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<image:caption>Cape Verde's players react after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/04/tmcs-internal-matter-bjp-reacts-as-rebel-faction-takes-over-party-headquarters</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard outside the Trinamool Bhavan, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday, July 3, 2026. The battle for control of the TMC escalated dramatically on Friday when the rebel faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee took charge of the party's Metropolitan headquarters in Kolkata, changed the locks, put up fresh posters and declared it would henceforth operate from the premises.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TMC’s internal matter: BJP reacts as rebel faction takes over party headquarters</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC split, Trinamool Bhavan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/sit-moves-andhra-pradesh-hc-over-nagarajus-interrogation-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Police produce Krishnalanka CI Nagaraju, who is involved in the disappearance of rowdy sheeter Sai Krishna, in the court in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:46:37.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT moves Andhra Pradesh HC over Nagaraju’s interrogation order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gade Sai Krishna, Krishnalanka CI Nagaraju</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/tadepalli-techies-ai-paper-selected-for-international-conference-on-machine-learning-in-seoul</loc>
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<image:caption>The research targets a critical challenge within the multi-billion dollar US legal services industry, which relies heavily on complex corporate billing and manual invoice-review processes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:44:43.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tadepalli techie’s AI paper selected for International Conference on Machine Learning in Seoul</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/andhra-pradesh-youtuber-josephs-custody-sparks-tension</loc>
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<image:caption>YouTuber B Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:32:56.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: YouTuber Joseph’s custody sparks tension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, YouTuber B Joseph</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/04/as-iran-holds-slain-leaders-war-delayed-funeral-trump-boasts-of-giving-tehran-a-week-off</loc>
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<image:caption>The coffins of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center on top, and members of his family are displayed ahead of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:32:44.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Iran holds slain leader’s war-delayed funeral, Trump boasts of giving Tehran ‘a week off’</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/04/couple-booked-in-rs-158-crore-investment-fraud-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:29:45.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple booked in Rs 1.58 crore investment fraud in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Investment fraud</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/04/japanese-tech-to-help-hmwssb-clean-hyderabad-nalas</loc>
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<image:caption>An official shows the difference between treated and untreated water after it is processed by the Japanese Bio-Lace technology in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:28:37.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese tech to help HMWSSB clean Hyderabad nalas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/04/hyderabad-ed-auctions-plane-in-ponzi-case-for-rs-3-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>In a first of its kind, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, has auctioned an Aircraft (Hawker 800A) through MSTC Limited on 01.07.2026 for a sale consideration of Rs. 3 Crore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:28:05.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad ED auctions plane in Ponzi case for Rs 3 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Plane, Directorate of Enforcement (ED)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/andhra-pradesh-government-plans-police-commissionerates-for-tirupati-guntur-and-rajamahendravaram</loc>
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<image:caption>According to official sources, the government has prepared proposals to upgrade the existing police units in Tirupati, Guntur, and Rajamahendravaram into full-fledged police commissionerates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:26:17.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government plans police commissionerates for Tirupati, Guntur and Rajamahendravaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, police commissionerates</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-to-expand-fertility-services-in-government-hospitals</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:26:06.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to expand fertility services in government hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fertility centres</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/heavy-rain-likely-in-north-telangana-for-next-three-days-imd</loc>
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<image:caption>IMD issues heavy rain alert for parts of Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:24:50.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain likely in north Telangana for next three days: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, IMD</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/minister-nara-lokesh-launches-rs-63-crore-temple-works</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh on Friday launched the Rs 6.3-crore restoration and development works at the historic Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Mangalagiri on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:24:11.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Nara Lokesh launches Rs 6.3 crore temple works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-hc-gives-one-final-week-for-report-on-owaisi-college</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:23:54.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC gives one final week for report on Owaisi college</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/dy-cm-bhatti-denies-coal-scam-directs-sccl-vigiliance-wing-to-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka speaks during a press meet at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:23:14.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Bhatti denies ‘coal scam’, directs 
