-unit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The blast’s shockwaves damaged doors and windows of four houses in the vicinity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:36:33.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Three killed in blast at illegal cracker unit near Namakkal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, illegal cracker unit blast</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/01/cm-naidu-invited-for-dasara-festivitiesat-durga-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>SDMSD EO VK Seena Naik, board chairman Borra Radha Krishna, endowments department commissioner Ramachandra Mohan and priests of Kanaka Durga temple invite CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu to the dussehra festivities on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:35:10.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu invited for Dasara festivities
at Durga temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Durga temple, Dasara festivities, SDMSD temple, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/passports-to-31-afghan-nationals-cops-on-backfoot</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:34:08.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passports to 31 Afghan nationals, cops on backfoot</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian passports, Afghan nationals</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/courts-cant-intervene-in-religious-affairs-says-madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-bins-order-on-diocese-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/a5dku7er/Institution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:33:28.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Courts can’t intervene in religious affairs', says Madurai bench of Madras HC, bins order on diocese election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Madurai Bench, religious affairs, diocese election</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/01/two-women-among-seven-held-for-murder-of-24-year-old-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-23/x1024xvh/202509233519205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:30:48.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two women among seven held for murder of 24-year-old in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, held for murder, Gaming Acts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/mumbai-diary-thackerays-forced-to-drop-overseas-trip</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/15/original/Uddhav-Thackeray_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uddhav Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:30:18.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Diary | Thackerays forced to drop overseas trip</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray, Disha Salian’s death case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/tamil-nadu-coimbatores-ageing-gandhipuram-bus-stand-awaits-facelift-as-safety-concerns-mount</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/3h2k9jfl/P_4989760310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deteriorating condition has triggered concerns over the safety of commuters, particularly during peak hours when the terminal remains crowded with broken structures hanging from the damaged ceilings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:28:44.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore's ageing Gandhipuram bus stand awaits facelift as safety concerns mount</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, gandhipuram bus stand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/01/ktu-pro-vc-row-sets-vc-and-syndicate-on-collision-course</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/fe5sleee/apj-abdul-kalam-technological-university-thiruvananthapuram-284497.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:28:42.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTU pro-VC row sets VC and syndicate 
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<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, KTU</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/01/three-booked-for-duping-44-of-rs-16-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-13/qpjvnkul/ANI_20260913045140.jfif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:28:06.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three booked for duping 44 of Rs 16 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/01/youth-congress-sfi-workers-trade-blame-after-late-night-clash-in-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel use batons to disperse students during a clash between SFI and KSU workers near the Stone Throne at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram. Police also used tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge near the Mens Hostel of the University of Kerala amid the confrontation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:27:46.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth Congress, SFI workers trade blame after late-night clash in city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, SFI, Youth Congress</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/01/man-arrested-with-cocaine-worth-rs-24-crore-at-rgia-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/3/4/original/arrest_11.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:24:26.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested with cocaine worth Rs 24 crore at RGIA Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, smuggling, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, NDPS Act, coccaine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/dmk-aiadmk-have-a-tacit-pact-colluding-against-tvk-says-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/gv89tv6m/AIADMK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay holding a portrait of himself and MGR during the campaign in Dharapuram on Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:24:14.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK &amp; AIADMK have a tacit pact, colluding against TVK, says Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIADMK, Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/01/pinarayi-asks-cpm-workers-to-avoid-violence-says-society-has-changed</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:23:29.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi asks CPM workers to avoid violence, says society has changed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Pinarayi Vijayan, CPM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/01/hmwssb-plans-ahead-for-summer-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/pq5kg34x/HMWSSB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials were asked to focus on areas dependent on Singur and Manjeera sources, identify alternative water sources and prepare area-wise plans specifying the source, route and quantity of emergency water supply.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:21:07.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMWSSB plans ahead for summer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, summer, HMWSSB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/01/koder-house-fire-an-eye-opener-for-fort-kochis-heritage-conservation</loc>
