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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/minister-bangarappa-to-consult-cm-siddaramaiah-on-legal-option-over-sslc-results</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Minister Bangarappa to consult CM Siddaramaiah on legal option over SSLC results</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/22/no-battery-shocker-adds-new-turn-to-e-auto-fiasco</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qpxi6c2b/No-battery’-shocker.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>‘No battery’ shocker adds new turn to e-auto fiasco</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/karnataka-cet-sees-33-lakh-candidates-new-dress-code-officers-deployed-across-745-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of exams used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:13:20.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CET sees 3.3 lakh candidates, new dress code officers deployed across 745 centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, dress code, Karnataka CET</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/madras-high-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-ed-case-against-bjp-chief-nagenthran</loc>
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<image:caption>TN BJP president Nainar Nagenthran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:13:08.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking ED case against BJP chief Nagenthran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, money laundering, BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/in-relief-from-scorching-sun-jumbos-celebrate-shower-bath-at-konni-camp</loc>
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<image:caption>Meena, the 34-year-old female elephant, enjoying a refreshing shower bath at the Konni Elephant Camp in Pathanamthitta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:11:47.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In relief from scorching sun, jumbos celebrate ‘shower bath’ at Konni camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/access-to-ballot-still-out-of-reach-for-many-across-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/17vtojii/Access-to-ballot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramp getting ready for Wheel-Chair movement at Seva Sangam Girls School in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/natsyibx/pollingbooth22104chn082529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The polling booth at CSI Primary school in Alandur remains a unsafe polling zone for public with lack of Aminities.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/lv17077h/21yboo1a2104try082501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wheelchairs were kept on sand-filled ground at Viscountees Goschen Government Girls School in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:09:41.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Access to ballot still out of reach for many across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Polling station, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, permanent ramps, disabled voters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/mazha-man-of-kalpetta-continues-his-prayer-for-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/pry20rp7/ontinues-his-p.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salamath writing mazha on an electric post (L); Salamath’s writing on a wall</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/cbkdoa5c/Mazh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salamath Kalpetta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:09:40.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Mazha’ man of Kalpetta continues his prayer for rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/amid-heat-hatchlings-push-snake-sighting-calls-in-kerala-to-3000-a-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/2l7yufyj/Snake.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z69wm62b/amid.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:08:25.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid heat, hatchlings push snake 
sighting calls in Kerala to 3,000 a month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/kerala-to-cap-tourist-inflow-based-on-waste-management-capacity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-31/8l0giv0x/tourism111151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/wzuwm6wx/State_to_cap_tourist_inflow.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:05:49.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala to cap tourist inflow based on waste management capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/tamil-nadu-stocks-up-for-dry-days-booze-sale-hits-rs-400-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-11/mc3hcblt/HC-asks-TN-to-pay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several outlets allegedly sold liquor above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) through bars attached to the shops.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:55:54.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu stocks up for dry days, booze sale hits Rs 400 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, liquor sales, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/79-in-fray-karur-segment-will-have-five-evms-in-each-booth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/30/original/representational_image_EVM_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of EVMs used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:47:55.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>79 in fray, Karur segment will have five EVMs in each booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, EVMs, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Karur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/22/cm-faces-end-campaign-with-appeal-attack-assurance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/usvpskza/page1-stalin20091531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin during a roadshow at Ayanavaram in Villivakkam constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:36:44.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM-faces end campaign with appeal, attack, assurance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/schools-to-roll-out-heat-wave-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/jvv4fc8f/weather01050655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People use umbrellas as temperature rises in Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:28:24.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schools to roll out heat wave plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Heat Wave, heat wave plan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/property-registrations-to-go-paperless-soon-say-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/i2mniwo2/property104941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:27:16.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property registrations to go paperless soon, say officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Paperless, Property registrations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/18-inspectors-posted-to-strengthen-infrastructure-oversight-in-mcd-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bgx8sxfg/mcd082113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 81 sanc tioned the inspectors posts, 18 have now been filled through this order, with more postings expected in the coming days to strengthen ground-level monitoring and checks.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:26:10.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 inspectors posted to strengthen infrastructure oversight in MCD schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, education department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/cbse-three-language-policy-sparks-anxiety-confusion-among-parents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/kpw3niq1/cbse083757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:24:18.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE three-language policy sparks anxiety, confusion among parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CBSE, three-language policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/trump-extends-ceasefire-says-giving-iran-time-to-negotiate-hormuz-blockade-to-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/g51hev6x/AFP202604212272450801v1HighResPresidentTrumpHoldsNcaaCollegiateNationalCha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:23:22.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate; Hormuz blockade to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran peace talks, ceasefire extension</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/a-journey-back-home-a-question-of-choice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/209m8l1m/gghgjhgjhg.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:21:58.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A journey back home, a question of choice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, West Bengal elections 2026, migrant Bengali voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/two-more-held-in-preet-vihar-parking-dispute-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/sab6o28g/Two-more-held-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Late Monday night, family members staged a protest outside the Preet Vihar police station demanding the arrest of the remaining accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:18:56.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two more held in Preet Vihar parking dispute murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Preet Vihar area, parking dispute, Panjak Nayyar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/delhi-hc-pulls-up-authorities-over-security-of-judicial-officers-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/qwnw9fqr/ANI_20260317063925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:17:16.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC pulls up authorities over ‘security’ of judicial officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/bansuri-swaraj-terms-kejriwal-a-bully-day-after-delhi-hc-junks-judge-recusal-plea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/jjfmegpn/C_53_1_CH1509_43653012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former CM Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:13:55.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bansuri Swaraj terms Kejriwal ‘a bully’ day after Delhi HC junks judge recusal plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Bansuri Swaraj, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/delhi-cops-foil-isi-linked-module-arrest-two-youths-from-mps-gwalior</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6spqu4cc/C_53_1_CH1540_43548328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:07:24.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cops foil ISI-linked module, arrest two youths from MP’s Gwalior</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Gwalior, ISI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/online-delivery-fraud-of-rs-35l-exposed-two-held-14-iphones-recovered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ht8juuyd/whatsapp-image-2026-04-21-at-82953-pm-1110716.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per the application, all consignments were marked as “delivered”; however, no such delivery was actually received by the complainant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:05:51.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Online delivery fraud of Rs 35L exposed, two held &amp; 14 iPhones recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi police., Online delivery fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/pink-saheli-smart-card-catering-to-more-than-5-lakh-users-government-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ryzgre62/pink-card-02110151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>5 lakh women have availed the Delhi government’s ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ scheme so far.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:01:34.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pink Saheli Smart Card catering to more than 5 lakh users: Government data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Pink Saheli Smart Card</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/fake-antacid-powder-and-coffee-products-syndicate-busted-four-men-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/7m1dewhy/whatsapp-image-2026-04-21-at-82902-pm110721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused have been identified as Uttam Das (23), Papai Das Baragya alias Pankaj (19), Nitin Bhardwaj (38), and Sanjay Bansal (50), all residents of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:59:48.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake antacid powder and coffee products syndicate busted, four men arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Fake antacid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Just cool it with these summer drinks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Coconut milk stall outside Anna Nagar Tower Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thengaipaal takes over Chennai's health scene</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal SIR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:48:52.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal cut-off clock ticks: On the edge of  exclusion, appeals hang</news:title>
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<image:caption>What unfolded in the run-up to the April 23 polls was a high-voltage duel dominated by the towering clash between Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, each unleashing relentless verbal broadsides.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:41:03.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Campaign without restraint as West Bengal battle hits fever pitch</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/bhopal-diary-mp-congress-to-approach-ec-against-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>State cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:34:53.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary: MP Congress to approach EC against minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Crafted in black marble, the memorial bears names of all 26 victims engraved in bold golden letters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:32:26.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Memorial to remember Baisaran terror victims</news:title>
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<image:caption>Russel Market Rann</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Curry Leaf Lobster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A wider southern table at Nadoo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, Food, Filter coffee, south indian cuisine, fine dining</news:keywords>
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<news:title>A night of Sufi magic with Rupali Jagga</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ian Butler</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From troubled childhood to Indian wrestling HPD: Butler's story</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/earth-days-wake-up-call</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earth day’s ’wake-up’ call</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/22/veyilodu-velayadu-besant-nagar-beach-turns-into-a-playful-gully-for-strangers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Veyilodu Velayadu: Besant Nagar beach turns into a playful gully for strangers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dr Rickson Pereira</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Jubin Nautiyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Comic Brings IISc’s Century-Long Scientific Legacy to Young Readers</news:title>
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<image:caption>BTS kicked off the Arirang world tour with three sold out shows in South Korea, followed by a weekend in Japan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Piki Nath sports an outfit inspired by 'Super Tuna' by BTS’ Jin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pankaj Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Krishna Teja Reddy Burugula</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A security official keeps vigil along the Dal Lake area amid heightened security ahead of the Pahalgam attack anniversary, in Srinagar, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:27:32.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pahalgam beautiful, picturesque. No question of insecurity, say tourists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kashmir tourism, Pahalgam Terror Attack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/wont-let-bjp-stop-reservation-says-akhilesh-yadav</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:22:43.904Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:18:42.631Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/armys-skill-lab-where-soldiers-learn-how-to-win-the-drone-war</loc>
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<image:caption>Soldiers operate an FPV drone through an obstacle course during training at an Army drone lab</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:15:05.707Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/21/address-huge-disparities-exposed-in-caste-survey-with-care-sans-politics</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:02:34.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Address huge disparities exposed in caste survey with care, sans politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/21/india-must-act-fast-to-end-doping-menace</loc>
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<image:caption>The World Anti-Doping Agency's President Witold Bańka (right) and Director of Intelligence &amp; Investigations Gunter Younger address a news conference in New Delhi, India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:02:11.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must act fast to end doping menace</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/21/quick-take-numbers-to-drive-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>A child in a hospital in New Delhi being administered a a nebuliser session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:01:57.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Numbers to drive policy </news:title>
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<image:caption>The Israeli military said Tuesday that Hezbollah "launched several rockets" towards soldiers stationed in south Lebanon and that the military struck the launcher in response.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:00:43.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hezbollah says attacked north Israel in response to Israeli truce violations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/us-puts-negotiations-with-iran-on-hold-as-ceasefire-deadline-nears</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:34:15.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:03:03.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru woman lures boyfriend home, burns him alive after suspecting affair</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/govt-forms-panel-to-probe-fire-at-hpcl-rajasthan-refinery</loc>
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<image:caption>Firefighters douse the blaze at HPCL’s refinery in Balotra, Rajasthan on Monday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:50:27.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt forms panel to probe fire at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/india-must-identify-priority-export-areas-for-korean-market-say-experts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:46:16.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must identify priority export areas for Korean market, say experts
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<news:keywords>India-South Korea, India exports, India trade deficit with Korea</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/21/fan-favourite-prakadeswaran-brings-energy-to-team</loc>
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<image:caption>S Prakadeswaran (L) taking on the defender on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:44:26.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fan-favourite Prakadeswaran brings energy to team</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/rbi-tweaks-e-mandates-for-digital-payments</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI compounds FEMA violations in Elsteel Modular case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:40:47.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI tweaks e-mandates for digital payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI, digital payment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/co-location-case-sebi-panel-okays-nses-settlement-offer</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:37:14.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Co-location case: Sebi panel okays NSE’s settlement offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>NSE colocation case, NSE settlement, Sebi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/hcltech-q4-profit-rises-yoy-dips-sequentially-on-restructuring-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>HCLTech</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:33:04.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HCLTech Q4 profit rises YoY, dips sequentially on restructuring costs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/21/towards-an-indian-satyagraha-for-global-peace</loc>
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<image:caption>India, today, seems to have run dry of peace movements</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Towards an Indian satyagraha for global peace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, global peace, Indian satyagraha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/21/the-ott-nation-of-gawkers</loc>
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<image:caption>A democracy without follow-up becomes an OTT democracy: one without true accountability</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The OTT nation of gawkers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Uniform Civil Code, OTT model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/govt-proposes-stricter-it-rules-seeks-public-feedback-till-may-7</loc>
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<image:caption>Meta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:29:39.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt proposes stricter IT Rules; seeks public feedback till May 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>IT Rules, Social media platforms , Meta, X</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-calls-on-iran-to-release-eight-women-ahead-of-potential-islamabad-talks-2</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:08:57.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump calls on Iran to release eight women ahead of potential Islamabad talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Islamabad Talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/21/too-much-on-hockey-indias-plate</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian hockey team have a tightly-packed schedule this year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:06:31.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Too much on Hockey India's plate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Hockey, Hockey India, FIH Pro League, FIH Hockey World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/waiting-in-the-wings-gujarat-titans-sai-kishore-continues-to-persevere</loc>
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<image:caption>R Sai Kishore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:02:05.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waiting in the wings: Gujarat Titans’ Sai Kishore continues to persevere</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, R Sai Kishore, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/21/chennaiyin-held-to-goalless-draw-by-relegation-threatened-mohammedan</loc>
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<image:caption>Action during the match between Chennaiyin FC and Mohammedan SC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:02:01.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennaiyin held to goalless draw by relegation-threatened Mohammedan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, ISL, football, Chennaiyin FC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/21/double-olympic-medallist-vlasic-named-tcs-world-10k-bengaluru-ambassador</loc>
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<image:caption>Blanka Vlasic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:58:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double Olympic medallist Vlasic named TCS World 10k Bengaluru ambassador </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Blanka Vlasic, TCS World 10k Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-lashes-out-at-kharge-for-his-terrorist-remarks-against-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:50:52.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah lashes out at Kharge for his ‘terrorist’ remarks against PM Modi</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:48:04.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges illegal detention of three IT cell workers over ‘fake letter’, MP Police deny claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Congress, illegal detention, IT cell workers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-says-abhishek-banerjee-may-flee-country-after-may-4-amid-bengal-poll-heat</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah was addressing a poll rally in Chandipur in East Midnapore district on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:29:36.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah says Abhishek Banerjee may flee country after May 4 amid Bengal poll heat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/bjp-urges-ec-to-act-against-mallikarjun-kharge-over-terrorist-remark-on-pm-modi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:28:39.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP urges EC to act against Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:51:29.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI warns of re-polls over even brief webcasting glitches in Bengal, Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/indias-seafood-exports-hit-record-rs-72325-crore-volume-rises-despite-us-dip</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:45:08.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's seafood exports hit record Rs 72,325 crore; volume rises despite US dip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Marine Products Export Development Authority, India's seafood exports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/21/shiva-narwal-wins-gold-in-10m-air-pistol-at-junior-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>India's gold medal winner Shiva with Chirag Sharma on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:43:36.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiva Narwal wins gold in 10m air pistol at Junior World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, National Rifle Association of India, ISSF junior world cup, Indian shooting sport, Shiva Narwal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/21/meet-the-scientist-who-won-nobel-for-laser-hammer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/v0nzlxg7/Nobel-laureate-Donna-Strickland</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland (Credits: University of Waterloo/X)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:41:21.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the scientist who won Nobel for ‘laser hammer’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-calls-high-level-security-review-on-indo-nepal-border-amid-rising-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/k6fc58wz/20260419449F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:38:57.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah calls high-level security review on Indo-Nepal border amid rising concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Amit Shah, Indo-Nepal border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/gauhati-hc-directs-assam-government-to-stop-buffalo-fights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/kbh5qcj1/ANI_20250819135112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gauhati High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:38:41.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauhati HC directs Assam government to stop buffalo fights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam government, Gauhati HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/protesters-oppose-cms-thoubal-visit-as-naga-kuki-communities-clash-during-manipur-shutdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-20/23fw5h8f/202507203457702.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:32:50.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protesters oppose CM's Thoubal visit as Naga, Kuki communities clash during Manipur shutdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur, Biren Singh, Manipur shutdown</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/the-standard-opens-new-global-capability-centre-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/7/27/original/AI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The centre will support expanded work across artificial intelligence engineering, cloud platform development, data and analytics, digital transformation and insurance operations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:27:36.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Standard opens new global capability centre in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>GCCs, Standard US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-rules-out-ceasefire-extension-threatens-strikes-on-iran-if-no-deal-reached-by-wednesday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/vd6csqt0/ANI_20260413174306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:23:27.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump rules out ceasefire extension; 
threatens strikes on Iran if no deal reached by Wednesday</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/akasa-inducts-7-aircraft-so-far-in-2026-fleet-size-grows-to-38</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-10/yzlr41vc/ANI_20251210145735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akasa Air expands its fleet to 38 aircraft</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:18:46.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akasa inducts 7 aircraft so far in 2026, fleet size grows to 38</news:title>
<news:keywords>Akasa Air</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/nestle-delivers-strong-q4-results-sees-volume-growth-across-categories</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-07/yfxbkzz0/ANI_20260107190301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nestle's domestic sales for the quarter increased by 23.1%, while EBITDA margin stood at 26.3%.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:14:11.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nestle delivers strong Q4 results, sees volume growth across categories </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nestle India earnings </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/tata-elxsi-q4-net-up-27-at-rs-220-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-17/nb2uk17q/202404233151337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Elexi, part of salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group, has ended FY26 with a revenue of Rs 3,757.40 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:08:08.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Elxsi Q4 net up 27% at Rs 220 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata elexi earnings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/21/sunetra-pawar-demands-fair-impartial-probe-into-ajit-pawars-plane-crash-says-doubts-must-be-cleared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rqo1ajt1/20260301187f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:05:09.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sunetra Pawar demands fair, impartial probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash, says doubts must be cleared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/bjp-slams-kharges-terrorist-jibe-demands-apology</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/qqd8tudo/BJP-plans-C’durga.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:56:15.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Kharge's 'terrorist' remark, demands apology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, PM Modi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/26-candidates-score-100-percentile-in-jee-main-2026-highest-number-from-andhra-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/e6ylibx5/ANI_20260216160910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday announced the percentile scores for JEE Main 2026, the national level engineering entrance examination.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:54:45.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 candidates score 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026; highest number from Andhra, Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JEE Main 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/21/keralam-firecracker-unit-blast-13-dead-several-injured-in-thrissur-ahead-of-pooram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/atb94e08/Kerala-Blast-Kills-13-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:42:02.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam Firecracker Unit Blast: 13 Dead, Several Injured in Thrissur Ahead of Pooram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keralam blast kills 13 people, Keralam news</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/jmm-flags-alleged-misuse-of-sir-ramps-up-organisational-push-in-jharkhand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/1m5l6hs6/TNIEimport2022129originalJharkhandelectionresults-PTI.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) flag used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:31:36.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JMM flags alleged misuse of SIR, ramps up organisational push in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JMM, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/us-forces-board-a-sanctioned-oil-tanker-in-the-indian-ocean-the-pentagon-says</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/4rx67vht/AP26106496043465-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:29:06.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-court-charges-lawrence-bishnoi-19-others-under-mcoca-in-2021-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/23o3hw7p/ANI_20260414034309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:27:37.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court charges Lawrence Bishnoi, 19 others under MCOCA in 2021 case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Court, Lawrence Bishnoi, 2021 case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-weaves-change-pitch-across-bengal-targets-tmc-on-hills-jobs-and-bhaipo-culture</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/p9q5udk4/ANI_20251230092326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Here only bhaipo has right to earn": Amit Shah takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee, nephew Abhishek</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:18:36.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah weaves ‘change’ pitch across Bengal, targets TMC on hills, jobs and ‘bhaipo culture’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengal elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/chhattisgarh-to-convene-special-assembly-session-to-condemn-womens-reservation-bill-defeat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-30/j9nzorx0/C_53_1_CH1509_40696417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:14:12.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh to convene special Assembly session to condemn Women’s Reservation Bill defeat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Chhattisgarh Assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/21/women-politicians-careers-begin-in-mens-bedrooms-bihar-mp-rajesh-ranjan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/c97684e2-cd6a-4ab5-8a12-6f1cd3c3cd87/Pappu_Yadav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:11:06.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pappu Yadav draws flak over remarks on 'exploitation' of women in politics </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Rajesh Ranjan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/uttarakhand-plans-special-assembly-session-as-womens-reservation-row-intensifies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/bgk3dv6c/IMG-20251105-WA0331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Assembly’s special session representative image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:08:53.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand plans special Assembly session as women’s reservation row intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, special assembly session, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/no-cuddles-but-lots-of-care-how-a-paris-area-wildlife-hospital-keeps-rescued-animals-wild</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/xfmm9jtn/AP26109530454519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers treat a swan at the Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in Maisons-Alfort, outside Paris, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:53:16.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/21/assam-government-assures-gauhati-hc-it-will-file-response-to-pleas-against-cm-himantas-hate-speech-by-may-28</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o1nmcg0x/20260406064f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:42:56.