SCCL Vigiliance wing to probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Coal Scam, Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/jsw-to-set-up-sports-excellence-centre-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh hosts dinner to elite players at Undavalli on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:22:13.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JSW to set up sports excellence centre in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, JSW</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-intermediate-students-await-textbooks-a-month-into-academic-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/dce5ze1o/month-on-textbooks.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:20:58.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Intermediate students await textbooks a month into academic year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, textbooks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/centre-designates-23-pakistan-based-operatives-as-terrorists-under-uapa</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:20:23.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre designates 23 Pakistan-based operatives as terrorists under UAPA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, terrorists, UAPA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/04/rs-4500-crore-project-to-revive-lift-irrigation-systems-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/ukto4w5a/vijminister10307chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu launching the restoration works of the long-defunct Vedadri-Kanchala Lift Irrigation Scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:20:10.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 4,500 crore project to revive lift irrigation systems in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Nimmala Ramanaidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/renovation-works-at-basara-temple-to-commence-on-july-5-3</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Basara Saraswati Temple, Adilabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:19:38.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renovation works at Basara temple to commence on July 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Renovation, Basara Sri Gnana Saraswati Devi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/150-jbm-e-buses-declared-safe-resume-services-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:18:25.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>150 JBM e-buses declared safe, resume services in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, e-buses</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-government-to-roll-out-weighbridge-checks-on-mining-trucks</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:16:53.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government to roll out weighbridge checks on mining trucks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, mining trucks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-minister-challenges-brs-leaders-on-debt-figures-offers-to-resign-if-proved-wrong</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism and Excise minister Jupally Krishna Rao speaks to media at Somajiguda Press Club in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:14:32.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana minister challenges BRS leaders on debt figures, offers to resign if proved wrong</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Jupally Krishna Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/tirumala-tirupati-devasthanams-sells-record-126-crore-srivari-laddus-in-june</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rush was seen as the TTD office as the officials started to distribute Tirumala laddu at their office first time after the lock down in Hyderabad on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:11:36.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams sells record 1.26 crore Srivari Laddus in June </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Srivari Laddus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/brs-leader-harish-cites-rbi-data-to-counter-congresss-debt-claim</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:10:49.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader Harish cites RBI ‘data’ to counter Congress’s debt claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Harish Rao, BRS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/cm-revanths-midjil-tour-itinerary-finalised</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the Secretariat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:09:48.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s Midjil tour itinerary finalised</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/04/argentina-survive-cape-verde-scare-to-reach-world-cup-last-16</loc>
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<image:caption>Cape Verde's forward #07 Jovane Cabral greets Argentina's Lionel Messi at the end of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:09:32.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/youth-must-be-educated-on-emergency-atrocities-says-bjp-chief-ramchander</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:08:28.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth must be educated on Emergency atrocities, says BJP chief Ramchander </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-hc-adjourns-bhageeraths-bail-petition-to-monday</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:02:55.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC adjourns Bhageerath’s bail petition to Monday</news:title>
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<image:caption>AP Haj Committee chairman Haji Sheikh Hasan Basha addressing the media on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T05:01:08.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,000 Andhra Pradesh pilgrims returned safely after performing Haj: Panel chief Sheikh Hasan Basha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/minister-uttam-warns-of-el-nino-effect-urges-farmer-to-plan-crops-carefully</loc>
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<image:caption>Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:59:46.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Uttam warns of El Nino effect, urges farmer to plan crops carefully</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, El Nino, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/andhra-pradesh-to-adopt-tn-drug-purchase-model</loc>
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<image:caption>Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:58:45.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh to adopt TN drug purchase model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Satya Kumar Yadav, medicine procurement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/telangana-hc-restores-sale-of-film-producers-property-by-bank-under-sarfaesi-act</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:58:04.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC restores sale of film producer’s property by bank under SARFAESI Act</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/four-of-marriage-party-killed-as-truck-rams-auto-near-cumbham-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>A speeding truck driven by an allegedly inebriated driver rammed into a stationary auto-rickshaw and waiting relatives near Cumbham town on the Amaravati-Anantapur National Highway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:53:09.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four of marriage party killed as truck rams auto near Cumbham in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/odisha-10-month-old-chokes-to-death-on-bottle-cap</loc>
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<image:caption>The baby was first taken to local health centres before being shifted to Kujang CHC, where he was declared dead.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:50:47.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 10-month-old chokes to death on bottle cap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/no-further-probe-needed-in-viveka-murder-case-cbi</loc>