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<image:caption>Fire Force personnel inspect the charred remnants of the historic Kader House following a devastating fire that gutted the heritage structure late last night.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Koder House</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:20:32.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koder House fire an eye-opener for Fort Kochi’s heritage conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Fort Kochi, heritage conservation, Koder house fire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/oppositions-save-democracy-march-only-aims-at-saving-dynasty-says-chouhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/nfzuopd4/Oppn’s-‘Save-Democracy.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:20:01.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition’s ‘Save Democracy’ march only aims at ‘saving dynasty’, says Chouhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Save Democracy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/cm-revanth-advocates-centre-state-cooperation-for-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/496wam9q/ADVOCATES.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, inaugurates the integrated district offices complex in Karimnagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:18:58.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth advocates Centre-state cooperation for development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Karimnagar, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/justice-league-telangana-hc-stays-cancellation-of-mbbs-seat-allotted-to-st-candidate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/5oru6zsm/Rock.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:17:00.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league | Telangana HC stays cancellation of MBBS seat allotted to ST candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ST, Telangana HC, MBBS admission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/01/three-sfi-workers-stabbed-hours-after-mgu-college-union-polls-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ghbyfigl/stabbed.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:15:21.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three SFI workers stabbed hours after MGU college union polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, SFI, MG University, KSU workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/sexual-assault-case-involving-granite-baron-madras-hc-refuses-cbi-probe-plea-says-sit-needs-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/g0ykva51/HC-refuses-CBI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:14:53.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sexual assault case involving granite baron: Madras HC refuses CBI probe plea, says SIT needs time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI probe, Madras High Court​, granite baron</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/298l-more-electors-cleared-for-final-rolls-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/z21szks2/20260629416F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:14:51.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2.98L more electors cleared for final rolls in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, electoral rolls, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/seek-centres-help-to-assess-crop-loss-telangana-bjp-chief-ramchander</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/21h03taz/assess.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president N Ramchander Rao interacts with farmers at Chinna Madharam village in Kanagal mandal of Nalgonda district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:13:26.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seek Centre’s help to assess crop loss: Telangana BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda district, Telangana Congress government, BJP president N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/bengaluru-dks-pet-twin-tunnel-project-faces-legal-hurdle-over-wetland</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/0b86217h/DK-Shivakumar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/v7ekowkm/nod-sought-from.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>3.45 acre of Hebbal Lake is set to be diverted for the twin tunnel road from Hebbal to Silk Board | Vinod kumar T</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:13:10.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: DKS pet twin tunnel project faces legal hurdle over wetland</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BDA, DK Shivakumar, twin tunnel project, Hebbal Lake land</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/01/candidate-selection-organisational-lapses-in-focus-at-cpms-ernakulam-review</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/abtpwrdm/New-Projehct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:11:54.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidate selection, organisational lapses in focus at CPM’s Ernakulam review</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam, CPM, CPIM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/kin-four-from-telangana-drafted-into-russian-military</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/cy5bff51/New-Project-2026-10-01T074034.107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The four persons from erstwhile Nizamabad district stranded in Russia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:11:07.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin: Four from Telangana drafted into Russian military</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Russian military, Nizamabad district</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/pmk-joining-tvk-cabinet-a-rumour-sowmiya-anbumani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/0vbwx88o/PMK-joining-TVK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharmapuri MLA Sowmiya Anbumani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:10:42.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK joining TVK cabinet a rumour: Sowmiya Anbumani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PMK, MLA Sowmiya Anbumani</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/tamil-nadu-granite-baron-r-veeramani-booked-in-suicide-of-sexual-assault-victim-in-2004</loc>
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<image:caption>GEM Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:08:37.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Granite baron R Veeramani booked in suicide of sexual assault victim in 2004</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gem Veeramani, granite baron</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/meeting-major-conditions-koratty-makes-the-case-for-hosting-aiims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/ed5zn431/New-Prvoject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:08:27.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meeting major conditions, Koratty makes the case for hosting AIIMS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AIIMS, Kerala AIIMS, Koratty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/cm-revanth-vows-to-demolish-sircilla-gadi-in-next-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/vq6i0c6r/publicmeeting43009chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy addressing a public meeting in Sircilla on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:07:57.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth vows to demolish Sircilla ‘gadi’ in next polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hitec city, BRS, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao.</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/its-the-end-of-line-as-mangaluru-bids-southern-railway-farewell-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/jjh7pxm2/mangaluru-handover091342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>End of an era: A staffer fixing South Western Railway in the place of Southern Railway in the boards at Mangaluru Central on Wednesday. From Thursday, Mangaluru region is part of Mysuru Division of South Western Railway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:06:21.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s the end of line as Mangaluru bids Southern Railway farewell today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southern Railway, Mangaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/andhra-government-invites-kitex-to-set-up-textile-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/mqyo57j7/kitex-1084704.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nara Lokesh visiting the Kitex Garments unit at Kizhakkambalam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:04:10.