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam government assures Gauhati HC it will file response to pleas against CM Himanta's 'hate speech' by May 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, hate speeches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Apr/21/nissan-motor-india-expands-network-in-ecil-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/yno6copz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-6.54.03-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:38:08.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nissan Motor India expands network in ECIL, Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, NIssan india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/sc-issues-notice-to-centre-on-plea-challenging-national-investigation-agency-act-2008</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/xr7rtb9z/ANI_20260316113343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:07:58.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging National Investigation Agency Act, 2008</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, National Investigation Agency Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/bjps-womens-reservation-a-ploy-to-alter-constitution-congress-spokesperson-supriya-shrinate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3p9msi2j/ANI_20251130162039.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:04:43.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP’s ‘Women’s Reservation’ a ploy to alter constitution: Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supriya Shrinate, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/belthangady-mla-harish-poonja-alleges-irregularities-in-highway-land-acquisition-seeks-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/yblq50pj/MLA-Harish-Poonja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLA Harish Poonja of Belthangady constituency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:58:50.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja alleges irregularities in highway land acquisition, seeks probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belthangady MLA, Harish Poonja</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/13-dead-five-critically-injured-in-explosion-at-firecracker-manufacturing-unit-in-thrissur-ahead-of-pooram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ymo45sqv/9055a482-32e9-45da-8c6e-a7aa6b4464e7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At least 10 people were admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital Thrissur at Mulankunnathukavu. Hospital sources said a few of the injured are in critical condition.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:54:23.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 dead, five critically injured in explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit in Thrissur ahead of Pooram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Explosion, Mundathikode firecracker manufacturing unit, Thrissur Pooram festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/campaign-ends-for-crucial-first-phase-of-west-bengal-assembly-polls-152-constituencies-to-vote-on-april-23</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/duqsgg5h/MixCollage-21-Apr-2026-07-12-PM-9061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first phase comes amid heightened scrutiny of the SIR, during which a significant number of names were deleted and later subjected to verification.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:44:23.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Campaign ends for crucial first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls; 152 constituencies to vote on April 23 </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chandigarh/2026/Apr/21/ludhiana-businessman-duped-of-rs-20-crore-in-cryptocurrency-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-11/es7zeyz4/202511113572303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:41:20.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ludhiana businessman duped of Rs 20 crore in cryptocurrency scam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chandigarh, Cyber scam, Cryptocurrency scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-accuses-iran-of-violating-ceasefire-numerous-times-as-peace-talks-set-to-resume-in-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5wy1vrv5/AP26108524644643.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens to speeches before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:33:35.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire 'numerous times' as peace talks set to resume in Pakistan </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, ceasefire, Peace talks, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/cm-yogi-leads-protest-march-against-defeat-of-womens-reservation-bill-sp-chief-akhilesh-calls-it-theatrics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/cjzmakgi/PTI04212026000076B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes part in the 'Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra', in Lucknow.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:27:43.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Yogi leads protest march against defeat of women's reservation bill; SP chief Akhilesh calls it 'theatrics'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/urban-local-body-elections-to-be-held-on-may-17-in-himachal-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/pje21tsh/pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 449 wards will go to the polls in 51 ULBs in Himachal Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:27:42.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban local body elections to be held on May 17 in Himachal Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himachal Pradesh, urban local body elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Apr/21/flying-high-on-their-wheelchairs-with-cafe-wings-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/b5z4pldn/CAFE1042031.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/n6br1r47/CAFE2042100.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:22:10.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flying high on their wheelchairs with ‘Cafe Wings’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cafe, Cafe Wings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/21/ed-raids-properties-linked-to-self-styled-godman-ashok-kharat-in-money-laundering-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/v5ou0q4h/202604173752264.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ED raids self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:19:00.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids properties linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in money laundering probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Maharashtra, Enforcement Directorate, Self-styled godman, Self-styled godman and astrologer Captain Ashok Kharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/21/just-cool-it-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/1rde2hgz/sambharam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambharam</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/gynkq4n0/drink-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MUSK MELONADE</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/cxofdkrl/tender-coconut.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tender coconut cooler</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/054xtb8k/watermelon.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Watermelon cucumber smoothie</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ubtwh6px/panakam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traditional panakam</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/g3ipkuss/drink-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passion fruit lassi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/02podlfc/drink.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masala shikanji</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:16:46.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just Cool It!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, summer 2026, summer coolers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/high-octane-tamil-nadu-poll-campaign-ends-silent-period-begins-ahead-of-april-23-vote</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5fv5mdd7/20260420600f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling on April 23 will be followed by counting of votes on May 4, with results scheduled to be declared the same day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:01:40.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High-octane Tamil Nadu poll campaign ends, silent period begins ahead of April 23 vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, 2026 TN polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, campaign ends</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/21/congress-moves-privilege-motion-against-pm-modi-over-attack-on-opposition-in-national-address</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/brw55ipy/KC-Venugopal-slams-Modi-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:51:48.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress moves privilege motion against PM Modi over attack on Opposition in national address</news:title>
<news:keywords>K C Venugopal moves privilege motion against PM Modi, Constitution Amendment Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/kharge-accuses-modi-of-terrorising-opposition-alleges-misuse-of-central-agencies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/76i8h2r0/PTI04212026000067A-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge joins hands with leaders during a rally in support of party candidate from Velachery constituency, JMH Aassan Maulaana, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:49:38.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge accuses Modi of 'terrorising' Opposition, alleges misuse of central agencies; BJP hits back </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Nation, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 2026 TN polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/macron-to-press-lebanon-ceasefire-and-sovereignty-in-paris-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ow1f7fyn/Lebanon-PM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Luxembourg, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:40:12.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Macron to press Lebanon ceasefire and sovereignty in Paris talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanon Ceasefire, Paris talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/waste-crisis-in-the-himalaya-white-paper-calls-for-structured-management-frameworks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/12/original/himalayas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Himalayas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:26:13.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste crisis in the Himalaya: White paper calls for structured management frameworks </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himalaya, waste crisis, structured management frameworks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/dont-need-such-friends-akhilesh-rejects-pm-modis-friend-remark-in-parliament</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/19/original/akhilesh_yadav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:18:45.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Don't need such friends': Akhilesh rejects PM Modi's 'friend' remark in Parliament   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Akhilesh Yadav, Women Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/21/wedding-feast-turns-toxic-400-guests-fall-ill-from-suspected-food-poisoning-in-gujarat-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/yx7uztwf/Food-poison-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>108 ambulance services, private vehicles and local transport were pressed into action as the sick were rushed to hospitals and primary health centres through the night.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:06:29.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wedding feast turns toxic: 400 guests fall ill from suspected food poisoning in Gujarat village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, food poisoning, wedding feast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/beijing-rejects-claims-of-ties-to-iranian-vessel-seized-by-us-in-gulf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/n1eouapf/GpDdolIbYAAaFDi.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:06:01.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beijing rejects claims of ties to Iranian vessel seized by US in Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China, Iran War, Iran vessel seized</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/21/telugunews2026apr20kamakshi-bhaskarla-plays-mahadevi-in-ms-rajus-agadha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/be0m6mtn/Agadha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamakshi Bhaskarla from Agadha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:00:55.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamakshi Bhaskarla plays Mahadevi in MS Raju’s Agadha</news:title>
<news:keywords>MS Raju, Agadha, Kamakshi Bhaskarla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/21/telugunews2026apr20vijay-deverakondashouryuv-film-launched-with-a-pooja-ceremony</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/toevassw/VDxShouryuv.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>From L to R: Nani, director Shouryuv, and Vijay Deverakonda at the launch ceremony of VDxShouryuv</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:00:20.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay Deverakonda–Shouryuv film launched with a pooja ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijay Deverakonda, Hi Nanna, Nani, Shouryuv</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/tata-steel-partners-with-sms-group-to-make-low-carbon-emission-steel-at-jamshedpur-plant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-01/fa3o6n5f/MSSSL.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of steel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:58:42.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Steel partners with SMS Group to make low-carbon emission steel at Jamshedpur plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/more-security-personnel-than-voters-in-west-bengal-uddhav-thackeray-slams-centre-for-overdeployment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/s76x5xzb/Uddhav-Thackeray.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:51:31.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'More security personnel than voters in West Bengal': Uddhav Thackeray slams Centre for overdeployment</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/meryl-streep-hints-at-broadway-comeback-says-working-with-martin-short-would-be-fun</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/isc0xc21/ANI_20260421101831.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meryl Streep eyes stage reunion with Martin Short after 'Only Murders in the Building'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:49:01.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meryl Streep hints at Broadway comeback, says working with Martin Short ‘would be fun’</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Broadway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/shafali-climbs-two-spots-to-sixth-in-icc-rankings-for-batters-mandhana-slips-to-fourth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/96d94043/ANI_20251228170803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smriti Mandhana (L) and Shafali Verma (R).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:41:32.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shafali climbs two spots to sixth in ICC rankings for batters, Mandhana slips to fourth</news:title>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, April 20, 2026, to face a showdown in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:26:09.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-airlines-till-may-24</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines till May 24 </news:title>
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<image:caption>Malda mango traders push for airport reopening to boost exports and farmer earnings ahead assembly elections</image:caption>
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<news:title>Malda mango traders seek improved air connectivity to boost exports</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L to R) Riyaz Khan, Althaf Salim, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Nithin Parameswar in the first look poster of Secret of Kalinga</image:caption>
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<news:title>First look of Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Secret of Kalinga out</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pooja ceremony of Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew's new film</image:caption>
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<news:title>Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew team up for a new mystery thriller</news:title>
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<image:caption>Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/21/what-to-know-about-psychedelic-retreats-a-booming-business-with-few-safety-guardrails</loc>
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<image:caption>An empty pitcher and shot sized cups sit on an altar during an ayahuasca ceremony at a retreat in Hildale</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:07:24.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails</news:title>
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<image:caption>'Lawrence of Punjab' poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:55:25.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upcoming OTT documentary series 'Lawrence of Punjab' stirs up political controversy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/samsung-lg-raise-laptop-prices-amid-global-memory-chip-shortage</loc>
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<image:caption>Tech giants Samsung and LG hike laptop prices twice in three months</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:54:51.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samsung, LG raise laptop prices amid global memory chip shortage </news:title>
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<image:caption>In this image from April 16, 2026, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav is seen speaking during the special session on Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:47:23.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP to bring private member's bill for reservation of OBC, Muslim women in Parliament </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/four-interstate-drug-peddlers-held-in-telanganas-warangal-for-smuggling-rs-25-crore-worth-hash-oil</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused were identified as Hantal Sannu (23), Hantal Sanyasi (23), H Krishna (56), and Kandela Chinnababu (56).</image:caption>
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<news:title>Four interstate drug peddlers held in Telangana's Warangal for smuggling Rs 2.5 crore worth hash oil</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:44:53.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quitting tobacco could give major economic uplift to over 20 million households in India: ICMR study</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/indias-nuclear-push-needs-parallel-power-play-to-hit-100-gw-goal-report</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:40:44.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's nuclear push needs parallel power play to hit 100 GW goal: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/11-year-old-boy-found-murdered-in-madhya-pradeshs-satna</loc>
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<image:caption>The victim has been identified as Shivraj Rajak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:39:37.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-year-old boy found murdered in Madhya Pradesh's Satna</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:34:16.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted "cherry-picked" officers at airport to cause delay in flight ops</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:32:39.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted 'cherry-picked' officials at airport to delay her flight</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/the-war-between-us-israel-and-iran-is-headed-for-a-frozen-conflict-heres-why</loc>
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<image:caption>A boy holds up an anti-Israeli placard during a state-organized rally in support of the supreme leader marking National Girl's Day in Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:19:53.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The war between US, Israel and Iran is headed for a frozen conflict. Here's why</news:title>
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<image:caption>Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces attend a funeral for colleagues who were killed in a US airstrike in Anbar, in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:11:08.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/will-constitution-not-rescue-a-believer-who-is-not-allowed-to-touch-deity-asks-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:07:28.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will Constitution not rescue a believer who is not allowed to touch deity, asks SC</news:title>
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<image:caption>NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:59:16.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Mumbai for health check-up</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks on the last day of campaigning ahead of the state Assembly elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:58:15.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin warns he’ll be 'danger' to those undermining Tamil Nadu’s growth</news:title>
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<image:caption>This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says is a test launch of an upgraded surface-to-surface ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea on Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:52:10.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US limits intel sharing on North Korea over South Korea's comments: Reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/21/a-space-camp-for-lil-explorers-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:41:49.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A space camp for li’l explorers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/tom-hooper-to-direct-millie-bobby-browns-nineteen-steps-for-netflix</loc>
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<image:caption>Tom Hooper to direct movie adaptation of book 'Nineteen Steps'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:28:19.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Hooper to direct Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Nineteen Steps’ for Netflix</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-vows-to-resolve-long-standing-gorkha-issue-within-six-months-of-forming-govt-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing an election rally in Darjeeling district.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Amit Shah vows to resolve long-standing Gorkha issue within six months of forming govt in Bengal </news:title>
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<image:caption>Smuggled e-cigarettes seized by Indian authorities at the Indo-Bhutan border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:23:55.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indo-Bhutan customs meet in Munnar flags e-cigarettes, counterfeit cigarettes smuggling</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/21/steeling-a-march-the-strength-of-the-upsc-dream</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:21:21.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Steeling’ a March: The Strength of the UPSC Dream</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/21/sooraj-barjatyas-yeh-prem-mol-liya-set-for-november-2026-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, will release in cinemas on 27 November 2026, makers said Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:21:15.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ set for November 2026 release</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/au-marks-centenary-with-fine-arts-legacy-exhibition</loc>
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<image:caption>Student and alumni works showcased at the AU Kala Centennial Saga exhbiition at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:18:14.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AU marks centenary with fine arts legacy exhibition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/21/fire-at-rajasthans-pachpadra-refinery-delays-pm-modi-inauguration-raises-concerns-over-losses-and-safety</loc>
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<image:caption>A massive fire broke out at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:09:33.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire at Rajasthan's Pachpadra refinery delays PM Modi inauguration, raises concerns over losses and safety</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/organisations-urge-scientific-validation-for-snakebite-prevention-devices-in-india</loc>
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<image:caption>A snake used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:07:58.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Organisations urge scientific validation for snakebite prevention devices in India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/21/stalin-slams-centre-over-delimitation-tried-to-punish-tamil-nadu-poll-pitch-heats-up</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:02:44.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin Slams Centre Over Delimitation: ‘Tried to Punish Tamil Nadu’ | Poll Pitch Heats Up</news:title>
<news:keywords>stalin, dmk, tamil nadu elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/21/the-fake-disease-that-fooled-the-internet-and-what-it-says-about-all-of-us</loc>
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<image:caption>Bixonimania is not an isolated case. Being deceived – whether you are a person or an AI model – is concerningly common, in science and beyond.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:01:56.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The fake disease that fooled the internet — and what it says about all of us</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/from-fleabag-to-vladimir-why-has-breaking-the-fourth-wall-has-become-so-common</loc>
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<image:caption>Vladimir movie still</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:54:25.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Fleabag to Vladimir: why has breaking the fourth wall has become so common?</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Fleabag, Vladimir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/dmk-successfully-countered-attempts-to-create-confusion-kanimozhi-confident-dmk-will-retain-power</loc>
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<image:caption>"DMK successfully countered attempts to create confusion": Kanimozhi confident of Stalin's victory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:51:13.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'DMK successfully countered attempts to create confusion': Kanimozhi confident DMK will retain power </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, DMK MP Kanimozhi, 2026 TN polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/keep-the-pain-inside-on-ukraine-front-married-medics-face-war-side-by-side</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian combat medic Anastasia Podobailo, with her colleague and husband Mykola Yasinenko, walk with others to visit Lake Synevyr during the RePower programme, a mountain retreat designed to support Ukrainian military medics' psychological recovery and mental well-being in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region on October 27, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:46:09.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Keep the pain inside': On Ukraine front, married medics face war side by side</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/heatwave-likely-in-delhi-as-temperature-may-touch-41c</loc>
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<image:caption>People using scarf, Cap and Umbrella to cover face for protection against sun as Temperature increases close to 40 degree in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:41:25.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave likely in Delhi as temperature may touch 41°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Heatwave, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/curtain-falls-on-high-voltage-tn-poll-blitz-as-multi-cornered-battle-heads-to-ballot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ytbirom4/Bristolhhbb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The contest is mainly a face-off between the DMK-led SPA and the AIADMK-led NDA, with added interest from actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam debuting in all 234 constituencies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:37:29.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curtain falls on high-voltage TN poll blitz as multi-cornered battle heads to ballot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, DMK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/that-was-a-terrible-performance-gt-batting-coach-hayden-after-big-defeat-to-mi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>"That was a terrible performance": GT batting coach Hayden after big defeat to MI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:37:04.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'That was a terrible performance': GT batting coach Hayden after big defeat to MI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Matthew Hayden, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-alter-order-directs-sslc-third-language-papers-be-valued-instead-of-graded</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:36:30.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC refuses to alter order, directs SSLC third language papers be valued instead of graded</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/100-years-after-her-birth-late-queen-elizabeth-iis-legacy-still-looms-over-british-monarchy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qofj3mhh/AP26108389020756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A plate with photos of the late Queen Elizabeth II is on display for sale at a souvenirs shop in London on April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/q6b9fzfy/AP26108391100440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A coin featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II is on display for sale at a souvenir shop in London on April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:36:28.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 years after her birth, late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Queen Elizabeth II, UK Royal Family, Prince Andrew, King Charles III, British Monarchy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/cong-recalls-rahul-sonia-letters-to-pm-modi-urging-womens-reservation-says-govt-slept-on-this-demand</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:33:07.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong recalls Rahul, Sonia letters to PM Modi urging women's reservation, says govt 'slept' on this demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/tucker-carlson-expresses-regret-over-support-for-trump-as-feud-escalates</loc>
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<image:caption>"Tormented" by Trump's rise, Commentator and host Tucker Carlson apologises for "misleading people"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:27:25.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tucker Carlson expresses regret over support for Trump as feud escalates</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/did-pope-leo-find-his-voice-in-africa-or-did-the-world-finally-hear-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV is cheered by the faithful on the occasion of his visit to a nursing home in Saurimo, Angola, on Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:24:13.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV, Pope Leo, Trump vs Pope</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/north-bengals-54-seats-emerge-as-key-battleground-bjp-seeks-to-retain-edge-tmc-eyes-gains</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC and BJP flags. ( Representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:22:10.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Bengal's 54 seats emerge as key battleground; BJP seeks to retain edge, TMC eyes gains</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, TMC, north bengal, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/soul-patrol-on-first-black-special-forces-unit-in-vietnam-wins-top-honour-at-sarasota-film-festival-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>'Soul Patrol'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:21:32.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Soul Patrol’, on first Black special forces unit in Vietnam, wins top honour at Sarasota Film Festival 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Soul Patrol, Sarasota Film Festival 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/tanzim-hasan-sakib-returns-as-bangladesh-add-pace-for-odi-decider-against-new-zealand-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/lwcyuhde/ANI_20260421055215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tanzim Hasan Sakib returns as Bangladesh add pace for ODI decider against New Zealand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:16:20.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanzim Hasan Sakib returns as Bangladesh add pace for ODI decider against New Zealand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, ODI decider</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/iran-leadership-reportedly-in-a-rift-over-us-peace-deal-amid-ceasefire-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z977clqh/Mohammad-Bagher-Ghalibaf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this handout picture provided by the Islamic Consultative Assembly News Agency (ICANA), Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, dressed in an IRGC uniform, chairs a session in Tehran on February 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:04:54.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran leadership reportedly 'in a rift' over US peace deal amid ceasefire deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, IRGC, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Islamabad Talks, US-Iran peace talks, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/21/avinash-tiwary-says-imtiaz-ali-pushed-him-into-emotional-depth-with-o-saathi-re</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Avinash Tiwary</image:caption>
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<news:title>Avinash Tiwary says Imtiaz Ali pushed him into emotional depth with ‘O Saathi Re’</news:title>
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<news:title>Trump attempts to force Iran into peace deal using blockade threat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/baisaran-meadows-remain-shut-year-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-despite-heightened-security</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:01:05.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baisaran meadows remain shut year after Pahalgam terror attack despite heightened security</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/21/what-is-muscle-memory-and-can-i-improve-mine</loc>
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<image:caption>But do your muscles actually have a memory? And what role does your brain play?</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:52:07.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is ‘muscle memory’ and can I improve mine?</news:title>
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<image:caption>TMC's Pradip Sarkar (L) and BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:50:45.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal polls: 'Outsider' poll pitch obfuscates 'people's issues' in Kharagpur railway hub </news:title>
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<image:caption>A video screengrab of the violent clash at Germany gurdwara that left 11 injured</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:44:48.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 injured in clash at gurdwara in Germany, triggering major police operation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Apr/21/injured-alcaraz-waits-on-wrist-tests-as-the-french-open-clock-ticks-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz poses as he arrives for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:34:57.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Security personnel inspect the Baisaran Valley site in Pahalgam following the terrorist attack that took place on April 22, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:32:58.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will not forget till my last breath': Families of Pahalgam attack victims still in grief a year on</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/21/carla-hayden-honoured-by-authors-guild-as-writers-celebrate-libraries-and-free-expression</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Carla Hayden speaks at the Authors Guild Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, April 20, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:32:03.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carla Hayden honoured by Authors Guild as writers celebrate libraries and free expression</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/vance-likely-to-head-to-islamabad-tuesday-amid-doubts-over-us-iran-talks-reports</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance speaks at a Turning Point USA tour stop at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., Tuesday, April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:26:21.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance likely to head to Islamabad Tuesday amid doubts over US-Iran talks: Reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/anbumani-ramadoss-outlines-prohibition-plan-welfare-measures-for-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:23:28.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbumani Ramadoss outlines prohibition plan, welfare measures for Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/rs-25-crore-unaccounted-cash-seized-at-tns-perambalur-during-vehicle-check</loc>