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<image:caption>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:50:31.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No further probe needed in Viveka murder case: CBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CBI, Viveka murder case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/ajit-kumar-shasany-appointed-as-cuo-koraput-vice-chancellor</loc>
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<image:caption>Ajit Kumar Shasany</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:48:16.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajit Kumar Shasany appointed as CUO Koraput vice-chancellor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/invite-tenders-immediately-for-projects-resolve-farmers-issues-minister-narayana-to-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>MA&amp;UD minister P Narayana during review meeting on progress of Amaravati construction with officials on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:47:51.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Invite tenders immediately for projects &amp; resolve farmers’ issues: Minister Narayana to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, P Narayana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/odisha-agriculture-dept-signs-mous-with-4-state-corporations-to-drive-devpt</loc>
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<image:caption>The department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:46:49.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Agriculture dept signs MoUs with 4 state corporations to drive devpt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/centre-for-wildlife-health-at-ouat-receives-accreditation-from-nabl</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:46:36.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre for Wildlife Health at OUAT receives  accreditation from NABL</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/dy-cm-pawan-governor-abdul-nazeer-discuss-governance-public-welfare</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:42:54.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DY CM Pawan, Governor Abdul Nazeer discuss governance &amp; public welfare</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/04/hyderabad-fire-department-flags-major-safety-violations-at-chandralok-complex</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hyderabad Fire Department flags major safety violations at Chandralok Complex</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chandralok Complex</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/ec-appoints-ten-ias-officers-to-oversee-sir-work-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:39:55.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC appoints ten IAS officers to oversee SIR work in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/police-arrest-serial-jewellery-thief-linked-to-thefts-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Police arrest serial jewellery thief linked to thefts across Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/padma-shri-haripal-gets-pmay-u-house-sanction</loc>
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<image:caption>Sambalpur collector Bondar handing over the work order to Jitendra Haripal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:36:58.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padma Shri Haripal gets PMAY-U house sanction</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/odishas-podampeta-declared-prohibited-zone-after-concrete-house-collapses-in-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>The remains of the concrete house swept away by the sea in Podampeta village</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha's Podampeta declared prohibited zone after concrete house collapses in sea</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/monsoon-rain-hits-sambalpur-where-it-hurts-smc-watches</loc>
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<image:caption>Sambalpur Municipal Corporation building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:34:28.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon rain hits Sambalpur where it hurts, SMC watches</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/funeral-rites-of-christian-convert-in-odisha-delayed-by-26-hours-as-villagers-deny-cremation-ground</loc>
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<image:caption>Last rites of Jakaka being performed on his agricultural land in Gajigaon village</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:34:18.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Funeral rites of Christian convert in Odisha delayed by 26 hours as villagers deny cremation ground</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/jagan-claims-credit-for-jsw-steel-project-in-kadapa-district</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:32:52.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan claims credit for JSW steel project in Kadapa district</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/govt-convenes-meeting-with-odisha-medical-service-association-as-indefinite-strike-enters-third-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Director of Health Services Mahesh Mohan Panda informed mediapersons that the meeting will be held at Health and Family Welfare minister Mukesh Mahaling’s office on Saturday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:32:06.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt convenes meeting with Odisha Medical Service Association as indefinite strike enters third day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/cm-naidu-launches-jsw-industrial-park-in-vizianagaram-district</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Naidu during the inauguration of works of steel plant at Sunnapurallapalle in Jammalamadugu constituency of Kadapa district on Friday where Managing director of JSW Steel Sajjan Jindal also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:29:46.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu launches JSW Industrial Park in Vizianagaram district</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/odisha-doctors-strike-forces-kandhamal-family-to-travel-60-km-with-body-for-postmortem-examination</loc>
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<image:caption>A long queue of patients at the district headquarters hospital in Jeypore on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha doctors' strike forces Kandhamal family to travel 60 km with body for postmortem examination</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/odisha-eases-approval-process-for-setting-up-new-private-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha scraps Essentiality Certificate for opening private schools to simplify approvals</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:28:19.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha eases approval process for setting up new private schools</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/04/low-pressure-rain-triggers-waterlogging-across-multiple-localities-in-state-capital-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/41bin4lh/rainonnh10307chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters drive through waterlogged service road in heavy rain near CRP Square in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:26:04.