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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/04/deposits-outrun-loans-in-q2-cd-ratios-ease-casa-pressure</loc>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/04/why-the-womens-hockey-gold-could-be-indias-most-significant-gold-of-these-games</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of the women's hockey team at the Bengaluru airport on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Why the women's hockey gold could be India's most significant gold of these Games</news:title>
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<news:title>Andre Siddarth leads TN U23 to victory against Rest of India</news:title>
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<image:caption>A demonstrator being detained by police personnel during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and mass deletion of voters, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Women journalists allege sexual harassment by cops; Rahul asks HM to answer for Delhi police 'misbehaviour'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/no-amount-of-whataboutery-can-justify-disenfranchising-millions-justice-bhuyan</loc>
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<image:caption>SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T15:31:59.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No amount of whataboutery can justify disenfranchising millions’: Justice Bhuyan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/us-marine-arrested-for-alleged-murder-of-a-woman-on-okinawa-triggers-outrage-from-japan</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - U.S. MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft are parked at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Ginowan, on the main island of the Okinawa archipelago, southern Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/04/maharashtra-opposition-parties-march-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-allege-voter-manipulation-to-favour-bjp-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray during the 'Virat Garjana Morcha' rally against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>hiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) supporters during the 'Virat Garjana Morcha' rally against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T15:23:45.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Opposition parties march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, allege voter manipulation to favour BJP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/bag-of-medicines-eatables-recovered-near-encounter-site-where-let-commander-moosa-was-killed</loc>
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<image:caption>The police official said the recovered items are suspected to have been intended for the use of the terrorist.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T15:13:25.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bag of medicines, eatables recovered near encounter site where LeT commander Moosa was killed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/gyanesh-kumar-has-lost-moral-right-to-continue-as-cec-says-congress-citing-sc-judges-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar has lost moral right to continue as CEC, says Congress citing SC judge’s remarks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/nehrus-biggest-mistake-was-not-making-ec-autonomous-winds-of-change-started-nc-chief-farooq-abdullah</loc>
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<image:caption>National Conference president and three-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nehru’s biggest mistake was not making EC autonomous, winds of change started: NC chief Farooq Abdullah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/brazils-presidential-vote-pits-trump-ally-against-incumbent-lula</loc>
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<image:caption>Voters line up at a polling station during general elections in Brasilia, Brasilia, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Brazil's presidential vote pits Trump ally against incumbent Lula</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/bjp-picks-nainitals-dinesh-arya-for-rajya-sabha-puts-dalit-outreach-in-focus</loc>
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<image:caption>Dinesh Arya, the BJP candidate rom Uttarakhand for the 2026 Rajya Sabha election.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJP picks Nainital’s Dinesh Arya for Rajya Sabha, puts Dalit outreach in focus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/centre-plans-to-expand-highway-network-to-23-lakh-km-by-2047-to-meet-rising-traffic</loc>
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<news:title>Centre plans to expand highway network to 2.3 lakh km by 2047 to meet rising traffic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/04/all-about-new-cafe-norm</loc>
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<image:caption>The new framework provides greater regulatory clarity and a stable policy environment for the automobile industry while encouraging technological innovation and improving energy efficiency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:44:21.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All about new CAFE norm</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/04/fresh-violence-erupts-again-at-satyajit-ray-film-television-institute-campus-in-kolkata</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:42:38.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh violence erupts again at Satyajit Ray Film &amp; Television Institute campus in Kolkata</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/04/striking-a-balance-with-next-gen-joined-green-crackers</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court on September 30 said it would neither impose a complete ban on crackers nor allow round-the-clock fireworks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:36:05.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Striking a balance with next-gen joined green crackers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/uae-had-shared-details-about-flydubai-flight-with-israel-including-pilots-names-and-nationalities-2</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Government of Dubai Media Office, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, left, visits injured Indian Flydubai Capt. Smit Machchhar at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/jharkhand-hockey-stars-welcomed-after-asian-games-gold-meet-cm-hemant-soren</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren meets Indian Women's Hockey teams Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung, and Deepika Soreng after the players won gold medal in the Asian Games 2026, in Ranchi, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:30:56.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand hockey stars welcomed after Asian Games gold, meet CM Hemant Soren</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/us-global-role-undergoing-structural-shift-creating-new-gaps-for-major-powers-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:24:59.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US global role undergoing structural shift, creating new gaps for major powers: Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Russia-Ukraine war, EAM S Jaishankar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/04/aiff-to-go-to-polls-on-december-20</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials from AIFF at the meeting on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:22:32.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIFF to go to polls on December 20</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:17:58.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tremor of 2.5 magnitude recorded in Maharashtra's Hingoli; third in 24 hours </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/aisa-chief-neha-bora-picked-up-in-unmarked-car-during-jantar-mantar-march-later-released</loc>
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<image:caption>AISA President Neha Bora, along with other protesters, raises slogans during a protest near Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:11:22.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AISA chief Neha Bora picked up in unmarked car during Jantar Mantar march, later released</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/zelensky-says-us-wants-to-hold-talks-with-russia-ukraine-by-the-end-of-october</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T14:06:29.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelensky says US wants to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine by the end of October</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/kozhikode-woman-shot-with-airgun-after-neighbourhood-dispute-over-waste-property-boundary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/s2shk0n8/Shimjith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shimjith has a history of erratic behaviour and frequent altercations with other neighbours.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T13:54:15.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kozhikode woman shot with airgun after neighbourhood dispute over waste, property boundary</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/russian-strikes-hit-ukrainian-cities-as-german-chancellor-merz-visits-kyiv</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speak to media with National Academy of science building damaged after a Russian drone strike, on the background, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T13:49:45.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities as German Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukarine-Germany weapons deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/us-has-deliberately-become-a-lonelier-power-global-competition-has-led-to-weaponization-of-leverage-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the 62nd Munich Security Conference, in New Delhi on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T13:29:49.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US has ‘deliberately become a lonelier power’; global competition has led to ‘weaponization of leverage’: Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, China, The US, External Affairs minister Jaishankar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/centre-state-road-ministers-to-deliberate-on-highway-infrastructure-at-two-day-chintan-shivir</loc>
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<image:caption>The Ministry of Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T13:26:34.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre, state road ministers to deliberate on highway infrastructure at two-day Chintan Shivir</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MORTH, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/04/give-us-six-months-cm-adhikari-vows-stringent-laws-against-love-jihad-land-jihad-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T13:25:51.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Give us six months': CM Adhikari vows stringent laws against ‘love jihad’, ‘land jihad’ in Bengal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/04/cm-suvendu-promises-ucc-stringent-laws-against-love-jihad-in-west-bengal-within-six-months</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses the birth centenary celebration of VHP leader Ashok Singhal, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T13:19:29.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Suvendu promises UCC, stringent laws against ‘love jihad’ in West Bengal within six months</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Love Jihad, UCC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/uttarakhand-mps-spend-only-18-of-rs-13595-crore-allocated-for-development-works</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T12:53:44.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand MPs spend only 18% of Rs 135.95 crore allocated for development works</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Trivendra Singh Rawat, development</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/gurugram-to-gain-global-recognition-with-25-acre-world-class-convention-centre-cm-saini</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/14n9b68f/ANI_20260731162556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T12:28:18.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram to gain global recognition with 25-acre world-class convention centre: CM Saini</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/india-bloc-to-protest-outside-delhi-ec-office-on-october-7-seek-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation-over-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T12:22:31.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc to protest outside Delhi EC office on October 7, seek CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, INDIA bloc, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/uttarakhand-cabinet-meets-in-banbasa-for-first-time-clears-24-key-proposals</loc>
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<image:caption>The Cabinet meeting at the NHPC Guest House in Banbasa, Champawat district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T12:21:29.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand Cabinet meets in Banbasa for first time, clears 24 key proposals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/union-minister-shivraj-chouhan-defends-sir-accuses-congress-of-weakening-democracy</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer's welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T12:16:28.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan defends SIR, accuses Congress of weakening democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Agriculture minister  Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/udhayanidhi-stalin-booked-for-allegedly-involving-minor-in-dharapuram-bypoll-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T11:06:19.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin booked for allegedly involving minor in Dharapuram bypoll campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tiruppur police, Dharapuram bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/04/there-is-not-much-time-for-us-to-experiment-shubman-gill-on-indias-injuries-bowling-attack-and-more</loc>
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<image:caption>Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:36:19.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>There is not much time for us to experiment: Shubman Gill on India's injuries, bowling attack and more </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, India vs West Indies, Anshul Kamboj, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/mp-plans-network-based-anti-drug-strategy-to-meet-amit-shahs-2029-drug-free-deadline</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:35:04.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP plans network-based anti-drug strategy to meet Amit Shah’s 2029 drug-free deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Amit Shah, anti-drug strategy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/keralam-home-minister-orders-vigilance-probe-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-over-2006-kstp-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:29:07.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam Home Minister orders Vigilance probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 KSTP project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, 2006 KSTP project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/owaisi-alleges-bjp-activists-filing-form-7-to-delete-muslim-voters-names-during-sir-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:28:38.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Owaisi alleges BJP activists filing Form 7 to delete Muslim voters’ names during SIR in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/iran-tells-us-there-is-no-military-solution-to-west-asia-war</loc>
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<image:caption>Ships are anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman’s Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:23:58.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran tells US there is no military solution to West Asia war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Abbas Araghchi, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/04/bjp-councillor-r-sreelekha-to-continue-in-thiruvananthapuram-corporation-says-mayor-v-v-rajesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Former DGP and senior BJP leader R Sreelekha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:18:41.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP councillor R Sreelekha to continue in Thiruvananthapuram corporation, says Mayor V V Rajesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, R Sreelekha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/former-sarpanch-shot-dead-in-ludhiana-killing-raises-concerns-over-attacks-on-punjab-local-leaders</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:06:38.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former sarpanch shot dead in Ludhiana, killing raises concerns over attacks on Punjab local leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, shot dead, local leaders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/gyanesh-kumar-undermined-ecs-independence-selectively-deleting-voters-sachin-pilot</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Sachin Pilot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:06:20.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar undermined EC’s independence, selectively deleting voters: Sachin Pilot</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sachin Pilot, Punjab Congress, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Punjab assembly election 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/04/17th-pension-adalat-to-take-up-897-grievances-of-super-senior-family-pensioners-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Jitendra Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T10:02:33.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17th Pension Adalat to take up 897 grievances of super-senior, family pensioners in Delhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/ceiling-fan-removal-debate-how-several-foreign-universities-modified-campuses-to-prevent-suicides</loc>
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<news:title>Ceiling fan removal debate: How several foreign universities modified campuses to prevent suicides</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/rajya-sabha-polls-bjp-fields-dinesh-arya-from-uttarakhand-rukmini-mallick-from-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will be held on October 16.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T09:03:17.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha polls: BJP fields Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand, Rukmini Mallick from West Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/navy-sailor-held-for-allegedly-leaking-classified-data-to-pakistani-operative-in-honey-trap-case</loc>
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<image:caption>The Andhra Pradesh Police Counter Intelligence (CI) cell arrested 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee on October 3 at INS Agrani, a naval leadership training facility in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:55:50.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy sailor held for allegedly leaking classified data to Pakistani operative in honey-trap case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hexacopter drone recovered by Punjab police near Indo-Pak border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:33:40.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab sees surge in cross-border drugs, arms smuggling and drone activity from Pakistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/india-canada-to-begin-fifth-round-of-trade-pact-talks-as-both-sides-target-year-end-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>File | Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:29:56.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Canada to begin fifth round of trade pact talks as both sides target year-end deal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/04/clash-between-two-groups-leaves-three-dead-in-bihars-saran-six-detained</loc>
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<image:caption>The incident occurred in Parsa village under the Ekma police station area on Saturday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:24:54.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clash between two groups leaves three dead in Bihar's Saran; six detained</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/ec-teams-to-visit-5-poll-bound-states-from-this-week-to-assess-election-preparedness</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:20:14.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC teams to visit 5 poll-bound states from this week to assess election preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission, Assembly polls 2027</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/04/india-pakistan-cricket-game-and-hockey-matches-most-viewed-in-asian-games-history-olympic-council-of-asia</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian cricket team pose with the gold medal after defeating Pakistan in the Asian Games.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indian men's hockey team pose with the gold medal after defeating Malaysia in the Asian Games final.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:20:12.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Pakistan cricket game and hockey matches most viewed in Asian Games' history: Olympic Council of Asia</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (L) and BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Vast gap between Gandhi and the Gandhis': BJP attacks Cong over UP appointments, questions silence on pilot Smit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/jaishankar-meets-us-pacific-commander-paparo-in-delhi-discusses-security-and-maritime-cooperation</loc>
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<image:caption>India, US discuss advancing security partnership, maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:11:03.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar meets US Pacific Commander Paparo in Delhi, discusses security and maritime cooperation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/army-ambulance-carrying-soldiers-remains-crashes-into-truck-in-up-four-including-son-killed</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T08:02:56.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army ambulance carrying soldier’s remains crashes into truck in UP, four including son killed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Purvanchal Expressway, ​Uttar Pradesh, Army ambulance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/up-polls-2027-sp-chief-akhilesh-says-opposition-alliance-victory-matters-more-than-seat-sharing</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T07:27:00.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP polls 2027: SP Chief Akhilesh says opposition alliance victory matters more than seat-sharing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/congress-new-up-lineup-reflects-bid-to-reach-brahmins-muslims-dalits-and-ebcs-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T07:26:09.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress' new UP lineup reflects bid to reach Brahmins, Muslims, Dalits and EBCs ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP Congress, UP POLLS 2027</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/tension-mounts-at-amu-as-students-block-all-entry-gates-proctor-says-outsider-detained-from-hostel</loc>
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<image:caption>Aligarh Muslim University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T07:08:41.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension mounts at AMU as students block all entry gates; proctor says 'outsider' detained from hostel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Aligarh Muslim University, student protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/us-urges-restraint-as-ethiopias-tigray-crisis-rocks-region</loc>
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<image:caption>Tigray rebels were abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia on October 3, 2026, a local journalist and residents told AFP, as pro-government forces advanced on the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T06:47:13.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US urges 'restraint' as Ethiopia's Tigray crisis rocks region</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/04/west-bengal-bypolls-nandigram-rejinagar-see-final-campaign-push-ahead-of-october-6-vote</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP candidate Hasirai Rath has been campaigning extensively, with senior party leaders also addressing rallies in her support.</image:caption>
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<news:title>West Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar see final campaign push ahead of October 6 vote</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 8, 2026, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attend the INDIA bloc meeting at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T06:41:55.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP MP claims Rahul was 'so scared' to contest Amethi in 2024 LS poll; says Cong won seats due to alliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party, Raebareli, Amethi constituency, Congress-SP Alliance, Shiv Pal Singh Patel</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T06:40:13.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana woman dies in road accident in US, family seeks help to bring body home</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/bosnia-votes-as-pro-russian-politician-looms-large-over-the-race-and-ethnic-tensions-simmer</loc>
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<image:caption>Women walk past election posters featuring Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) and United Srpska (US) candidates for the upcoming general elections in Istocno Sarajevo, Bosnia, on Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T06:35:33.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/andhra-police-arrest-navy-sailor-from-coimbatores-ins-agrani-campus-over-spying-for-pakistan</loc>
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<image:caption>The CI Cell, which handles terror modules and cross-border espionage, detected his suspicious online activity during surveillance and, after obtaining permission from Naval authorities, executed the arrest in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T06:29:35.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Police arrest Navy Sailor from Coimbatore's INS Agrani campus over spying for Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Visakhapatnam, Indian Navy, Andhra police, spying for Pakistan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/04/telugureview2026oct02dont-trouble-the-trouble-movie-review-big-hype-but-falls-short-of-expectations</loc>
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<image:caption>Don’t Trouble the Trouble Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:title>Don’t Trouble the Trouble Movie Review: This magical ride falls short of expectations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fahadh Faasil, SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Don't Trouble The Trouble, Don't Trouble The Trouble Movie Review</news:keywords>
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<news:title>Asian Games: Golden queens of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 🥇</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Asian Games 2026, Indian players</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/04/chaotic-asian-games-threaten-japan-hopes-of-hosting-olympics-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes for "inconveniences", saying organisers would "sincerely reflect on the mishandling that occurred".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T05:59:18.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/04/13-year-old-chinese-swimming-sensation-yu-zidi-says-im-no-prodigy-after-being-named-asian-games-mvp</loc>
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<image:caption>Yu Zidi, who looks poised to take the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics by storm, won the 200m butterfly, 200m individual medley and 400m IM in Games-record times to underline her rare talent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T05:24:56.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi says 'I'm no prodigy' after being named Asian Games MVP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/6000-km-cement-concrete-roads-to-be-laid-under-andhras-palle-panduga-30-program-union-minister-ram-mohan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T05:20:44.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6,000 km cement concrete roads to be laid under Andhra's Palle Panduga 3.0 program: Union Minister Ram Mohan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/arrogance-of-power-is-suicidal-congress-slams-pm-modi-over-ayodhya-temple-donation-case-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T05:05:08.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Arrogance of power is suicidal': Congress slams PM Modi over Ayodhya temple donation case probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Jairam Ramesh, Champat Rai, PM Narendra Modi​, Ayodhya temple donation row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/who-are-the-mystery-men-who-stepped-in-to-keep-the-flydubai-plane-from-crashing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/64zzb9ra/AP26273573437551-1.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-10-04T04:50:09.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/ex-mla-slams-jagan-on-suspension-from-party</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/jjhe6fq3/ANI_20260730180025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP Chief Jagan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:37:30.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-MLA slams Jagan on suspension from party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Baddukonda Appala Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/04/mumbai-shivaji-park-residents-seek-action-against-cjp-after-75-year-old-dies-during-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/6bs8maxy/PTI10022026000463B.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-10-04T04:29:55.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Shivaji Park residents seek action against CJP after 75-year-old dies during protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, CJP, Shivaji Park protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/rs-115k-crore-new-proposals-in-bag-for-odishas-tourism-sector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/4hzdakoh/cr-new-proposals-a-secret-anymore-says-Anu-Garg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressing the Odisha Travel Bazaar in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:22:15.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 11.5K crore new proposals in bag for Odisha's tourism sector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Travel Bazaar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/interview-we-dont-want-odisha-to-remain-a-secret-anymore-chief-secretary-anu-garg</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief secy Anu Garg speaking to TNIE in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:20:33.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | We don’t want Odisha to remain a secret anymore: Chief secretary Anu Garg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Anu Garg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/female-olive-ridley-travels-6719-km-in-271-days-to-reach-lanka-waters-reveals-wii-telemetry-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/tlhyfbc6/Female-Olive-Ridley-travels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia and others at the function.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:13:20.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female Olive Ridley travels 6,719 km in 271 days to reach Lanka waters, reveals WII telemetry study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Olive Ridley, 6,719 km</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/students-association-protests-biswanath-pandit-library-membership-fee-hike-in-cuttack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/w44302ez/pic20310chn120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The protesting students also locked the gate of the facility in a mark of protest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:11:17.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students’ association protests Biswanath Pandit Library membership fee hike in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Protest, Biswanath Pandit Library, membership fee hike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/04/29-year-old-jumps-from-43rd-floor-ofsociety-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/8e18p9i1/New-Project-71.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several videos, recorded from mobile phones, of the incident are being shared on social media.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:10:46.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>29-year-old jumps from 43rd floor of
society, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/pm-meets-haryana-bjp-mlas-calls-for-greater-outreach-to-constituencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/tsnj5nj5/PM-meets-Haryana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi asks Haryana BJP MLAs to spend more time in constituencies, ensure schemes reach people</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:05:56.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM meets Haryana BJP MLAs, calls for greater outreach to constituencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/rape-accused-shot-injured-after-trying-to-stab-cop-and-attempting-to-flee-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/t5ktwrzq/Rape-accused.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rape accused who kept police on toes injured in police firing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:04:55.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rape accused shot, injured after trying to stab cop and attempting to flee in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rape accused</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/04/youth-congress-moves-hc-against-denial-of-nod-for-jantar-mantar-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/o5jsa1n6/Youth-Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A demonstrator shows a book written by Dr B R Ambedkar to security personnel during the protest on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:04:01.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth Congress moves HC against denial of nod for Jantar Mantar protest </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/odisha-opposition-mlas-cry-foul-over-cmsa-fund</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/8/original/No_FIR_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for illustrative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:03:08.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Opposition MLAs cry foul over CMSA fund</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, MLALAD, CMSA fund</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/04/delhi-cooperative-housing-societies-told-to-conduct-comprehensive-safety-audits-of-buildings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/vnbgppal/satya-niketan-collapse114403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi government has assumed a strict approach in the aftermath of the September 6 Satya Niketan building collapse that claimed seven lives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:02:46.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cooperative housing societies told to conduct comprehensive safety audits of buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/fill-up-teaching-posts-by-november-governor-hari-babu-kambhampati-to-odisha-universities</loc>
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<image:caption>Addressing a meeting on the ongoing recruitment of teaching faculty in state public universities at Lok Bhavan, Kambhampati said filling up vacant teaching posts was the next major challenge after the appointment of vice-chancellors in state universities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T04:01:20.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fill up teaching posts by November: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to Odisha universities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, IGBC, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, RESCO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/04/dehradun-diary-dhami-announces-statues-for-uttarakhand-statehood-activists-killed-in-rampur-tiraha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/48xs8zjj/martyrs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soon, statues for statehood martyrs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:58:24.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun Diary: Dhami announces statues for Uttarakhand statehood activists killed in Rampur Tiraha</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/04/mahayuti-finalises-311-formula-for-maharashtra-legislative-council-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-21/r6qdqrec/ANI_20251221155927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:55:41.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MahaYuti finalises 3:1:1 formula for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India, Maharashtra legislative council polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/04/odisha-mule-network-linked-to-chinese-cyber-fraudsters-busted-four-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/2yb510rg/Mule-network.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police bust mule account network linked to Chinese cyber fraudsters, arrest 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:54:34.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Mule network linked to Chinese cyber fraudsters busted, four held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Crypto exchanges, Chinese cyber fraudsters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/from-fat-to-fit-sahebalal-chapparbands-inspiring-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/6t42rjl1/Sahebalal-Chapparband.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sahebalal Chapparband, Professional bodybuilder</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/cysqfni6/fat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sahebalal Chapparband takes a pic with a young fan,Chapparband poses on stage at a bodybuilding competition recently.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:53:58.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From fat to fit: Sahebalal Chapparband's inspiring journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Good News, bodybuilder, Sahebalal Chapparband</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/tdp-chief-palla-moots-800-acre-it-hub-bridge-in-aps-yarada-says-govt-wooing-firms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/xmlq32nd/Palla.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP State president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao inspects the proposed IT hub site at Yarada in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:52:38.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP chief Palla moots 800-acre IT hub, bridge in AP's Yarada, says govt wooing firms </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, IT Hub, Palla Srinivasa Rao, Global Capability Centres</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/purandeswari-holds-odisha-bjp-meeting-to-draw-strategy-for-panchayat-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/axmnj91b/Purandes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP’s Odisha in-charge D Purandeswari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:52:10.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Purandeswari holds Odisha BJP meeting to draw strategy for panchayat elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, panchayat elections, D Purandeswari, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/ap-ex-home-minister-chegondis-son-among-several-held-over-clash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/eqs44y3j/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP ex-home minister Chegondi's son, former deputy mayor's grandson among several held over clash.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:51:05.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP ex-home minister Chegondi's son among several held over clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, physical assault, Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah, Vasireddy Rambabu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/smit-machchhar-recounts-final-struggle-to-stop-co-pilot-from-taking-control-of-flydubai-flight</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/5423h5yh/AP26274448916950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A teacher from Gurukul School of Art paints a portrait honoring Smit Machchhar,, an Indian pilot with FlyDubai, in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:50:08.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smit Machchhar recounts final struggle to stop co-pilot from taking control of flydubai flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Flydubai flight, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/04/suspected-gas-leak-triggers-fire-in-bengaluru-family-of-six-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:48:29.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspected gas leak triggers fire in Bengaluru, family of six injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/04/santali-experts-seek-minority-language-status</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:47:41.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Santali experts seek minority language status</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Santali language, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Ol Chiki script</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/ysrcps-sajjala-asks-partys-legal-team-to-gear-up-for-local-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/zvkivc3h/P_3555455354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:46:59.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP's Sajjala asks party's legal team to gear up for local polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, andhra Pradesh local body polls, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/04/bwssb-to-fast-track-9-world-bank-funded-stps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/60kg8npz/BWSSB-aims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/sogk5rzz/aa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:46:01.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWSSB to fast-track 9 World Bank-funded STPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BWSSB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/nda-to-stick-to-34-bc-quota-in-local-ap-body-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/767iidk8/New-Project-2026-10-04T091407.623.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDA to stick to 34% BC quota in local AP body polls.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:45:18.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA to stick to 34% BC quota in local AP body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Backward Classes, BC reservation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/ap-cm-naidu-union-minister-shivraj-chouhan-to-launch-three-lakh-housing-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:43:03.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM Naidu, Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan to launch three lakh housing projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, N Chandrababu Naidu, Tenali constituency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/lokesh-wants-ap-to-become-a-model-for-speed-innovation-and-progress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/f0pgzjmk/Lokesh-directs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nara Lokesh, Minister for HRD and IT.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:41:02.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh wants AP to become a model for speed, innovation and progress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/minister-balakrishna-challenges-h-d-kumaraswamy-to-produce-evidence-on-nice-claims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/guag57vi/hcb103532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration Minister HC Balakrishna</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/hapua280/B.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:39:52.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Balakrishna challenges H D Kumaraswamy to produce evidence on NICE claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy, Balakrishna, NICE claims</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/pan-iit-amaravati-council-will-galvanise-aps-growth-says-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/pfw53j32/vijcm150310chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the PanIIT Summit in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:39:21.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PAN-IIT Amaravati Council will galvanise AP's growth, says CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Knowledge Hub</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/odishas-bjem-school-hosts-students-remember-mahatma-gandhi-programme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/8ig5w0sp/3842dsc69200310chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>8th edition of Students Remember Mahatma Gandhi programme held at BJEM School.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:38:48.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's BJEM school hosts Students Remember Mahatma Gandhi programme </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Union Bank of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Mahatma Gandhi birth anniversary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/bjp-asks-karnataka-police-chief-to-stop-action-for-submitting-form-7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/kvmyat30/bsy10310chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former CM BS Yediyurappa, party state president BY Vijayendra and other BJP leaders at the office of the DG &amp; IGP in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:38:16.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP asks Karnataka police chief to stop action for submitting Form 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, SIR exercise</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/04/youth-slits-throat-of-lover-ends-life-by-jumping-from-building-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/wwlzxncn/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:36:47.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth slits throat of lover, ends life by jumping from building in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, murder, Throat slit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/government-has-not-initiated-separate-probe-into-sir-irregularities-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/9ulbm4f3/3chife-1084201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar interacts with the gathering during the Praja Seva Andolana programme in Periyapatna taluk on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:36:28.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government has not initiated separate probe into SIR irregularities: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/new-homestays-visitor-facilities-inaugurated-at-debrigarh-wildlife-sanctuary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/knknhybz/New-homestays-visitor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly inaugurated homestays at Debrigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:34:35.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New homestays, visitor facilities inaugurated at Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary, Odisha Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, IHDP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/karnataka-tumakuru-district-reports-rs-159cr-crop-loss-to-central-team</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ms84wayf/crop-loss-drought.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The crops that were sown were affected by the drought, with plants withering or failing to flower in time.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:34:18.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Tumakuru district reports Rs 159cr crop loss to Central team</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, crop loss, Tumakuru district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vizag/2026/Oct/04/bodies-of-two-class-ix-students-recovered-from-visakhapatnam-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/l04kb631/death.png</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>2026-10-04T03:33:53.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of two Class IX students recovered from Visakhapatnam coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vizag, drowning deaths, Madhurawada IT SEZ coast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/paradip-port-gets-new-tools-for-detection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/27/original/Port_town_spared.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paradip Port.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:32:02.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paradip Port gets new tools for detection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Paradip Port, CAMC, ECIL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/nhrc-team-to-visit-kendrapara-on-october-5-over-dalit-sarpanch-assault</loc>
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<image:caption>The NHRC team will conduct a spot inquiry and examine officials, eyewitnesses, police personnel and other persons connected with the case. The commission has informed the Kendrapara collector and superintendent of police about the visit, Collector Raghuram R Iyer said on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:29:09.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC team to visit Kendrapara on October 5 over Dalit sarpanch ‘assault’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NHRC, Dalit assault case, Odisha's Kendrapara district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/lokayukta-issues-notice-to-bengaluru-west-city-corporation-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/23/original/Anti-corruptionombudsmanLokayukta.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Lokayukta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:28:52.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokayukta issues notice to Bengaluru West City Corporation officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru West City Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/04/from-loss-to-a-whole-new-life-livelihood-how-skill-training-helped-pannas-young-women-build-a-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/av5kxx6r/From-loss-to.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/g5bc6eir/From.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:28:43.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From loss to a whole new life &amp; livelihood: How skill training helped Panna’s young women build a future</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/new-buildings-for-264-health-clinics-in-ap-ready-for-inauguration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/8iav3u04/buildings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New buildings for 264 health clinics in AP ready for inauguration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:27:57.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New buildings for 264 health clinics in AP ready for inauguration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, healthcare, Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-nine-indian-fishermen-seizes-trawler-near-delft-island</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-29/qqgf1vmn/C_1_1_CH1344_11076812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:26:47.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes trawler near Delft Island</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sri Lankan navy, Indian fishermen arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/04/bengaluru-to-host-10-day-jatre-across-streets-parks-in-december</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/slhv386v/City-to-host-10-day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda briefs the media about ‘Bengaluru Jatre’ at GBA office in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:26:41.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru to host 10-day jatre across streets, parks in December</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, 10-day jatre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/final-year-ouat-students-to-work-as-krushi-unnata-sahayogi-across-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ut3jd2zj/ANI_20241123082846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:25:55.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final year OUAT students to work as ‘Krushi Unnata Sahayogi’ across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, OUAT, Odisha deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, NPSS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/insurer-cant-deny-relief-to-tractor-crash-victims-karnataka-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/kbv7l3j7/HC-stays-circulars-stalling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:25:46.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insurer can’t deny relief to tractor crash victims: Karnataka HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Insurer, tractor crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/ap-officials-review-dasara-arrangements</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/zhsr8uf5/dasara10310chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR Collector G Lakshmisha, CP Rajasekhara Babu, VMC chief Dhyanachandra and Durga temple EO Seena Naik inspecting the Krishna river ghats.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:25:35.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP officials review Dasara arrangements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indrakeeladri hill, Dasara arrangements</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/six-including-three-minors-held-after-fight-over-insta-post-in-karnatakas-old-hubballi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/kmlx190t/Six-including.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On October 1, the attacked minor kidnapped a boy, who was part of the gang that thrashed him.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:24:41.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six, including three minors, held after fight over Insta post in Karnataka's Old Hubballi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Instagram, social media post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/ecrf-dam-works-need-caution-says-polavaram-project-authority-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/4v4pwhqj/ECRF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PPA CEO Sanjeev Vohra inspects the ECRF dam construction works at the Polavaram project following rains on Friday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:23:59.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECRF dam works need caution, says Polavaram Project Authority CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram Project Authority, Sanjeev Vohra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/cm-shivakumar-meets-central-assessment-team-seeks-rs-7142cr-drought-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ipvzqeo6/10051055051112201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Central drought assessment team inspects an agricultural field in Tumakuru on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner Subha Kalyan informed the members that the district suffered crop loss worth an estimated Rs 159 crore due to deficient monsoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:22:56.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar meets central assessment team, seeks Rs 7,142cr drought aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, drought aid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/04/from-maoist-ideology-to-welfare-how-sukma-is-rewriting-the-script-of-folk-theatre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/e9m7cor1/New-Project-70.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:22:50.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Maoist ideology to welfare: How Sukma is rewriting the script of folk theatre</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Sukma, Bastar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/04/police-cannot-interfere-in-civil-disputes-rules-ap-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/bfoo83pc/AP-HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:22:20.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police cannot interfere in civil disputes, rules AP HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, civil disputes, Property disputes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/04/polio-survivor-wheelchair-bodybuilder-from-aps-vizianagaram-chases-mr-olympia-dream</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/6uhir8zt/BeFunky-collage-100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polio survivor, wheelchair bodybuilder from AP's Vizianagaram chases Mr Olympia dream.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:20:34.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polio survivor, wheelchair bodybuilder from AP's Vizianagaram chases Mr Olympia dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, polio survivor, wheelchair bodybuilding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/dfo-asked-to-submit-report-on-landslide-in-similipal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/21/original/Himachal_Landslide_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Landslide Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:20:13.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DFO asked to submit report on landslide in Odisha's Similipal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Similipal Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/04/visakhapatnam-based-scientist-tracks-pollutants-from-arctic-to-oceans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/1qzzbayj/vizag100310chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Manoj P Rayaroth.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/nayel9h7/BeFunky-collage-99.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:15:47.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam-based scientist tracks pollutants from Arctic to Oceans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Gitam University, water pollutants, emerging contaminants, Ocean Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/04/lockheed-martin-eyes-expanded-india-production-with-tata-if-it-wins-60-aircraft-bid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/14/original/Lockheed_Martin_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>American aerospace major Lockheed Martin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:12:20.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lockheed Martin eyes expanded India production with Tata if it wins 60-aircraft bid</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lockheed Martin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/04/the-lifeblood-of-humanity-how-one-muktsar-banker-built-a-network-of-500-blood-donors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/0pbw9aqw/The-lifeblood.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/uz3rjhzt/The-lifebl.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/k5qir677/contacts.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:09:51.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The lifeblood of humanity: How one Muktsar banker built a network of 500 blood donors</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/04/guntur-girl-lifts-her-way-to-commonwealth-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/btm35k8q/New-Project-2026-10-04T083634.417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollu Likitha at the Commonwealth Equipped Powerlifting Championship in Winnipeg, Canada, where she won gold in the 76kg sub-junior category.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/xs70e9uc/Guntur_girl.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:08:21.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guntur girl lifts her way to Commonwealth gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, weightlifting, Commonwealth Games</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/04/consumer-body-quashes-tpsodls-rs-161-lakh-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/07105396-0b6f-49f8-8fed-bfd7ad0f3a58/New_Project__58_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:07:16.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consumer body quashes TPSODL’s Rs 1.61 lakh bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Electricity Act, Rayagada district, Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPSODL), CGRF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/04/spain-break-down-czechs-as-england-outclass-croatia-in-nations-league</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/y3w144m6/AFP20261003D26P9T9v1HighResFblEurNationsEspCze.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A3 football match between Spain and the Czech Republic at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo on October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:06:32.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, England, Spain, Nations League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/sea-erosion-wrecks-part-of-kulasekarapattinam-beach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mf7pp4rq/P_4915621415.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The coastal area of Kulasekarapattinam has been subjected to severe erosion for the past year as the sea has been advancing.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:05:40.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea erosion wrecks part of Kulasekarapattinam beach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sea erosion, Kulasekarapattinam beach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/04/asian-games-women-get-golden-vibes-for-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/qdr7edj6/New-Project-69.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s women shine brightest at Nagoya, accounting for more than half of the gold medals</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:05:30.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: Women get golden vibes for india</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Asian Games</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/five-killed-in-boiler-explosion-at-til-healthcare-unit-in-andhras-sri-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/916382sw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-11.48.54-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The explosion occurred at the healthcare manufacturing facility, triggering panic in the industrial zone.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:03:30.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed in boiler explosion at TIL healthcare unit in Andhra's Sri city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra, Special Economic Zone, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, explosion killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/no-streetlight-for-15-years-75-families-in-dindigul-panchayat-battle-the-dark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/fovjfsk2/C_32_1_CH1550_75041313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>More than 75 families residing in KS Nagar of Balakrishnapuram panchayat in Dindigul have been living without streetlights for nearly 15 years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:03:08.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No streetlight for 15 years: 75 families in Dindigul panchayat battle the dark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul panchayat, No streetlight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/union-minister-amit-shah-defers-telangana-visit-klis-the-reason</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/c10pla5b/Shah-defers-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is against this backdrop that questions are being asked about why the Home minister should appear at a function connected to a businessman who has figured in allegations by the state government and whose companies have undertaken works connected with Kaleshwaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T03:01:03.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Amit Shah defers Telangana visit, KLIS the reason?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah, Telangana, GHMC, KLIS, Kaleshwaram project scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/madurai-corporation-council-to-be-dissolved-in-2-3-months-says-minister-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/4pjeemui/P_4803772261.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Electricity and Law Minister Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:59:07.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai corporation council to be dissolved in 2-3 months, says Minister Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Corporation Council, CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/glp-1-medicine-use-without-expert-advice-dangerous-doctors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/7bkwwkxr/GLP-1-medicine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone naturally produced in the body after having food.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:58:51.