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government invites Kitex to set up textile park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Andhra Pradesh government, Kitex, Sabu M Jacob, Kitex Garments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/neglected-by-sons-couple-end-life-in-sangareddy-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-31/gzajt32a/202605313808713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:04:09.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neglected by sons, couple end life in Sangareddy district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, Sangareddy district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/sc-nod-for-green-saravedi-sparks-hope-of-good-times-in-tns-sivakasi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/u6ww35ep/SC-nod-for-green.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cracker variety is designed to reduce solid waste generation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:03:42.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC nod for green ‘saravedi’ sparks hope of good times in TN's Sivakasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, saravedi, Sivakasi firecracker industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/karnataka-most-deleted-voters-tribals-minorities-dalits-and-women-reveals-sir-audit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/7khz6cq3/202609263956296.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:02:59.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Most deleted voters tribals, minorities, Dalits and women, reveals SIR audit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sir, SIR audit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/rename-district-cb-as-investigation-unit-police-department-urges-state-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/1/original/Police-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:02:32.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rename district CB as investigation unit, police department urges state government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, District Crime Branch, Keralam government, Keralam police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/armed-reserve-cook-face-of-police-firing-during-anti-sterlite-stir-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/4axj3um1/Armed-Reserve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The photo shows Raja atop a police van, aiming his SLR at the crowd during the protest in Thoothukudi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:01:42.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Armed Reserve ‘cook’, face of police firing during anti-Sterlite stir, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, police firing, anti-Sterlite stir, Armed Reserve cook</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/ncpcr-team-inspects-adilabads-rims-after-five-deaths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/15/original/RIMS_Adilabad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RIMS Hospital in Adilabad</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:00:52.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCPCR team inspects Adilabad's RIMS after five deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, RIMS, NCPCR, Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/late-night-clashes-rock-thiruvananthapuram-as-political-tempers-flare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/b3q85g9u/32-33-1-sfiksu13009chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel use batons to disperse students during a clash between SFI and KSU workers near the Stone Throne at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram. Police also used tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge near the Mens Hostel of the University of Kerala amid the confrontation.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/gh1ak1k1/clash2113418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel use batons to disperse students during a clash between SFI and KSU workers near the Stone Throne at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram. Police also used tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge near the Men's Hostel of the University of Kerala amid the confrontation.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:00:35.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Late-night clashes rock Thiruvananthapuram as political tempers flare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SFI, Youth Congress, DYFI, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/01/additional-form-with-form-6-till-roll-finalisation-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/serbxs3a/ANI_20260731115339.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:59:46.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Additional form with Form-6 till roll finalisation in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, ECI, Sir, Form-6</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/telangana-man-takes-mum-to-mlas-home-in-wheelchair-alleges-medical-neglect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/z2h06e8i/202609303960732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upset over hospital negligence, Telangana man takes sick mother in wheelchair to MLA’s house.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:57:14.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana man takes mum to MLA’s home in wheelchair, alleges medical neglect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Protest, Telangana, RMO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/madras-high-court-slams-cops-over-lack-of-action-in-removing-womans-online-clips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:56:32.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court slams cops over lack of action in removing woman’s online clips</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, woman’s online clips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/northeast-monsoon-likely-to-favour-south-keralam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/sd9nk079/P_4981914215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meteorologists cautioned that the broad regional forecast should not be interpreted as uniform rainfall across Kerala.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:55:45.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon likely to favour south Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Northeast monsoon, Keralam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/telangana-sees-uneven-monsoon-ends-17-percent-below-normal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/pjqvssxr/monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In earlier El Nino years, Telangana recorded deficits of 33% in 1997, 32% in 2002, 36% in 2004 and 31% in 2009. The 2026 deficit was lower than all four, but slightly higher than the 14% recorded in 2015.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:53:43.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana sees uneven monsoon, ends 17 percent below normal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Southwest monsoon, El Nino, monsoon deficit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/samastha-rift-spills-over-to-youth-wing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/9/original/SAMASTHA1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulema flag. Image used for representation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:53:32.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samastha rift spills over to youth wing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/first-test-after-forming-government-signals-cant-be-dismissed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/pvfpetbt/TNIEimport20231231originalSyed.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>11th president of the Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama, Syed Muhammad Jiffiri Muthukoya Thangal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:51:23.