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<image:caption>The cash was confiscated and handed over to Revenue Divisional Officer M. Anitha, the returning officer for the Perambalur (Reserved) Assembly constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:19:59.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.5 crore unaccounted cash seized at TN's Perambalur during vehicle check</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/one-year-on-india-pakistan-and-the-deadly-pahalgam-terror-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam, about 90km (55 miles) from Srinagar on April 23, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:12:36.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One year on: India, Pakistan and the deadly Pahalgam terror attack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/elden-ring-live-action-film-set-for-2028-release-kit-connor-to-lead-cast</loc>
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<image:caption>Video game 'Elden Ring' movie adaptation to release in 2028, Kit Connor in lead role</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:11:34.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Elden Ring’ live-action film set for 2028 release, Kit Connor to lead cast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/21/23-of-candidates-in-phase-ii-of-west-bengal-polls-face-criminal-cases-22-are-crorepatis-adr-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/q93jjz5c/202604153749490.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report analysed 1,445 candidates and found that 338 of them (23%), have declared criminal cases against themselves</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:56:38.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23% of candidates in phase II of West Bengal polls face criminal cases, 22% are crorepatis: ADR report</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/india-un-officials-discuss-peacekeeping-cooperation-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:47:24.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/clashes-erupt-during-torch-rally-in-manipur-amid-protest-over-childrens-deaths</loc>
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<image:caption>Protestors confront security personnel during a Meira (torch) rally at Koirengei, organised under the aegis of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), demanding justice regarding the Tronglaobi killing incident, in Imphal East</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:45:16.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clashes erupt during torch rally in Manipur amid protest over children’s deaths</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/off-the-cuff-voters-fret-over-missing-poll-slips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/yrj4zlnk/Poll-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:44:54.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Voters fret over missing poll slips</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/two-families-ostracised-in-dharmapuri-for-breaching-kangaroo-courts-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/12/23/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:40:48.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two families ostracised in Dharmapuri for breaching kangaroo court's order</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/obamas-production-company-higher-ground-prepares-to-exit-netflix-era</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/4zgf6guk/ANI_20260420225757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:40:45.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Obama’s production company 'Higher Ground' prepares to exit Netflix era</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Michelle Obama, Former US President Barack Obama, Higher Ground</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/old-love-for-new-eyes-kevin-oliver-returns-with-a-musical-twist-on-shakuntala</loc>
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<image:caption>Rehearsals in progress</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:39:30.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Old Love for New Eyes: Kevin Oliver returns with a musical twist on Shakuntala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, musical, Theatre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/21/bhubaneswar-student-tops-jee-mains-exam-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qmp92uo4/New-Project-2026-04-21T100448.561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhavesh is the only student from Odisha to be among the 26 candidates who secured 100 percentile in the JEE mains.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:35:51.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar student tops JEE (mains) exam in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, JEE (Main), National Testing Agency (NTA)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/karur-villagers-stage-stir-for-being-barred-from-temple-over-caste-bias</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:33:48.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karur villagers stage stir for being barred from temple over caste bias</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Caste discrimination, Karur temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/orissa-hc-flags-safety-concern-for-british-era-school-building-in-cuttack-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/3/original/Odisha_high_court-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:33:06.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC flags safety concern for British-era school building in Cuttack city</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/stocks-climb-early-as-us-iran-negotiation-hopes-lift-market-mood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/4vafcb4x/202604053735255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brent crude oil prices trading below the USD 100 per barrel mark provided optimism to the markets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:32:37.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stocks climb early as US-Iran negotiation hopes lift market mood</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/south-korean-police-seek-to-arrest-k-pop-mogul-behind-bts</loc>
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<image:caption>Bang Si-Hyuk, a chairman of HYBE answers reporters' question upon his arrival at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:31:20.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-puts-surrendered-maoists-in-reserve-police-lines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/9ppp258g/C_17_1_CH1501_23046259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maoists surrendering in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hyderabad's Musi rejuvenation plan targets sewage interception, decentralised treatment </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:28:19.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuttack schools, colleges to be shut till April 23 for heatwave</news:title>
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<news:title>Tax benefits drive EV adoption surge in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>GHMC Commissioner K Ilambarithi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:27:10.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40K registrations pile up on back of VAHAN rollout in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/52-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-manipur</loc>
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<image:caption>5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Manipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:26:36.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Manipur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/supervisor-held-for-sexually-harassing-conservancy-staff-during-work-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:26:35.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supervisor held for sexually harassing conservancy staff during work in Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/21/bhubaneswar-cuttack-witness-robust-gold-buying-on-akshaya-tritiya</loc>
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<image:caption>People buying gold from a jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:26:07.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack witness robust gold-buying on Akshaya Tritiya </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/567-cases-booked-tobacco-items-worth-rs-11-crore-seized-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:24:38.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>567 cases booked, tobacco items worth Rs 1.1 crore seized in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-bjp-leaders-swarm-party-campaign-in-west-bengal-to-woo-odia-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a campaign in West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:24:10.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha BJP leaders swarm party campaign in West Bengal to woo Odia voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/rte-admission-no-help-for-parents-applying-on-portal-at-education-offices-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>The Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam staged a sit-in protest on Monday at the campus of the Chief Educational Officer (CEO) in the city, condemning the School Education Department for not conducting the Right to Education (RTE) admission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:23:53.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTE admission: No help for parents applying on portal at education offices in Coimbatore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/man-held-for-posting-vulgar-content-on-actor-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:title>Man held for posting vulgar content on actor in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/sub-registrars-held-for-bribery-via-upi-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/j1trdh7d/under-the-table-bribedealings.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:22:47.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sub-registrars held for bribery via UPI in Telangana </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/fire-breaks-out-at-sangareddy-pharma-unit</loc>
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<image:caption>Smoke comes out of the Erythro pharmaceutical unit in Gaddapotharam Industrial Area, Sangareddy district, on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:22:14.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at Sangareddy pharma unit</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/construction-of-chariots-21-day-chandan-yatra-commences-in-puri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/el7ldllr/Construction-of-chariots.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Servitors consecrating the wooden logs near Srimandir at Puri on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:28.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Construction of chariots, 21-day Chandan Yatra commences in Puri</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/brs-touching-feet-of-rss-leaders-to-stop-klis-probe-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy takes Shrungadarshan at the Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy temple in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:23.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS touching feet of RSS leaders to stop KLIS probe: CM Revanth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/drought-despair-and-discontent-tamil-nadus-perilous-summer-pivot</loc>
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<image:caption>Large amount of garbage especially plastic waste is seen dumped into the Vaigai river in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:13.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought, despair and discontent: Tamil Nadu’s perilous summer pivot</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/rupee-weakens-16-paise-to-9332-vs-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-11/yv45p2hg/Indian-Rupee-US-Dollar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:11.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee weakens 16 paise to 93.32 vs dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-ceo-sets-month-end-deadline-for-voter-mapping</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Electoral officer C Sudharshan Reddy addressing media during a press conference in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:20:34.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CEO sets month-end deadline for voter mapping</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-police-bust-prostitution-racket-arrest-five</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/o0mf86xx/ANI_20250325211527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bargarh police busted an alleged prostitution racket operating out of a roadside eatery at Dhanger village.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:19:01.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha police bust prostitution racket, arrest five </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/jeevan-too-will-feel-disillusioned-in-brs-tpcc-cheif-mahesh</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:18:32.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jeevan too will feel disillusioned in BRS: TPCC cheif Mahesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Jeevan Reddy, B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/frustration-behind-harishs-baseless-allegations-against-government-minister-thummala</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:17:37.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frustration behind Harish’s baseless allegations against government: Minister Thummala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Thummala Nageswara Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-says-recovering-iran-uranium-will-be-a-long-and-difficult-process</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:17:22.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says recovering Iran uranium 'will be a long and difficult process'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran uranium</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/harish-missed-jagtial-meeting-as-he-was-in-delhi-brs-leader-vaddiraju</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:17:00.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish missed Jagtial meeting as he was in Delhi: BRS leader Vaddiraju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Vaddiraju Ravichandra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/one-killed-four-injured-in-violent-drunken-brawl-among-migrant-workers-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/35ta6wjj/New-Project-2026-04-11T232118.572.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Sunday night, the workers were in an inebriated state when a dispute broke out among them reportedly over previous enmity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:16:48.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, four injured in violent drunken brawl among migrant workers in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, migrant workers, drunken brawl</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-petition-against-eps-derogatory-remarks-against-cm-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/4/16/original/Edappadi_Palaniswami_MK_Stalin_EPS_PTI_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (L) and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:15:52.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on petition against EPS’ ‘derogatory’ remarks against CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Madras High Court​, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/principal-of-govt-iti-in-odisha-booked-for-sexual-abuse-of-minor-student</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/kimki2ct/Cops-verify.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girl alleged that the principal, identified as Ratikanta Parida, had subjected her to repeated sexual abuse over the past month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:14:31.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Principal of govt ITI in Odisha booked for sexual abuse of minor student</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/man-gets-eight-years-ri-for-holding-irulars-in-bonded-labour-sexual-harassment-of-minor</loc>
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<news:title>Man gets eight years’ RI for holding Irulars in bonded labour, sexual harassment of minor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/three-arrested-in-odisha-for-stealing-pipes-wires-from-acs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/c4e5rqdk/ANI_20241010174445.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:11:46.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested in Odisha for stealing pipes, wires from ACs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/vssl-workers-demand-resumption-of-plant-operation-stage-protest-in-odishas-jajpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/362s4oj8/protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The workers said they would intensify their protest if the plant was not reopened soon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:09:48.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VSSL workers demand resumption of plant operation, stage protest in Odisha's Jajpur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-government-mulls-cantilever-glass-viewpoints-to-boost-tourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/pa2titoq/Jupally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:08:15.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government mulls cantilever, glass viewpoints to boost tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, tourism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/southern-railway-to-run-special-trains-from-chennai-to-kanniyakumari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/1/31/original/train.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:07:51.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern Railway to run special trains from Chennai to Kanniyakumari </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/congress-cadre-flee-with-rs-13-lakh-seized-from-mp-karti-chidambarams-office-by-election-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Karti Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:04:29.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress cadre flee with Rs 13 lakh seized from MP Karti Chidambaram’s office by election officials</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/52-year-old-run-over-by-train-in-odishas-boudh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:03:40.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>52-year-old run over by train in Odisha's Boudh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, run over by train, railway track crossing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/villagers-bajrang-dal-block-road-to-protest-cow-slaughter-in-odishas-balasore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kg7io3dd/Road-blockade-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers staging road blockade near Bahabalpur village on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:02:05.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Villagers, Bajrang Dal block road to protest cow slaughter in Odisha's Balasore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cow slaughter, road blockade</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-hc-sought-states-reply-on-equitable-representation-to-dncs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:01:08.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC sought State's reply on equitable representation to DNCs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/workers-protest-over-wages-in-haldwani-turns-tense-police-use-mild-force-after-scuffle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/39svjeqz/C_53_1_CH1506_43646830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A heavy police presence was deployed as employees staged a sit-in at the factory gates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:00:08.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Workers’ protest over wages in Haldwani turns tense; police use mild force after scuffle</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-teacher-engaged-in-census-work-dies-due-to-alleged-heatstroke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-17/cykfv3av/202411083256778.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased teacher’s wife alleged that exposure to extreme heat and harsh weather conditions during census duty caused his death.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:00:04.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha teacher engaged in census work dies due to alleged heatstroke</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/university-of-western-australia-opens-applications-for-its-chennai-campus-marking-entry-into-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-11/4f6lt66l/iStock-157593882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The University of Western Australia (UWA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:57:30.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University of Western Australia opens applications for its Chennai campus, marking entry into India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, University of Western Australia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/next-hearing-of-mahanadi-tribunal-fixed-on-may-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qxgyawci/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:56:33.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next hearing of Mahanadi tribunal fixed on May 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, interstate water dispute</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-hc-sets-aside-sic-order-on-compassionate-appointment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bs4qeewp/Property-owners-get-relief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:56:15.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC sets aside SIC order on compassionate appointment</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/pmk-founder-ramadoss-urges-voters-to-reject-faction-led-by-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/4sm4338c/Ramadoss-promises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK founder S Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:55:11.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK founder Ramadoss urges voters to reject faction led by son</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/bjp-steps-up-panchayat-poll-preparation-in-odisha-with-focus-on-voter-outreach</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:54:39.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP steps up panchayat poll preparation in Odisha with focus on voter outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Panchayat Elections, BJP president Manmohan Samal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/after-45-years-adivasis-commemorate-indravelli-martyrs-day-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/kibkh1bd/adilabad2004chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials, leaders and villagers pay tributes to the Indravelli Martyrs statue in Adilabad district on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:53:31.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 45 years, Adivasis commemorate Indravelli Martyrs’ Day in Telangana </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/21/odisha-mp-draws-union-coal-ministers-attention-to-unrest-over-mining-in-rayagada-kalahandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/sffq26fv/ANI_20240606190418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:53:10.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha MP draws union coal minister's attention to unrest over mining in Rayagada, Kalahandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/poisonous-gas-from-tank-kills-two-workers-in-chennais-avadi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/47f904jk/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:52:41.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poisonous gas from tank kills two workers in Chennai's Avadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Avadi, Toxic gas inhaled</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/commission-will-leave-no-stone-unturned-gyanesh-kumar-on-ensuring-fear-free-transparent-polls-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/6a8kxrnh/P_4674623941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commisioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:52:04.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commission will 'leave no stone unturned': Gyanesh Kumar on ensuring fear-free, transparent polls in Bengal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/vijay-turns-to-chennai-in-last-leg-of-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vl7c47by/Vijay-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK Vijay campaigns at Villivakkam in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:49:45.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay turns to Chennai in last leg of campaign</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-oppn-flays-voter-deletion-ahead-of-sir-alleges-ulterior-motives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ajb9cxrs/HGXLDG7a0AA80ME.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra, deputy leader of the Opposition Prasanna Acharya and general secretary Bijay Nayak addressing a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:48:06.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Oppn flays voter deletion ahead of SIR, alleges ulterior motives</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/kirana-shop-owner-killed-for-refusing-loan-of-rs-200-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ev7sxlkx/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:22.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kirana shop owner killed for refusing loan of Rs 200 in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/aiadmk-bjp-poll-win-threat-to-dmks-schemes-arvind-kejriwal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/miv91jgq/AIADMK-BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal campaigns along with Chief Minister MK Stalin at Pulianthope on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/gi650sn2/DMK’s-schemes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Udayanidhi Stalin campaigining at Triplicane on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:20.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK-BJP poll win threat to DMK’s schemes: Arvind Kejriwal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/21/constitutional-clocks-that-just-start-ticking</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ppchnjuk/20april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under strict population proportionality, the political consequence is a structural shift in representation to the north</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:15.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitutional clocks that just started ticking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Women's reservation law, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/cm-chandrababu-naidu-celebrates-birthday-with-daily-wage-workers-at-anna-canteen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/2lst4gua/CM-celebrates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu along with his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari serves food to mark birthday at Anna Canteen in Vijayawada on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:06.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu celebrates birthday with daily wage workers at Anna Canteen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, daily wage workers, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Anna Canteen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/linking-of-water-tanks-increased-water-availability-in-annamayya-collector</loc>
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<image:caption>Annamayya District Collector Nishant Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:46:01.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Linking of water tanks increased water availability in Annamayya: Collector </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/five-telangana-students-achieve-100-percentile-in-jee-main</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/h23c6rkd/PU-II-exam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:45:31.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Telangana students achieve 100 percentile in JEE Main</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/interview-vijays-political-entry-orchestrated-by-bjp-says-vck-leader-sinthanai-selvan</loc>
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<image:caption>Viduthalai Chiru-thaigal Katchi (VCK) general secretary and MLA Sinthanai Selvan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:43:42.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW| Vijay’s political entry orchestrated by BJP, says VCK leader Sinthanai Selvan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/bjp-misleading-people-on-womens-quota-cpm-state-secretary-v-srinivasa-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:43:22.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BJP misleading people on women’s quota’: CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao, Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/cm-naidu-signs-file-for-release-of-cmrf-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:41:56.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu signs file for release of CMRF aid </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, CMRF aid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/98-lakh-voters-removed-from-odisha-poll-rolls-triggers-allegations-of-wrongdoing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s5pwrx0z/RS-Gopalan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:41:27.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9.8 lakh voters removed from Odisha poll rolls, triggers allegations of wrongdoing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Electoral Officer, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), voter deletion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/oil-prices-dip-most-stocks-rise-on-lingering-iran-peace-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5bvmxndm/AFP20260420A8CR8G4v3HighResTopshotJapanEconomy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man stands outside a parking garage next to a stocks display near the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:40:19.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Oil prices, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/child-marriages-foiled-three-minor-girls-rescued-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/aphqsfd1/Screenshot-2026-03-18-171732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of child marriage used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:40:19.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child marriages foiled; three minor girls rescued in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, child marriage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/eight-months-on-sigachi-victims-struggle-even-for-medical-aid-in-telanaga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/a4tmkrmq/months-on-Sigachi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sigachi victims submit representation to officials at the Prajavani programme in Sangareddy on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:40:09.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EIght months on, Sigachi victims struggle even for medical aid in Telanaga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Sigachi chemical blast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-hc-orders-retrieval-of-98-year-old-farmers-valuables-from-debris</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/530k0xps/HC-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:39:09.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders retrieval of 98-year-old farmer’s valuables from debris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/ap-govt-seeks-central-panels-nod-to-rationalise-kolleru-boundaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/lbrs6ab1/ANI_20250822161037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:37:44.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt seeks Central panel’s nod to rationalise Kolleru boundaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-high-court-reserves-order-on-plea-seeking-ed-cases-against-7-ex-aiadmk-ministers</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:37:40.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court reserves order on plea seeking ED cases against 7 ex-AIADMK ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, ED Enforcement Directorate, AIADMK leaders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/two-try-to-sell-pangolin-for-rs-1-crore-arrested-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/iskex4gx/New-Project-2026-04-21T090645.693.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest officials in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district arrested two persons and seized a live pangolin from Powarguda village in Jainoor mandal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:37:21.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two try to sell pangolin for Rs 1 crore, arrested in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, pangolin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/dmk-writes-to-eci-against-transfer-of-ig-senthil-velan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/45a843i4/202604193755277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:35:19.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK writes to ECI against transfer of IG Senthil Velan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, ECI Election Commission of India, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-govt-focused-on-farmers-financial-empowerment-making-agriculture-profitable-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qvyf0tck/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi performing ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, at CCRI Cuttack on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:35:06.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt focused on farmers' financial empowerment, making agriculture profitable: CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Akshaya Tritiya 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/three-year-old-dies-in-stray-dog-attack-in-telanganas-peddapalli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/7m8wwjyv/dog-bite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:34:30.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-year-old dies in stray dog attack in Telangana's Peddapalli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, stray dog attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/aps-kondapalli-toys-set-for-global-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5h1kh3kd/ondapal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha and I&amp;PR Director KS Viswanathan taking part in the closing ceremony of Kondapalli Toys Festival on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:33:52.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Kondapalli toys set for global push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kondapalli Toys Festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/despite-your-curses-i-will-not-die-kcr-to-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/wc6iyhgt/New-Project-2026-04-21T090219.225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao raises a slogan during the Praja Ashirvada Sabha in Jagtial on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/bb5u09op/KCR_welcomes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran leader T Jeevan Reddy stands next to BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao as he waves to the crowd during a public meeting in Jagtial on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:33:23.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite your curses, I will not die: KCR to CM Revanth </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/ap-govt-to-extend-financial-aid-to-livestock-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-05/tbpv5dod/P_4356528862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Animal Husbandry Director T Damodar Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:31:38.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt to extend financial aid to livestock farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Animal Husbandry Director T Damodar Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/gunman-shoots-several-tourists-at-historic-pyramids-in-mexico-killing-a-canadian</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/to1mxgl7/AP26110785005303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forensic workers carry the body of a victim down a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire, in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:31:27.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mexico, tourists, gun violence, Teotihuacán pyramids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/there-is-nothing-wrong-in-hanging-kcr-for-his-misdeeds-says-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/pxn6uq8j/There-is-nothing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspects the Medigadda barrage on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:30:36.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>There is nothing wrong in hanging KCR for his misdeeds, says CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/ntr-dist-cp-lays-foundation-for-bomb-detection-block-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/fyhmcghh/NTR-dist-CP-lays.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed facility will be set up at the City Armed Reserve grounds and will house bomb detection equipment along with trained personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:29:59.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR dist CP lays foundation for bomb detection block in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR district commissioner of  police (CP) SV Rajasekhara Babu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/two-guntur-students-selected-for-isro-award</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s7nxn9se/Two-Guntur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Collector said AP had 14 students chosen nationwide, with two from Guntur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:29:07.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Guntur students selected for ISRO award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, ISRO award</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/virudhunagar-firecracker-unit-blast-madras-hc-seeks-states-reply-on-aid-for-victims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/vof0omrh/C_53_1_CH1506_43702020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters at the site after a blast in a firecracker manufacturing unit, at Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:29:04.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Virudhunagar firecracker unit blast: Madras HC seeks State’s reply on aid for victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, Tamil Nadu government, TN firecracker unit explosion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/more-than-15-lakh-devotees-throng-simhachalam-for-chandanotsavam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/g80z56an/More-than-1.5-lakh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees stand in long queues for the Nijaroopa Darshan of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Simhachalam on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:28:13.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 1.5 lakh devotees throng Simhachalam for Chandanotsavam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandanotsavam, Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/ap-chambers-seeks-relief-as-msmes-reel-under-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/p7ly3h69/New-Project-2026-04-21T085627.302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry</image:caption>