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GLP-1 medicine use without expert advice dangerous: Doctors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, GLP-1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/kstdc-to-launch-own-food-trucks-to-provide-quality-food-to-tourists-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/wrwz2u5j/Pic15_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official said items like sandwiches, fries, burgers, pizzas and ice creams, apart from south Indian breakfast dishes, such as idli, vada, dosa, some rice items, tea and coffee, will be available on the food trucks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:56:33.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSTDC to launch own food trucks to provide quality food to tourists in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KSTDC, food trucks, Mayura Ruchi on Wheels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/ensure-timely-disposal-of-grievance-petitions-madras-hc-directs-chief-secretary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:55:18.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure timely disposal of grievance petitions: Madras HC directs chief secretary </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, grievance petitions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/brss-krishank-demands-ed-probe-into-cms-revanth-assets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/fe5rv7oz/ANI_20261003120743.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS demands ED probe into Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s family assets, business dealings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:54:55.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS's Krishank demands ED probe into CM’s Revanth assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BRS, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/kavin-case-parents-end-stir-on-third-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/348dabka/01lkavinparents_0110mdu_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The parents of alleged ‘honour killing’ victim Kavin Selvaganesh withdrew from their agitation on the third day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:53:20.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavin case: Parents end stir on third day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest, Kavin Selvaganesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/sir-controversy-forms-to-delete-8-dead-voters-triggers-row-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/deexpo3h/ANI_20260628161624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allama Bagwan, a government school teacher was shocked when a booth level officer (BLO) informed her that an application had been submitted, saying she is no more.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:52:32.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR controversy: Forms to delete 8 ‘dead’ voters triggers row in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vijayapura, SIR controversy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/actor-prakash-raj-demands-scrapping-of-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/p3cr8j71/Prakash-Raj-demands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj addressing media during a press conference on SIR in Hyderabad on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:51:18.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Prakash Raj demands scrapping of SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah, Sir, Actor Prakash Raj, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/wild-jumbo-enters-residential-area-at-puthurvayal-vimalagiri-road</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-27/di6pwb8u/C_1_1_CH0820_103514623.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A wild elephants crosses a road image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:51:08.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wild jumbo enters residential area at Puthurvayal-Vimalagiri Road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Wild Jumbo, Puthurvayal-Vimalagiri Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/like-athletes-coaches-should-be-recognised-says-vithya-ramraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/c3zjtxi3/C_35_1_CH1576_70962150.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vithya Ramraj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:49:13.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Like athletes, coaches should be recognised, says Vithya Ramraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vithya Ramraj, Nehpal Singh Rathore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/i-am-getting-old-wont-contest-next-polls-aimim-leader-akbar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/bktfdu5w/newindianexpress2024-047f8bf607-b64f-43c5-b57f-70aee70512b8AKBAR.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akbaruddin's comments have drawn attention given his prominent role in Old City politics and his position in the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:48:36.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I am getting old, won’t contest next polls: AIMIM leader Akbar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, Fatima College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/no-arrests-yet-family-protests-death-of-24-year-old-in-dharmapuri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/bct7aize/ANI_20260208084746.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:45:33.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No arrests yet, family protests death of 24-year-old in Dharmapuri </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, arrest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/child-cyber-safety-framework-planned-for-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/xr2igo4n/Child-cyber-safety-framework.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurate South Zone Regional Conference in Hyderabad on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:43:56.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child cyber safety framework planned for Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NALSA, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, India Supreme Court, TGSLSA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/04/auto-driver-sees-wifes-video-with-lover-hangs-self-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/bxor72qh/202609163944110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After returning home, he allegedly called his relative and narrated the entire incident, saying he did not want to live anymore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:43:11.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auto driver sees wife’s video with lover, hangs self in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, auto driver, mental harassment, Illicit relationship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/04/three-day-vanaspandanam-to-bring-stakeholders-together-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-16/a7mln7l9/ILLUSMAY00421-05-2019200003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three-day 'Vanaspandanam' to bring stakeholders together in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:40:51.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-day 'Vanaspandanam' to bring stakeholders together in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Forest Conservation, Wildlife Week</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/telangana-minister-uttam-directs-officials-to-fast-track-gouravelli-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/56tzpbzc/uttam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:40:50.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Minister Uttam directs officials to fast-track Gouravelli project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Gouravelli Project, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/04/thousands-of-fish-found-dead-in-doddagubbi-lake-in-eastern-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ysmxumgh/Thousands-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An activist suspects dumping of sewage behind the death of fish.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:38:36.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands of fish found dead in Doddagubbi Lake in eastern Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, dead fish, Doddagubbi Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/04/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-hll-lifecare-to-provide-affordable-healthcare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/2a1y3wrv/C_53_1_CH1214_45748428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, HLL Lifecare to provide affordable healthcare.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:38:36.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, HLL Lifecare to provide affordable healthcare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, diagnostic tests, essential medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/ensure-life-jackets-are-available-during-coracle-ferry-rides-passengers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/znrsxt1s/C_32_1_CH0343_73751227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite a large number of people using this mode of transport, life jackets are not provided.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:38:30.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure life jackets are available during coracle, ferry rides: Passengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, life jackets, ferry rides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/telangana-lands-with-nala-fees-paid-to-be-regularised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-03/m6ijqvsz/600-sqft-built.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue &amp; Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:38:13.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Lands with NALA fees paid to be regularised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, Housing and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, NALA (Non-Agricultural Lands Assessment Act)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/04/man-wife-arrested-for-cheating-trading-firm-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/9dmp31te/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man, wife arrested for cheating trading firm in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:35:44.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, wife arrested for cheating trading firm in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cheating case, commodity trading firm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/meet-diwakar-chenappa-the-teacher-turned-date-farmer-from-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/km011md1/bs-2-1091348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The day-long dates festival begins with a puja ceremony.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/uwlf4rrj/te__with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman and a child harvest fresh dates from a palm tree at Diwakar’s farm . Dates cultivated at Diwakar’s Marali Mannige farm at Gauribidanur | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:35:31.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Diwakar Chenappa, the teacher-turned-date farmer from Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Good News, Diwakar Chenappa, date farmer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/04/kerala-govt-will-extend-full-support-for-cancer-research-preventive-efforts-health-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/rqjtgj54/cancer100454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister K Muraleedharan virtually inaugurating the Aster Quality Care Cancer Conclave (AQCCON) 2026, organised by the Aster International Institute of Oncology in Kochi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:34:22.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt will extend full support for cancer research, preventive efforts: Health Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Oncology, K Muraleedharan, cancer awareness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/speed-up-construction-of-tims-hospitals-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/90ttdupy/ANI_20260929143756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revanth reviewed the progress of major hospital projects and directed Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju to identify staffing requirements, including doctors and support staff, and initiate the recruitment process.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:34:08.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed up construction of TIMS hospitals: CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Bharat Future City, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, TIMS hospitals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/04/ex-dgp-r-sreelekhas-political-stint-plagued-by-controversies-friction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ypmx917h/202610033965084.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:31:30.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-DGP R Sreelekha's political stint plagued by controversies, friction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala BJP, R Sreelekha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/04/ghmc-reworks-kbr-park-infra-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dsq7tbxq/GHMC-reworks-KBR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The changes would substantially modify the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (HCITI) plan around KBR Park by replacing several junction-level structures with a longer elevated corridor between Jubilee Hills Check Post and Nagarjuna Circle.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:29:24.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC reworks KBR Park infra plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, Hitec city, MEIL, HCITI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/bjp-leader-and-ex-dgp-r-sreelekha-resigns-as-corpn-councillor-bjp-stares-at-crisis-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:caption>Former DGP and senior BJP leader R Sreelekha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:29:18.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader and ex-DGP R Sreelekha resigns as Corpn councillor; BJP stares at crisis in Thiruvananthapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala BJP, R Sreelekha, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/04/association-alleges-bu-withholding-staff-salaries-for-four-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/bryp0wfp/C_1_1_CH1450_118333416.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bharathiar University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:27:40.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association alleges BU withholding staff salaries for four months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Bharathiar University, staff salaries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/04/garbage-fee-to-be-tied-to-property-tax-cmc-commissioner-g-srijana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/c2ff1dea-867f-473d-8e6e-8855a8bed2d4/C_40_1_CH1298_26467434.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srijana said funds could not be sought without detailed project reports (DPRs). Once the DPRs are completed, a process that could take two to three years, the MMC would seek funding for future works.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:26:06.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Garbage fee to be tied to property tax: CMC commissioner G Srijana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, SNDP, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, CMC Commissioner G Srijana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/04/congress-starts-from-where-it-lost-in-2023-karnataka-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/yzatijm7/Congress-scrambles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:24:27.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress starts from where it lost in 2023 Karnataka assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, Karnataka assembly polls, 2028 Assembly polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/04/staff-at-t-nagar-courier-office-held-for-stealing-parcels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ph2rbzox/2-held-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:24:09.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff at T Nagar courier office held for stealing parcels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, arrested, courier office</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/04/new-vizhinjam-fishing-harbour-accorded-in-principle-approval</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/hcag2yfv/vizhinjam20310chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen prepare to venture into the sea from Vizhinjam harbour in the golden evening light, with the Muhyiddheen Jum'a Masjid in the background.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:23:54.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Vizhinjam fishing harbour accorded in-principle approval</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Vizhinjam fishing harbour, Adani Vizhinjam Port</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/04/cong-workers-unhappy-with-lack-of-coordination-in-thiruvananthapuram-dcc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-03/1boespwg/C_32_1_CH1503_71614756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:21:50.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong workers unhappy with lack of coordination in Thiruvananthapuram DCC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram DCC, N Saktan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/common-pass-price-review-after-feedback-says-telangana-deputy-cm-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ks0yoztv/dycm40310chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Vivek Venkataswamy and Azharuddin, MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, MLAs Ganesh and Naveen Yadav, and senior officials, travelled by Metro using the Common Pass from Begumpet Metro Station to Jubilee Hills Check Post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:20:41.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Common pass price review after feedback, says Telangana deputy CM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TGSRTC bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/04/paddy-receives-its-traditional-reprise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/vg7e28hf/Paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sither has been distributing the seeds to interested farmers since 2000.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/uzzb4nes/Paddy-receives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To honour Sither’s life-long efforts in preservation, the state government conferred on him the inaugural Nammazhvar Award for excellence in organic farming for the year 2023-24.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/f3w1jknl/traditional.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Sither displays traditional paddy seeds preserved and cultivated on his farm in Thanjavur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:20:37.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paddy receives its traditional reprise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Paddy, G Sither</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/04/key-projects-delayed-for-seven-years-kochi-water-metro-expansion-takes-a-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/cqbbnqax/water-metro081035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Key projects delayed for seven years, Kochi water metro expansion takes a hit.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/bd9ra688/Key-projects-delayed-for-seven-yrs.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:18:47.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key projects delayed for seven years, Kochi water metro expansion takes a hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KMRL, Kochi Water Metro, terminals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/04/never-alone-in-the-last-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ieud1lo9/journey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Kalaivani and members of her team perform the final rites of an unclaimed body in Salem</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:17:18.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Never alone in the last journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, rituals, last journey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/04/49-foreigners-identified-overstaying-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/bj50rvnb/ANI_20260812115440.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators further discovered that several individuals on expired student visas were illegally working as hospital translators. A Kenyan national on a tourist visa was found running a prostitution ring.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:16:12.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>49 foreigners identified overstaying in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad police, FRRO, illegal stay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/cpm-leader-nandakumar-portrays-malappuram-in-bad-light</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/owglu51q/p-nandakumarr104549.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Ponnani MLA and CPM leader P Nandakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:15:32.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM leader Nandakumar portrays Malappuram in bad light</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malappuram, CPM leader, P Nandakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/vijay-has-begun-to-act-during-poll-campaigns-too-says-udhayanidhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/n0qsyi8o/Udhayanidhi-Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MLA and former TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:12:29.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay has begun to act during poll campaigns too, says Udhayanidhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/thiruvananthapuram-kanyakumari-third-railway-lines-dpr-to-be-submitted-by-march-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/van5310s/track-doubling084924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari third railway line's DPR to be submitted by March 2027.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:12:19.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari third railway line's DPR to be submitted by March 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southern Railway, Detailed Project Report, railway line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/04/no-sir-protest-held-at-dharna-chowk-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/19/original/Protest-Express-Illustrations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The protesters made three key demands — scrapping the SIR, the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and repeal of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Protesters carried banners and placards with slogans such as “Scrap SIR” and “Save Democracy”.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:11:22.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No SIR’ protest held at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, Delhi, democracy, Election Commission of India (ECI), Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/keralam-aims-for-waste-to-energy-plant-to-cut-reliance-on-other-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/6kxjtlzk/New-Project-2026-10-04T073815.862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam aims for waste-to-energy plant to cut reliance on other states.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:10:10.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam aims for waste-to-energy plant to cut reliance on other states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, waste management, Waste Disposal, waste-to-energy plant, refuse derived fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/pallava-era-moothadevi-idol-chola-era-vinayagar-sculpture-found-in-villupuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/o0b02flw/page-local-pic-2101359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Moothadevi sculpture, carved on a large stone slab, is estimated to be around 1,200 years old.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:08:25.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pallava-era Moothadevi idol, Chola-era Vinayagar sculpture found in Villupuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Villupuram, Moothadevi idol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/keralam-it-dept-now-dept-of-it-ai-future-tech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ld7bjtbd/New-Project-2026-10-04T073633.544.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam IT dept now 'dept of IT, AI &amp; future tech'.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:07:52.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam IT dept now 'dept of IT, AI &amp; future tech' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, artificial intelligence, Information Technology, future technologies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/from-sultanpur-to-asiad-chikithas-golden-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/84x14jnu/From-Sultanpur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 2022, her journey took a decisive turn when she joined an archery academy in Sonepat, Haryana. Away from home, she gained access to specialised training and spent long hours refining the skills the sport demanded.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:07:14.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Sultanpur to Asiad, Chikitha’s golden journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Japan, Asian Games 2026, archery gold</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/interview-indias-economic-liberalisation-started-under-v-p-singh-as-fm-cj-george</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/9skss0vv/c-j-george18093440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJ George, founder and managing director of Geojit Financial Services.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/317p2vvv/c_j_george10093353.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/4133dyde/c_j_george5093322.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/t0p2djd9/group1093533.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:05:06.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | 'India's economic liberalisation started under V P Singh as FM': CJ George</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Geojit Financial Services, capital markets, stockbroking, CJ George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/amend-anti-corruption-act-to-make-attachment-of-assets-mandatory-says-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/tz83gx7o/HC-confirms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:04:14.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amend anti-corruption act to make attachment of assets mandatory, says Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, anti-corruption Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/science-in-the-lab-music-in-her-soul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/cxrzzqjn/associations-music-forums.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chaitanya has earned recognition for her performances at classical music events organised by Raga Revival, a cultural organisation in Raleigh. The daughter of B Rajeshwar Rao and Meenakshi of Adilabad, Chaitanya developed an interest in music during childhood.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:03:10.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Science in the lab, music in her soul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Amravati University, B Pharmacy, california university</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/madras-hc-upholds-rs-1-lakh-maintenance-for-model-wife-owning-rs-17-crore-flat-two-luxury-cars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ku89usxq/Can’t-enact-law.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:01:22.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC upholds Rs 1 lakh maintenance for model wife owning Rs 1.7-crore flat, two luxury cars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, model wife</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/04/a-pollen-fingerprint-for-spotting-fakes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/11/26/original/finger-2081169_1280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The system was developed by Dr A Vijaya Bhasker Reddy, D Nirmala and B Vijay Kumar of Osmania University. An Indian patent application, No. 202641112522, titled PollenSignum.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T02:00:24.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A pollen fingerprint for spotting fakes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, Osmania University, pollen fingerprint</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/04/bench-that-bridges-generations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/rb04gg9h/New-Project-2026-10-04T072406.972.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Vijayakrishnan distributes sweets to girl students seated on benches provided through his charitable trust in a village school.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/u41on4im/bench-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From classrooms without benches to children who struggle to remain in school, Vijayakrishnan’s work has focused on problems often taken for granted in urban areas.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:59:31.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bench that Bridges generations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, school education, benches, Vijayakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/5000-poor-families-to-get-homes-of-their-own</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-17/u9r27pm1/home-buyer-representational-pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The foundation stone-laying ceremony is scheduled to be held on Dasara. Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday visited the rural health centre and laboratories run by the TANLA Foundation at Bethupalli Gangaram village in Sathupalli mandal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:57:15.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5,000 poor families to get homes 
of their own</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Housing aid, Housing and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, TANLA Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/eyeing-industry-status-keralams-new-tourism-policy-to-step-up-marketing-with-ai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/ke7k2xxt/New-Project-2026-10-04T072351.562.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eyeing industry status, Keralam's new tourism policy to step up marketing with AI.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:54:48.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eyeing industry status, Keralam's new tourism policy to step up marketing with AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Tourism, Tourism Sector, artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/tank-bund-gets-ready-for-bathukamma-bash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/hkzdk74q/Tank-Bund-gets-ready.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju chairs the review meeting.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:52:54.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tank Bund gets ready for Bathukamma bash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, floral festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/plethora-of-psus-drain-on-keralam-experts-suggest-rejig-for-efficiency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/zdw4lfoh/Plethora-of-PSUs-drain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam has 150 public enterprises, three development authorities, and eight commissions functioning in different sectors.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:51:29.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plethora of PSUs drain on Keralam; experts suggest rejig for efficiency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Adoor Prakash, Welfare Boards, public enterprises</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/one-crore-sarees-to-spread-festive-joy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/kciqkmnc/New-Project-2026-10-04T071919.499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For Sircilla’s powerloom sector, the order means more than a pile of sarees waiting to be woven. It keeps thousands of weavers and workers at their looms and ensures a steady stream of work for the district’s government-order production units.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:50:59.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One crore sarees to spread festive joy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Telangana government, saree, Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies (MACS)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/04/keralam-udf-convener-adoor-prakash-to-knock-on-high-command-door-over-displeasure-with-cms-decisions</loc>