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low pressure rain triggers waterlogging across multiple localities in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/orissa-high-court-hc-slaps-rs-1-lakh-fine-on-state-for-delay-in-filing-appeal</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:24:08.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa High Court HC slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on state for delay in filing appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/04/chennai-gcc-nurses-flag-attendance-app-glitches-fear-leave-deductions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:22:40.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai GCC nurses flag attendance app glitches, fear leave deductions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Nurses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/after-a-dry-june-july-starts-with-a-bang-in-odisha-rain-deficit-drops-to-26-per-cent</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:22:30.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After a dry June, July starts with a bang in Odisha, rain deficit drops to 26 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/andhra-pradesh-plans-digital-rupee-for-ration-distribution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/pcj6gl8w/202602163674907.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:22:26.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh plans digital rupee for ration distribution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Public Distribution System</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/04/odisha-signs-moc-with-ihi-corp-acme-for-rs-67000-cr-green-energy-and-infra-projects</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:21:38.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha signs MoC with IHI Corp, ACME for Rs 67,000 cr green energy and infra projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/04/admissions-rise-in-chennai-corporation-schools-as-infrastructure-facilities-improve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/14/original/2016MARDIN416_07-06-2016_13_41_20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai Corporation building</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:20:59.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Admissions rise in Chennai corporation schools as infrastructure, facilities improve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, admissions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/rs-2k-cr-steel-plant-will-boost-industrial-growth-in-andhra-pradesh-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/vv5zhkp9/steel-plant-will-boost.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:19:30.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2K cr steel plant will boost industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Green Steel Plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/04/kerala-tourisms-onam-fest-from-august-24-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/8gwa8pws/New-Project-2026-07-04T094642.161.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:18:59.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Tourism’s Onam fest from August 24-30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/04/muthalapozhi-fishers-at-risk-over-dredging-deadlock</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/tyupjhf2/Muthalapozhi-fishers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Perumathura-Muthalapozhi harbour mouth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:17:56.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muthalapozhi fishers at risk over dredging deadlock</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/04/chennai-light-metro-plan-hits-roadblock-as-feasibility-study-flags-road-constraints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/gf75r478/1678863953470.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:17:42.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai light metro plan hits roadblock as feasibility study flags road constraints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/04/thiruvananthapuram-to-host-unique-10-km-run-next-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/qci6axt8/Capital-to.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:16:01.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram to host unique 10-km run next month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/cm-naidu-launches-jsw-steel-plant-works-in-kadapa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/wmittdif/CM-launches-JSW.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu with JSW Group CMD Sajjan Jindal at the launch of steel plant works in Kadapa.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/5vh2ttnq/Coalition_govt_turned.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, along with CMD of JSW Steel Sajjan Jindal and other dignitaries, inaugurating the works of JSW Steel Plant at Sunnapurallapalle in Jammalamadugu constituency of Kadapa district on Friday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:16:00.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu launches JSW Steel Plant works in Kadapa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, JSW steel plant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/slain-latvian-tourists-sister-on-quest-to-ensure-system-to-track-missing-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/qedml6jn/New-Project-2026-07-04T094402.145.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ilze Skromane, sister of the Latvian tourist killed at Kovalam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:14:48.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slain Latvian tourist’s sister on quest to ensure system to track missing people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/aptdc-invites-expression-of-interest-for-rushikonda-palace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/jyukmckf/vizag90307chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Rushikonda buildings complex.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/z8sigqcf/Proj-will-continue.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:14:18.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APTDC invites Expression of Interest for Rushikonda palace </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rushikonda complex</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/toofan-gathers-special-force-kerala-to-step-up-interstate-anti-drug-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/5dcxej0m/Toofan-gathers-‘.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, along with DGP Ravada A Chandrashekhar, leading the Operation Toofan Jagaran Rally in Perumbavoor on Friday, amid heavy rain. MP Benny Behanan is also seen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:12:25.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toofan gathers ‘special’ force; Kerala 