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'First test after forming government; signals can’t be dismissed’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UDF government, Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama, Suprabhatam daily</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/mom-passes-on-baton-sprint-queen-vithya-races-past-p-t-ushas-record</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/uvo7s84j/Mom-passes-on-baton.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vithya’s parents are over the moon after her feat at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:50:44.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mom passes on baton, sprint queen Vithya races past P T Usha’s record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PT Usha, Asian Games 2026, sprint queen Vithya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/why-supply-power-generated-in-telangana-to-other-states-asks-brs-leader-harish</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/2fkybexo/Harish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:49:21.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why supply power generated in Telangana to other states, asks BRS leader Harish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RRVUNL), BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/cm-revanth-just-patted-himself-on-the-back-maligned-the-opposition-brs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/yhqdwqx4/ANI_20260930163338.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“Congress will rule Telangana until 2034”: CM Revanth Reddy promises Cabinet berth for Sircilla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:46:02.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth just patted himself on the back, maligned the opposition: BRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/slogan-shouting-not-right-conduct-tn-governor-to-students</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/maiqffq7/Slogan-shouting-not-right.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar conferring a degree on a graduand during the convocation at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:45:46.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slogan-shouting not right conduct: TN Governor to students  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Governor, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/uniform-charges-for-ht-power-supply-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/a70a9495-6503-463a-9697-5929310a6838/C_1_1_CH0219_101480041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:41:58.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uniform charges for HT power supply in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, TGSPDCL, TGERC, USLC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/madras-hc-vacates-stay-teachers-press-for-special-tet-results</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/owh05ovg/HC-vacates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court has set August 31, 2028, as the deadline to clear TET</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:39:02.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC vacates stay, teachers press for special TET results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, TET results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/telangana-hc-orders-on-kaushiks-plea-against-voice-testing-reserved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/4uvmcfux/ANI_20260709114723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:37:44.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders on Kaushik’s plea against voice testing reserved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, Padi Kaushik Reddy, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/01/siblings-die-from-electrocution-panchayat-secy-suspended-in-tamil-nadus-ramnad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/yggf8370/electrocution-panchayat-secy-suspended.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police suspect the entire structure might have become electrically charged due to leakage from a snapped cable inside.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:36:52.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siblings die from electrocution, panchayat secy suspended in Tamil Nadu's Ramnad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electrocution, Ramanathapuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/telangana-government-aims-to-turn-hyderabad-into-vfx-gaming-hub-cs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/63doavnb/ANI_20260626143821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary of Telangana Sanjay Jaju.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:35:28.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government aims to turn 
Hyderabad into VFX, gaming hub: CS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bharat Future City, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Telangana Global Summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/01/telangana-minister-vakiti-to-lead-delegation-to-asian-games</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/l6lps8uv/New-Project-2026-10-01T065757.576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government Whip Balmoor Venkat congratulates Taniparthi Chikitarao for winning gold medals at the Asiad.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:29:19.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Minister Vakiti to lead delegation to Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Minister Vakiti Srihari, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/interview-onoe-well-within-institutional-administrative-capacity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/f9kg71gc/ONOE-well-within.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former President Ram Nath Kovind</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:24:13.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interview | ‘ONOE well within institutional, administrative capacity’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ONOE, former president Ram Nath Kovind</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/01/kerala-home-dept-summons-vigilanceinquiry-files-against-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/zebvr1cc/20260824440L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:17:25.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala home department summons vigilance inquiry files against Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/01/anita-ratnams-naachiyaar-next-explores-the-girl-that-andal-was</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/1hwv58ia/Museum-Theatre-10.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/ab2nq05q/Museum-Theatre-3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/cpsjguop/Museum-Theatre-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/v3dnvgco/Museum-Theatre-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/f5hyo47t/Museum-Theatre-6.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/mqt4f9wl/Museum-Theatre-4.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anita Ratnam’s 'Naachiyar Next' explores the girl that Andal was</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anita ratnam, dancer anita ratnam, andal, nachiyar, nachiyaar dance, nachiyaar next, Narthaki Global Media, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Andal’s poetry, Nachiyaar Tirumozhi, kalakshetra, kalakshetra events, chennai , chennai news, chennai events this week, Naachiyar next, neo bharatanatyam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/01/made-of-metal-metal-music-festival-to-return-to-bengaluru-for-14th-edition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/2b18yeid/dismember-band.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swedish metal band Dismember</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Made of Metal: Metal music festival to return to Bengaluru for 14th edition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Music, Rock music, music festival, music festivals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
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