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<image:caption>UDF convenor Adoor Prakash.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:48:33.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam UDF convener Adoor Prakash to knock on high command door over displeasure with CM's decisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AICC, VD Satheesan, Adoor Prakash, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/time-to-make-classrooms-industry-ready-telangana-minister-sridhar-babu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/y5ix125h/C_23_1_CH1236_35732928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:48:18.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to make classrooms industry-ready: Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, REACH, TGCHE, Duddilla Sridhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/04/chennais-out-of-school-kids-return-to-school-but-struggle-without-bridge-courses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/naxz1wta/202609023927002.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:48:09.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai's out-of-school kids return to school but struggle without bridge courses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, bridge courses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/04/telangana-connects-60-sand-reaches-to-digital-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/t19h220f/New-Project-2026-10-04T071247.534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The connectivity is turning isolated sand reaches into digitally visible sites. CCTV cameras, Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and digital weighbridges are being linked to a central monitoring system, allowing officials to track vehicles, loads and activity in real time.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:44:08.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana connects 60 sand reaches to digital network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, Telangana, Telangana Mineral Development Corporation (TGMDC), digital network</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/technical-snag-forces-600-mw-unit-at-power-plant-to-go-offline-till-monday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/g47q0fcq/TNPGCL-fast-tracks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The shutdown comes as the state power utility is already working to meet the growing demand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:43:18.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technical snag forces 600 MW unit at power plant to go offline till Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, North Chennai Thermal Power Station, technical snag</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/tvks-rise-and-aiadmks-survival-put-to-the-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/9aq7usty/BeFunky-collage-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A TVK victory in both constituencies could trigger a further exodus of AIADMK functionaries and leaders to the ruling party, and weaken Edappadi K Palaniswami’s hold over the AIADMK.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:40:06.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK’s rise and AIADMK’s survival put to the test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/hyderabad-space-firms-now-in-orbit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/qbi3hyvw/New-Project-2026-10-04T070711.661.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A photograph shared by Dhruva Space of LEAP-2 hosted-payload platform being deployed from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 early on October 2.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:38:22.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad space firms now in orbit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, NVIDIA, space firms, LEOP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/04/actor-ntr-jr-calls-ai-morphed-video-sick-shameless</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ft3tp9pw/ANI_20261003104957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Disgusting, sick and shameless": Jr NTR condemns alleged circulation of morphed 'Chuttamalle' song video.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:33:19.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor NTR Jr calls AI-morphed video ‘sick &amp; shameless’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Union Government, NTR Jr, AI-morphed video</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/you-are-visiting-tea-shops-fields-now-due-to-fear-of-defeat-stalin-to-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/yqp1skxq/whatsappimage20261003092302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:31:03.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>You are visiting tea shops, fields now due to fear of defeat: Stalin to Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, DMK president M K Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/is-it-time-again-to-whistle-another-tune-of-change</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/164zaus3/whistle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child blowing a whistle during the TVK’s campaign in Madurantakam constituency on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:28:04.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is it time again to whistle another tune of ‘change’?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, TVK, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/tvk-moves-eci-for-case-against-dmk-prez-over-body-shaming-candidate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/83lls6id/TVK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:21:17.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK moves ECI for case against DMK prez over ‘body shaming’ candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, TVK, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/fifth-pocso-case-booked-against-r-veeramani-aides</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/a5oyerxx/C_1_1_CH1405_124473236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:16:14.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT registers fifth sexual assault case against R Veeramani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO case, R Veeramani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/eps-flays-cm-vijay-over-gst-collection-dip</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/dpbratl6/23-aiadmk-g092538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigning in Madurantakam on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:12:49.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS flays CM Vijay over ‘GST collection dip’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami, GST collection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/left-parties-tap-power-of-social-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-03/ijqv6t4g/202606033812484.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CPI and the CPM are using WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram to share campaign messages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:08:29.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left parties tap power of social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, social media, Left parties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/tvk-attends-its-first-india-bloc-meeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/9wd02vuk/page1-local094129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) representatives and Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Maria Wilson arrive to participate in the INDIA bloc's consultation meeting held at Sathyamurthy Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T01:04:37.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK attends its first INDIA bloc meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, INDIA bloc meeting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/04/singeetham-srinivasa-rao-dies-at-95</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/xeaxif4s/New-Project-2026-10-04T062439.932.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singeetham Srinivasa Rao (1931-2026)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:57:14.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 95</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, filmmaker, Srinivasa Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/04/playing-to-the-crowd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/n73dmrrn/MERUPULEMIN-02013826.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Playing to the crowd</news:title>
<news:keywords>Havish Koneru, Nenu Ready</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/04/thrilling-but-predictable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/f8s9ktld/PARI032306.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shaque: Trust No One Director: Rensil D’Silva, Siddharth P Malhotra Platform: Netflix Genre: Mystery, Thriller Language: Hindi Rating: 3.r stars</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrilling, but predictable </news:title>
<news:keywords>Shaque , Shaque: Trust No One</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/04/iranian-un-delegation-duo-kicked-out-of-us-state-department</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/3v5mqhwg/AFP20261003D26D37Qv1HighResIranUsIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Iranian officer demonstrates the use of a man-portable air-defense system during the inauguration of a training centre by the Iranian army for "Jan-Fadayan" (those willing to sacrifice their lives) volunteers, at Haft-e-Tir Square in central Tehran on October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:47:52.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian UN delegation duo 'kicked out' of US: State Department</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, UN delegation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/04/going-with-the-flow-6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/ul39lkho/IMG3814JPG012052.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prashant Kumar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The floating house</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Going With the Flow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Oct/04/the-other-kerala-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/yqstnrum/17251767771725176775268041938.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/y9rbria4/CLUB041941.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kerala Club: Keepers of the Flame Edited By: KM Chandrasekhar, TP Sreenivasan Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 402 Price: Rs799</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The other Kerala story</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Kerala Club: Keepers  of the Flame, Anand Neelakantan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/04/why-not-let-women-want</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/u0rvjtap/monika-kozub-9Evqbiy9Lj8-unsplash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Not Let Women Want?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/04/how-darwin-made-hindu-mythology-scientific</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/do80aogc/04-LEAD-ILLUSTRATION-OCTOBER2026013857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-04T00:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Darwin Made Hindu Mythology ‘Scientific’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/04/the-great-everest-invasion</loc>
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<image:caption>A snaking queue at the Everest summit</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/qgibbxyo/IMG-20260926-WA0027032302.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saanika Shah, who summited Everest this year, remembers being trapped in a narrow ridge where climbers had to wait</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/s6yytnxd/ARJUN-14032218.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjun Vajpai, India’s first climber to summit eight 8,000 metres peaks, rejects the idea that Everest has simply become easier</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/87rkz548/Screenshot-2026-10-01-154430.png</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/f237ygbb/IMG-20260925-WA0006032250.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sudhigya, caught in a two-hour bottleneck near the Hillary Step in winds over 80 kmph, felt his body begin to fail him</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The many fathers of nations, and Mahatma Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Mahatma Gandhi, freedom fighters, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/Oct/03/fastest-economy-weakest-market</loc>
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<image:caption>On a rough reckoning, between ₹30 lakh crore and ₹40 lakh crore of market capitalisations has evaporated since the beginning of August</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fastest economy, weakest market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhu Chawla, Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-summons-pakistan-envoy-over-facilitation-of-infiltration-after-ferozepur-border-incident</loc>
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<image:caption>Border Security Force (BSF) personnel patrol near the India-Pakistan border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:28:55.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India summons Pakistan envoy over 'facilitation' of infiltration after Ferozepur border incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Pakistan border, infiltration bid, India-Pakistan Tensions, Ferozepur Border, Cross-border inflitration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/03/fury-to-invite-trump-to-lead-ring-walk-before-joshua-showdown</loc>
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<image:caption>Tyson Fury, left, and Anthony Joshua, right, pose together after a Press Conference in London, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to promote their upcoming fight which will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Dec.11.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:27:56.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Tyson Fury, Donald Trump​, Anthony Joshua</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/03/raghuvanshi-fights-on-after-madhava-prasad-mammoth-century-for-tn-u23</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:21:59.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghuvanshi fights on after Madhava Prasad mammoth century for TN U23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Madhava Prasad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-five-gold-medals-help-india-end-on-a-high-note</loc>
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<image:caption>India men's hockey team after the final on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:11:02.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Five gold medals help India end on a high note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian hockey, Aman Sehrawat, Asian Games 2026, Kumkum Mohod, Pranavi Urs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/stalin-questions-cm-vijays-silence-on-nation-wide-demand-for-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin shares a video message.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:10:42.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin questions CM Vijay's silence on nation-wide demand for CEC's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Politics, C Joseph Vijay, TN bypolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/a-gut-punch-in-ohio-nearly-1400-laid-off-at-truck-factory-just-days-before-trump-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>UAW Local 402 member Kyle Bos, right, has beer with Hal "Tank" Dunithan, left, and fellow UAW Local 402 members at Fricker's restaurant and bar in Springfield, Ohio, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, on old Navistar's last day at its Springfield plant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:09:18.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Ohio, lay off</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/former-russian-pm-kasyanov-says-putin-cannot-admit-mistake-over-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8kbfxvpo/Former-Russia-prime-minister-Mikhail-Kasyanov.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian opposition leader and former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov poses in Paris on October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Russian PM Kasyanov says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Kasyanov, Ukraine  War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/in-salt-lake-kolkata-come-out-to-watch-brazil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/us8azdz4/1000666384.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fans waiting outside the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/fa8ij8g2/1000666393.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raj Deora with the flag of Brazil</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/hooeo0r5/1000666444.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bikram Ghatak and father Biplab Ghatak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:59:41.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Salt Lake, Kolkata come out to watch Brazil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Carlo Ancelotti, Indian football, Brazil football, India vs Brazil, India vs Brazil friendly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/india-suffer-0-4-loss-against-brazil-in-kolkata-friendly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/nvn09iob/Foot6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Action from the friendly match between Brazil and India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:51:18.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India suffer 0-4 loss against Brazil in Kolkata friendly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Salt Lake Stadium, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vinicius Jr, Khalid Jamil, India vs Brazil friendly, Estevao, Samuel Lino</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/nestle-india-claims-low-fat-dairy-whitener-is-safe-after-fssai-flags-sample-as-substandard</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/wfo3ggrs/New-Project-2026-10-03T231927.321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Our product is in full compliance for added phosphorus as per prescribed limits under FSSR, including on as-consumed basis," a Nestle India spokesperson said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:51:01.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nestle India claims low-fat dairy whitener is safe after FSSAI flags sample as 'substandard'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FSSAI, Nestle India, low-fat dairy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/mpsc-movement-is-now-a-satyagraha-says-rahul-gandhi-after-launch-of-portal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/29o2alr6/New-Project-39.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi speaking at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:48:02.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPSC movement is now a 'satyagraha', says Rahul Gandhi after launch of portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, ​Rahul Gandhi, MPSC, MPSC paper leak, Satyagraha portal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/ganesh-visarjan-over-gyanesh-kumar-visarjan-remains-actor-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/2wjzvap9/PTI10032026000410A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj addresses a press conference on the SIR process, at Press Club, in Hyderabad, Telangana, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:38:12.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganesh 'visarjan' over, Gyanesh Kumar 'visarjan' remains: Actor Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Actor Prakash Raj, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Politics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/protests-over-housing-crisis-flare-in-spain-after-relief-measures-rejected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/at3mawzy/AP26276475480471.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People demonstrate to demand stronger laws to protect renters in Madrid, Spain Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The banner reads in Spanish: "Looking for an apartment, selling a kidney".</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/av0g2ft1/AP26276475013578.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People demonstrate to demand stronger laws to protect renters in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The banner reads in Spanish: "If housing is a business, is my life a bargaining chip?"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests over housing crisis flare in Spain after relief measures rejected</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain housing crisis, Madrid protest, María del Carmen Abascal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/houthis-say-saudi-arabia-launches-dozens-of-strikes-on-yemens-capital</loc>
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<image:caption>Yemeni civilians celebrate while riding in the back of a pickup truck in the Bani Matar district, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, as they follow a convoy carrying Houthi prisoners freed in Mokha on its way to Sanaa following the Houthi takeover of the southern Red Sea port city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:14:18.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen's capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Yemen conflict, Yemen civil war, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/why-keralams-medicine-supply-under-strain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/12/original/thiruvananthapuram_Government_Medical_College.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:06:11.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Keralam’s medicine supply under strain?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Public healthcare system in Kerala, Medicine shortage </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/punjabi-influencer-and-makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-by-motorcycle-borne-assailants-in-amritsar</loc>
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<image:caption>Mad Sandhu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:58:54.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjabi influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mad Sandhu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/russia-to-take-around-70k-indian-skilled-workers-this-year-eam-jaishankar-tells-parliamentary-panel</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks at the Asia Society after the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week in New York, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:56:19.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia to take around 70K Indian skilled workers this year: EAM Jaishankar tells parliamentary panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, S Jaishankar, Ukraine war, Indians in Russian Army, India-Russia ties, Indians in Russia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/helicopter-services-interrupted-as-kedarnath-traders-protest-removal-of-roadside-shops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/jp52zia5/IMG-20261003-WA02941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large group of traders gathered at the helipad after an administrative team, accompanied by police, began clearing the roadside stalls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:51:36.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helicopter services interrupted as Kedarnath traders protest removal of roadside shops</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kedarnath, helipad, shops removed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/what-to-know-about-the-investigation-into-cornell-university-gang-rape-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/mnqk08vp/AP26275527010652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference with New York Attorney General Letitia James, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gangrape Case, Cornell University, Cornell rape allegations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/delhi-airports-free-reading-corner-attracts-passengers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/gq7p94o8/Delhi-airport-library1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>QR codes for Read@DEL are also available across the airport’s terminals, allowing passengers to access more than 10,000 magazines and newspapers online.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:35:54.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi airport's free reading corner attracts passengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, ‘Flybrary’, reading corner, Read@DEL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/brazilians-will-vote-in-a-highly-polarized-presidential-race-on-sunday-heres-what-to-know</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here's what to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 2026 Brazil Elections, Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil Presidential Election</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/apple-pulls-offline-messaging-app-bitchat-from-india-store-on-it-ministrys-demand-says-jack-dorsey</loc>
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<image:caption>Bitchat, built by Dorsey, had come under government scrutiny in July this year as well, when the Home Ministry's cybercrime arm, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, had ordered GitHub to remove the Bluetooth-based messaging application.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:10:59.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple pulls offline messaging app Bitchat from India store on IT Ministry's demand, says Jack Dorsey</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jack Dorsey, Bitchat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/03/bihar-govt-ramps-up-relief-operations-amid-floods-worsened-by-rainfall-in-nepal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/jo8dau0f/ANI_20260904072310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An image showing floods in Bihar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:08:40.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar govt ramps up relief operations amid floods worsened by rainfall in Nepal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar government, Bihar floods, Nepal rainfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/what-we-know-about-flydubai-co-pilot-after-cockpit-attack-nearly-brought-down-plane</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>2026-10-03T15:56:51.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we know about FlyDubai co-pilot after cockpit attack nearly brought down plane</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/uk-prosecutor-says-two-iranian-men-scouted-manchester-synagogue-for-chlorine-bomb-plot</loc>
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<image:caption>This is a court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Iranian nationals of Salam Ahmadyan, 36, left, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford who have been remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 2026, charged with preparation for terrorist acts over an alleged bomb plot against the Jewish community in Manchester.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:40:20.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK prosecutor says two Iranian men scouted Manchester synagogue for chlorine bomb plot</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, Manchester synagogue attack, Chlorine Bomb Plot</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/punjab-aap-mla-goes-public-over-teacher-shortage-alleges-govt-ignored-pleas-party-suspends-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Maiserkhana, who represents the Maur Assembly constituency in Bathinda, made the allegations in a Facebook Live session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:36:04.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab AAP MLA goes public over teacher shortage, alleges govt ignored pleas; party suspends him</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, aap, Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/education-ministry-to-set-up-five-centres-of-excellence-in-classical-languages-across-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-16/q2xp8a63/202512163609376.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CoEs will focus on areas such as academic research, digitisation, dissemination of classical language heritage and strengthening regional academic ecosystems across the five States.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:35:36.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education Ministry to set up five  Centres of Excellence in classical languages across India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bengali, Marathi, education ministry, Classical Language, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/mahayuti-finalises-mlc-polls-pact-bjp-gets-three-seats-sena-and-ncp-one-each</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 29, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (C) speaks during a review meeting in Mumbai. Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Ajit Pawar (L) and Eknath Shinde (R) are also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:35:32.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahayuti finalises MLC polls pact: BJP gets three seats, Sena and NCP one each</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/family-reunites-in-jaunpur-after-more-than-300-years-of-aurangzebs-rule</loc>
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<image:caption>Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:26:07.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family reunites in Jaunpur after more than 300 years of Aurangzeb’s rule</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/sc-acquits-man-in-minor-nieces-rape-murder-says-crpc-section-313-cant-rescue-weak-prosecution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/14z5w51y/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:16:27.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC acquits man in minor niece's rape-murder, says CrPC Section 313 can't rescue weak prosecution</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court of India, minor rape-murder, Sikkim Minor rape, CrPC Section 313</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/03/tvk-in-dmk-out-india-alliance-inducts-their-youngest-member-in-fight-against-election-commission</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:58:57.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK in, DMK out: INDIA alliance inducts their 'youngest' member in fight against Election Commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>tvk, india alliance, gyanesh kumar, election commissioner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/cm-pushkar-singh-dhami-meets-haryana-youth-who-visited-uttarakhand-encourages-interstate-visits</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (centre) alongwith Haryana youth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:58:46.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Haryana youth who visited Uttarakhand; encourages interstate visits</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Haryana, tourism, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, interstate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/vijays-tvk-joins-india-bloc-as-tamil-nadu-allies-plan-to-step-up-protest-against-cec</loc>
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<image:caption>MDMK founder and General Secretary Vaiko speaks during the INDIA Bloc Meeting at the TNCC office in Chennai on Saturday, Oct. 03, 2026. The parties that took part in the meeting were Congress, TVK, CPM, CPI, VCK, MDMK and IUML.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:45:34.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay's TVK joins INDIA bloc as Tamil Nadu allies plan to step up protest against CEC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pakistans-so-called-civilian-governments-serve-at-mercy-of-their-army-india-at-un</loc>
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<image:caption>First Secretary in India's permanent mission to the UN Bhavika Mangalanandan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:40:24.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, United Nations, Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/englishreview2026oct02digger-movie-review-meta-commentary-on-mass-manipulation-disguised-as-climate-change-satire</loc>