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<news:title>AP Chambers seeks relief as MSMEs reel under crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/sc-to-hear-april-24-plea-for-sit-or-cbi-probe-in-ghaziabad-minor-rape-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:27:15.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear April 24 plea for SIT or CBI probe in Ghaziabad minor rape-murder case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/21/six-held-after-clashes-between-cpm-bjp-workers-in-keralas-malamukal</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:27:05.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six held after clashes between CPM, BJP workers in Kerala's Malamukal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Violence, Stone pelting, Vattiyoorkavu police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-makes-rainwater-harvesting-mandatory-sets-deadlines-to-tackle-water-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qcjlvw6q/rainwater-h1084231.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Delhi makes rainwater harvesting mandatory, sets deadlines to tackle water crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/poll-campaign-leaves-a-trail-of-waste-in-tamil-nadu-burden-mounts-for-sanitary-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/wy3a62ka/P_4731012196.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader Actor Vijay canvassed votes in his own Tiruchy (West) Constituency during his roadshow campaign at Wireles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:25:08.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll campaign leaves a trail of waste in Tamil Nadu; burden mounts for sanitary workers </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/us-iran-warn-ready-for-war-as-talks-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/g9ljrs0a/AP26110386348919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man on his scooter passes next to an Iranian flag placed in front of a destroyed building, following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Monday, April 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:24:40.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/ap-govt-rolls-out-skill-plan-under-population-policy-health-minister-satya-kumar-yadav</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:23:58.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt rolls out skill plan under population policy: Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-notifies-sop-to-curb-tree-offences-introduces-rapid-response-system-for-strict-enforcement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ii4dbdi0/tree-090952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:23:49.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi notifies SOP to curb tree offences, introduces rapid response system for strict enforcement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, tree offences</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/21/blame-game-over-civic-issues-escalates-as-thiruvananthapuram-mayor-hits-back-at-minister-sivankutty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/49r6vinh/P_4590651515.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V V Rajesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:22:58.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blame game over civic issues escalates as Thiruvananthapuram mayor hits back at Minister Sivankutty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Education Minister  V Sivankutty, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor VV Rajesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/ap-cm-naidu-questions-stance-of-dmk-congress-on-33-womens-reservation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/53baomhb/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/go9ukgck/Tamil-Nadu-requires-double.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu campaigns on behalf of NDA contestants in Thalli assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:21:53.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM Naidu questions stance of DMK &amp; Congress on 33% women’s reservation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, DMK, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-l-g-taranjit-singh-visits-fire-service-academy-takes-stock-of-operational-preparedness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/1pkf2uqx/LG-visits-fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LG inspects firefighting equipment demo at Fire Service Management Academy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:21:47.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh visits fire service academy, takes stock of operational preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/denial-of-receipts-for-complaints-at-police-stations-in-ap-draws-criticism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/m4nqremo/202512173611037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It serves as proof of submission and enables citizens to track the progress of their complaint, including whether an FIR has been registered.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:20:50.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denial of receipts for complaints at police stations in AP draws criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, complaints</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/advocate-dies-after-jumping-from-cp-hotel-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/mgxvle69/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:20:08.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advocate dies after jumping from CP hotel in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, suicide, Connaught Place, Advocate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-police-warn-of-pop-up-cyber-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/uztsjmis/New-Project-2026-04-20T072614.859.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scamsters will be able to remote-control the phones and access the camera, microphone, SMS and contact details.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:19:30.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police warn of 'pop-up' cyber scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cyber scam, Vivo users, iQOO users</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/students-at-delhis-lady-hardinge-college-protest-over-hostel-conditions-demand-permission-to-install-acs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/n84mj7yq/No-ACs-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students also raised concerns over unhygienic mess conditions on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:19:30.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students at Delhi's Lady Hardinge College protest over hostel conditions, demand permission to install ACs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AC, Lady Hardinge Medical College</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/parties-bet-on-artificial-intelligencebut-infrastructure-hurdles-pose-real-challenge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/peebajgv/Parties-bet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:18:01.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parties bet on artificial intelligence,
but infrastructure hurdles pose real challenge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Artificial Intelligence AI, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/compassionate-jobs-crushing-the-hopes-of-unemployed-youth-andhra-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/cexhfvhj/Bail.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:17:44.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Compassionate jobs crushing the hopes of unemployed youth: Andhra HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/keralas-fishing-sector-faces-crisis-as-migrant-workers-leave-home-for-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/jlxpoleo/State’s-fishing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In addition to those who go fishing, a significant number of migrant workers also work in peeling sheds, netting and ice plants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:16:33.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's fishing sector faces crisis as migrant workers leave home for elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Assam Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, West Bengal Elections, Special Intensive Revision, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/promises-galore-vaigai-river-cleanup-dominates-campaigning-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/d57nf1xw/C_1_1_CH1104_118921533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Invasive water hyacinth a long stretch of the Vaigai river in Madurai, create mosquitoes, obstructing water flow</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:15:48.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Promises galore: Vaigai river cleanup dominates campaigning in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Madurai, Vaigai river, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/heatwave-likely-to-continue-in-delhi-till-april-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/bg8wvv04/ANI_20250613112558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:14:22.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave likely to continue in Delhi till April 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/mexican-president-sheinbaum-demands-explanation-after-us-officials-die-after-operation-in-chihuahua</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/2djp9q2k/ANI_20251211085513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:13:32.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mexican President Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Chihuahua</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/as-election-day-nears-cash-for-vote-allegations-galore-in-west-south-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/8cwgnq47/As-election-day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK functionaries smashed a car’s windshield in Coimbatore</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/jgzfqaru/Flying-squad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flying squads conducting searches at the house of relatives of BJP candidate KRM Radhakrishnan in Arumuganeri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:12:39.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As election day nears, cash-for-vote 
allegations galore in west, south Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/ed-calls-jacqueline-plea-to-become-case-approver-vague-gets-time-to-reply</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/2/original/Jacqueline_Fernandez_PTI_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:12:23.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED calls Jacqueline plea to become case approver ‘vague’, gets time to reply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ED, Jacqueline Fernandez</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-health-dept-revises-protocol-to-prevent-surgical-errors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/1bq0853x/Dept-revises-protocol.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:11:41.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala health dept revises protocol to prevent surgical errors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, guidelines, surgical lapse</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kin-of-nithin-raj-seek-arrest-of-accused-faculty-say-probe-on-track</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/0cjinmp4/32-33-1-nithinraj21204chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithin Raj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:09:24.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin of Nithin Raj seek arrest of accused faculty, say probe on track</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Loan app, Nithin Raj death, Anjarakandy Dental College</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/government-proposes-108-pg-dnb-fellowship-seats-in-delhi-medical-institutions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/17x84dgo/Govt-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:08:09.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government proposes 108 PG, DNB, fellowship seats in Delhi medical institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, healthcare, fellowship seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-consumer-commission-directs-builder-to-refund-rs-505-lakh-to-buyer-who-paid-but-never-got-possession</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala consumer commission directs builder to refund Rs 50.5 lakh to buyer who paid for an apartment in 2010 but never received possession.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala consumer commission directs builder to refund Rs 50.5 lakh to buyer who paid but never got possession</news:title>
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<image:caption>The BHEL Power Plant Piping Unit, established in 2008, continues to be the only significant industrial presence in Thirumayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:06:31.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu elections: Employment woes shape Thirumayam’s  poll mood</news:title>
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<news:title>Three from Delhi score perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main exam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/mcd-charged-rs-80-crore-in-green-tax-from-vehicles</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:03:50.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD charged Rs 80 crore in green tax from vehicles</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-researchers-develop-bone-repair-scaffold</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Binsi P K of the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi (L) and Dr Sobi K Chacko, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:01:40.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala researchers develop bone-repair scaffold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bone regene, tissue repair</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-hc-seeks-i-t-dept-reply-over-asset-discrepancies-in-tvk-chief-vijays-poll-affidavits</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Feb. 23, 2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay addresses a party meeting in Vellore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:00:48.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks I-T dept reply over asset discrepancies in TVK chief Vijay’s poll affidavits</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/japan-approves-scrapping-a-ban-on-lethal-weapons-exports-in-a-change-of-its-postwar-pacifist-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at her office in Tokyo Monday, April 13, 2026, after holding telephone talks with her Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:00:35.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, lethal weapons exports, weapons exports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/gba-mops-up-over-d150cr-via-premium-far</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:59:12.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA mops up over D150cr via Premium FAR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority (</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/trial-flights-fedex-iit-m-drones-cover-kia-to-e-city-in-21-minutes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/f9tkkdyy/Trial-flights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Operations were conducted at an altitude of 120 metres, as per guidelines.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:58:35.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trial flights: FedEx, IIT-M drones cover KIA to E-City in 21 minutes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IIT-M drones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/international-travel-to-go-fully-digital-at-kia</loc>
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<image:caption>Kempegowda International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:58:05.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>International travel to go fully digital at KIA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kempegowda International Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/joint-checks-begin-for-178-houses-in-mundakkai-chooralmala-township-after-construction-defects-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Mundakkai-Chooralmala township in Wayanad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:58:02.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joint checks begin for 178 houses in Mundakkai-Chooralmala township after construction defects allegations  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ULCCS, Wayanad township, KIFCON</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/four-months-on-bengalurus-kogilu-slum-evictees-refuse-to-move-out-stare-at-health-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Slum dwellers make do with make shift tents</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:57:20.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four months on, Bengaluru's Kogilu slum evictees refuse to move out, stare at health crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru  slum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/dcre-inspector-files-complaint-against-sp-dysp-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/o7qvyrng/SI-booked.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additionally, he released a five-minute video detailing how he was treated and harassed, in which he also hinted at taking an extreme step.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:53:59.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DCRE inspector files complaint against SP, DySp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DCRE, TR Srinivas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/dcre-petition-against-ips-officers-from-other-states-harassing-subordinates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/q2nm1r1d/PoliceEPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kashi named Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, alleging officer harassment, and sought to present the issue to the CM and Home Minister</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:51:42.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DCRE petition against IPS officers from other states harassing subordinates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IPS officers, DCRE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/udf-alleges-irregularities-in-kozhikode-poll-officials-deny-breach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/kpb7rrh3/election.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:51:26.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF alleges irregularities in Kozhikode, poll officials deny breach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, strongroom, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/73-offenders-convicted-till-march-26-ncb-hailed-for-fighting-drug-menace</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:50:51.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>73 offenders convicted till March ’26, NCB hailed for fighting drug menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Amit Shah, Narcotics Control Bureau</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/students-harassed-karnataka-cancel-college-affiliation-expert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/10/original/Child-Abuse-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:50:02.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students harassed Karnataka? Cancel college affiliation: Expert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, harrasment, Karnataka student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/buried-under-ash-chennais-kuruvimedu-residents-await-their-phoenix-moment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/rcjfpxa0/buried-under.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>100-150 lorries ferry ash to NTPC TN Energy Company Limited’s Vallur thermal power plant’s ash pond in Kuruvimedu daily</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ixv7526l/under-ash-kuruvimedu.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:49:00.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buried under ash, Chennai's Kuruvimedu residents await their phoenix moment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Kuruvimedu, ash transportation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/sc-seeks-special-courts-for-uapa-ndps-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:48:35.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks special courts for UAPA, NDPS cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NDPS cases, UAPA cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/temperatures-to-remain-above-normal-till-friday-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/lhz7ja0c/New-Project-2026-04-21T081600.651.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/asaag1os/Screenshot-2026-04-21-020202.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:47:08.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temperatures to remain above normal till Friday in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, India Meteorological Department, summer temperature</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/no-accident-but-murder-in-ghats-three-arrested-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:45:53.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No accident, but murder in ghats, three arrested in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, arrested, Yellapur Police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/toll-hits-25-families-struggle-to-identify-blast-victims-burnt-beyond-recognition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ch5rrkuq/Toll-hits-25-families.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A patient undergoing treatment at the Virudhunagar GMCH</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/drdnvp3m/Victims’-kin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relatives of Kattanarpatti cracker blast victims grieving the loss of their loved ones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:45:31.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toll hits 25, families struggle to identify blast victims burnt beyond recognition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN firecracker unit explosion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/thinner-roll-thicker-contest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/aj1zt33y/TMCANDBJPflags-Filephotos-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scale of deletions in several Kolkata Assembly segments has already surpassed the lead margins secured by the Trinamool Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, suggesting a potential shift in political equations and making contests tighter in seats the party had earlier won comfortably.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:44:51.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal polls: Thinner roll, thicker contest</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Amit Shah, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/chief-of-naval-staff-admiral-dinesh-tripathi-visits-kochi-naval-base</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5kvspc1b/4433navy1084350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi being accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at INS Garuda, the naval air station, in Kochi on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:44:23.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi visits Kochi Naval Base</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Southern Naval command, INS Garuda, Chief of Naval Staff</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/modi-not-in-favour-of-social-justice-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/28t9t1uz/basavablr10105151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the Basava Jayanti Celebrations at Chalukya Circle in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:42:02.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi not in favour of social justice: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/missing-teens-bodies-found-from-river-in-muvattupuzha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/g7lodbc0/New-Project-2026-04-21T080958.748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased are Aswin and Chris, both Plus-II students from Vazhakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:41:27.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing teens’ bodies found from river in Muvattupuzha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, drowning deaths, vallikada river</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/palaniswami-cant-trounce-dmk-says-tvk-leader-sengottaiyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/a1v8k5yr/Sengottaiyan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:41:15.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palaniswami can't trounce DMK, says TVK leader Sengottaiyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, K A Sengottaiyan, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/bjp-will-face-backlash-in-bengal-tn-polls-congress-leader-margaret-alva</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Margaret Alva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:38:10.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP will face backlash in Bengal, TN polls: Congress leader Margaret Alva</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Women’s Reservation Bill, Congress leader Margaret Alva</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/draft-on-relaxing-zonal-regulations-to-help-kalamassery-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/16/original/AP18197172470521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In high-risk areas, residential and commercial construction limits have been raised to 500 sq m and 300 sq m, respectively.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:37:46.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Draft on relaxing zonal regulations to help Kalamassery development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery municipality, construction limits</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/six-problematic-wild-elephants-in-coimbatore-forest-division</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-12/oa366kjp/C_32_1_CH0353_68840727.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:37:25.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six 'problematic' wild elephants in Coimbatore forest division</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Human animal conflict, Coimbatore Forest Division, Wild elephant menace</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/patna-diary-new-government-to-seek-floor-test-on-april-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/iqykaeqt/C_53_1_CH1509_4371663.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:35:05.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patna Diary: New government to seek floor test on April 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar government, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/congress-dmk-have-done-injustice-to-women-andhra-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1x9j8utn/202604163751636.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:34:31.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, DMK have done injustice to women: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/muslim-leaders-spar-over-disciplinary-action-write-to-congress-high-command</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/se81q7tu/abdul-jabbar105042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLC K Abdul Jabbar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:34:02.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim leaders spar over disciplinary action, write to Congress high command</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MLC K Abdul Jabbar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/farmers-in-keralas-kuttampuzha-protest-over-arrest-of-tribal-man-for-elephants-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/9lvjba5h/newindianexpress2026-02-15fxbnkjjhANI20250827051222.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saseendran P K, 64, of Vellaramkuthu tribal settlement, was arrested by the forest officials on Sunday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:32:18.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers in Kerala's Kuttampuzha protest over arrest of tribal man for elephant’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, forest officials, elephant found dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/interview-a-separate-rocket-missile-force-will-fragment-command-not-strengthen-it-ajay-ahlawat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/tqymfl1j/11dda0e7-5559-4020-9948-4251211743ce.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former fighter pilot and military affairs commentator Group Captain Ajay Ahlawat (Retd)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:29:56.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW| 'A separate rocket-missile force will fragment command, not strengthen it'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ajay Ahlawat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/congress-from-kongu-vellala-gounder-community-sought-recognition-in-the-party-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/a311cfd0-7e08-42a5-965e-768e64333d74/K_Selvaperunthagai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief K Selvaperunthagai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:29:14.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress from Kongu Vellala Gounder community sought recognition in the party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Congress Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/told-dks-sidelining-minority-leaders-in-party-not-right-satish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/sp32filc/No-question-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:29:05.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Told DKS sidelining minority leaders in party not right: Satish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/denial-of-seats-to-mps-deepens-rift-within-congress-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/4y3ptceo/New-Project-2026-04-21T075547.025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Denial of seats to sitting MPs deepens rift within Congress in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:28:33.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denial of seats to MPs deepens rift within Congress in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Congress candidates, MK Raghavan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/aiadmk-is-an-instrument-for-bjp-to-enter-tamil-nadu-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/l765c15h/AIADMK-is.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi addressing a campaign meet at Nanguneri in Tirunelveli on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:25:17.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK is an instrument for BJP to enter Tamil Nadu: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, AIADMK BJP alliance, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/do-away-with-guarantee-committees-bjp-tells-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/l3bhunxe/cheluvadi-narayan105053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:23:50.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Do away with guarantee committees, BJP tells CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/cbse-to-alter-rules-to-let-kerala-students-attend-national-sports-meets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/jge7qlii/CBSE-to-alter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:23:29.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE to alter rules to let Kerala students attend national sports meets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE schools, Kerala school timings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/e-autos-on-kaloor-metro-station-premises-stuck-in-systemic-rot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ba06l8ei/E-autos.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The e-autorickshaws at the time of launch in 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:21:26.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E-autos on Kaloor metro station premises stuck in systemic rot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KMRL, subsidy, e-autorickshaws</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/drdos-satellite-imaging-system-to-help-mha-in-real-time-decision-making</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/7620hs5v/P_4462011701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:20:59.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO’s satellite imaging system to help MHA in real-time decision making</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DRDO, MHA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/goudar-case-special-court-says-some-cops-gave-false-evidence-under-oath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/w0gp60lm/ANI_20260417144331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA and former minister Vinay Kulkarni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:19:18.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goudar case: Special court says some 