to step up interstate anti-drug drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/hogenakkal-water-supply-erratic-say-residents-in-tns-dharmapuri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/7k2w56c7/Hogenakkal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hogenakkal Drinking Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation project is a key source of drinking water for Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:12:05.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hogenakkal water supply erratic, say residents in TN's Dharmapuri </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hogenakkal Water Supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/three-years-after-fleeing-kerala-drug-haul-accused-held-in-abu-dhabi-on-interpol-red-notice</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:12:01.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three years after fleeing, Kerala drug haul accused held in Abu Dhabi on Interpol red notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/15-years-on-vizag-awaits-synthetic-athletics-track</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/15/original/Atheletics.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:11:36.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 years on, Vizag awaits synthetic athletics track</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, synthetic athletics track</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/kerala-financial-corporation-raises-cmedp-loan-limit-to-rs-5-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-02/1y31mlak/KeralaFinancialCorporationHeadQuarters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) head office in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:10:33.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Financial Corporation raises CMEDP loan limit to Rs 5 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/quota-based-counselling-call-at-college-sparks-parents-ire-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/myaxb5cr/images-63.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>H.H. The Rajah’s College</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:09:15.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quota-based counselling call at college sparks parents’ ire in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, H.H. The Rajah’s College</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/iim-kozhikode-creates-history-with-66-women-in-mba-batch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/skj952u8/IIMK-creates.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:09:07.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIM-Kozhikode creates history with 66% women in MBA batch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/bjp-launches-mission-2029-in-kerala-targets-30-lakh-more-votes-and-multiple-lok-sabha-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/67cgvph7/BJP-to-target.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leadership training, digital assessments and grassroots campaigns form the core of the party's strategy to expand its voter base in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:08:32.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP launches Mission 2029 in Kerala, targets 30 lakh more votes and multiple Lok Sabha seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/cpm-rectification-to-address-leaders-parliamentary-ambitions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/bpka23y7/CPM-rectification-to-address.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed exercise, cleared by the Politburo, will review organisational lapses and could trigger restructuring in the Kerala unit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:07:01.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM rectification to address leaders’ parliamentary ambitions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/04/lukewarm-homecoming-for-national-ice-skating-medallists-from-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/wixspc60/Lukewarm-homecoming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kerala ice skating team that won medals at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship, held from June 25 to 30 at Dehradun, at Kochi airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:05:54.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lukewarm homecoming for national 
ice skating medallists from Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/04/two-arrested-in-kochi-over-35-complaints-lodged-across-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/mifa24vt/Screenshot-2025-08-09-082010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi Police arrest two in alleged apartment construction fraud spanning multiple Kerala districts</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two arrested in Kochi, over 35 complaints lodged across Kerala </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/three-month-notice-given-141-km-of-footpaths-cleared-minister-krishna-byre-gowda</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:04:09.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-month notice given, 141 km of footpaths cleared: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/04/new-deep-sea-fish-discovered-in-arabian-sea-off-kerala-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ojoac8eh/New-deep-sea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cyttopsis indica (Indian dory)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:03:04.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New deep-sea fish discovered in Arabian Sea off Kerala coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/04/plan-afoot-to-mould-tripunithura-as-a-heritage-town-over-next-5-yrs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/9u148rxc/Plan-afoot-to-mould-Tripunithura.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kalikotta Palace, one of the cultural heritage sites in Tripunithura</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:01:54.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plan afoot to mould Tripunithura as a heritage town over next 5 yrs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/bmlta-rules-notified-major-infrastructure-projects-exempt-from-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/ah6eobkc/Screenshot-2026-02-26-074832.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:01:35.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMLTA rules notified, major infrastructure projects exempt from scrutiny </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, tunnel road project, BMLTA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/04/toe-party-line-on-adani-high-command-to-kerala-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/xrdwrpru/Govt-will-seek.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T04:01:28.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toe party line on Adani: High command to Kerala CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/bengaluru-sewage-causing-foaming-at-kelavarapalli-dam-says-krishnagiri-collector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-20/4ix4gp81/C_1_1_CH1444_109748519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A picture of the Foaming waters from the Kelavarapalli dam caused due to the flooding in Thenpennai near Hosur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:59:43.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru sewage causing foaming at Kelavarapalli Dam, says Krishnagiri collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, foam, Kelavarapalli dam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/footpath-drive-continues-in-bengaluru-street-vendors-fume</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/63nrb2dm/footpath-Drive.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A footpath being cleared at Pantarapalya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:59:22.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Footpath Drive continues in Bengaluru, street vendors fume</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Encroachment, Safe Footpath Campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/centre-brings-chandigarh-under-ease-of-business-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/ghi970zh/mha094157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Home Affairs.