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<image:caption>Digger Movie Review</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digger Movie Review: Meta commentary on mass manipulation disguised as climate change satire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Huller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Alejandro G Inarritu, digger, digger movie review, digger review, tom cruise movie review</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/dubai-crown-prince-praises-indian-pilot-machchhar-after-attack-on-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/albcif14/HTs3d8OaIAAFSoq.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crown Prince Hamdan visited Machchhar at the hospital where he is undergoing treatment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:27:33.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Dubai crown prince, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/03/umesh-pals-shooter-lodged-in-bihar-jail-up-police-seeks-transit-remand</loc>
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<image:caption>Late Umesh Pal, the prime witness in the 2005 murder case of the then BSP MLA Raju Pal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:25:28.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Umesh Pal's shooter lodged in Bihar Jail; UP Police seeks transit remand</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/ukraine-says-indias-ceasefire-plan-is-broadest-open-to-truce-on-energy-and-black-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE | External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:14:54.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine says India's ceasefire plan is broadest, open to truce on energy and Black Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, India's ceasefire plan for Ukraine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tn-bypolls-challenges-before-vijays-tvk-government-as-political-equations-shift</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK President C Joseph Vijay greets the crowd during a roadshow in the Madurantakam constituency ahead of the upcoming assembly bypolls on October 6, in Chennai on Friday, Oct. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:11:10.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN bypolls: Challenges before Vijay's TVK government as political equations shift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu bypolls, TVK, C Joseph Vijay, Dharapuram bypoll, Madurantakam bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraine-and-damage-kyivs-northern-bridge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/xgl04twb/AFP20261002D23Y2KFv1HighResUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters extinguish a fire at a house following air strikes in Kharkiv on October 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:10:51.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine and damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Russia strikes, ukraine bridge, Dnipro River</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/union-home-ministry-seeks-48-hour-reporting-of-cases-against-agmut-cadre-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-14/he3srble/ANI_20260130085205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:58:24.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Home Ministry seeks 48-hour reporting of cases against AGMUT cadre officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Home Affairs, AGMUT cadre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-has-no-timeline-for-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-to-bangladesh-says-envoy</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:56:08.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has no timeline for Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh, says envoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sheikh Hasina, India-Bangladesh relations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/sp-replaces-candidates-to-field-two-bjp-rebels-in-up-mlc-polls-election-for-11-seats-on-oct-23</loc>
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<image:caption>New SP candidates Akash Agarwal (L) and Sanjayan Tripathi, with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:39:17.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP replaces candidates to field two BJP rebels in UP MLC polls; election for 11 seats on Oct 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh MLC polls, Sanjayan Tripathi, Akash Agarwal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/jnuta-opposes-professor-emeritus-title-for-jnu-professor-seeks-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Jawaharlal Nehru University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:34:14.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNUTA opposes Professor Emeritus title for JNU professor; seeks probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, JNUTA, professor emeritus honour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/vhp-claims-254-hindus-killed-in-attacks-by-august-this-year-seeks-action-against-extremist-forces</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/cx5w2kas/New-Project-66.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishva Hindu Parishad joint general secretary Surendra Jain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:27:53.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VHP claims 254 Hindus killed in attacks by August this year, seeks action against 'extremist forces'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, VHP, Vishva Hindu Parishad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/03/breast-cancer-awareness-month-small-steps-toward-staying-breast-aware</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/742zkkig/Untitled-design-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>What breast cancer awareness actually looks like</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:24:28.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breast cancer awareness month: Small steps toward staying breast aware</news:title>
<news:keywords>breast cancer, breast awareness, self-checks, screening tests</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/weekly-review-indian-markets-under-pressure-oil-outflows-and-a-weaker-rupee-deepen-the-downturn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/1q9swqdl/ANI_20251114032034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nifty, Sensex under pressure in opening trade on Friday as weak global cues, foreign fund outflows and a sinking rupee kept investors cautious.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Benchmark performance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:18:35.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekly Review | Indian markets under pressure: Oil, outflows and a weaker rupee deepen the downturn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian equities , Indian markets review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/bjp-targets-aap-govt-in-punjab-urges-people-to-oust-it-over-ruined-education-system</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:14:28.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP targets AAP govt in Punjab, urges people to oust it over 'ruined education system'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AAP government, Punjab government, Pradeep Bhandari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/amid-sanctions-friction-top-us-commander-in-india-to-deepen-defence-maritime-security-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8sn5nhl3/images-2026-10-03T184200.178.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of the US Pacific Command (USPACOM)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:12:54.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid sanctions friction, top US commander in India to deepen defence, maritime security ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India visit, US Pacific Command, India-US Major Defence Partnership, Admiral Samuel J Paparo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/global-uncertainty-now-a-standing-condition-policies-should-be-designed-to-build-resilience-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/bc7yf09p/PTI10032026000448B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026), under the theme Resilience in an Age of Flux, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:08:54.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global uncertainty now a standing condition; policies should be designed to build resilience: Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/03/illegally-pushed-back-to-bangladesh-two-assam-women-remain-missing-gogoi-seeks-jaishankars-intervention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6s9yg1ci/ANI_20260318152155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:06:54.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Illegally pushed back’ to Bangladesh, two Assam women remain missing: Gogoi seeks Jaishankar's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, S Jaishankar, Gaurav Gogoi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pilot-machchhar-recovering-well-after-attack-on-flydubai-flight-says-indian-embassy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/kb8k4wh9/202610013961819.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian pilot Smit Machchhar.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:59:27.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilot Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on FlyDubai flight, says Indian Embassy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, Smit Machchaar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/bjp-approaches-governor-seeking-action-against-minister-oj-janeesh-over-black-flag-protest-against-shah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/2973ea50/27tvko-Black-flag-protest-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP approaches Governor seeking action against Minister OJ Janeesh over black-flag protest against Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:56:48.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP approaches Governor seeking action against Minister OJ Janeesh over black-flag protest against Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Union Minister Amit Shah, Youth Congress Protest, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Minister OJ Janeesh, black-flag protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/how-salt-lake-stadium-is-leaving-no-stone-unturned-for-india-vs-brazil-match</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/j2gu78jq/AP26275438862325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brazil have a eight-member security team for Saturday's match against India in Kolkata</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/qta3qgfx/1000666158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Free drinking water kiosks</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/we0a4q9v/1000666147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Brazillian football team have hired a eight-men security team for Saturday's match against India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:52:19.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Salt Lake Stadium is leaving no stone unturned for India vs Brazil match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, AIFF, Indian football, Brazil football, India vs Brazil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/us-china-differences-persist-despite-trump-xi-summit-displaying-rare-warmth-trump-aide-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/lz93qf6p/Donald-Trump-and-Xi-Jinping-at-the-White-House.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping walk along the Colonnade of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:48:00.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-China differences persist despite Trump-Xi summit displaying rare warmth: Trump aide</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Xi Jingping, US-China relations, Trump-Xi meeting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/pakistan-summons-indian-diplomat-protests-killing-of-two-people-by-bsf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/b2ihisxu/ANI_20251230092408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:46:51.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan summons Indian diplomat, protests killing of two people by BSF</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, bsf</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/iaf-and-hal-to-meet-after-mid-october-to-finalise-tejas-mk1a-induction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/bi4jeafq/Tejas-Mk1A.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a Tejas Mk1A used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:36:27.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF and HAL to meet after mid-October to finalise Tejas Mk1A induction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics, Tejas Mk1A</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/good-health-is-a-human-right-chhattisgarh-rights-commission-drive-identifies-1800-new-leprosy-patients</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/3x0p2wa8/New-Project-2026-10-03T142247.686.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh is battling one of the highest rates of leprosy spread in India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:27:52.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Good health is a human right': Chhattisgarh Rights Commission drive identifies 1800 new leprosy patients</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Leprosy, Health crisis, Public Health, Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/seven-more-arrested-in-bolarum-military-armoury-theft-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:25:54.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven more arrested in Bolarum military armoury theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, military armoury theft case, Bolarum police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/03/casteism-vs-inclusive-development-of-yogi-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/m2dtdqfd/ANI_20260921113031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:23:46.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Casteism vs inclusive development of Yogi government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect, casteism, Yogi government, inclusive development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/state-to-go-global-with-kerala-desks-in-five-countries-to-attract-investments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ncx9jg8p/New%20Project%20(5).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala desks are being set up to attract foreign investments and strengthen diaspora-led investment engagement, according to a government order.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:22:30.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State to go global with 'Kerala Desks' in five countries to attract investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Singapore, Dubai, investment, Tokyo, New York, London</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/mumbai-police-file-fir-against-cjp-over-shivaji-park-protest-400-500-unidentified-persons-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/6bs8maxy/PTI10022026000463B.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-10-03T12:20:45.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Police file FIR against CJP over Shivaji Park protest, 400-500 unidentified persons booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, FIR, Shivaji Park, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CJP</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>
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<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:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:14:15.228Z</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>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/uttarakhand-sir-over-8-lakh-voters-dropped-in-final-electoral-roll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/olx92fvf/IMG-20261003-WA0122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer B. V. R. C. Purushottam addressing a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:13:29.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand SIR: Over 8 lakh voters dropped in final electoral roll</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, electoral roll, B.V.R.C. Purushottam, Uttarakhand SIR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/another-poll-but-same-old-problems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ranaqv91/Another-poll.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hfrxkfw7/Screenshot-2026-10-03-021123.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharapuram remains largely agrarian, still seeking rail connectivity and improvements to its roads and water supply.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:12:19.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another poll, but same old problems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharapuram, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-farmers-cry-paddy-crop-loss-due-to-industrial-emissions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/3diwfx53/Farmers-cry-paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials inspecting the affected paddy fields at Gundurupada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:09:12.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha farmers cry paddy crop loss due to industrial emissions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha farmers, Paddy crops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/03/brazil-team-skips-bengal-cms-dinner-after-delayed-photo-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/6jkwi5n5/images-2026-10-03T173306.934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meanwhile, security arrangements have been strengthened at Salt Lake Stadium ahead of Saturday evening’s India-Brazil friendly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:07:56.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil team skips Bengal CM’s dinner after delayed photo session </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Sports News, Suvendu Adhikari, Brazil national football team, Brazil vs India football match, Kolkata visit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bda-no-harm-to-hebbal-lake-1072-trees-to-be-shifted</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dv4wwdac/hebbal6111840.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man washing his hands at Hebbal Lake, 3.45 acres of Hebbal Lake land transferred to the BDA by KTCDA, subject to conditions, for the proposed short tunnel in Bengaluru on .</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ojvetqeb/B.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:04:12.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BDA: No harm to Hebbal Lake, 1,072 trees to be shifted </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BDA, Hebbal Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/annual-checks-for-elderly-to-tackle-dementia-on-cards-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-22/l6awkwr2/202510223549297.jpeg</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>2026-10-03T12:02:57.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annual checks for elderly to tackle dementia on cards in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Dementia, Annual checks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/special-enrolment-drive-after-sir-exercise-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-04/grbrb4pp/P_4459121953.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>2026-10-03T12:01:50.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special enrolment drive after SIR exercise in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ECI Election Commission of India, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/indonesia-thai-team-studies-aps-natural-farming-model</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rrvnk2k1/20260310551ff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The delegation inspected the conservation and cultivation of 150 traditional, indigenous paddy varieties.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:58:48.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indonesia-Thai team studies AP’s natural farming model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indonesia-Thai team, natural farming model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/gaza-health-officials-say-israeli-strike-kills-five</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/0jsvioi4/AP26276226116744.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinians inspect the site of an early morning Israeli airstrike in Gaza city, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:53:50.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaza health officials say Israeli strike kills five</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli airstrike, Israel-Gaza war, Gaza genocide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/neighbours-stealth-jets-a-worry-may-look-at-other-5th-gen-fighters-if-amca-slips-iaf-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:50:50.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neighbours' stealth jets a worry, may look at other 5th-gen fighters if AMCA slips: IAF chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/dual-uk-iranian-national-released-on-bail-over-suspected-plot-against-us-run-military-base-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/mhiqplmd/AP26272438005114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A B1 bomber prepares to take off as police officers man a checkpoint near RAF Fairford air base, in Fairford, England Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:49:51.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, RAF Fairford, US-run military base</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-videos-of-past-wins-and-pep-talks-from-coaches-help-wrestler-antim-win-silver</loc>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Antim Panghal finished on the podium on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:44:16.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Videos of past wins and pep talks from coaches help wrestler Antim win silver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Antim Panghal, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-must-stay-open-without-becoming-vulnerable-pms-principal-secretary-mishra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/9gfcq7g0/images-2026-10-03T171132.391.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:43:21.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must stay open without becoming vulnerable: PM’s Principal Secretary Mishra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India economy, P K Mishra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-what-winning-a-cricket-gold-medal-in-japan-means-to-shreyas-and-co</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/uc1r49q3/asiad-cricket.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian players thank the fans after winning gold</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:36:11.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: What winning a cricket gold medal in Japan means to Shreyas and Co</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Sports, india vs pakistan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, 2026 Asian Games</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/hindireview2026oct02drishyam-the-conclusion-movie-review-ajay-devgn-and-jaideep-ahlawats-howdunit-manages-to-pull-off-its-final-trick</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/1bq8rqca/drishyam3poster2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster from Drishyam 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drishyam: The Conclusion Movie Review: Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat’s howdunit manages to pull off its final trick</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/tmc-loses-chairpersonship-of-two-key-parliamentary-panels-as-standing-committees-reconstituted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/82jwr3gq/Conduct-NEET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:28:28.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC loses chairpersonship of two key Parliamentary panels as standing committees reconstituted</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, TMC, parliamentary panels</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/villages-need-results-not-photo-ops-cong-questions-uttarakhands-plan-for-cabinet-meets-in-border-dists</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:03:49.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Villages need results, not photo-ops': Cong questions Uttarakhand's plan for cabinet meets in border dists</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cabinet meeting, Uttarakhand Congress, Uttarakhand government, Garima Mehra Dasauni</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/shah-targets-congress-over-milk-production-says-top-five-producers-are-bjp-ruled-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:58:59.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shah targets Congress over milk production, says top five producers are BJP-ruled states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Amit Shah, milk production, cattle farmers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tn-cm-condemns-stalins-remarks-on-sathyabama-tvk-seeks-cancellation-of-dmk-chiefs-star-campaigner-status</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Joseph Vijay with party candidate P Sathyabama during an election campaign rally in support of the candidate ahead of the Dharapuram Assembly constituency by-poll (L) DMK president M K Stalin (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vijay condemns Stalin's remarks on Sathyabama, calls DMK 'obscene, malicious, vulgar'; TVK moves EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, C Joseph Vijay, Dharapuram bypoll, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/03/bjp-slams-vaghela-for-rs-50k-offer-to-brahmins-vaniyas-patels-to-take-up-manual-scavenging</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:51:58.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Vaghela for Rs 50k offer to Brahmins, Vaniyas, Patels to take up manual scavenging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, BJP, Shankersinh Vaghela</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/03/gujarat-congress-struggles-to-find-footing-in-bjp-stronghold-as-oppn-posts-remain-vacant-in-civic-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-27/ksl1qpj8/AICC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:49:08.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat Congress struggles to find footing in BJP stronghold as oppn posts remain vacant in civic bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat Congress, AICC, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Vadodara Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/uncertainty-is-now-a-standing-condition-of-the-global-economy-and-policy-must-be-designed-around-it-fm-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:43:39.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty is now a standing condition of the global economy, and policy must be designed around it: FM Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, global economy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/03/two-killed-two-injured-in-mob-violence-over-suspected-cattle-smuggling-near-bengals-siliguri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/ppaqeqsg/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559214.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:31:57.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, two injured in mob violence over suspected cattle smuggling near Bengal's Siliguri</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, Mob violence, Siliguri, Cattle smuggling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/remains-of-medieval-ruler-czar-samuel-will-arrive-in-bulgaria-after-decades-of-talks-with-greece-2</loc>
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<image:caption>This photograph shows some of the 48 objects pillaged by Bulgarian troops from churches and monasteries in Northern Greece during World War I which are returned by Bulgaria on the day of the handover ceremony for the remains of Tsar Samuel, one of the last major rulers of the First Bulgarian Empire, more than a thousand years after his death at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki on October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:29:20.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Greece, Bulgaria, Czar Samuel, Byzantine Empire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/adgp-orders-enquiry-into-alleged-threat-by-cantonment-si-to-sfi-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/1/original/-Police-Express----2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:12:27.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADGP orders enquiry into alleged threat by Cantonment SI to SFI leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, threatened, SFI leader, police sub inspector, ADGP P Vijayan IPS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/art-is-a-form-of-shamanism-says-kochi-biennale-curator-kader-attia</loc>
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<image:caption>KADER ATTIA</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kader Attia with Jitish Kallat, president of Kochi-Muziris Biennale, in Kochi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kader Attia speaking at an event in Kochi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:01:30.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Art is a form of shamanism’, says Kochi Biennale curator Kader Attia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, colonialism, Kochi Biennale, Kader Attia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/congress-lauds-captain-smith-machchaar-for-foiling-co-pilots-attempt-to-crash-flydubai-flight</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:49:46.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress lauds Captain Smith Machchaar for foiling co-pilot's attempt to crash FlyDubai flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mallikarjun Kharge, flydubai flight emergency landing, Smit Machchaar, FlyDubai copilot</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-putting-aside-weight-issue-wrestler-amanpockets-gold-medal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/k2avh69s/Aman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India freestyle wrestler Aman Sehrawat (L) in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:47:10.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Putting aside weight issue, wrestler Aman pockets gold medal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Deepak Punia, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Asian Games 2026, wrestler Aman Sehrawat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/shah-says-cases-from-fir-to-sc-to-be-disposed-of-in-3-years-after-bns-rollout-targets-cong-over-cooperatives</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the 'Gopalak Sammelan', at BHEL Dussehra Ground, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:45:10.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shah says cases from FIR to SC to be disposed of in 3 years after BNS rollout; targets Cong over cooperatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/mallikarjun-kharge-writes-to-pm-modi-seeking-rs-3705-crore-drought-relief-for-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:41:19.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi seeking Rs 3,705 crore drought relief for Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Narendra Modi​, Karnataka drought, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/malayalamreview2026oct02avaraachan-and-sons-movie-review-biju-menons-familiar-charm-carries-a-wobbly-family-tale</loc>
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<image:caption>Avaraachan and Sons movie poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avaraachan and Sons Movie Review: Biju Menon's familiar charm carries a wobbly family tale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Avaraachan and Sons, Avaraachan and Sons review, Avaraachan and Sons movie review, Avarachan and Sons movie review, biju menon, thamby, sreenath bhasi, ganapathi, parvathy babu, pauly valsan, listin stephen, akhila bhargavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/kharge-seeks-dissolution-of-assemblies-over-sir-demands-fresh-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/r2d9lzup/ANI_20261003043121.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:26:06.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge seeks dissolution of Assemblies over SIR, demands fresh polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Special Intensive Revision, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/farmers-cut-standing-sugarcane-to-feed-livestock-amid-fodder-crisis-in-maharashtras-drought-hit-latur</loc>
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<image:caption>Repesentative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Understanding Education Loan Interest: The Real Implication of Student Loan Interest for Repayment </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/at-least-13-most-of-them-catholic-pilgrims-killed-in-road-crash-on-highway-in-kenya-2</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather at the scene where a 14-seater mini bus was involved in an accident killing all the passengers, in the Salama area, Makueni County, Eastern Kenya, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:15:45.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A road crash on a highway in Kenya killed at least 17 people, most of them Catholic pilgrims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/an-ebola-treatment-center-was-burned-down-as-the-death-toll-in-congo-passes-4000</loc>