cops gave false evidence under oath </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, Yogesh Goudar murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/eps-raises-suspicion-as-anna-university-sexual-assault-convict-falls-ill-in-prison</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ib3ly0ss/EPS-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigning along with PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss in Salem on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:16:29.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS raises ‘suspicion’ as Anna university sexual assault convict falls ill in prison</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/at-a-houseboat-terminal-in-keralas-kasaragod-velicham-library-keeps-reading-afloat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/76ctaa26/At-a-houseboat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fareena Kottapuram at the library at the Kottapuram houseboat terminal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:16:26.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At a houseboat terminal in Kerala's Kasaragod, 'Velicham' library keeps reading afloat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Library, Kottappuram houseboat terminal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/decision-on-kulkarnis-fate-after-i-receive-court-order-khader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/7jy8sdee/session11603chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaker UT Khader during session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:16:18.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decision on Kulkarni’s fate after I receive court order: Khader </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, Speaker UT Khader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/petitioner-wasting-time-sc-on-plea-to-declare-netaji-as-national-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mhgdvdyy/C_1_1_CH1035_119297113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:15:06.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petitioner wasting time: SC on plea to declare Netaji as ‘National Son’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Subhas Chandra Bose, National Son</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/greens-flay-widening-of-road-passing-through-nagarahole-tiger-reserve</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/38bkzz22/Greens-flay-widening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 92.5-km stretch between Mysuru and Bavali, 63.6 km is outside the NTR and 28.9 km is inside it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:14:34.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greens flay widening of road passing through Nagarahole Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/a-kerala-woman-diver-researchers-account-of-the-deep-blue-sea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/x3vn4anc/A-diver-researcher’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divya began scientific diving at the age of 32, while raising her daughter, who was only two years when she took the first plunge.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/n17e0gv4/New-Project-2026-04-21T074107.948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divya Viswambharan, senior scientist and research diver of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:13:25.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Kerala woman diver-researcher's account of the deep blue sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, marine ecosystem, deep-sea diver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/congress-seeks-probe-into-killings-of-children-fresh-violence-in-manipur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/u70dy4dw/manipur100105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP from Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:13:08.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress seeks probe into killings of children, fresh violence in Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Manipur violence, Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/no-confirmation-of-state-going-to-sc-on-bike-taxis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/60dovagd/202604153749983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:12:22.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No confirmation of state going to SC on bike taxis’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/relief-for-annamalai-as-madras-hc-stays-case-against-him-over-thevar-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/15og16la/Stalin-creating-fear.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:12:11.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relief for Annamalai as Madras HC stays case against him over Thevar remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, BJP leader K Annamalai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/pyre-pyrotechnics-perils-of-being-a-cracker-unit-worker-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dctqacx5/Pyre-pyrotechnics.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly every second person in Sivakasi is employed in firecracker manufacturing units, pointing to the heavy occupational dependence on this hazardous industry.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mwz8e30l/Screenshot-2026-04-21-024817.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:09:15.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pyre &amp; pyrotechnics: Perils of being a cracker unit worker in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN firecracker unit explosion, firecracker unit workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/after-music-kabaddi-bishnoi-gang-seizing-control-of-cricket-in-canada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/uv9p5mht/cricket115417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report also alleges attempts to influence team composition, including efforts to install specific players in leadership roles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:08:34.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘After music, kabaddi, Bishnoi gang seizing control of cricket in Canada’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Canada, Lawrence bisnoi gang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/meet-thrikkadavoor-sivaraju-the-majestic-star-of-this-years-thrissur-pooram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/sjah0hs8/New-Project-2026-04-21T073622.437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju is an elephant born in the Western Ghats and later offered to Thrikkadavoor temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:07:54.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju, the 
majestic star of this year's Thrissur Pooram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, tusker, Thrissur Pooram 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/thrissur-pooram-festivities-begin-with-pomp-and-grandeur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/9sklcx45/New-Project-2026-04-21T073217.101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flag hoisting ceremony held at Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple on Monday, marking the beginning of Thrissur Pooram rituals.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:04:30.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur Pooram festivities begin with pomp and grandeur  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, flag hoisting, Thrissur Pooram 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-police-intel-flags-rs-20-crore-scam-tied-to-sabarimala-ritual</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/gkwtio5k/Police-intel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pilgrims throwing broken coconuts into the ‘aazhi’ after ‘neyyabhishekam’ at Sabarimala temple.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:00:40.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police intel flags Rs 20-crore scam tied to Sabarimala ritual</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala temple, neyy thenga ritual, illicit trade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/keralas-unnathi-scheme-aids-42-st-students-in-two-years-to-pursue-studies-abroad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/iu3jwh80/AFP.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>2026-04-21T01:58:04.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's 'Unnathi' scheme aids 42 ST students in two years to pursue studies abroad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, overseas education, Unnathi scholarship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/property-dealer-kills-neighbours-brother-over-parking-dispute-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/w9zchqsf/accused-and-victim082045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pankaj Nayyar, was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour, Gaurav Sharma, during a parking dispute early Monday in Preet Vihar, East Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:57:14.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property dealer kills neighbour’s brother over parking dispute, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Delhi crime, parking dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/coconut-pluckers-wages-climb-83-in-a-decade-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3gb6k48l/New-Project-2026-04-21T072418.453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coconut plucker Shiva Narayan Marawi, a Chhattisgarh native, at work.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:55:08.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coconut pluckers' wages climb 83% in a decade in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, coconut plucker, basic pay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/tribunal-rejects-plea-of-rs-385k-crore-dues-power-bills-likely-to-increase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00afd41f-d66e-4c7e-b545-c6ceafcae75e/powerline_electricity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:54:34.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribunal rejects plea of Rs 38.5K crore dues, power bills likely to increase </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Power bills, Delhi electricity bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/india-south-korea-set-50-bn-trade-target-by-2030</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/iu1cockq/1-53-20041-pti04202026000226a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal and South Korean Minister of Trade Yeo Han-koo exchange an MoU in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a joint press statement, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:51:43.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, South Korea set $50 bn trade target by 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, India- South Korea ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/lokayukta-probe-in-mandya-exposes-illegal-scans-of-pregnant-minors-and-major-pcpndt-violations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-11/zfexwojy/pregnant-61782701280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative picture of a pregnant woman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:42:49.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokayukta probe in Mandya exposes illegal scans of pregnant minors and major PCPNDT violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Lokayukta, pregnant minors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/tumkur-varsity-profs-short-cut-to-promotion-exposed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/2cvkfyh3/tumkur-university-karnataka-810x350.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tumkur University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:40:33.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tumkur varsity profs’ short-cut to promotion exposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tumkur university</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/karnataka-emission-testing-centres-decry-software-glitches</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z9l0wq81/New-Project-2026-04-21T070316.326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Informatics Centre</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:33:56.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka emission testing centres decry software glitches</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Informatics Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/jee-results-out-two-karnataka-students-score-9999</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4mjifuks/202604023732267.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:31:43.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JEE results out: Two Karnataka students score 99.99% </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/three-jumbos-stuck-in-slush-rescued-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/gi2ltbw2/Three-jumbos.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred in the Hanur buffer zone of the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:29:42.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three jumbos stuck in slush rescued in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rescued, Three jumbos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/singer-d4vd-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-in-death-of-14-year-old-celeste-rivas-hernandez</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/lb6uz3cr/AP26107562686464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singer-songwriter, David Burke aka D4vd sits in artist space at Coachella music festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:20:30.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Murder accused, Singer D4vd, not guilty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/tim-cook-to-exit-as-apple-ceo-after-15-years-john-ternus-to-take-over</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/dq0h8uc9/AP26110770880796.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an announcement of new products at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif., Sept. 9, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:13:43.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tim Cook to exit as Apple CEO after 15 years, John Ternus to take over</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Tim Cook, Apple CEO, John Ternus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/chennai-based-irish-runner-conquers-marathon-des-sables-at-moroccan-sahara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/e2nhym18/R-DESERT-RUN-100111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Con Conlon</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/4yw1tyxv/Indian-flag.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vsdk5ela/1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai-based Irish runner conquers Marathon des Sables at Moroccan Sahara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Marathon des Sables , Moroccan Sahara, Marathon Des Sables (MDS) Legendary, ritish Royal Navy officer and explorer James Cook , James Cook, east coast of Australia, Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton, Mount Everest, Con Conlon, Irishman in chennai, Merit Group, Rehoboth, Satkaryaa Trust , Sridhar Venkatesan, Boat Club,  Greenways Road, CP Ramaswamy Road, St Mary’s Road , Mahabalipuram, Boat Club Road, Boat Club chennai, Alamparai Fort, haboobs , simooms, George Mallory , chennai news, chennai features, chennai marathon, chennai marathon runners, chennai events, chennai achievers, tamil nadu news, tamil nadu features</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/stories-that-spill-past-fiction-at-verchol-dalit-literature-festival-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/840ziaez/0X4A5201.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Vinil Paul, Reena Shalini, and Aleena</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kjnr02z4/0X4A5205.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aleena</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/25vt3by0/0X4A5229.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinil Paul</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stories that spill past fiction at Verchol Dalit Literature Festival 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pamba river, dalit history month, Ambedkarite, dalit poet aleena, poet aleena, poet aleena kerala, Muthamizh Peravai, Verchol Dalit Literature Festival 2026, Neelam Cultural Centre, Vaanam Art Festival ,  writer Vinil Paul ,  Dalit history and fiction, writer and translator Reena Shalini, Silk Route by aleena, Kerala Sahitya Akademi,  Adimakeralathinte Adrishyacharithram,  Adimakeralathinte Adrishyacharithram vinil paul, Malayalam cinema, nair community, syrian christians, syrian christians in kerala, nairs kerala, kerala, kerala news, KR Narayanan, KR Narayanan president of india, London School of Economics , Lokha: Chapter 1 , chennai , chennai news, chennai features, chennai events, tamil nadu, tamil nadu news, news today</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/21/africa-from-a-to-z</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/n4w26dr8/MAIN3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From Madagascar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/fpy9hv8f/Book-cover.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/i04a09kp/MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Diplomat-poet Abhay K with a portrait of Nelson Mandela at the Phoenix Settlement, South Africa</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Africa, from A to Z</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Delhi, Africa, poems, The Alphabets of Africa, abhay k</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/ancient-weaves-on-a-silky-canvas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/2jo51ckz/DSC06741-copy.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s0198hzb/DSC06792.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancient weaves on a silky canvas </news:title>
<news:keywords>kancheepuram silk, zari , silk, house of tuhil, adyar , unstitched, asian art museum , san fransisco </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/two-siva-temples-in-a-historic-suburb</loc>
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<news:title>Two Siva temples in a historic suburb</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, temple talk</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/hyderabad-dance-festival-brings-innovation-in-every-step</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/cvt4ywcc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.31.54-PM-3.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Harsha Maheshwari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/seh3c94b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.31.54-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaibhav Modi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/lajrr04b/SRI0217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohit Sridhar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/apne3w6c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.31.54-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubh Pahuja</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/lhzit2v2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.31.54-PM-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MJ Srikanth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad Dance Festival brings innovation in every step</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/the-yellow-diary-every-gig-feels-like-a-holiday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dtpu6bcq/12.04.2026-TYD-Hyderabad-Chetaneyes-59.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Yellow Diary: Every gig feels like a holiday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Jim Beam Jams, The Yellow Diary, Rab Raakha, Roz Roz, Marz, Onegolf Brewery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/from-breezy-fabrics-to-soft-hues-this-is-how-bengalureans-are-redefining-summer-dressing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mv05lfyt/vicky-kaushal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vicky Kaushal gives off laidback energy in a crochet shirt and linen trouser</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/frskm0k0/Linen-Shirt-baggy-jeans-and-sunglasses-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prajakta Koli looks chic in an easy-breezy casual wear</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5i05m9jw/Pooja-Hegde.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pooja Hegde in a must-have crop top and faded denim</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/v6l6nyoq/1-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cipia Artul gives a playful touch to her look with tone-gradient round shades</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From breezy fabrics to soft hues, this is how Bengalureans are redefining summer dressing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, summer fashion, summer 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/watercolours-reimagined-in-the-quiet-fluid-exhibition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dua1pn53/Ruchi-Sharma.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruchi Sharma, chief curator</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5qrws66b/Sujith-SN.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sujit SN</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/psj4nu8g/Sujith-SN-01.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/zsvko7it/Asgar-Jahangir-Jani.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asgar Jahangir Jani</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/okpyn38s/Asgar-Jahangir-Jani-01-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/hrb42kry/Srinivas-Pulagam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinivas Pulagam</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/swxs72co/Srinivas-Pulagam-02.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/8s1h8l4h/Claire.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Claire Lono</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/m3t2ypon/Claire-01-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Watercolours reimagined in The Quiet Fluid exhibition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Watercolour, The Quiet Fluid, Asgar Jahangir Jani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/beats-bites-and-poila-boishakh-vibes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/pdyhqaie/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.29.18-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vjg35az6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.29.18-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beats, bites and Poila Boishakh vibes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Rabindra Sangeet, Poila Boishakh, Bengalee Cultural Association Hyderabad, Aadhunik Sangeet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/a-wake-up-call-in-frames</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/0eniqzw7/unnamed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anshual Sinha</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/jqqqv6nv/1aeebbf7_2731_45ac_8afb_057c12b63e79.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Million Views poster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A wake-up call in frames</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Anshual Sinha, Million Views, Awareness movie, Awareness on addiction</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/priyanka-khantwal-hard-work-and-consistency-truly-open-new-doors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/hpknlhkx/IMG1977.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/tvxz5b3e/IMG4410-1.JPEG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Khantwal along with Dharmesh Yelande and Sushant Pujari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Khantwal: Hard work and consistency truly open new doors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Priyanka Khantwal, Dharmesh Yelande, Sushant Pujari, Dance Plus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/20/the-india-gaming-show-held-over-the-weekend-in-chennai-was-an-eye-opener-to-the-state-of-the-videogames-industry-in-the-country</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dpxanlw7/IMG9127-copy.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ephxmxji/IMG9119-copy.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/is10s5ji/IMG9163-copy.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decoding the gaming industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>gaming industry , india, comic con </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/20/incentive-compliance-diversifying-industries-in-tamil-nadu-fireworks-hub</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/vof0omrh/C_53_1_CH1506_43702020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters at the site after a blast in a firecracker manufacturing unit, at Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T22:15:50.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Incentivise compliance, diversify industries in Tamil Nadu fireworks hub</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/20/us-clarity-essential-for-peace-in-west-asia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/tgv7cckt/AP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump’s actions are harming his own long-held goals of keeping inflation low at home and protecting the US dollar’s dominance abroad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T22:15:43.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US clarity essential for peace in West Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/20/quick-take-please-remain-seated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/qcvje8m2/X.com-for-QT.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A sample sketch of the patented design</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T22:15:30.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Please remain seated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/20/seoul-searching-in-new-sectors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/l0b91hk5/ens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The next phase of partnership between India and South Korea should prioritise inclusivity and diversity</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T21:12:13.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seoul-searching in new sectors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/trump-says-will-not-lift-blockade-until-deal-with-iran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-31/eeisd22a/Trump-steel.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A White House official said Vice President JD Vance would lead the delegation, joined by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T20:14:01.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says will not lift blockade until deal with Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/deletion-of-63-lakh-voters-across-11-kolkata-seats-poses-challenge-for-trinamool</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-16/p61lnwp3/P_3866849621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Using Shahdara assembly constituency (AC-62) as a case in point, AAP has highlighted how over 11,000 voter names have been targeted for deletion in the past six weeks.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T19:07:14.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deletion of 6.3 lakh voters across 11 Kolkata seats poses challenge for Trinamool</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Kolkata seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/20/heart-health-encourage-healthy-eating-control-obesity-in-kids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/2iuwy1no/INTERVIEW-TONNY073723.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Tonny Paul Mampilly</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:44:07.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heart health: Encourage healthy eating, control obesity in kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/20/high-cholesterol-medication-for-managing-condition-not-always-lifelong</loc>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:41:33.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High cholesterol: Medication for managing condition not always lifelong</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/20/manage-cholesterol-before-it-leads-to-heart-attacks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/gytn8ofr/CHOLESTEROL065122.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/j135vx4e/210426-I-VL-MDS-31.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:38:56.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manage cholesterol before it leads to heart attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/20/vaishali-to-take-short-break-after-candidates-victory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/0n7jdwgc/Anchor.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Manickam M (6th from L), president of Tamilnadu State Chess Association, presenting memento to women’s Candidates winner R Vaishali on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:36:32.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaishali to take short break after Candidates victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, R Vaishali, Women's Candidates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/20/four-foreign-wrestling-coaches-shortlisted-to-be-interviewed-on-april-21</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/3kewtc7b/shako-bentinidis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shako Bentinidis</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:25:27.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four foreign wrestling coaches shortlisted, to be interviewed on April 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports Authority of India, Bajrang Punia, 2026 Asian Games, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/mastermind-of-rs-1825-crore-gst-scam-arrested-at-delhi-airport-after-evading-22-summons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/o921q943/202604203757381.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGGI arrests key accused in Rs 1,825 cr GST refund fraud at Delhi Airport​ (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:19:27.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mastermind of Rs 1,825 crore GST scam arrested at Delhi Airport after evading 22 summons</news:title>
<news:keywords>GST scam, GST scam arrest, Kapil Chugh arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/20/aiu-places-athletics-federation-of-india-in-extremely-high-risk-category-a</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-05/0xj75v02/ANI_20260205120749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Athletics Integrity Unit</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:17:33.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIU places Athletics Federation of India in 'extremely high' risk category A</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, doping, athletics, Athletics Federation of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/rbi-rolls-back-curbs-on-rupee-trade-cap-on-banks-open-positions-remains</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/unnnljhy/202604203757237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI partially rolls back curbs on Rupee derivative trades to restore market activity</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:16:29.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI rolls back curbs on rupee trade; cap on banks’ open positions remains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rupee trade, RBI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/20/learnt-how-to-control-my-aggression-asian-cships-gold-medallist-priya</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/9d32avj5/Boxing-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priya Ghanghas</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:15:04.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Learnt how to control my aggression: Asian C'ships gold medallist Priya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, boxing, Priya Ghanghas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/govt-preparing-plans-to-avoid-middle-income-trap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/dmbtczdr/ANI_20260321010326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Middle-income trap</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:14:07.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt preparing plans to avoid middle-income trap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle-income trap, India development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/vedanta-approves-may-1-as-effective-demerger-date-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/20935f9c-c54c-489d-9dfd-1c4dc8df98b0/ANI_20240731040926.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta demerger</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:11:34.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta approves May 1 as effective demerger date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vedanta demerger, Anil Agarwal, Vedanta Aluminium Metal , Talwandi Sabo Power , Malco Energy , Vedanta Iron and Steel </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Apr/20/fifa-officials-in-india-as-they-look-for-a-eleventh-hour-media-rights-wc-arrangement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/7qil4jln/ANI_20251230034335.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FIFA President Gianni Infantino</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:10:01.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA officials in India as they look for a eleventh hour media rights WC arrangement
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, 2026 FIFA World Cup, jiostar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/starmer-admits-mistake-in-appointing-mandelson-as-uk-ambassador-but-resists-calls-to-resign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vuvjlaan/AP26110516664607.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, April 20, 2026 to face a showdown in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:09:23.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Epstein, Peter Mandelson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/india-engages-with-iran-after-firing-on-vessels-crude-prices-surge-amid-hormuz-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-18/hokxvg2a/Oil-cargo-Reuters.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India crude oil imports</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:05:32.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India engages with Iran after firing on vessels; crude prices surge amid Hormuz tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crude oil imports, Strait of Hormuz , India cargo ships</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/delhi-hc-dismisses-unnao-survivors-delayed-plea-for-death-penalty-in-custodial-death-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1cihtjzn/ANI_20260416123443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi HC is calling it a case of "deliberate inaction and negligence"</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:47:09.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC dismisses Unnao survivor’s delayed plea for death penalty in custodial death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Delhi High Court, Unnao rape case, Kuldeep Sengar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/81-amu-final-year-students-detained-days-before-exams-seek-protection-for-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/10/original/AMU_PTI_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aligarh Muslim University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:37:05.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>81 AMU final year students detained days before exams, seek protection for protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, detained, AMU final year students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/two-killed-several-injured-after-planned-juvenile-fight-erupts-into-shooting-at-north-carolina-park</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-28/v514w0tc/202509283523661.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:32:20.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, several injured after planned juvenile fight erupts into shooting at North Carolina park</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Shooting, juvenile fight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/he-tried-to-pull-my-saree-nashik-tcs-bpo-victim-recounts-sexual-harassment-in-police-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0oenogi5/202604173752375.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nine FIRs have been registered, while eight accused have been arrested in the Nashik TCS BPO case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T16:42:01.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'He tried to pull my saree': Nashik TCS BPO victim recounts sexual harassment in police probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, sexual harassment, police probe, Nashik TCS BPO victim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/china-calls-strait-of-hormuz-international-waterway-xi-jinping-pushes-for-reopening</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/3etpk1hp/AP26108447326306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A container ship is seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T16:34:48.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China calls Strait of Hormuz international waterway; Xi Jinping pushes for reopening</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Xi Jinping, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/hyundai-tvs-motor-sign-jda-to-develop-and-produce-electric-three-wheelers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/d6nu1bg1/BeFunky-collage-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T16:11:30.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyundai, TVS Motor sign JDA to develop and produce electric three-wheelers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Hyundai, TVS Motor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/trinamool-congress-moves-calcutta-high-court-fearing-arrests-of-party-workers-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/8mwcaxfz/202512103603394.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:56:02.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trinamool Congress moves Calcutta High Court fearing arrests of party workers ahead of assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/20/rivaba-naynaba-jadeja-face-off-in-rajkot-civic-polls-as-family-enters-political-battleground</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/7z9k7e1f/jadeja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLA Rivaba Jadeja (L) and her sister-in-law Naynaba Jadeja campaigning got the BJP and Congress respectively.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:50:31.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat: Rivaba, Naynaba Jadeja face off in Rajkot civic polls as family enters political battleground</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Rivaba Jadeja, Naynaba Jadeja, Rajkot civic body polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/20/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-rajasthan-refinery-day-before-pm-modis-inauguration-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/xo4fbtrg/1003306976-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A massive fire broke out at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:45:32.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive fire breaks out at Rajasthan refinery day before PM Modi’s inauguration visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, PM Modi, Evacuation, Massive Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/bank-of-maharashtra-net-jumps-35-to-rs-2014-crore-on-robust-loan-sales</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-02/qvy25ukx/202512023594461.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bank of Maharashtra logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:40:59.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank of Maharashtra net jumps 35% to Rs 2,014 crore on robust loan sales</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bank of Maharashtra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/no-evidence-found-chhattisgarh-government-denies-reports-of-plane-crash-in-jashpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kkxyt1d9/ANI_20260420144308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:35:57.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No evidence found': Chhattisgarh government denies reports of plane crash in Jashpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh government, Plane crash in Jashpur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/no-ground-to-review-sc-rejects-umar-khalids-plea-against-bail-denial-in-delhi-riots-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/anuiurr4/ANI_20260420142251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>2020 Delhi riots case: SC rejects Umar Khalid's plea to review verdict denying him bail</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:35:47.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No ground to review': SC rejects Umar Khalid’s plea against bail denial in Delhi riots case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Umar Khalid bail plea, 2020 Delhi riots case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/20/chennaiyins-assistant-coach-hopes-to-see-improved-attack-vs-mohammedan-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/3mjat6u7/ISL-2026Chennaiyin-FCs-defender-Laldinliana-Renthlei-Assistant-Coach-Anthony-Fernandes-during-the-pre-match-presser-in-Chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennaiyin FC's defender Laldinliana Renthlei &amp; Assistant Coach Anthony Fernandes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:30:24.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennaiyin's assistant coach hopes to see improved attack vs Mohammedan SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, ISL, Chennaiyin FC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/excise-policy-case-delhi-hc-judge-swarana-kanta-sharma-rejects-kejriwals-recusal-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2z5qvcoy/20260325635f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:25:15.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise policy case: Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma rejects Kejriwal's recusal plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Kejriwal liquor policy case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/20/tcs-case-accused-nida-khan-denied-bail-despite-pregnancy-by-nashik-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/06i15c1g/Nida-Khan-denied-bail-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:19:14.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS case: Accused Nida Khan denied bail despite pregnancy by Nashik court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nida Khan denied bail, TCS sexual harassment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/rahul-gandhi-alleges-pm-modis-israel-visit-was-at-trumps-behest-links-it-to-epstein-files-adani</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/4db1d6f5-d71a-454e-8333-01e151a7fca6/Rahul%20Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:16:42.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi’s Israel visit was at Trump’s behest, links it to ‘Epstein files,' Adani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, trump, PM Modi, ​Rahul Gandhi, Epstein files</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/paint-companies-to-go-for-another-round-of-price-hikes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/if53p91c/202507293466135.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T15:14:48.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paint companies to go for another round of price hikes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Paint price hike  , Iran-US war, Oil price surge, falling rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/jharkhand-hc-issues-final-warning-in-2018-missing-girl-case-may-hand-it-to-cbi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/u7ir7usc/202604163750585.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand HC observed that no significant progress had been made in the investigation, a fact over which it expressed its displeasure.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T14:58:47.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC issues final warning in 2018 missing girl case, may hand it to CBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand HC, missing girl case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/ballots-over-bread-migrant-workers-return-to-decide-bengals-power-game</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/m8s2ylsd/ANI_20260320075626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electorally, blue-collar migrants are emerging as a decisive bloc. Around 22 lakh migrant voters are estimated to carry direct political weight.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/9b3y6m3c/barchart-bengal</image:loc>