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<image:caption>Health workers talk inside a Ebola treatment camp in Butembo, Congo, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000</news:title>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP leader and former Gujarat minister Jawahar Chavda addressing a gathering.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LoP in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:07:14.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Submitting Form 7 is not a crime': Karnataka LoP Ashoka urges DGP to stop cases against BJP workers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela</image:caption>
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<news:title>Young voters deserve answers: Gen-Z 'Cockroaches' protest in Tamil Nadu demanding electoral reforms</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:58:55.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee made ‘false claims’ about leg injury in 2021, will launch probe: CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-may-finalise-mrfa-deal-by-current-financial-year-iaf-chief-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:54:34.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India may finalise MRFA deal by current financial year: IAF chief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/uae-says-co-pilot-attacked-captain-on-flydubai-flight-with-cockpits-crash-axe-in-terrorist-attack</loc>
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<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>2026-10-03T08:33:01.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE says co-pilot attacked captain on FlyDubai flight with cockpit's crash axe in 'terrorist attack'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ravindra Wakode, father of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, during the third day of his indefinite hunger strike demanding justice for his son, at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:26:05.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Late IIT-Bombay student's father denied permission to continue protest at Azad Maidan; plans campus visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/ai-investment-boom-supports-markets-but-slowdown-could-trigger-sharp-repricing-rbi-governor-malhotra</loc>
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<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:16:37.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI investment boom supports markets, but slowdown could trigger sharp repricing: RBI Governor Malhotra</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls to help India reach 211/6 after 20 overs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:11:18.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Nawaz's 96 in vain as Men in Blue beat Pakistan to retain cricket gold</news:title>
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<image:caption>Nicolas Cage to headline C.L.A.Y.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nicolas Cage to lead C.L.A.Y.</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/woman-told-cornell-investigators-she-felt-like-bait-during-alleged-gang-rape</loc>
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<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>2026-10-03T07:42:53.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/three-dead-several-injured-after-bus-turns-turtle-in-telanganas-vikarabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/wont-be-surprised-if-govt-takes-down-my-x-handle-before-oct-10-dipke-after-post-thanking-mamata-restricted</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:37:51.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won't be surprised if govt takes down my X handle before Oct 10: Dipke after post thanking Mamata restricted</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pm-modi-was-aware-of-ec-restricting-eros-access-to-ecinet-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:23:47.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi was aware of EC restricting EROs' access to ECINet: Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/economic-resilience-cannot-be-separated-from-social-resilience-says-vp-at-fifth-kautilya-economic-conclave</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:20:26.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Economic resilience cannot be separated from social resilience, says VP at fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/bottom-line/2026/Oct/03/over-26-lakh-crore-wiped-off-why-indian-investors-lost-while-the-world-won</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:19:50.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over ₹26 lakh crore wiped off: Why Indian Investors Lost While the World Won</news:title>
<news:keywords>₹26 lakh crore wiped off from BSE , Indian Investors in losses for eight weeks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Oct/03/drishyam-3-or-love-kaveree-bamzais-long-weekend-watchlist</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:13:10.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drishyam 3 or #Love? Kaveree Bamzai’s Long Weekend Watchlist </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/china-launches-anti-dumping-probe-into-eu-chemical-imports-ahead-of-trade-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>China's commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:07:41.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of trade talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/punjab-cm-mann-writes-to-centre-seeks-urgent-lifting-of-foodgrains-as-paddy-procurement-season-starts-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Mann requested Centre stressing that adequate storage space must be ensured to facilitate smooth procurement and prevent any difficulties for farmers in mandis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:02:37.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann writes to Centre, seeks urgent lifting of foodgrains as paddy procurement season starts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab CM Mann, LMT paddy, godown shortage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/03/flipkart-big-billion-days-2026-is-that-70-off-real-check-it-before-you-pay</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:48:14.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026: Is That 70% Off Real? Check It Before You Pay</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/guwahati/2026/Oct/03/guwahati-nightclub-manager-event-manager-arrested-over-alleged-assault-of-woman</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:47:48.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati nightclub manager, event manager arrested over alleged assault of woman</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/dmks-true-character-exposed-by-derogatory-remarks-against-women-says-minister-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Energy Resources and Law, C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>DMK's 'true character' exposed by derogatory remarks against women, says minister Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/rahul-gandhi-launches-satyagraha-platform-to-map-protests-across-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi launches 'Satyagraha' platform to map protests across India, urges citizens to submit stories of fighting "injustice"</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Satyagraha’ platform to map protests across India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/us-and-australia-suspend-consular-services-in-brazil-ahead-of-election-citing-security-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, center, accompanied by Senate candidates Benedita da Silva, right, and Pedro Paulo, attends a campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns</news:title>
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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:title>Odisha govt announces Rs 11 lakh each for Indian women's hockey team players for Asian Games win</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/2112-lakh-applications-for-15964-jobs-in-jk-recruitment-agencies-collect-114-crores-in-fees</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the government data, JKPSC conducted 245 recruitment examinations involving 4,961 advertised posts during the period. The Commission received 2,76,065 applications while 1,85,808 candidates appeared in the examinations. The PSC collected ₹24.42 crores as application fees from the job aspirants.</image:caption>
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<news:title>21.12 lakh applications for 15964 jobs in J&amp;K, recruitment agencies collect ₹114 crores in fees</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/rig-truck-falls-into-gorge-two-workers-killed-in-kasaragod</loc>
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<image:caption>Two killed as truck plunges into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rig truck falls into gorge, two workers killed in Kasaragod</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/hindu-temple-in-ohio-attacked-with-bricks-windows-shattered</loc>
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<image:caption>Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal Dham Hindu Mandir</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hindu temple in Ohio attacked with bricks; windows shattered</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/christa-pike-on-a-ventilator-and-unconscious-after-failed-tennessee-execution-attorneys-say</loc>
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<image:caption>Alonzo Hughes participates in a March 4 Mercy protest against the death penalty at the Tennessee State Capitol, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. ahead of the Sept. 30th scheduled execution of Christa Pike.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/car-crashes-into-crowd-in-australia-10-injured</loc>
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<news:title>Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/two-tremors-rock-maharashtras-hingoli-district-within-hours-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:caption>The tremors caused brief concern among residents, but no casualties or property damage were reported, they said.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two tremors rock Maharashtra's Hingoli district within hours, no casualties reported</news:title>
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<image:caption>Baththa Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:title>Baththa Movie Review: A wholesome story about a gangster coming of age</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/indian-origin-faces-14-charges-as-two-more-illegal-firearms-seized-from-his-house-in-brampton</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:46:12.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-Origin faces 14 charges as two more illegal firearms seized from his house in Brampton</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Illegal arms, Indian-origin, Canadian police, Brampton</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/with-russia-next-door-and-rising-costs-latvia-goes-to-the-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>The flags of Latvia, Germany, Spain, Canada and NATO are seen during the NATO Media Day at the Lielvarde Air Base in Lielvarde, Latvia, on October 1, 2026, ahead of the country's parliamentary elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:40:17.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With Russia next door and rising costs, Latvia goes to the polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/five-indian-nationals-rescued-after-projectile-hits-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Five Indian nationals rescued after projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-archer-kumkum-creates-history-with-individual-recurve-gold</loc>
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<image:caption>Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:32:04.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Archer Kumkum creates history with individual recurve gold</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/iit-b-student-suicide-mumbai-police-question-professor-suryanarayana-doolla-for-10-hours</loc>
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<image:caption>Professor Suryanarayana Doolla</image:caption>
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<news:title>IIT-B student suicide: Mumbai Police grill professor Suryanarayana Doolla for 10 hours</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prakash Raj, Darling Krishna in Father</image:caption>
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<news:title>Prakash Raj-Darling Krishna's Father locks December release</news:title>
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<image:caption>(From L to R) Nabha Natesh, Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Athreya</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nabha Natesh returns to Kannada cinema with Dhruva Sarja–Vishal Atreya project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-after-seouls-apology-demand</loc>
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<news:title>North Korea fires ballistic missile after Seoul's apology demand</news:title>
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<image:caption>The US Coast Guard said Friday it had intercepted a ship transporting oil to Cuba in violation of a US oil blockade imposed in January.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US Coast Guard intercepts ship transporting fuel to Cuba</news:title>
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<news:title>Five Indian-origin nationals arrested in Canada on charges of extortion, shooting and arson</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/asian-carmakers-besting-us-rivals-at-home-china-poised-to-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>In the third quarter, GM sales fell 5.5 percent to 670,974 units, while Toyota sales rose 0.6 percent to 633,223 units.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Asian carmakers besting US rivals at home, China poised to strike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/cm-rekha-gupta-picks-up-the-broom-as-she-participates-in-azadpur-cleanliness-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/cfkja6x9/htm1kzubgaeyvrijpg110939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>cm Rekha Gupta participateS in a cleanliness drive.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:53:59.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta picks up the broom as she participates in Azadpur cleanliness drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, cleanliness drive, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/a-drama-to-conceal-aaps-poor-standing-in-punjab-says-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/o7rtbo8t/harsh-malhotra110321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:51:56.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A drama to conceal AAP’s poor standing in Punjab, says BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, BJP, Harsh Malhotra, AAP'</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/11-storey-dtc-building-under-construction-at-rs-128-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/wip3doq8/DELHI-BUILDING.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the tender document, the building will be constructed over the next two years after the work is awarded.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:48:47.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-storey DTC building under 
construction at Rs 128 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DTC building, Delhi Transport Corporation headquarters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/who-is-responsible-chidambaram-questions-sir-asks-why-eci-didnt-flag-form-6-re-enrolment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/oc7k86lq/C_35_1_CH1487_70655843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:45:28.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Who is responsible?': Chidambaram questions SIR, asks why ECI didn’t flag form 6 re-enrolment</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress leader P Chidambaram, Special Intensive Revision, Form 6</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-india-opt-to-bat-against-pakistan-in-mens-gold-medal-match</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/f60v6tb7/India-vs-Pakistan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India skipper Shreyas Iyer</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:42:29.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: India opt to bat against Pakistan in  men's gold medal match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, india vs pakistan, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-pranavi-scripts-history-becomes-first-indian-woman-golfer-to-strike-gold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8h3bwg4d/Pranavi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pranavi's medal was India's first gold since the 2002 men's individual top honours bagged by Shiv Kapur.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:31:53.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Pranavi scripts history, becomes first Indian woman golfer to strike gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Golf, Asian Games 2026, Pranavi Urs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/jxub384s/Kumkum-archery-gold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:22:24.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Instagram &amp; YouTube, second-hand bow from father's savings: Making of double 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>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/bjd-terms-allegations-false-says-all-actions-taken-according-to-law</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-20/z6zyg6ad/ANI_20260920142911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The leaders said the high court judgment records that, following changes to the MMDR Act, the OMC cancelled the agreement in September 2015. The company did not challenge the cancellation at the time, and the high court held that the cancellation had attained finality, they added.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:16:40.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD terms allegations false, says all actions taken according to law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, MMDR Act, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, average sale price (ASP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/former-union-minister-pradhan-attacks-bjd-chief-for-misleading-people-on-mmdr-act</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/eae3zzvf/New-Project-2026-10-03T092219.283.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Union minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:10:37.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Union Minister Pradhan attacks BJD chief for ‘misleading’ people on MMDR Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, MMDR Act, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-governor-cm-majhi-pay-tribute-to-gandhi-shastri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/9m8ashmg/2mahatma20210chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other Ministers posing group photo after paying floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their Birth anniversary at State Assembly in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:07:37.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Governor, CM Majhi pay tribute to Gandhi, Shastri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Odisha CM Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/dubai-extortion-racket-linked-to-goldy-brar-busted-in-delhi-three-held</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:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:05:35.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai extortion racket linked to Goldy Brar busted in Delhi, three held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Goldy Brar, Dubai extortion racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-moots-sand-dune-management-plan-to-protect-natures-sea-walls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/e2e97de2-05e4-47e2-962a-44935ca32508/1756whatsapp_image_2024_05_26_at_115051021315.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sand dunes in the state are largely found along the southern Odisha coastline, the Konark-Puri-Satapada belt and parts of the Ganjam coast. Portions of the northern coastline in Balasore also feature sand dunes combined with casuarina groves.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:03:03.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha moots sand dune management plan to protect nature’s sea walls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, climate change, sea walls, Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/pollution-under-control-crackdown-begins-in-delhi-but-gaps-in-tests-surface</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/n6vzlfrv/New-Project-47.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CAG’s audit found that 1.06 crore vehicles were due for PUC checks in 2018-19, against 48.69 lakh checks conducted.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vf24exbs/Screenshot-2026-10-03-015926.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:02:22.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pollution Under Control crackdown begins in Delhi, but gaps in tests surface</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Pollution Under Control</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/dussehra-stares-at-post-monsoons-first-low-pressure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/axy8en2m/newindianexpress2025-09-28oiqr0kdxPTI09282025000050B.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The system may further intensify into a depression and then take form of a deep depression over west-central Bay of Bengal around October 15. This could mean that the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities could witness showers this year.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:59:48.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dussehra stares at post-monsoon’s  first low pressure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bay of Bengal, durga puja, low pressure, ndia Meteorological Department (IMD)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/viksit-bharat-vision-must-be-rooted-in-compassion-social-service-vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/6wqvpo9d/357356095658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan during the ceremony on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:58:57.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viksit Bharat vision must be rooted in compassion, social service: Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CP Radhakrishnan, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/left-at-centre-of-opposition-stir-for-cec-gyanesh-kumars-ouster-sir-halt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/hu3sam47/cec14092243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People protest against alleged irregularities related to the SIR of rolls at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:56:38.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left at centre of Opposition stir for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster, SIR halt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Left organisations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/jeypore-police-launches-smart-patrolling-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/5/16/original/Police___Express_Illustration__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pilot initiative was recently launched in Jeypore town and it combines GPS tracking of the patrolling vehicles, geo-fencing and a live monitoring dashboard named ‘Night Vigil’, to bring greater efficiency and accountability to conventional patrolling.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:47:35.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jeypore police launches smart patrolling system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SDPO, night patrolling, Jeypore police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-youth-found-dead-in-abandoned-car-police-register-murder-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/qfe03u0q/ANI_20251124060521.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to reports, Naik was last seen with Sahu on Wednesday evening and he did not return home in the night. On Thursday, his body was recovered from the front seat of an abandoned car parked beside a scrap shop along SH-10 near Bhojpur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:45:21.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth found dead in abandoned car, police register murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder case, Odisha youth, SDPO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/awareness-of-rules-and-implementation-must-for-waste-management-mcd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/t88we0gf/Experts-flag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chief engineer from the Department of Environmental Management, also briefed the councillors in detail about various provisions of the 2026 rules for solid waste management.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:44:55.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Awareness of rules and implementation must for waste management: MCD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Solid Waste Management, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/delhi-govt-approves-phase-i-notification-to-declare-277-acres-of-northern-ridge-as-reserved-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/21b1d293/ridge111130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM said the current government has made significant progress in providing legal protection to forest areas in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:42:48.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt approves Phase I notification to declare 277 acres of Northern Ridge as reserved forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, reserved forest, Northern Ridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/soaring-vegetable-prices-continue-to-pinch-consumers-in-sundargarh-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-30/76po2uo3/New-Project-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Capsicum is dearer at Rs 160 a kg while unseasonal cauliflower is available for Rs 100. Price of bottle gourd has almost tripled compared to last year and is selling at Rs 30 per piece. Tomato is being sold at Rs 50-Rs 60 per kg and cabbage at Rs 50 per kg. The price of pumpkin has doubled to Rs 40.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:42:11.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soaring vegetable prices continue to 
pinch consumers in Sundargarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh district, Vegetable prices, El Nino impact, Sundargarh Dilip Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/mp-panigrahy-seeks-action-on-paralakhemundi-ring-road</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/12/original/Pradeep_Panigrahy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradeep Panigrahy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:37:45.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Panigrahy seeks action on Paralakhemundi ring road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/jharkhand-police-step-up-vigil-on-foreign-nationals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources informed that the police headquarters has received information about the presence of suspicious foreign nationals in the Sahibganj, Jamtara, Deoghar and Dumka districts of the Santhal Pargana region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:32:13.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand police step up vigil on foreign nationals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, foreign nationals, Bangladeshi citizens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/raipur-diary-south-east-rly-adds-30-trains-in-24-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/fx0ympjp/Raipur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annual passenger footfall across the Raipur division rose from 1.57 crore in 2003 to 5.09 crore.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:29:53.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | South East Rly adds 30 trains in 24 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, South East Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/blackbuck-fawn-rescued-after-45-days-in-house-of-digapahandi-farmer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/l8fd7ztz/New-Project-2026-10-03T085840.270.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The rescued blackbuck fawn.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:29:43.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blackbuck fawn rescued after 45 days in house of Digapahandi farmer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, Blackbuck fawn</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/man-two-sons-assaulted-for-protesting-poor-road-work-in-ganjam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/4njl3mox/clash-assault.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatie Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:26:50.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, two sons assaulted for 
protesting poor road work in Ganjam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/18-years-on-irular-beneficiaries-in-vellore-await-power-supply-house-fix</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tsfr6zir/House2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With no toilets, the Irular residents say they are forced to relieve themselves in the open, with menstruating women having to walk farther to the foothills.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:24:55.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 years on, Irular beneficiaries in Vellore await power supply, house fix </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power supply, Irular beneficiaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/stone-quarrying-nhrc-seeks-report-from-mayurbhanj-collector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/1xngxabw/202606243837923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rights activist Akhand, in his petition filed before the NHRC, had alleged that unauthorised stone quarrying was being carried out in Similipal foothills, particularly at night, using drilling machines and explosives.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:23:38.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone quarrying: NHRC seeks report from Mayurbhanj collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NHRC, Mayurbhanj district, ATR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/cervical-cancer-detected-in-59-out-of-163-lakh-women-screened-in-one-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/qx2e20a1/202507263462888.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fifty-nine women have been diagnosed with cervical cancer in Tiruchy district after 1.63 lakh women underwent screening under the organised cancer screening programme.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:23:07.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cervical cancer detected in 59 out of 1.63 lakh women screened in one year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, cervical cancer, detected</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/odisha-spent-rs-105-crore-for-investor-meets-got-rs-1865l-crore-worth-intents-in-two-years-minister-sampad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/jtyqkjcm/P_3978264655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/d1ur0ctk/Screenshot-2026-10-03-033302.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:20:59.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha spent Rs 105 crore for investor meets, got Rs 18.65L crore worth intents in two years: Minister Sampad  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain, IPICOL, Odisha-TEX</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/six-including-mother-in-law-held-for-strangulating-pregnant-woman-to-death-in-pudukkottai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/xuf5o8sd/New-Project-2026-10-03T084600.546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Sandhya</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:20:41.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six, including mother-in-law, held for strangulating pregnant woman to death in Pudukkottai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, pregnant woman, mother-in-law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/infighting-hits-nda-india-bloc-ahead-of-bihar-mlc-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/g1l9vch9/Infighting-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elections are scheduled to be held for eight seats in the Upper House of the Bihar legislature on October 23.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:20:11.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infighting hits NDA, INDIA bloc ahead of Bihar MLC polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bihar MLC polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/bjd-couldnt-achieve-jal-jeevan-mission-target-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/wnz251du/ANI_20251114035235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha BJP spokesperson Satyabrata Panda.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:16:11.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD couldn’t achieve Jal Jeevan Mission target: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, BJD, Jal Jeevan Mission, Satyabrata Panda, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/03/malayalamnews2026oct02sony-liv-series-eyes-gets-premiere-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/g3kbke2m/Eyes_poster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eyes poster</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sony LIV series Eyes gets premiere date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Eyes, Sony LIV series Eyes, Sony LIV Eyes, Malayalam series Eyes, eyes release date, eyes malayalam series premiere date</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/lack-of-affordable-eateries-at-mgmgh-burns-a-hole-in-pockets-of-patients-kin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/sl8uclug/canteen-story.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Most attenders buy food from outside the MGMGH</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:14:38.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of affordable eateries at MGMGH burns a hole in pockets of patients’ kin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MGMGH, Eateries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/03/vijayawada-railway-division-observes-swachh-bharat-diwas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/45n5e1uf/observes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The morning proceedings commenced at the Clock Tower, with a Prabhat Pheri awareness rally</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:12:41.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Railway Division observes Swachh Bharat Diwas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada Railway Division, Swachh Bharat Diwas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/rape-at-gunpoint-odisha-cops-verify-100-cctv-cameras</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/ap1qs1yd/New-Project-2025-09-09T111619.693.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Police logo 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>2026-10-03T03:12:39.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rape at gunpoint: Odisha cops verify 100 CCTV cameras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Police, Odisha cops, OSCW</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/will-take-steps-to-challenge-high-court-order-minister-nirmal-kumar-tells-kavins-parents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mphsglur/C_1_1224798866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:12:36.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will take steps to challenge High Court order: Minister Nirmal Kumar tells Kavin’s parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kavin Selvaganesh, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/bjd-president-naveen-launches-jana-sampark-padayatra-attacks-bjp-for-failures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/arihf9t6/Naveen-launches-Jana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik launching the party’s month-long Jana Sampark Padayatra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:10:03.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD President Naveen launches Jana Sampark Padayatra, attacks BJP for failures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha BJP, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, MMDR Amendment Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/tripuranenis-reformist-legacy-recalled-at-vignan-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ohivqx3p/5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vignan University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:07:46.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tripuraneni’s reformist legacy recalled at Vignan University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vignan University, Tripuraneni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/sujala-campaign-launched-to-promote-responsible-water-use-in-urban-areas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/se37am7k/campaign-launched-to-promote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The campaign assumes significance in the wake of the government’s efforts to ensure round-the-clock drinking water supply in urban areas under the ‘Sujala’ initiative.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:07:18.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sujala campaign launched to promote responsible water-use in urban areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, water conservation, Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Sujala campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/ap-aims-to-become-numero-uno-in-country-hrd-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/n7ydq1cp/numero.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lokesh said the government is working to create benchmarks through new ideas and policies</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:05:22.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP aims to become numero uno in country: HRD Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/maud-minister-lays-stone-for-rs-3210-crore-worth-of-works-in-andhra-pradeshs-ponnur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dj48jie0/Min.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additionally, Rs 28 crore has been sanctioned for Ponnur under the Hybrid Annuity Model</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:05:11.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MA&amp;UD Minister lays stone for Rs 32.10 crore worth of works in Andhra Pradesh's Ponnur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, MA&amp;UD Minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/31-gram-panchayats-linked-with-bmc-for-dry-waste-collection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/f7b08947-76b8-4e04-82b6-1c3887862f12/TNIE_import_2023_11_29_original_bhubaneswar.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:04:25.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>31 gram panchayats linked with BMC for dry waste collection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Gram Panchayats, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), MRFs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/388-ap-mandals-declared-drought-hit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ycukw2gv/drought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:03:18.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>388 AP mandals declared drought-hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/theni-si-dismissed-for-stealing-cash-from-flesh-trade-victim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/rt67ltz7/202610013963075.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>2026-10-03T03:02:56.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theni SI dismissed for stealing cash from flesh trade victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Theni SI, flesh trade victim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/chilakapalem-ramabhadrapuram-rayagada-highway-set-for-rs-863-crore-overhaul-under-ppp-model</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-10/n293q7k4/Screenshot-2025-06-10-081452.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:02:56.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chilakapalem-Ramabhadrapuram-Rayagada highway set for Rs 863-crore overhaul under PPP model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PPP model, Chilakapalem-Ramabhadrapuram-Rayagada highway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/tamilreview2026oct01yezhu-kadal-yezhu-malai-movie-review-a-promising-fairy-tale-that-spectacularly-loses-its-way</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/yg9347j1/Yezhu_Kadal_Yezhu_Malai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Movie Review</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Movie Review: A promising fairy tale that spectacularly loses its way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, Ram, Nivin Pauly, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai movie review, Soori, Anjali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/techie-mountaineer-killed-in-bhubaneswar-as-his-bike-hits-bull</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-06/0kycqafm/202609063931905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preliminary investigation revealed that Mahanta was returning to his rented house on his bike when he suddenly spotted a bull sitting on the road. He applied the brakes but lost control of the bike.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:59:22.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Techie-mountaineer killed in Bhubaneswar as his bike hits bull</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident, Keonjhar district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/aluminium-smelter-plan-gains-pace-in-srikakulam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ml7pjp02/Aluminium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu holds discussions with Union Minister for Mines G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:59:16.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aluminium smelter plan gains pace in Srikakulam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam, Aluminium smelter plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/do-not-release-untreated-sewage-into-rivers-ap-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ohzifr1n/Naidu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu at the Swarna Andhra-Swachha Andhra awards ceremony in Vijayawada on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:59:00.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Do not release untreated sewage into rivers: AP CM Chandrababu Naidu  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/ap-leads-states-in-shg-bank-linkage-with-disbursement-of-rs-15229-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/9tl33vjr/States.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for MSMEs and SERP Kondapalli Srinivas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:58:10.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP leads States in SHG bank linkage with disbursement of Rs 15,229 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kondapalli Srinivas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/andhra-pradesh-dy-cm-pawan-plans-statewide-interaction-with-youngsters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8nxiaik0/Pawan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:57:58.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan plans Statewide interaction with youngsters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/female-passengers-allege-conductors-collected-fares-after-vettri-payanam-launch-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/wuyg1zqu/1_1_tvlie02_vettri05_0210tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women passengers board a government bus at the Tirunelveli New Bus Stand after the launch of the "Vettri Payanam Thittam", which expands free bus travel for women in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:57:30.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female passengers allege conductors collected fares after Vettri Payanam launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, conductors, Vettri Payanam scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/landowners-seeking-demarcation-cant-be-forced-to-apply-online-pay-rs-800-as-user-fees-orissa-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/5fdb5615-5c3e-4c44-acbf-436003c7a1b0/newindianexpress_2024_04_ed3bbb3b_96a3_4ef5_af70_96d3b26e8f52_ANI_20240426110017.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Sashikanta Mishra on Thursday held that the state government notifications prescribing online demarcation and the higher user charges can operate only as an alternative system for applicants who voluntarily opt for it.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:57:24.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landowners seeking demarcation can’t be forced to apply online, pay Rs 800 as user fees: Orissa HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa HC, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), demarcation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/stone-laid-for-rs-1-lakh-crore-worth-of-global-horticulture-hub-and-isa-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/hm3qxu08/Stone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and CM Naidu at the foundation-laying ceremony of the horticulture hub</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:56:46.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone laid for Rs 1 lakh crore worth of Global Horticulture Hub and ISA in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Global Horticulture Hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/swachhathon-2026-draws-10000-participants-from-over-20-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/c4u6u9tq/Swachhathon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Runners and enthusiasts from various States take part in the ‘Swachhathon 2026’ Run organised by Swachh Andhra Corporation in Vijayawada on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:56:44.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swachhathon 2026 draws 10,000 participants from over 20 States</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, Swachhathon 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/large-quantities-of-seaweed-dead-fish-wash-ashore-along-gulf-of-mannar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/25/original/DEAD_FISH_WASH_ASH__ORE.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>2026-10-03T02:54:26.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Large quantities of seaweed, dead fish wash ashore along Gulf of Mannar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, dead fish, seaweed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/bjp-steps-up-ground-work-for-ap-local-body-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/u17kn6ir/elections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP BJP incharge Arvind Singh Bhadoria takes a look at the exhibits in a stall after he inaugurated a Khadi Santa in Vijayawada on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:54:21.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP steps up ground work for AP local body elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh local body elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/hyderabads-66-year-old-held-with-cannabis-glazed-chocolates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/rnnfwgq9/cannabis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A search of the accused and the bag led to the seizure of 29 packets containing 1,160 chocolates labelled “Power Plus Munakka Vati” and marked “Cannabis Sativa 14%”. The packets contained a dark green semi-paste substance with a pungent smell and weighed 7.2 kg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:53:41.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's 66-year-old held with cannabis-glazed chocolates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Cannabis case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/opposition-parties-take-out-rally-against-sir-seek-cecs-resignation-in-ap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/n8fsx8x0/Oppn-parties.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The demonstration began at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, passed through Eluru Road and Old Bus Stand, and ended at Lenin Centre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:52:46.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition parties take out rally against SIR, seek CEC’s resignation in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/03/staff-crunch-hits-coimbatore-corporation-town-planning-works-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-16/9m25clc1/Coimbatore%20City%20Municipal%20Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:52:32.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff crunch hits Coimbatore corporation town planning works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Staff crunch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/notice-to-hyderabad-police-chief-in-contempt-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/omyfirem/Govt-nod.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:51:50.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notice to Hyderabad police chief in contempt plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad police, Telangana High Court, Contempt of Courts Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/delay-in-ennaikolpudur-project-irks-farmers-in-dharmapuri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/9ad0whsp/C_1_1_CH1280_114945649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers have expressed concern over the unexpected delays and challenges in land acquisition in the Ennaikolpudur-Thumbalahalli project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:50:57.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in Ennaikolpudur project irks farmers in Dharmapuri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri, Ennaikolpudur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/70-ap-govt-docs-ousted-for-unauthorised-absence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/30scxn8o/202609263955264.jpeg</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>2026-10-03T02:50:46.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70 AP govt docs ousted for unauthorised absence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Govt, Andhra Pradesh  Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Directorate of Secondary Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/two-university-of-hyderabad-students-held-after-brawl-on-campus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/g5cqon2r/PAYUOH01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:50:02.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two University of Hyderabad students held after brawl on campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, University of Hyderabad, brawl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/nalgonda-paddy-farmers-ignore-el-nino-warning-reap-rich-dividends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8eo3uwml/Nalgonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government has fixed the minimum support price (MSP) at Rs 2,441 per quintal for common paddy and Rs 2,461 for A-grade paddy, along with a Rs 500 bonus for fine varieties.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:47:54.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalgonda paddy farmers ignore El Nino warning, reap rich dividends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MSP, Kharif Season, paddy farmers, El Nino conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/wrd-plans-to-release-water-for-irrigation-from-pap-by-end-of-this-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/gmsonanb/202507313467711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state government issued a GO on Thursday to dredge the canals under the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:46:44.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WRD plans to release water for irrigation from PAP by end of this month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, WRD, Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-citizens-demand-baby-ponds-to-save-godavari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/b9iux3vi/New-Project-2026-10-03T081439.706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) monitors the river as part of its routine surveillance and collects water samples before and after the festival.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:45:51.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana citizens demand baby ponds to save Godavari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, TSPCB, Godavari, Ganesh idol immersion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-kumkum-mohod-wins-indias-1st-ever-recurve-individual-gold-medal-earns-olympic-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/jxub384s/Kumkum-archery-gold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:43:34.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Kumkum Mohod wins India's 1st ever recurve individual gold medal, earns Olympic quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026, recurve archery, Kumkum Mohod</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/associations-slam-mla-saravanan-for-waking-up-doctor-late-night-check</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/v7792xu3/New-Project-2026-06-12T094214.333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK’s Srivaikuntam MLA Saravanan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:43:31.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Associations slam MLA Saravanan for waking up doctor, late-night check</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, late-night checks, G Saravanan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/hyderabads-popular-ntr-sanjeevaiah-parks-to-get-rs-22-crore-makeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i4hcnxal/Sanjeevaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The works will be executed in five packages — two at NTR Gardens and three at Sanjeevaiah Park — with agencies to be engaged for landscaping and subsequent maintenance. The scope includes lawns, trees, palms, hedges, shrubs and topiary, along with fertilisation, pest control, trimming and pruning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:42:32.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's popular NTR, Sanjeevaiah parks to get Rs 22 crore makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, HMDA, BR Ambedkar statue, NTR Gardens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bscc-reclaims-six-guntas-of-encroached-swd-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/c0e3g20g/ben.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A case was filed against Lakshminarayana Reddy and others, with the Special DC Court ordering removal of the encroachment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:39:16.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSCC reclaims six guntas of encroached SWD land </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bengaluru south city corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/metro-rtc-common-pass-launched-rs-8500-a-month-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ijam79ab/Metro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launches the pass on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:38:57.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro-RTC common pass launched Rs 8,500 a month in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, HMRL, TGSRTC, Metro passes, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, MeeTicket app</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-hc-rejects-plea-alleging-assault-by-ed</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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:38:44.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC rejects plea alleging assault by ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ED, PMLA, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/cauvery-row-karnataka-seeks-cut-in-water-release-to-tamil-nadu-from-4000-to-2000-cusecs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/in0phe45/P_4618278818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N Cheluvarayaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:37:20.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery row: Karnataka seeks cut in water release to Tamil Nadu from 4,000 to 2,000 cusecs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, N Cheluvarayaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/congress-brs-have-a-quid-pro-quo-deal-telangana-blp-chief-ramchander</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/ro8s5b6w/ANI_20260910042224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramchander Rao asserted that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was leading a corruption-free government at the Centre, the Congress and BRS were competing with each other in corruption in Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:37:06.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, BRS have a quid pro quo deal: Telangana BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, corruption, BRS, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/12-asian-games-winners-from-tamil-nadu-to-get-rs-69-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/rmj5zpud/12-Asian-Games.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamalini, Vithya Ramraj, Paranika Ilangovan, Hariharan, Abinaya Rajarajan, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi with Minister Aadhav Arjuna in Chennai on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:36:20.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 Asian Games winners from Tamil Nadu to get Rs 6.9 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Asian Games 2026, Asian Games winners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-trying-to-recover-lost-ground-in-natural-farming-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/jfst0gfy/farming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state is now attempting to regain ground under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). In 2025-26, 61,125 farmers were enrolled and 489 clusters, each covering a contiguous area.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:34:44.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana trying to recover lost ground in natural farming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, natural farming, NMNF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/union-minister-amit-shah-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-sabar-dairy-project-in-telanganas-toopran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/keb2fqhi/20260922106F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home &amp; Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:33:00.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for Sabar Dairy project in Telangana's Toopran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah, Minister G Kishan Reddy, Sabar Dairy project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/government-staff-facing-graft-charge-allowed-to-work-for-years-laments-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-06/oxv7k3nc/ANI_20260106054134.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of 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>2026-10-03T02:32:13.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government staff facing graft charge allowed to work for years, laments Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, government staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Oct/03/the-tote-bag-takeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/fj5jv8mj/Annapurnas-college-tote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sociology graduate Annapurna with her tote</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i1g7qre1/Parul-with-tote-bag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DU student Parul Rai with her tote bag</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/n7q9akzx/Aasthas-bag-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Student Aastha Dogra's bag collection</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/rtxrxfxx/Bhavya-with-tote-bag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fashion designer Bhavya, based in Noida, with her bag</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Tote Bag Takeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, Tote, Delhi tote fashion, Delhi tote bag trend</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/harish-to-rahul-advise-telangana-government-against-privatising-power-utilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/ji5yyt4j/Harish%20Rao.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:29:44.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish to Rahul: Advise Telangana government against privatising power utilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SCCL, Telangana government, BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/prove-your-charges-or-quit-vijayendra-dares-karnataka-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/cla6l9xp/Prove-your-charges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra and other BJP leaders take out a rally at Bagepalli in Chikkaballapur district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:29:42.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prove your charges or quit: Vijayendra dares Karnataka CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BY Vijayendra, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/man-gets-7-year-jail-for-sexual-assault-on-minor-girl-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-07/brurhtaf/202609073933497.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>2026-10-03T02:28:48.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets 7-year jail for sexual assault on minor girl in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, minor girl, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/hike-in-thiruvananthapuram-international-airport-parking-charges-puts-commuters-taxi-drivers-under-strain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/abwpbp8j/Hike-in-airport-parking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:27:43.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hike in Thiruvananthapuram International Airport parking charges puts commuters, taxi drivers under strain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, taxi drivers, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/bjp-files-plaint-against-karnataka-cm-ministers</loc>
<image:image>
<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:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:39.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP files plaint against Karnataka CM, ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/no-patriot-should-accept-culture-of-criticising-the-mahatma-says-deputy-cm-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ew2aem20/dycm10210chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DY CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu along with Ministers and TPCC President during the Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations at L B Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:36.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No patriot should accept culture of criticising the Mahatma, says deputy CM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi, TPCC, Deputy CM Bhatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/cpm-councillor-ajin-faces-rs-10-lakh-bribe-charges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/4v22bc71/CPM-councillor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ward councillor Ajin speaking at a press meet on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:32.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM councillor Ajin faces Rs 10 lakh bribe charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CPM councillor Ajin, bribe charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/madras-hc-commutes-death-sentence-to-life-in-rape-and-murder-of-minor</loc>
<image:image>