<image:caption>These migrants retain strong ties to their home constituencies and return to vote in large numbers.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ballots over bread: Migrant workers return to decide Bengal’s power game</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/sc-declines-plea-in-contempt-case-asks-whistleblower-to-approach-mp-hc</loc>
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<news:title>SC declines plea in contempt case, asks whistleblower to approach MP HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/allahabad-hc-judge-recuses-from-dual-citizenship-case-against-rahul-gandhi-after-petitioners-malicious-posts</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T14:20:02.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC judge recuses from dual citizenship case against Rahul Gandhi after petitioner's 'malicious' posts</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T14:17:22.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal SIR: SC refuses to entertain oral plea against addition of nearly 7 lakh new voters ahead of elections </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/cbi-arrests-two-reliance-communications-executives-in-rs-2929-crore-fraud</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:57:49.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests two Reliance Communications executives in Rs 2,929 crore fraud</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/up-court-upholds-azam-khan-son-abdullahs-seven-year-sentence-in-pan-fraud-case</loc>
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<news:title>UP court upholds Azam Khan, son Abdullah’s seven-year sentence in PAN fraud case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/virudhunagar-firecracker-unit-explosion-victim-families-stage-protest-demand-rs-20-lakh-compensation</loc>
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<image:caption>At least 23 workers were killed and more than 12 were injured in the explosion at the Vanaja fireworks unit in Virudhunagar's Kattanarpatti village on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:49:02.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Virudhunagar firecracker unit explosion: Victim families stage protest, demand Rs 20 lakh compensation </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:48:24.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's callous attitude towards Manipur continues, says Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/japan-issues-warning-after-77-magnitude-quake-hits-north</loc>
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<image:caption>An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks near a monitor showing a tsunami alert during a news conference at the agency in Tokyo, Monday, April 20, 2026, after an earthquake that struck off the northern Japanese coast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:46:13.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/nashik-court-denies-interim-relief-for-tcs-case-accused-nida-khan</loc>
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<image:caption>TCS has clarified that it has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and coercion of any form for a long time.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:39:40.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik court denies interim relief for TCS case accused Nida Khan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/20/pawan-khera-moves-gauhati-hc-for-anticipatory-bail</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera addressing the press on April 5.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:33:40.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan Khera moves Gauhati HC for anticipatory bail</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/punjab-congress-warns-against-delimitation-says-it-will-hurt-states-proportionate-share-in-ls</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:32:46.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Congress warns against delimitation; says it will hurt state's proportionate share in LS </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/sensex-nifty-settle-flat-in-volatile-trade-as-crude-oil-rebounds-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:29:27.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex, Nifty settle flat in volatile trade as crude oil rebounds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/benjamin-netanyahu-vows-harsh-action-against-soldier-vandalising-jesus-statue-in-lebanon</loc>
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<image:caption>The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off of a cross.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:17:23.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Benjamin Netanyahu vows 'harsh action' against soldier vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/gccs-replacement-hiring-goes-up-to-40-per-cent-report</loc>
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<news:title>GCCs’ replacement hiring goes up to 40 per cent: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/will-the-left-make-a-comeback-after-2026-bengal-assembly-polls</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:14:12.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will the Left make a comeback after 2026 Bengal Assembly polls?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/israel-talks-aim-to-end-hostilities-occupation-lebanon-president-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:10:01.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel talks aim to end hostilities, occupation: Lebanon president</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/20/pm-modi-to-inaugrate-indias-first-greenfield-integrated-refinery-cum-petrochem-complex-in-rajasthans-balotra</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:06:25.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to inaugrate India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochem complex in Rajasthan's Balotra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/20/monitoring-the-situation-on-a-continuous-basis-mea-after-ship-firing-incident-through-hormuz-strait</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:06:24.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monitoring the situation on a continuous basis: MEA after ship firing incident through Hormuz strait</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/educational-institutions-remain-shut-transport-affected-as-protests-continue-in-manipur</loc>
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<image:caption>Women take out a Meira rally from Koirengei area to press their demands, in Imphal East district, Manipur, Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T13:03:26.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Educational institutions remain shut, transport affected as protests continue in Manipur </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/punjab-police-seize-arms-drugs-in-two-separate-operations-seven-arrested</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:57:29.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab police seize arms, drugs in two separate operations, seven arrested</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/bjp-minister-sirsa-calls-oppositions-stand-on-womens-quota-bill-a-grave-sin-says-they-will-face-public-anger</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:53:40.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP minister Sirsa calls Opposition’s stand on women’s quota bill a ‘grave sin’; says they will face public anger</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/lawlessness-in-bengal-rajnath-singh-promises-durga-squad-jobs-and-pay-hike-if-bjp-wins</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajnath Singh said the ruling TMC had presided over a climate of fear, corruption and lawlessness, claiming industries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:46:29.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lawlessness in Bengal: Rajnath Singh promises ‘Durga Squad’, jobs and pay hike if BJP wins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, west bengal election, Rajnath Singh campaign</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/20/dharmendra-pradhan-targets-mamata-banerjee-over-law-and-order-corruption-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:27:11.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmendra Pradhan targets Mamata Banerjee over law and order, corruption claims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/20/tcs-nashik-accused-nida-khan-applies-for-interim-bail-on-pregnancy-grounds</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:22:54.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS Nashik accused Nida Khan applies for interim bail on pregnancy grounds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/20/34-year-old-man-shot-dead-in-delhi-over-parking-dispute-hunt-on-for-accused</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:21:23.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34-year-old man shot dead in Delhi over parking dispute; hunt on for accused</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/20/protests-continue-in-manipur-security-forces-heavily-deployed-to-prevent-escalation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:19:57.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests continue in Manipur; security forces heavily deployed to prevent escalation</news:title>
<news:keywords>manipur protests, imphal protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/20/the-eyewitnesses-of-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/fi817ruh/Connaight-place-in-the-60s.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:59:41.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Eyewitnesses of Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/20/my-brothers-keeper-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/hxac5poy/At-siblings-kiinclusive-duniya</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:58:01.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>
My brother’s keeper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/vp-radhakrishnan-concludes-two-day-sri-lanka-visit-signs-agreements-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5t8x90vj/HGVb4VKXcAEgXa4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President C P Radhakrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:43:42.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VP Radhakrishnan concludes two-day Sri Lanka visit, signs agreements to strengthen bilateral ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, Sri Lanka visit, VP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/sri-lanka-repatriates-19-indian-fishermen-82-remain-in-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/rfprkh8g/HGVTdeWagAAS9DD.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sri Lanka on Monday repatriated 19 Indian fishermen, who reached home the same evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:38:19.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka repatriates 19 Indian fishermen; 82 remain in custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Sri Lanka, fishermen, repatriated</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/20/former-bjp-mp-sparks-row-with-remarks-on-nehru-gandhi-family-ahead-of-gujarat-local-body-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/d4y27gbm/BJP-MP-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former BJP MP Harilal Patel</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:32:36.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former BJP MP sparks row with remarks on Nehru, Gandhi family ahead of Gujarat local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, remarks, Gujarat local body polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/does-your-word-have-no-value-jk-cm-omar-abdullah-slams-bjp-over-lack-of-clarity-on-restoration-of-statehood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/nvgpy61j/ANI_20260415072303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:21:40.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Does your word have no value?': J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah slams BJP over lack of clarity on restoration of statehood  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Omar Abdullah, Jammu Kashmir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/india-strengthens-gulf-strategy-as-nsa-doval-engages-saudi-leadership</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/u2vg1fb2/ANI_20260420001004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NSA Ajit Doval visits Riyadh, discusses bilateral, regional issues with Saudi ministers</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:20:07.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India strengthens Gulf strategy as NSA Doval engages Saudi leadership</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Saudi Arabia, NSA Ajit Doval, West Asia conflict, Gulf strategy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/omar-abdullah-slams-centre-over-delay-in-jk-statehood-restoration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/xycei1ni/ANI_20260420102514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J-K CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:11:49.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Omar Abdullah slams Centre over delay in J&amp;K statehood restoration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, J&amp;K statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/20/anvar-breaks-with-tmc-to-launch-new-party-in-keralam-by-may-15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/aopee9es/C_32_1_CH0343_6462579.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA P V Anvar from Nilambur assembly constituency joining TMC in the presence of MP and general secretary Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:08:09.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anvar breaks with TMC, to launch new party in Keralam by May 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>P V Anvar, AITMC, All India Trinamool Congress, Kerala elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/uk-calls-for-toll-free-strait-of-hormuz-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/u6i4yuq0/ANI_20260330231044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:01:45.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK calls for 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UK, toll-free, Strait of Hormuz blockade</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/india-south-korea-ties-highlight-message-of-peace-stability-amid-global-tensions-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/qqrz2x42/PTI04202026000044A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T11:00:41.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Message of peace and stability’: Modi, Lee set 50 billion dollars trade target, step up strategic ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India-South Korea, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, $50 billion trade target</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/jharkhand-revises-school-timings-amid-severe-heatwave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/a1e5292f-62c1-45ac-87c0-06a257392d09/Heat_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:55:03.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand revises school timings amid severe heatwave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Heatwave, Jharkhand government, Revised school timings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/an-iraqi-captain-keeps-sailing-despite-the-threat-of-attack-amid-regional-war-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/rahs2o7y/AP26109754355697.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this picture courtesy of Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri, he, right, supervises sailors on the deck of the Sea Moon oil tanker on the waters the Gulf of Oman, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:53:32.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An Iraqi captain keeps sailing despite the threat of attack amid regional war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, Iraq sailor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/reliance-essar-lead-race-for-16-cbm-blocks-ongc-stays-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/umuej9o3/359da0efbe3df0e1f7fe3ccc9791b54c.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance and Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd (EOGEPL) each bid for three of the 13 blocks in the 2026 round.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:53:22.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance, Essar lead race for 16 CBM blocks; ONGC stays out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reliance bid for CBM blocks, Essar top bidder for CBM blocks </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/india-post-posts-rs-15296-crore-revenue-in-fy26-up-16-scindia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/msgjs7nl/ANI_20260420085118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dept of Post records 16% revenue growth in FY26, highest in years: Scindia</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:52:30.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India Post posts Rs 15,296 crore revenue in FY26, up 16%: Scindia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Jyotiraditya Scindia, India Posts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/rajnath-singh-announces-special-force-named-durga-squad-to-ensure-womens-safety-if-bjp-comes-to-power-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/t1fa30l5/ANI_20260417161525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:50:52.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh announces special force named 'Durga Squad' to ensure women's safety if BJP comes to power in Bengal </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Rajnath Singh, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/20/rajasthan-suspends-meaningful-names-campaign-after-ai-generated-list-sparks-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/nln7gqwc/students_Exams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The department issued an order and released a list of 2,950 suggested names for students from Classes 1 to 9, including 1,409 boys’ names and 1,541 girls’ names.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:43:19.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan suspends ‘Meaningful Names’ campaign after AI-generated list sparks row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Rajasthan Government, Meningful Names campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/man-sentenced-to-death-in-pak-for-wifes-honour-killing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-24/g9lhco61/ANI_20250324192409.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:40:09.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sentenced to death in Pak for wife's 'honour killing'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, honour killing, Man sentenced to death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/iran-shuns-peace-talks-after-us-seizes-iranian-ship-pakistan-tells-trump-hormuz-blockade-hurdle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/9vamambh/AP26108447361822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:39:38.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tehran shuns peace talks after US seizes Iranian ship; Pakistan tells Trump Hormuz blockade could be 'hurdle'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Islamabad, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/20/lyrical-encounters-india-through-a-korean-lens-exhibition-views-the-city-through-a-new-gaze</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ul9dsktp/IMG1041.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jina Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:37:26.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lyrical Encounters: India through a Korean Lens exhibition views the city through a new gaze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jina Park , Veins of the city, Lyrical encounters, India through a korean lens , Tamil Nadu , Tamil nadu news, Chennai news, Shakunthala Art Gallery, CP Art centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/20/eight-year-old-boy-foil-child-marriage-of-his-friend-in-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/aphqsfd1/Screenshot-2026-03-18-171732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of child marriage used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:35:57.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight-year-old boy foil child marriage of his friend in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Rajasthan, child marriage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/20/ipl-2026-when-csk-got-back-on-the-right-track</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/51hs4j0k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-20.51.26.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayush Mhatre in action against KKR at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the IPL</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:26:32.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: When CSK got back on the right track</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CSK, cricket, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/study-finds-indias-methane-emissions-lower-than-global-estimates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-21/kkxrwd63/AFP4-for-CP-clmn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:22:45.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study finds India’s methane emissions lower than global estimates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Study, methane emissions, global estimates, potent greenhouse gas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/20/why-do-some-heroes-break-while-others-breathe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/xmpwtddh/the-departed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from The Departed</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/b5egvdfs/dhurandhar.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/uxncstg7/TheHinduSageAgastya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>12th century Sage Agastya sculpture at Lakhi Sarai, Bihar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:21:29.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Do Some Heroes Break, While Others Breathe?</news:title>
<news:keywords>dhurandhar, dhurandhar 2, aditya dhar, the departed, Samudra Manthan, Natya, Martin Scorsese, Billy Costigan, billy the departed, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hamza Ali Mazari, Parashurama , Vishwamitra,  Sage Agastya, Vatapi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/75-quake-rocks-japan-tsunami-alerts-triggered-across-northeast-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/jek8h5p1/ANI_20251212053131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Strong 6.7 quake in northern Japan triggers Tsunami advisory</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:19:41.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7.5 quake rocks Japan, tsunami alerts triggered across northeast coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan earthquake, Tsunami alert</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/silencing-dissent-congress-slams-bjp-over-unlawful-confinement-of-tncc-chief-selvaperunthagai-by-i-t-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:10:23.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Silencing dissent': Congress slams BJP over unlawful confinement of TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai by I-T officials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/jaypee-insolvency-coc-picks-adani-rejects-vedantas-late-bid-tweak</loc>
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<image:caption>Adani Enterprises chairman Gautam Adani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:04:05.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaypee insolvency: CoC picks Adani, rejects Vedanta’s late bid tweak</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/office-demand-in-top-7-cities-dips-1pc-new-supply-down-36pc-in-jan-mar-vestian-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T10:00:32.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Office demand in top 7 cities dips 1pc, new supply down 36pc in Jan-Mar: Vestian</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/rajnath-singh-to-visit-germany-as-rs-1-lakh-crore-p-75i-submarine-deal-nears-closure</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:52:34.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh to visit Germany as Rs 1 lakh crore P-75I submarine deal nears closure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajnath Singh, P-75I submarine, deal closure</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/kerala-minister-dismisses-reports-of-cracks-in-wayanad-rehabilitation-housing</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking at a press conference, Rajan said he had personally inspected the site and found that what appeared in circulated visuals as “cracks” were actually pencil markings made by engineers during inspection work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:52:05.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala minister dismisses reports of cracks in Wayanad rehabilitation housing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Revenue Minister K. Rajan, Wayanad rehabilitation housing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/20/how-india-became-the-worlds-most-prolific-ipo-market</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:52:04.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How India became the world's most prolific IPO market</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:48:26.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies after falling into drain as heavy rain triggers floods in Guwahati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Guwahati, Nation, floods, heavy rain, woman dies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/issue-was-modis-preservation-not-womens-reservation-congress-on-constitution-amendment-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:47:00.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Issue was Modi's preservation not women's reservation': Congress on Constitution amendment bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/oil-prices-jump-stocks-mixed-as-us-iran-standoff-keeps-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a tanker used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:43:24.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices jump, stocks mixed as US-Iran standoff keeps Strait of Hormuz in limbo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Strait of Hormuz blockade, West Asia war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/15-dead-20-injured-as-bus-plunges-into-gorge-in-jks-udhampur</loc>
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<image:caption>Wrecked remains of a passenger bus after it rolled down a hill, in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:41:38.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 killed, 60 injured as passenger bus plunges into gorge in J&amp;K’s Udhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, J&amp;K accident, Udhampur accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/amid-global-supply-crisis-rajasthans-mangala-oilfield-adds-crude-output-by-2000-barrels-per-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:39:46.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid global supply crisis, Rajasthan's Mangala oilfield adds crude output by 2,000 barrels per day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia conflict, Rajasthan's Mangala oilfield, crude output</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/bjp-mla-pritam-lodhi-threatens-ips-officer-who-questioned-son-in-shivpuri-accident-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1iir6gr0/IMG-20260416-WA0669.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car that was driven by son of first-time BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:29:55.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi threatens IPS officer who questioned son in Shivpuri accident probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, BJP MLA, Rash driving, Pritam lodhi, Shivpuri accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/bereaving-family-alleges-they-paid-rs-5000-for-post-mortem-at-jharkhand-gh-probe-underway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/0l7pujrz/PWT6AN17187163384271.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sadar government hospital, Chatra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:17:14.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bereaving family alleges they paid Rs 5,000 for post-mortem at Jharkhand GH, probe underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, bribery, Chatra, Sadar government hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/ncert-launches-class-ix-vocational-education-book-to-help-students-make-informed-career-choices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dl1hi9c2/New-ncert.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Kaushal Vikas’ which runs into 248 pages and was made available for sale physically a couple of days ago.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:15:02.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT launches Class IX vocational education book to help students make informed career choices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Job, NCERT, vocational education, Kaushal Vikas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/80-cm-tsunami-recorded-after-74-magnitude-quake-hit-northern-japan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/4/original/japan_tsunami_2011_ap.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File Photo of 2011 Japan tsunami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:05:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80 cm tsunami recorded after 7.4-magnitude quake hit northern Japan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Japan, earthquake, Tsunami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/us-begins-biggest-ever-philippines-war-games-as-west-asia-war-escalates</loc>
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<image:caption>Protesters hold up a sign and burn an image of US President Donald Trump during a protest against the Balikatan joint military exercises between the Philippines and the US, outside Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, metro Manila on April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:59:40.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games as West Asia war escalates</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Philippines, Balikatan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/will-keep-an-eye-on-development-work-in-bihar-spend-maximum-time-in-the-state-jdu-chief-nitish-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:58:10.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will keep an eye on development work in Bihar, spend maximum time in the State: JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, Bihar, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, Samrat Choudhary government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/first-cds-visit-to-uk-general-chauhan-to-push-training-co-production-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:55:12.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First CDS visit to UK; General Chauhan to push training, co-production ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, India Uk ties, CDS Anil Chauhan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/uk-police-arrest-2-in-connection-with-weekend-arson-attack-on-synagogue-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officers patrol at a cordon near Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, a suburb of London, Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:54:21.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UK Police, synagogue, arson attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/indias-power-transmission-sector-set-for-rs-9-trillion-capex-push-through-2032-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/80wsxjyb/ANI_20260420073425.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's power transmission sector to see INR 9 trillion capex push by 2032: Report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:46:11.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s power transmission sector set for Rs 9 trillion capex push through 2032: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nation, power transmission sector, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Transmission and distribution sector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/fly91-hyderabad-hubballi-flight-diverted-to-bengaluru-amid-bad-weather-passengers-panic</loc>
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<image:caption>Fly91 aircraft</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:22:24.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi flight diverted to Bengaluru amid bad weather, passengers panic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nation, bad weather, Fly91 flight</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/iran-us-israel-failed-on-all-counts-in-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/f07wf2n1/ANI_20260420073101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Attacks by US and Israel have "failed," no success possible at negotiating table: Iran's envoy to Russia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:10:38.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran: US, Israel ‘failed on all counts’ in conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran's envoy to Russia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/20/ajiths-racing-team-secures-second-place-at-24h-series-at-spa-francorchamps-in-belgium</loc>
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<image:caption>Ajith lifting the trophy at Spa-Francorchamps</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:03:59.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajith's racing team secures second place at 24H Series at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil, Ajith Kumar racing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/20/aiadmk-has-surrendered-to-bjp-alleges-rahul-gandhi-in-kanniyakumari-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:00:08.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK has ‘surrendered’ to BJP, alleges Rahul Gandhi in Kanniyakumari rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/cji-flags-surge-in-digital-arrest-scams-says-even-educated-falling-prey</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:58:01.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI flags surge in ‘digital arrest’ scams, says even educated falling prey </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Digital arrest, CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/20/mahayuti-to-collect-signatures-from-women-to-expose-oppns-anti-women-stance-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressing a press conference in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:52:08.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahayuti to collect signatures from women to expose Oppn's 'anti-women' stance: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Women's reservation, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, WOMEN'S QUOTA BILL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/over-3300-people-have-died-in-iran-during-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/qac9bnyf/Iran-displaced-people.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Displaced people cross a destroyed bridge they return to their villages, following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, in Tayr Felsay village, southern Lebanon, Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:43:04.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 3,300 people have died in Iran during war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/bishnoi-gangs-local-web-how-operatives-targeted-mps-business-elite</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/sz33mesc/Screenshot-2026-02-24-234008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:32:45.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bishnoi Gang’s local web: How operatives targeted MP’s business elite </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Madhya Pradesh, Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Khargone case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/20/adarsh-gourav-returns-for-alien-earth-season-2-alongside-peter-dinklage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-02/lymfqfx6/202508023469628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adarsh Gourav</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:27:21.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adarsh Gourav returns for ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 alongside Peter Dinklage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, English, Alien: Earth season 2, Actor Adarsh Gourav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/charlize-theron-warns-ai-could-replace-actors-but-not-live-stage-performers-amid-chalamet-comments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/j0imo2oc/202507073446547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charlize Theron</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:22:48.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charlize Theron warns AI could replace actors but not live stage performers amid Chalamet comments</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Charlize Theron, artifical intelligence, Timothée Chalamet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/french-prosecutors-summon-elon-musk-over-allegations-of-child-abuse-images-and-deepfakes-on-x-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/yxtlkvgk/Elon-Musk1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:21:54.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Elon Musk, child abuse images and deepfakes on X, French prosecutors</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/justin-bieber-serenades-billie-eilish-in-emotional-coachella-moment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/sikr0s2q/ANI_20260420064446.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Billie Eilish joins Justin Bieber on stage, gets 'One Less Lonely Girl' serenade</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:16:30.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Justin Bieber serenades Billie Eilish in emotional Coachella moment</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Coachella</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/grieving-traumatized-survivors-return-to-their-homes-5-months-after-deadly-hong-kong-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/bos8u676/Hong-Kong-fire.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>People offer flowers and pray for the victims near the site of Wednesday’s fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong’s New Territories, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:02:44.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hong Kong’s deadliest fire, traumatized survivors, deadly Hong Kong fire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/20/srh-look-to-extend-home-surge-as-dc-search-for-stability-in-ipl-mid-table-clash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/k11fil92/New-Project-26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Ishan Kishan celebrates with teammates after his team's win during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Hyderabad, Telangana, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:54:46.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRH look to extend home surge as DC search for stability in IPL mid-table clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/20/connolly-credits-positive-intent-after-87-in-high-scoring-win-over-lsg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/6yi9lm7t/ANI_20260420062814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Game doesn't change too much when you're batting first": Connolly after 87-run knock against LSG</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:47:42.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Connolly credits positive intent after 87 in high-scoring win over LSG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Punjab Kings, Cooper Connolly, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/ed-raids-karnataka-mla-n-a-haris-sons-in-bengaluru-over-crypto-linked-pmla-money-laundering-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-12/ufl9989v/ED.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:47:33.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids Karnataka MLA N A Haris’ sons in Bengaluru over crypto-linked PMLA money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ED raids, Cryptocurrency, Congress MLA NA Haris</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/imd-forecasts-intensifying-heatwave-conditions-across-northwest-and-central-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/qbatl0re/Severe-heatwave-conditions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IMD has warned of intense heatwave conditions across parts of Northwest, Central, and East India over the next few days.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:35:51.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts intensifying heatwave conditions across northwest and central India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, IMD, intensive heatwave, northwest and central India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/20/west-bengal-sir-sc-to-seek-calcutta-hc-cjs-report-after-complaints-of-tribunals-not-working</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:35:49.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal SIR: SC to seek Calcutta HC CJ's report after complaints of tribunals not working</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, Calcutta High Court, West Bengal SIR, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/20/strongest-evidence-yet-that-vaping-likely-causes-cancer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/e7ng7rps/pexels-oskelaq-1005486.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With no long-term research linking vaping directly to cancer, we examined its effects on the body known to be associated with cancer.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:32:20.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strongest evidence yet that vaping likely causes cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, cancer, vaping</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/door-firmly-closed-to-bjp-congress-leader-p-chidambaram-confident-of-comfortable-majority-in-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/jdmz3qcs/p4-pc085719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:30:47.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Door firmly closed to BJP': Congress leader P Chidambaram confident of 'comfortable majority' in TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK-Congress alliance, Congress leader P Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/20/rishab-rikhiram-sharma-concludes-india-tour-with-grand-new-delhi-performance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/a3ungt9c/ANI_20260121180137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:23:06.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rishab Rikhiram Sharma concludes India tour with grand New Delhi performance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, India tour, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/cpims-austere-paperwallah-candidate-in-kharagpur-takes-on-tmc-bjps-political-might-on-bicycle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/1/25/original/CPM_flag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CPI-M flag, used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:22:05.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M)'s austere 'paperwallah' candidate in Kharagpur takes on TMC-BJP's political might on bicycle</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, CPI (M), bicycle, Kharagpur, West Bengal elections 2026, paperwallah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/us-seizes-iranian-ship-tehran-vows-to-soon-respond-as-ceasefire-nears-collapse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/6wm3sltz/ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.S. Central Command footage shows American forces warning the Iranian-flagged vessel Touska to evacuate its engine room before firing disabling rounds and boarding the ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly ignored repeated orders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:13:11.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz, Tehran vows to 'soon respond' as ceasefire nears collapse</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran ceasefire, US blockade on Iranian ports, Touska</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/20/kannadanews2025aug04hombale-films-mahavatar-parashuram-is-in-works-set-for-2027-release</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/rbh8q4qx/Mahavatar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahavatar Narsimha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:08:34.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hombale Films: Mahavatar Parashuram is in works, set for 2027 release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahavatar Parashuram, Mahavatar Narasimha,</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/20/kannadanews2026apr19prem-kumar-to-venture-into-new-territory-in-ramesh-begars-next</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/qy00t7nw/PK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramesh Begar; Prem Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:05:50.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prem Kumar to venture into new territory in Ramesh Begar’s next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prem Kumar, Ramesh Begar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/20/kannadanews2026apr19418-gains-traction-with-prashanth-neels-name-attached-kirtan-nagagouda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/3hqb6b8y/418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kirtan Nagagouda with Prashanth Neel; announcement poster of 418</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:05:23.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kirtan Nagagouda: 418 gains traction with Prashanth Neel’s name attached</news:title>
<news:keywords>418, Kirtan Nagagouda, Prashanth Neel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/englishnews2026apr18kathryn-newton-to-star-in-avengers-doomsday-as-cassie-lang</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mg4lprsf/Kathryn_Newton.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang (L), Newton in Avengers: Doomsday announcement</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:04:30.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kathryn Newton to star in Avengers: Doomsday as Cassie Lang</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kathryn Newton, Avengers: Doomsday, Cassie Lang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/20/telugunews2026apr18salman-khan-nayanthara-vamshi-paidipally-dil-rajus-film-begins-shoot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/v9ogkt3f/Salman_Khan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salman Khan (L), Nayanthara, Vamshi Paidipally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:04:02.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salman Khan, Nayanthara, Vamshi Paidipally, Dil Raju’s film begins shoot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Salman Khan, Dil Raju, Vamshi Paidipally, Nayanthara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/20/hindinews2026apr19ilaiyaraaja-joins-valmiki-ramayana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/eh2duoqi/Valmiki_Ramayana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Valmiki Ramayana poster (L), Ilaiyaraaja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:03:20.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ilaiyaraaja joins Valmiki Ramayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ilaiyaraaja, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramayana adaptations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/aimim-chief-owaisi-says-congress-among-those-responsible-for-partition-denies-bjps-bengal-b-team-charge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/1kzig8bl/HGSSDzPbUAAJiPo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi addressing a rally in Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:03:18.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM chief Owaisi says Congress 'among those responsible' for Partition, denies BJP's 'Bengal B-team' charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Elections, Nation, 1947 Partition, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-of-links-to-israels-spy-agency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-25/n09dj5r8/202506253436506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:48:23.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran executes two men convicted of links to Israel's spy agency</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mossad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/congress-adopts-gandhigiri-to-strengthen-base-in-bihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Congress party chief Rajesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:47:53.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress adopts ‘Gandhigiri’ to strengthen base in Bihar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/20/west-bengal-polls-as-murshidabad-debates-infiltration-sir-its-beedi-workers-battle-poverty-exploitation</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:44:41.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal polls: As Murshidabad debates infiltration, SIR, its beedi workers battle poverty, exploitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Elections, Nation, beedi workers, West Bengal SIR, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/the-strokes-condemn-us-israeli-bombings-in-iran-and-gaza-at-coachella</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mm6b8w1n/ANI_20260420045125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rock band 'The Stokes' condemns US-Israel bombings in Iran, Gaza during Coachella performance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:42:52.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Strokes condemn US-Israeli bombings in Iran and Gaza at Coachella</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/baby-food-brand-hipp-recalls-jars-in-austria-after-samples-test-positive-for-rat-poison-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of HIPP baby food on a shelf, in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:38:38.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Health, rat poison, Austria, Baby food brand HiPP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/fewer-candidates-for-un-secretary-general-audition-this-week-as-us-veto-power-chills-the-race</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-09/c697yll8/Antonio-Guterres.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>By tradition, the UN secretary-general rotates by region: Europe’s António Guterres followed Asia’s Ban Ki-moon and Africa’s Kofi Annan. Latin America is next, while Eastern Europe has never held the post and missed out in 2016.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:29:53.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fewer candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week as US’ veto power chills the race</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UN secretary-general audition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/drones-sent-toward-us-warships-as-tehran-rules-out-talks-after-ship-seizure-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/3etpk1hp/AP26108447326306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A container ship is seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:13:22.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones 'sent' toward US warships as Tehran rules out talks after ship seizure: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, Iran-US conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/kerala-faces-workforce-strain-as-migrant-workers-return-home-amid-multiple-pressures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kywhimtt/migrant073253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala’s migrant worker population appears to have declined significantly, affecting industries such as hospitality and construction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:04:37.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala faces workforce strain as migrant workers return home amid multiple pressures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, West Bengal Elections, Assam Elections, Assam elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/19/eight-children-aged-1-to-14-killed-in-louisiana-mass-shooting-police-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/gzgjwx9z/AP26109777978403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People comfort each other outside the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Shreveport, La.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:54:40.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in US domestic shooting </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Louisiana mass shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/nsa-ajit-doval-holds-discussions-on-bilateral-relations-regional-situation-with-saudi-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5xs0zmgf/HGSvoCXEAAebEy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:53:03.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSA Ajit Doval holds discussions on bilateral relations, regional situation with Saudi leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NSA Ajit Doval, Saudi Arabian ministers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/20/abhishek-banerjee-urges-bjps-panihati-candidate-to-appeal-to-pm-over-plight-of-aparajita-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:42:26.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee urges BJP's Panihati candidate to appeal to PM over plight of Aparajita Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Elections, Aparajita Bill, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, Ratna Debnath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/eddie-murphy-honored-with-afi-life-achievement-award-in-star-studded-tribute-in-los-angeles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/h5lhfanm/AP26109202383226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eddie Murphy accepts the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award during a tribute to him on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:41:36.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eddie Murphy honored with AFI life achievement award in star-studded tribute in Los Angeles</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/oil-jumps-over-5-as-iran-us-tensions-rattle-markets-asian-equities-edge-higher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/yzi11wy3/AP26107040805311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:38:25.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil jumps over 5% as Iran-US tensions rattle markets; Asian equities edge higher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, oil price, Iran-US conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/french-cinema-icon-nathalie-baye-dies-at-77</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/rzco2w8c/AP26109412053785.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress Nathalie Baye poses for photographers upon arrival at the screening of the film Juste la Fin du Monde (It's Only the End Of The World) at the 69th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 19, 2016.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:34:36.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French cinema icon Nathalie Baye dies at 77</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, passes away, Nathalie Baye</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/rupee-rises-13-paise-to-9278-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/5/30/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:33:39.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 13 paise to 92.78 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Indian Rupee, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/israeli-soldier-seen-damaging-jesus-statue-in-south-lebanon-idf-confirms-authenticity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kv08j3rk/New-Project-25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off of a cross.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:33:18.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli soldier seen damaging Jesus statue in south Lebanon, IDF confirms authenticity</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, IDF</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/monumental-setback-for-modis-foreign-policy-congress-slams-centre-over-pakistans-part-in-us-iran-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/bk0n5d93/ANI_20260414035008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:30:56.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Monumental setback' for Modi's foreign policy: Congress slams Centre over Pakistan’s part in US-Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/20/lee-cronins-the-mummy-is-no-match-for-super-mario-or-hail-mary-at-the-box-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/789qelzu/AP26098485678112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Natalie Grace in a scene from "Lee Cronin's The Mummy."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:30:36.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Project Hail Mary, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Lee Cronin's The Mummy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/smoking-among-people-with-type-2-diabetes-is-a-major-risk-for-early-death-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/6bns1huq/pexels-geri-tech-3769679-5812982.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most pressing non-communicable disease challenges globally.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:23:15.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smoking among people with type 2 diabetes is a major risk for early death: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Health, Smoking, Type 2 diabetes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/15-year-old-boy-accidentally-shot-dead-during-hunting-trip-in-odishas-kandhamal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:15:47.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15-year-old boy accidentally shot dead during hunting trip in Odisha's Kandhamal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kandhamal district, Gun fire attack</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/rpf-rescues-34-boys-from-train-at-odishas-berhampur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/6z9rkarh/Screenshot-2026-02-16-084324.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:11:55.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RPF rescues 34 boys from train at Odisha's Berhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Berhampur, human trafficking case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-swaraj-slam-opposition-for-blocking-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi and BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj addressing the media at state BJP office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:07:32.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Swaraj slam Opposition for blocking women’s reservation bill</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/19/eci-transfers-tamil-nadu-ig-intelligence-senthil-velan-appoints-avinash-kumar-as-successor</loc>
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<image:caption>Election commission of India image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:06:12.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI transfers Tamil Nadu IG - intelligence Senthil Velan; appoints Avinash Kumar as successor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/orera-to-regulate-entry-of-visitors-into-its-office-to-maintain-discipline</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:03:38.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ORERA to regulate entry of visitors into its office to maintain discipline</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/man-attacks-sleeping-villagers-with-ploughshare-in-odishas-sundargarh-1-dies-9-hurt</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T04:02:01.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man attacks sleeping villagers with ploughshare in Odisha's Sundargarh; 1 dies, 9 hurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder, Sundargarh district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/19/pm-modis-attempt-to-use-womens-quota-as-political-weapon-has-boomeranged-tn-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ssdoasou/Modi’s-address.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM M K Stalin and INC chief Mallikarjun Kharge during a campaign meet in Hosur on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:59:46.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi’s attempt to use women’s quota as political weapon has boomeranged: TN CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/20-bed-trauma-care-icu-to-open-in-surgery-dept-of-scb-medical-college-by-april-25</loc>
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<image:caption>SCB Medical College and Hospital</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:57:25.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slams BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik for ‘misleading’ people on delimitation</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ye28f5tv/Influencers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The delegation during its visit to Konark</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:54:06.863Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Actor Milind Soman being welcomed by Tourism secretary Balwant Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:53:01.456Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a roadshow at Puliyangudi in Tenkasi district for the Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:51:28.284Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews progress of railway projects</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:50:57.557Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:46:56.890Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:46:38.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 arrested for attack on Vyasanagar tehsildar in Odisha</news:title>
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<image:caption>DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin releasing the election special manifesto for Chennai, at Anna Arivalayam in the city on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:46:21.509Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:46:02.454Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:45:32.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firm booked for misusing 
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<news:keywords>Telangana, Firm booked</news:keywords>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/3/original/suicide-Hangingi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:45:04.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman found hanging in forest, father cries murder</news:title>
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<image:caption>KS Somashekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:44:27.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KS Somashekar makes history as first Karnataka officer to become secretary in Rajya Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Railway officials confirmed that only preliminary discussions have taken place so far</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:44:20.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free MMTS travel plan on track, but rollout unlikely by June 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, MMTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Piyush Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:43:16.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Women of Tamil Nadu should teach DMK a lesson': Union Minister Piyush Goyal</news:title>
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<image:caption>A tractor involved in illegal sand mining on the banks of Rushikulya river near Mahachai village</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:43:00.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crackdown on illegal sand mining in Odisha's Ganjam district, 13 tractors seized </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/20/builder-couple-booked-for-rs-1485-cr-land-fraud-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:42:41.355Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:41:46.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddu, camp rejuvenate to prove he is not helpless as power tussle simmers in Karnataka Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/20/btech-student-ends-life-after-being-denied-hall-ticket-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:39:57.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy to inspect sunken Medigadda pillars today</news:title>
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<image:caption>Renowned gastroenterologist, former head of gastroenterology department of SCB Medical College and Hospital and present president of South Asian Association for Study of the Liver (SAASL), Prof SP Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:39:55.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Professor SP Singh gets prestigious AASLD fellowship</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:39:21.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child welfare panel questions seer after abuse complaints at Harihar mutt; report awaited</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/governor-shiv-pratap-shukla-to-launch-anti-drug-awareness-programme</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and IT &amp; Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu greet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:37:39.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to launch anti-drug awareness programme</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wild elephant seen moving around at Shivaji Nagar area in Khanapur on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:title>Elephant strays into Khanapur, sparks panic</news:title>
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<image:caption>BJP state vice president Khushbu Sundar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:36:28.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'PTR relies on family name; Sundar and I are self-made', says TN BJP leader Khushbu</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:36:25.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chamala accuses BJP of politicising women’s quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bhongir Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/us-military-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-kills-three-in-caribbean-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - This image from video provided by U.S. South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the U.S. military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:36:18.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Group clash over business rivalry leaves six injured in Odisha's Ganjam</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:36:13.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka upgrades 585 schools to PM Shri</news:title>
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<image:caption>MoS for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje gestures as she addresses the media at the state BJP office in Nampally, Hyderabad on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:34:18.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc deceived women, says Shobha Karandlaje</news:title>
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<image:caption>Slain Youth Congress leader Fairoz Pathan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:34:11.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharwad Youth Congress leader murder probe widens, police search for Congress functionary Ismail Tamatgar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/gas-pipeline-leak-in-odishas-jagatsinghpur-town-sparks-panic-among-residents</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers plugging the pipeline leak in Jagatsinghpur town on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:34:06.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gas pipeline leak in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur town sparks panic among residents</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/wild-blaze-razes-100-ha-of-forest-land-in-nilgiris</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/xdm6wcni/Wild-blaze-razes-100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire broke out five days ago in the Pykara and Parsons Valley ranges, was brought under partial control on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:33:57.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wild blaze razes 100 ha of forest land in Nilgiris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Forest fire, Nilgiris forest division</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/tamil-nadu-mineral-mining-irel-moves-for-crz-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-14/kb8ta3jn/C_35_1_CH0282_6274518.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:32:21.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu mineral mining: IREL moves for CRZ nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Environment Ministry, Coastal Regulation Zone</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/rourkela-gears-up-to-welcome-president-droupadi-murmu</loc>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:31:46.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela gears up to welcome President Droupadi Murmu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela, President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/sustained-campaign-by-brs-forces-congress-on-back-foot</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:31:13.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sustained campaign by BRS forces 
Congress on back foot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, BRS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/karnataka-minor-abortion-case-doctor-accused-of-illegal-procedure-still-absconding-after-teachers-arrest</loc>