<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:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:28.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC commutes death sentence to life in rape and murder of minor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, death sentence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/03/man-booked-for-assault-on-70-year-old-mother-in-keralas-kothamangalam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-05/lsymc37l/dowry.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The video of the assault later went viral, drawing the attention of senior police officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:25:28.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man booked for assault on 70-year-old mother in Kerala's Kothamangalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, kerala, Kothamangalam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/day-after-voter-roll-protest-cong-bjp-face-off-escalates-into-shouting-match</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/o4oinmn9/vsgandhi20210chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on 157th Gandhi Jayanti on the premises of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:24:33.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after voter roll protest, Cong-BJP face-off escalates into shouting match </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Chief Electoral Officers, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/more-than-half-of-tamil-nadus-dams-have-less-than-25-water-due-to-rain-deficit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-11/94v0ka83/P_3711477466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water storage in Tamil Nadu’s reservoirs has dropped to a critical level.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/yhm8ez4t/Screenshot-2026-10-03-020929.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The situation is also worrying in the Chennai and Madurai regions, where reservoir storage has remained particularly low.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:24:31.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than half of Tamil Nadu's dams have less than 25% water due to rain deficit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, dams, rain deficit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pargat-singh-from-olympic-hockey-captain-to-punjab-congress-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dvgerphr/Pargat-Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pargat Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:24:05.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pargat Singh: From Olympic hockey captain to Punjab Congress chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pargat Singh, Punjab Congress president, Former Olympian, Former Indian hockey captain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/03/cheranalloor-panchayat-fighting-low-voltage-demands-new-substation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/s5f4jqt2/Cheranalloor-panchayat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:23:53.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cheranalloor panchayat fighting low voltage, demands new substation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Cheranalloor panchayat, new substation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/breakfast-scheme-central-kitchens-to-be-operationalised-in-telangana-from-december-9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bnngc197/Revanth-reddy-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:23:45.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breakfast scheme: Central kitchens to be operationalised in Telangana from December 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, breakfast scheme, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Hare Krishna Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/cm-revanths-padmasali-promise-heats-up-race-for-three-nominated-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/vmmlztey/New-Project-2026-10-03T074858.389.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party sources said the three vacancies have triggered pressure from Congress aspirants as well as leaders outside the party seeking an opportunity in the Council.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:20:36.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s Padmasali promise heats up race for three nominated seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana MLC polls, CM Revanth, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/youth-chasing-cattle-thieves-hurt-as-bike-hits-getaway-van-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/0hxeom7v/202608093897279.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>2026-10-03T02:19:20.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth chasing cattle thieves hurt as bike hits getaway van in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Accident, cattle thieves</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/focus-on-lack-of-consultation-claim-as-no-udf-meet-in-two-months-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9ajw3c1v/Focus-on-‘lack-of-consultation.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:18:57.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on ‘lack of consultation’ claim as no UDF meet in two months in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, UDF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/inspection-at-rims-adilabad-reveals-unpaid-wages-attendance-gap-staff-crunch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/sxhzfajo/Inspection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inspection further exposed severe duty misallocations, staff shortages and unauthorised absenteeism. Personnel hired specifically for patient care were found working as computer operators, leaving patient attendants-family members.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:17:11.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspection at RIMS- Adilabad reveals unpaid wages, attendance gap &amp; staff crunch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CPI, SNCU, RIMS- Adilabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/muslim-league-sore-over-udf-convener-adoor-prakashs-revelation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/mq1kiq3q/Sunni-unity-sans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IUML state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:16:34.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim League sore over UDF convener Adoor Prakash’s ‘revelation’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Muslim League, Adoor Prakash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/history-sheeter-shot-in-leg-after-attacking-cop-with-machete-in-karasangal-forest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/t7o89hmm/History-sheeter-a.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>2026-10-03T02:15:20.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter shot in leg after attacking cop with machete in Karasangal forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, history-sheeter, Karasangal forest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/no-relief-in-sight-el-nino-heat-may-stretch-to-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2by2sabj/El-Nino.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian Ocean could have offered some relief. Some meteorologists had expected the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to turn positive around September.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:14:57.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No relief in sight: El Nino heat may stretch to 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, climate change, Bay of Bengal, IMD Hyderabad, INCOIS, El Nino, IOD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-cm-satheesan-sets-less-than-two-more-months-to-start-delivering-on-promises</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/mxb7ynv5/ple-would-be-given-awareness.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan moving to the podium to deliver the Hormis Memorial Lecture at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:14:39.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan sets less than two more months to start delivering on promises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM Satheesan, Federal Bank in Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/cmrl-gives-nod-to-corridor-above-teynampet-nandanam-stations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-23/7xqabdsi/P_4277551502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The construction work of the 3.2-km Teynampet-Saidapet four-lane elevated corridor above the Teynampet and Nandanam Metro stations is set to resume soon.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:11:20.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL gives nod to corridor  above 
Teynampet, Nandanam stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CMRL, Teynampet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/keralas-gst-fears-allayed-first-half-collections-jump-19-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-01/7fqyuxcy/GST-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/waame0oc/State_s_GST_fears.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:11:09.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s GST fears allayed; first half collections jump 19 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, GST fears</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/from-flyover-to-mundamveli-life-political-tables-turn-after-a-decade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hxz3ktzd/From-flyover-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli flat complex</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:09:49.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From flyover to Mundamveli LIFE, political tables turn after a decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mundamveli LIFE, PWD Minister V K Ebrahim Kunju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/gandhi-jayanti-marked-as-prisoners-welfare-day-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lfm68s67/Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(Left) Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Dr Soumya Mishra garlands the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Central Prison and Special Prison for Women in Hyderabad; Children pay floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Friday in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:09:42.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandhi Jayanti marked as Prisoners’ Welfare Day in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Gandhi Jayanti, Prisoners’ Welfare Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tamil-nadu-scraps-saturday-duty-at-100-sub-registrar-offices-from-nov-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/20/original/Publicede.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:08:23.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu scraps Saturday duty at 100 sub-registrar offices from Nov 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-registrar, Saturday duty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/zero-waste-kerala-in-2-3-years-says-kerala-cm-v-d-satheesan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/fnri6vus/C_32_1_CH0349_76432757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:06:13.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero-waste Kerala in 2-3 years, says Kerala CM V D Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CM V D Satheesan, Zero-waste Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/braou-to-honour-narsing-rao-with-doctorate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/gr06v8a5/New-Project-2026-10-03T072055.127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILMMAKER, writer, painter, photographer and theatre practitioner Bongu Narsing Rao,</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:05:50.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRAOU to honour Narsing Rao with doctorate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRAOU, Balmoor Venkat Narsing Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/600-mw-during-peak-hours-from-himachal-pradesh-kseb-hopes-to-end-power-disruption</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/myn0r714/MW-during-peak-hours.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ifqv7yqk/DFD.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:05:02.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>600 MW during peak hours from  Himachal Pradesh: KSEB hopes to end power disruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, KSEB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/from-pre-dawn-to-dusk-a-new-rhythm-for-tapping-on-cards-in-kerala-rubber-plantations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vjlo8suz/From-pre-dawn-to-dusk-a-new.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to researchers, tapping rubber trees from 5 pm to 8.30 pm is more effective</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:04:14.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From pre-dawn to dusk, a new rhythm for tapping on cards in Kerala rubber plantations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rubber plantations, tapping, latex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-lawmakers-to-give-khadi-a-fresh-spin-at-fashion-week-in-kozhikode</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/k3p1n0p5/Lawmakers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Designers work on intricate khadi attire, creating varied designs and contemporary styles ahead of the upcoming Malabar Fashion Week in Kozhikode</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zpighabm/KHA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A designer’s khadi wear concept for Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/t31m797b/SD.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:01:37.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala lawmakers to give khadi a fresh spin at Fashion Week in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, Khadi, Fashion Week</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/eps-slams-vijay-over-price-rise-money-spent-for-mettur-dam-opening</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/kjscaopx/EPS%20slams%20BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:01:03.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS slams Vijay over price rise, money spent for Mettur dam opening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam, EPS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/discontent-brewing-within-kerala-pradesh-mahila-congress-over-postings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/wd4ugwq0/Discontent-brewing-within.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>2026-10-03T01:58:38.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discontent brewing within Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress over postings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress, Mahila Congress president Jebi Mather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/cpm-bid-to-reap-political-gains-from-recent-clashes-kerala-minister-o-j-janeesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7d6fe6nm/202610013962268.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Janeesh</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:55:53.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM bid to reap political gains from recent clashes: Kerala Minister O J Janeesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, Kerala Minister O J Janeesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-cm-v-d-satheesan-faces-heat-over-style-of-functioning-high-command-set-to-step-in</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/h1oswcvi/C_32_1_CH0349_74617937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:53:12.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM V D Satheesan faces heat over style of functioning, high command set to step in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, high command, Kerala CM V D Satheesan, style of functioning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/keralas-ex-sports-minister-grilled-over-failed-messi-bid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/3rs9n31t/images-33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/qe2ofin0/Ex_sports_min.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:51:12.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's ex-sports minister grilled over failed Messi bid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tvk-condemns-stalin-for-jibe-at-sathyabama</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/ji0wge0v/p4-vannirasu091650091411.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Vanni Arasu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:50:46.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK condemns Stalin for jibe at Sathyabama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Stalin, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-congress-steps-up-pressure-over-p-j-josephs-cabinet-rank-post</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/28/original/KCM_impasse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Congress leader P J Joseph</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:49:24.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Congress steps up pressure over P J Joseph’s cabinet-rank post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, P J Joseph, cabinet-rank post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/failure-to-register-fir-against-pinarayi-in-payoff-case-a-crime-ed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/ckojx7lw/pinarayi095119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:47:52.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Failure to register FIR against Pinarayi in Payoff case a crime: ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ED, Payoff case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/vijay-trying-to-buy-mlas-from-other-parties-is-a-villain-of-democracy-says-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zdfz70id/Vijay-trying.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin campaigning for party candidate S Suganya in Dharapuram on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:47:18.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay trying to buy MLAs from other parties, is a villain of democracy, says Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MLAs, MK Stalin, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-government-revises-auto-fares-minimum-set-at-rs-30</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/pzfbik5k/rtcmetro10210chn23.jpg</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 at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:45:29.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government revises auto fares, minimum set at Rs 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, HMRL, TGSRTC bus, auto fares</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/push-for-myristica-swamp-protection-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/pw1y8h6n/Push-for-myristica.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>myristica swamp</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:45:00.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Push for myristica swamp protection in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Karnataka, myristica swamps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/governor-cm-vijay-pay-rich-tributes-to-mahatma-gandhi-on-birth-anniversary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ed8ntzd7/Guv-CM-pay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM paid homage at the portrait of the Mahatma ahead of launching the Vettri Payanam scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:43:36.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor, CM Vijay pay rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on birth anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mahatma Gandhi, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/efforts-on-to-keep-jumbos-inside-bnp-cauvery-reserve</loc>
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<news:title>Efforts on to keep jumbos inside BNP, Cauvery reserve</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/bollarum-arms-theft-case-more-arrests-likely</loc>
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<news:title>Bollarum arms theft case: More arrests likely</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/karnataka-hc-pulls-up-bank-for-acting-against-flat-buyer-for-builders-blunder</loc>
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<news:title>Karnataka HC pulls up bank for acting against flat buyer for builder’s blunder</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tea-tractor-and-voters-cm-vijay-gets-personal-in-round-two</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay greeting voters in Madurantakam on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tea, tractor and voters: CM Vijay gets personal in round two</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/ed-arrests-bengaluru-cmd-promoter-of-ozone-urbana-infra</loc>
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<news:title>ED arrests Bengaluru CMD, promoter of Ozone Urbana infra</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/kasavanahalli-residents-hit-the-streets-seeking-better-road-infra</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents of Kasavanahalli interact with people during the community walk on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kasavanahalli residents hit the streets seeking better road infra</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bengaluru-metro-trains-to-continue-past-midnight-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Metro image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:29:44.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru metro trains to continue past midnight today</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/india-seeing-conflict-between-for-against-gandhism-karnataka-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with minister Rizwan Arshad, garlands a bust of Mahatma Gandhi during the inauguration of the Gandhi Digital Museum at Gandhi Bhavan on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:27:21.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India seeing conflict between for &amp; against Gandhism: Karnataka CM</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/daimler-secures-expert-panel-backing-for-plants-expansion</loc>
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<image:caption>Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has won a fresh recommendation for environmental clearance to expand its Oragadam plant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:19:22.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daimler secures expert panel backing for plant’s expansion</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bengaluru-man-stages-own-kidnap-to-extort-rs-90-lakh-from-dad</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:18:08.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru man stages own kidnap to extort Rs 90 lakh from dad </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tamil-nadu-social-justice-staff-pay-hiked-threefold-to-rs-30k</loc>
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<image:caption>The workers clicking a selfie with the minister after expressing their gratitude for the upgraded appointment orders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:12:58.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu social justice staff pay hiked threefold to Rs 30K </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/new-rallies-urged-in-france-as-protests-disrupt-over-730-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>A student carries a barrier in front of a banner which reads "equal opportunities" suspended on the front of Louis-le-Grand high school in central Paris, on October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:07:27.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/ed-arrests-two-in-investment-fraud-case-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>ED</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:01:04.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests two in investment fraud case in Chennai </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/flydubai-co-pilot-who-nearly-crashed-plane-was-barred-from-flying-by-oman-over-extremism-concerns</loc>
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<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>2026-10-03T00:56:21.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/madras-hc-relief-for-mbbs-applicant-from-linguistic-minority</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:55:03.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC relief for MBBS applicant from linguistic minority     </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tamil-nadus-gst-receipts-up-17-post-settlement</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:51:56.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu's GST receipts up 17% post-settlement</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/mind-magic-mentalist-aathi-on-his-show-insomnia-set-to-happen-in-bluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Mentalist Aathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mind Magic: Mentalist Aathi on his show Insomnia set to happen in B'luru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Theatre, MAGIC, performance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/varahi-mallipamula-comedy-makes-serious-issues-approachable-without-making-them-preachy</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from IMPURE</image:caption>
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<news:title>Varahi Mallipamula: Comedy makes serious issues approachable without making them preachy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/inside-the-mind-of-the-tale-of-two-realities-by-lakshmi-devnath</loc>
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<image:caption>Botanical Garden by Tarika Ram</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ahana Madan's sculpture using mixed medium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dua Faheem's 'Written in Stone', a multimedia work</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sri Nidhi Stish Kumaran's Japanese style artwork</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Celebrating nature's patterns: An artistic journey of wonder</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/kelly-felder-makes-hyderabad-debut</loc>
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<image:caption>Neha Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kelly Felder makes Hyderabad debut</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/ott-platforms-have-become-smarter-says-veteran-producer-boney-kapoor</loc>
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<news:title>OTT platforms have become smarter, says veteran producer Boney Kapoor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/buying-meat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-17/vqperevv/Twin.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Buying meat!!</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/a-head-restart</loc>
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<image:caption>Industrialist and honorary consul of the Republic of Namibia to India, Dr Akkshye Tulsyan, Eugenix Hair Sciences chairman and medical director Dr Pradeep Sethi with producer Boney Kapoor</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Pradeep Sethi</image:caption>
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<news:title>A Head Restart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Boney Kapoor, Hair transplant</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/tale-of-perseverance-grit-lovlina-regains-spark-with-golden-punch-in-asian-games</loc>
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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:publication_date>2026-10-02T22:49:22.407Z</news:publication_date>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/7/3/original/GST_impact.jpg</image:loc>
<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: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: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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<url>
<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/02/distance-between-learning-today-and-living-tomorrow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2d6ntg64/2oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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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<url>
<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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<url>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/xiw1a0c4/AP26273384089461.jpg</image:loc>
<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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<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>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>World, FBI, Kash Patel, Patel Report</news:keywords>
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<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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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/h4hwqbm6/Kerala-has-3rd-largest.jpg</image: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 
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<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
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<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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<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>
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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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<url>
<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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<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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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/gb8ticxt/CJP-Protests-in-Mumbais-Shivaji-Park.gif</image:loc>
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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>
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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/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/openers-smash-centuries-to-put-tn-u23-in-command</loc>
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<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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<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/lawyers-body-forms-independent-panel-of-former-sc-hc-judges-to-examine-sir</loc>
<image:image>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-gold-rush-india-smash-massive-six</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/og2hu9pg/page-1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian women's hockey team celebrate after winning gold</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:04:00.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Gold rush — India smash massive six</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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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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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:02:47.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra govt terminates deputation of MPSC secretary amid paper leak allegations</news:title>
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<image:image>
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<image:caption>India exports</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:00:37.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One year of the India-EFTA trade agreement: A look at the early picture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/future-of-amazon-rainforest-policies-at-stake-in-brazils-presidential-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/l16zj6n1/AP26272666310914.jpg</image:loc>
<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:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:57:11.468Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>ICICI Pru</image:caption>
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<news:title>ICICI Pru appoints Siddhartha Mishra as CEO; Bagchi quits from Oct 13</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/festive-hiring-gathers-pace-as-e-commerce-quick-commerce-firms-expand-workforce</loc>
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<image:caption>Festive hiring to go up as e-commerce, quick commerce drive demand</image:caption>
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<image:caption>RBI forex reserves</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:47:40.921Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/govt-extends-rodtep-rosctl-schemes-till-december-31</loc>
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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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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/lpg-consumption-falls-9-in-september-remains-below-pre-war-levels</loc>
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<image:caption>LPG</image:caption>
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<news:title>LPG consumption falls 9% in September, remains below pre-war levels
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/congress-rejigs-up-unit-aradhana-mishra-named-president-imran-masood-made-working-president</loc>
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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:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:43:50.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress rejigs UP unit: Aradhana Mishra named president, Imran Masood made working president</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/india-mercosur-trade-deal-likely-to-cover-services</loc>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:21:20.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-MERCOSUR trade deal likely to cover services</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/what-to-know-as-france-school-protests-morph-into-unrest-and-the-streets-are-seething</loc>
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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:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:17:31.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know as France school protests morph into unrest and the streets are seething</news:title>
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