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<image:caption>Illustration used for representtional purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:29:33.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka minor abortion case: Doctor accused of illegal procedure still absconding after teacher’s arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/limit-use-of-mobile-phones-social-media-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-tells-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:29:24.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Limit use of mobile phones, social media, CM Mohan Charan Majhi tells students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, mobile phone usage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/20/pm-carney-says-canadas-economic-ties-with-us-are-a-weakness-that-must-be-corrected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/sere40mu/AP26109670153105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:29:13.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada-US ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/rahul-gandhi-to-campaign-in-three-southern-tamil-nadu-districts-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:28:09.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to campaign in three southern Tamil Nadu districts today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK-Congress alliance, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/former-congress-mla-from-boath-joins-jagruthi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/15/original/Rathod_Bapu_Rao.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rathod Bapu Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:28:06.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Congress MLA from Boath joins Jagruthi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rathod Bapu Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/chamarajanagar-oxygen-tragedy-families-to-receive-govt-jobs-nearly-five-years-after-covid-deaths</loc>
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<image:caption>File | Family members of the deceased patients outside the Chamarajanagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:27:14.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chamarajanagar oxygen tragedy  families to receive govt jobs, nearly five years after Covid deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/scorching-days-ahead-as-mercury-set-to-touch-45-degree-celsius-this-week-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>A man takes rest under a tree shade to escape the afternoon heat, at Patel Marg in Bhubaneswar on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:26:31.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorching days ahead as mercury set to touch 45 degree Celsius this week in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/in-last-leg-of-campaign-tvk-chief-vijay-goes-on-all-fours-to-woo-faithful-in-tiruchy-east</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/oh1hmrna/In-last-leg-of-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader Vijay canvassing for votes during his roadshow at Wireless Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchy, on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vijay greeting a child in Kottapattu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:26:22.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In last leg of campaign, TVK chief Vijay goes on all fours to woo faithful in Tiruchy East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, poll campaign, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/odisha-joins-semicon-league-with-launch-of-indias-first-3d-chip-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/h859guny/Odisha-joins-semicon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw taking a look at the miniature map of the 3D chip packaging unit at Infovalley-II in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:25:16.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha joins semicon league with launch of India’s first 3D chip unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, 3D chip packaging unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/cm-more-interested-in-delhi-visits-than-farmers-issues-harish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3iu8uiij/Harish-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:24:58.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM more interested in Delhi visits than farmers’ issues: Harish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/telangana-cyberfraud-bust-unmasks-bank-employees-links</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/7hsa80i7/202603253721488.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:24:10.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana cyberfraud bust unmasks bank employees’ links </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana cyberfraud bust</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/between-fear-and-duty-tnie-principal-photographer-k-k-sundar-recalls-virudhunagar-blast</loc>
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<image:caption>A massive explosion occured at Vanaja fireworks unit at Kattanarpatti village in Virudhunagar on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:23:12.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Between fear and duty: TNIE principal photographer K K Sundar recalls Virudhunagar blast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Virudhunagar blast, Firecracker factory explosion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/20/bmc-sanctions-rs-30-crore-to-end-persistent-waterlogging-on-iskcon-temple-stretch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/26/original/Rain_EPS171.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car wades through the waterlogged road at NH-16 near Iskcon temple in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:22:50.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC sanctions Rs 30 crore to end persistent waterlogging on Iskcon temple stretch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Iskcon temple road, waterlogged road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/20/oil-prices-rise-anew-after-a-us-iran-standoff-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-strands-tankers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dtljex6c/AP26108498654216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tankers and bulk carriers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, Saturday, April 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:22:06.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, oil price, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/final-stretch-for-medaram-as-temple-works-near-completion-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/e94b378d-8dbd-480e-8a8a-e45979cc3a5e/C_23_1_CH1375_27300255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:21:06.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final stretch for Medaram as temple works near completion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Housing &amp; Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Sammakka-Saralamma temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/rain-spell-cools-telangana-after-days-of-scorching-heat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/n916fzwd/Rain-spell-cools.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vendors rest atop sacks of onions while travelling in a loaded goods vehicle on a hot afternoon near Begumpet; HYDRAA officials clear waterlogging following heavy rain at Gandimaisamma in Hyderabad on Sunday evening</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/7jxp07gd/spell-cools-Telangana.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:19:59.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain spell cools Telangana after days of scorching heat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana rains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/women-will-teach-family-owned-and-family-operated-parties-lesson-anurag-thakur</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP MP Anurag Thakur addresses the media in Bengaluru on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Women will teach ‘Family Owned and Family Operated’ parties lesson: Anurag Thakur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/north-chennai-voters-flag-drug-menace-water-woes-despite-rs-6000-crore-spent-under-vada-chennai-project</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:17:43.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Chennai voters flag drug menace, water woes despite Rs 6,000 crore spent under Vada Chennai project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/20/nomadic-families-in-telangana-rely-on-water-used-by-cattle</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman fetches water from an air valve sump of a municipal pipeline at Ramannapally Colony in Jammikunta of Karimnagar district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:16:16.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nomadic families in Telangana rely on water used by cattle</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/jds-lambasts-india-bloc-over-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/tredy3dq/Retired-judge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JDS MLC TA Sharavana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:15:34.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JDS lambasts  INDIA bloc over Women’s Reservation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/heatwave-grips-parts-of-andhra-pradesh-as-thunderstorms-loom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/19/original/heat_EPS123.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:14:47.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave grips parts of Andhra Pradesh as thunderstorms loom</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/kharge-says-womens-quota-bill-kept-in-cold-storage-despite-2023-passage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/8680x28h/Kharge-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:14:06.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge says women’s quota bill kept in ‘cold storage’ despite 2023 passage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/aptdc-chief-reviews-rs-9752-crore-development-works-at-suryalanka-beach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/ezllkqvp/C_40_1_CH1298_30866348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suryalanka Beach in Bapatla district is set to get a major facelift with Rs 95 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:12:54.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APTDC chief reviews Rs 97.52 crore development works at Suryalanka beach</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/bjp-never-pressed-for-womens-quota-karnataka-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/mwy5rgvg/BJP-never.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiates development works in Ranebennur town, Haveri district, on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:12:20.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP never pressed for women’s quota: Karnataka CM</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/women-interrupted-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress workers hold placards during a protest march towards the BJP headquarters against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on womens reservation, in New Delhi, Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:10:57.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women, interrupted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/troubles-in-the-air-for-north-chennai-residents-want-new-govt-to-address-industrial-air-pollution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/z8p9t747/Troubles-in-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents want the government to drop the WTE plant project proposed in Kodungaiyur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:10:06.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Troubles in the air for North Chennai: Residents want new govt to address industrial, air pollution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/leaders-for-transparent-delimitation-as-gvmc-wards-set-to-rise-to-120</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/25uyt3mr/photo-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:05:46.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leaders for transparent delimitation as GVMC wards set to rise to 120</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/20/sivankutty-slams-bjp-led-corp-over-water-waste-management-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-16/4mwl2f6r/Making-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Education Minister V Sivankutty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:04:22.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sivankutty slams BJP-led corp over water, waste management lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, General Education Minister V Sivankutty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/20/milma-ernakulam-co-op-milk-producers-union-protests-demanding-price-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-09/ov4jth5n/TNIE_import_2019_11_7_original_Milma_plans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:03:25.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milma Ernakulam co-op milk producers’ union protests demanding price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Milma, Milma Federation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/missing-bengaluru-man-found-dead-inside-parked-car</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-27/i3zoseud/ANI_20250527023416.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:02:59.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing Bengaluru man found dead inside parked car</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/20/congress-wants-family-politics-not-weaker-sections-bjp-leader-on-womens-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/z8i87ob4/New-Project-2026-04-20T083126.841.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pralhad Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:02:10.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress wants family politics, not weaker sections: BJP leader on women’s bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/study-links-infections-like-tooth-decay-and-pneumonia-to-higher-dementia-risk-doctors-urge-caution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/22/original/dementia-3051832_1920.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:01:38.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study links infections like tooth decay and pneumonia to higher dementia risk, doctors urge caution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Health</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/andhra-pradesh-poised-to-lead-indias-industrial-decarbonisation-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-26/90kr59xh/flickr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:00:29.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh poised to lead India’s industrial decarbonisation drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, MSME, industrial development</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/as-losses-mount-bengaluru-auto-drivers-warn-of-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/rr64ocm1/As-losses-mount.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Autorickshaws line up for LPG at a fuel station in the city on Sunday | Shashidhar Byrappa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:59:41.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As losses mount, Bengaluru auto drivers warn of protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/20/asian-school-of-business-launches-three-new-courses-for-academic-year-2026-27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/j2er8s3n/blogbannerimage1669192613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asian School of Business</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:59:30.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian School of Business launches three new courses for academic year 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Asian School of Business</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/rahul-did-not-send-anyone-to-hold-talks-with-vijay-tncc-chief-selvaperunthagai</loc>
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<image:caption>TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:58:38.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Rahul did not send anyone to hold talks with Vijay': TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK-Congress alliance, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/bengaluru-businessman-arrested-for-blackmailing-harassing-around-50-women-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/17/original/thief_accused_arrest1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:57:23.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru businessman arrested for blackmailing, harassing around 50 women officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/steps-on-for-tdps-new-executive-panel-swearing-in-on-april-29</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:55:50.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steps on for TDP’s new executive panel swearing-in on April 29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra TDP, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/karnataka-to-challenge-high-court-order-allowing-bike-taxis-in-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/bvx3idhe/BeFunky-collage-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The HC in January set aside an earlier single-judge order prohibiting bike taxis for want of specific state rules, effectively clearing resumption of the operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:54:54.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to challenge High Court order allowing bike taxis in Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/kollam-collector-warns-of-lightning-risk-urges-public-to-follow-safety-precautions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/yewbrpxm/202604153749875.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:54:40.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kollam Collector warns of lightning risk; urges public to follow safety precautions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, District Collector N Devidas, lightning risk</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/slip-of-tongue-in-translating-political-speeches-highlights-messenger-matters-as-much-as-message</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi correcting the translation of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee Vice President Swarna Sethuraman during his campaign meeting at Thuraiyur in Tiruchy on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:54:07.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slip of tongue in translating political speeches highlights messenger matters as much as message</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/bwssb-mulls-biogas-project-eyes-rs-120-crore-revenue-over-20-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-16/83by6iah/C_35_1_CH0279_64672449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view shows Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s (BWSSB) sewage treatment plant (STP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:53:40.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWSSB mulls biogas project, eyes Rs 120 crore revenue over 20 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/southern-states-will-be-hit-due-to-delimitation-says-cpi-national-secretary-k-ramakrishna</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI national secretary K Ramakrishna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:52:22.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern States will be hit due to delimitation, says CPI national secretary K Ramakrishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Women’s Reservation Bill, CPI national secretary K Ramakrishna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/exhibition-at-science-gallery-bengaluru-throws-light-on-fragmentation-of-forests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/25mldfcs/Exhibition-at-Science.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:51:45.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru throws light on fragmentation of forests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/shivajinagar-residents-alarmed-as-vacant-plots-turn-into-garbage-dumps-trigger-rat-infestation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/w1yggvwu/Shivajinagar’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage dumped on a vacant plot on Mackan Road in Shivajinagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:50:45.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivajinagar residents alarmed as vacant plots turn into garbage dumps, trigger rat infestation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/jaladhara-jalaharati-a-model-initiative-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/eapjwntx/ANI_20260412143850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:50:16.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaladhara - Jalaharati a model initiative: CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/sustainable-amusement-park-proposed-for-alappad-coastal-stretch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/10/11/original/coast.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>2026-04-20T02:49:52.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sustainable amusement park proposed for Alappad coastal stretch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Alappad coastal stretch, Vellanathuruthu-Ponmana coastal stretch</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/20/bengaluru-sanitation-workers-allege-demand-of-rs-30000-for-job-regularisation-by-contractors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/6dxu2kiv/Contractors-demand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Regularised Bengaluru pourakarmikas allege extortion by contractors despite govt order</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:49:39.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru sanitation workers allege demand of Rs 30,000 for job regularisation by contractors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/bhuvaneswari-donates-rs-76-lakh-to-anna-canteens-to-mark-cm-chandrababu-naidus-birthday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/n1s6mlza/Bhuvaneswari-donates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nara Bhuvaneswari, wife of CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, presenting a cheque for Rs 76 lakh to the CEO of Anna Canteens on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:47:47.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhuvaneswari donates Rs 76 lakh to Anna Canteens to mark CM Chandrababu Naidu's birthday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Bhuvaneswari, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Anna Canteens</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/four-killed-25-injured-in-multi-vehicle-crash-on-nh-50-near-hosapete-amid-roadwork</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vavmbpl3/New-Project-22.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the ongoing highway repair work, which had reduced traffic movement to one side, could be the major reason for the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:47:16.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed, 25 injured in multi-vehicle crash on NH-50 near Hosapete amid roadwork</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/court-orders-probe-as-cctv-footage-goes-missing-from-thrissur-high-security-jail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/njapefdm/New-Project-2026-04-20T081412.192.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused claimed that officials entered his cell on the morning of June 5, 2023, and misbehaved with him, including kicking away his food.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:46:31.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court orders probe as CCTV footage goes missing from Thrissur high-security jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, NIA, CCTV footage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/minister-nmd-farooq-flags-off-second-batch-haj-pilgrims-journey-from-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/n1t10jbp/Haj-pilgrims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minority Welfare Minister NMD Farooq flags off the second batch of Haj pilgrims’ journey from Andhra Pradesh at Gannavaram airport on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:45:11.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister NMD Farooq flags off second batch Haj pilgrims’ journey from Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Haj pilgrims, Minister NMD Farooq</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/rs-65-crore-development-works-launched-in-repalle-mandal-of-andhras-bapatla-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/fxeh94sk/Repalle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing and I&amp;PR Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy, along with Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad and Collector V Vinod Kumar, launches development works worth about Rs 65 crore in Repalle mandal of Bapatla district on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:43:14.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 65 crore development works launched in Repalle mandal of Andhra's Bapatla district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bapatla district, Repalle mandal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/wage-struggle-anxiety-and-aspiration-inside-noidas-industrial-worker-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/wht1vspn/noida07124611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Across NCR’s industrial belts, migrant workers describe long hours, stagnant pay and rising living costs, as protests, policy debates and economic shocks reshape everyday survival.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/tnwl536w/Aspiration-for-survival.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/rdciklea/acknowle.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/67nywnmj/Struggle.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/8bg343ux/AspirationAnxiety-about-the.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:41:55.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wage struggle, anxiety, and aspiration: Inside Noida’s industrial worker crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/land-acquisition-for-andhras-dagadarthi-airport-gains-pace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-10/lob9m4qp/ANI_20260110154531.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:40:03.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land acquisition for Andhra's Dagadarthi airport gains pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Land Acquisition, Andhra government, Dagadarthi airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/tamil-nadu-polls-can-minister-sekarbabu-drop-anchor-in-harbour-for-third-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/1gwiapvl/harbour-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK candidate and Minister P K Sekarbabu campaigning in the Harbour constituency on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/10jevi1e/drop_anchor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman resident embracing Minister Sekarbabu during his election campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:40:01.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu polls: Can Minister Sekarbabu drop anchor in harbour for third time?  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Minister PK Sekarbabu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, harbour constituency, DMK candidate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/20/nearly-one-in-five-candidates-in-tamil-nadu-has-declared-criminal-cases-adr-report-reveals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/xll1m16k/New-Project-2026-04-20T080153.935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 404 (10%) candidates face serious criminal cases, compared to 207 (6%) in 2021.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/3z0rgvgx/Screenshot-2026-04-20-034801.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:33:53.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly one in five candidates in Tamil Nadu has declared criminal cases, ADR report reveals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu, criminal cases, Association for Democratic Reforms, crorepatis, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/andhras-border-voters-may-sway-tamil-nadu-poll-outcome</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/bl4n7nev/border.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:33:44.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's border voters may sway Tamil Nadu poll outcome</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, cross-border voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/20/left-decline-continues-in-west-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/bzlr21q4/front-4085705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Between 2016 and 2019, over one crore voters appear to have shifted from LF to BJP.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/699h1ooz/Screenshot-2026-04-20-031036.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:33:25.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left decline continues in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, CPIM, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/kerala-reels-under-67-summer-rain-deficit-relief-likely-by-end-of-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/5v66huw9/Kerala-reels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A youth shields himself from the scorching sun while travelling through Thampanoor in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/2vzz3tlh/Screenshot-2026-04-20-020651.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:32:39.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala reels under 67% summer rain deficit; relief likely by end of month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala summer rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/admn-hurdles-surging-costs-threaten-to-put-sabarimala-projects-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/juoyw1eu/C_32_1_CH0343_7341924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:30:35.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Admn hurdles, surging costs threaten to put Sabarimala projects in limbo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Sabarimala road project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/mamata-banerjee-offers-jobs-to-employees-as-ipac-stops-election-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/b3e76tsd/C_53_1_CH1537_43699036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting ahead of the Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:30:16.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee offers jobs to employees as IPAC stops election work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, IPAC, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/delhi-to-set-up-karmik-sewa-kendras-for-construction-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/0uvvlarz/C_53_1_CH1537_43004454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for represenational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:29:10.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to set up ‘Karmik Sewa Kendras’ for construction workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/20/lokesh-has-no-intention-of-seizing-power-for-himself-palla-srinivasa-rao-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/h309lphq/Palla-Srinivasa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP state prsident Palla Srinivasa Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:29:10.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh has no intention of seizing power for himself: Palla Srinivasa Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP president Palla Srinivasa Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/20/tvk-no-longer-a-new-entrant-it-is-a-genuine-alternative-general-secretary-bussy-n-anand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/p9qiivyk/New-Project-2026-04-20T075419.151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK general secretary and T Nagar candidate Bussy N Anand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:27:13.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'TVK no longer a new entrant, it is a genuine alternative': General Secretary Bussy N Anand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Bussy Anand, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/ngt-issues-notice-to-delhi-govt-agencies-over-alleged-illegal-groundwater-extraction-in-najafgarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/ufkfhgbi/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:27:10.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT issues notice to Delhi govt, agencies over alleged illegal groundwater extraction in Najafgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/20/anil-akkara-moves-eci-against-pm-modis-speech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/24/original/Anil_Akkara_35556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader and former MLA Anil Akkara.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:27:09.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anil Akkara moves ECI against PM  Modi’s speech </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ECI, Congress leader and former MLA Anil Akkara</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/pahalgam-sees-tourist-return-sans-buzz</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourists return to Pahalgam in small numbers a year after the attack.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pahalgam sees tourist return sans buzz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/labour-fury-as-kitchen-stoves-went-cold-fire-spread-across-ncr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/svosow4i/PTI04132026000025B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wreckage of a car is seen after it was burnt during a protest by factory workers demanding a hike in wages, in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, April 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:25:58.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labour fury: As kitchen stoves went cold, fire spread across NCR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/beware-of-chemical-shortcuts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/613fs74w/Suparna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beware of Chemical Shortcuts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Lifestyle, skincare, nutraceutical, glutathione, collagen supplements</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/lucknow-diary-azads-ex-partner-set-to-join-hands-with-akhilesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/24xpf91l/ANI_20260203060057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:22:50.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lucknow Diary: Azad’s ex-partner set to join hands with Akhilesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rohini Ghawari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/19/23-killed-12-injured-in-explosion-at-firecracker-unit-in-virudhunagar</loc>
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<image:caption>Portions of the building have collapsed due to the impact of the blast, police said.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/d98jmt19/New-Project-2026-04-20T075004.502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and rescue services personnel carrying an injured man to safety.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5fuauy81/New_Project___2026_04_20T074636_842.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:22:33.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23 killed, 12 injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Virudhunagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, firecracker unit explosion, charred to death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/opposition-bent-on-thwarting-womens-reservation-delhi-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/yq668wjp/Oppn-bent.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress workers protest outside the BJP headquarters on Sunday, demanding implementation of women’s quota on existing Lok Sabha strength</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:21:36.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition bent on thwarting women’s reservation: Delhi CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/congress-wants-2023-law-to-be-implemented</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/scp2r0kn/congress-spokesperson-supriya-090509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:20:35.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress wants 2023 law to be implemented</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Women's Reservation Bill, Supriya Shrinate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/20/delhi-to-draft-semiconductor-policy-to-boost-design-rd-and-advanced-manufacturing-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/wk8ekmxg/202602113669315.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the policy will ensure Delhi’s active participation in the growth of India’s semiconductor sector.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:19:27.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to draft semiconductor policy to boost design, R&amp;D and advanced manufacturing ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/insider-track-muted-cheers-in-bihar-power-shift</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/carm7r7y/Bristolhh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepak Kumar, Kaushal Raj Sharma, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary. (L-R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:17:20.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track: Muted cheers in Bihar power shift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Deepak Kumar, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/20/six-including-three-children-drown-in-cauvery-near-mysuru-during-urus-gathering</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/6jjx4o6v/New-Project-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public gather in front of a hospital in KR Nagar where the survivors are under treatment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:16:35.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six, including three children, drown in Cauvery near Mysuru during urus gathering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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