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:58:29.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre brings Chandigarh under ease-of-business law </news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/payment-portal-glitch-hits-tns-bharathidasan-university-instant-exam-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-05/jwljco9w/P_4356590813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bharathidasan University in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:56:53.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Payment portal glitch hits TN's Bharathidasan University instant exam applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bharathidasan University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/3-nepalis-held-for-selling-hash-in-delhi-85-kg-contraband-costs-over-rs-9-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/3ckld30a/Nepalis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrested Nepalese nationals linked to the drug network in police custody</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:56:50.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 Nepalis held for selling hash in Delhi, 8.5 kg contraband costs over Rs 9 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/a-day-after-monsoon-hit-delhi-pwd-says-90-drain-desilting-done-in-3-zones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/b83in0jd/PTI07032026000386A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to official figures, as of July 2, 539.34 km in the PWD’s East Zone, 603 km in the South Zone and 812 km in the North Zone, (meaning around 1,955 km of drains of the total 2,123-km drainage network) had been desilted.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:56:17.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A day after monsoon hit Delhi, PWD says 90% drain desilting done in 3 zones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/get-along-work-for-bengalurus-growth-krishna-byre-gowda-to-babus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/bfd2vzb5/Get-along-work-for-city.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Krishna Byre Gowda tells civic agencies to work as a team.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:52:08.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Get along, work for Bengaluru's growth: Krishna Byre Gowda to babus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/delhi-high-court-asks-centre-to-decide-on-dhruv-rathee-video-takedown-within-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/773cc073-e984-4932-bdd7-75e1e6996d5c/New%20Project%20(9).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youtuber Dhruv Rathee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:50:46.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court asks Centre to decide on Dhruv Rathee video takedown within two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jul/03/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-23-argentina-australia-eye-last-16-spots-as-knockout-action-continues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/dut1i3ct/AFP20260704B98R4XPv2HighResTopshotFblWc2026Match86ArgCpv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's defender #13 Cristian Romero (L) celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/41qbz85a/AP26185065617290.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's Jhon Arias (11) celebrates with Daniel Munoz (2) after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:50:37.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 23: Egypt edge Australia on penalties, Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach last 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, Football, Argentina, 2026 World Cup, Australia, Colombia, Lionel Messi, Ghana, Cape Verde</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/police-launch-manhunt-for-10-suspects-after-father-son-murdered-in-tns-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ulg45lkb/Double-murder.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cops checking the house of a suspect in Moolachikulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:48:38.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police launch manhunt for 10 suspects after father, son murdered in TN's Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, double murder, manhunt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/private-operators-hike-bus-fares-in-tiruppur-coimbatore-move-is-arbitrary-say-activists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-25/97xdl0y7/C_1_1_CH1372_107528545.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>2026-07-04T03:46:37.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private operators hike bus fares in Tiruppur, Coimbatore; move is arbitrary, say activists </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Bus fares, Private operators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/seven-held-in-old-bengaluru-mysore-road-firing-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the arrested, Rohan Gowda (23) -- a resident of HV Colony in Mandya, is the son of a well-known advocate from the region.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:44:09.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven held in old Bengaluru-Mysore road firing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, firing case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/kodagu-team-calls-on-cm-dk-shivakumar-seeks-larger-role-for-ponnanna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/1caiusot/Kodagu-team-calls-on-DKS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The delegation from Kodagu meets CM DK Shivakumar in Vidhana Soudha on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:42:30.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodagu team calls on CM DK Shivakumar, seeks larger role for Ponnanna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/foreign-medical-graduates-hold-protest-at-dmc-office-against-delay-in-internship</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/egezyev9/Foreign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of protesting doctors outside the DMC office on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:41:33.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign medical graduates 
hold protest at DMC office against delay in internship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/no-political-vendetta-in-tvk-mla-bribery-case-says-minister-nirmal-kumaron</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/cp4la0oq/nirmalkumar80506chn1122453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Electricity CTR Nirmal Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:41:30.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No political vendetta in TVK MLA bribery case, says Minister Nirmal Kumaron</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bribery case, Nirmal Kumaron</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/deputy-cm-dr-g-parameshwara-keen-to-emerge-as-dalit-face-of-the-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/cxncve8m/Karnataka_Home_Minister_Dr_G_Parameshwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:40:13.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM Dr G Parameshwara keen to emerge as Dalit face of the government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/nhai-suspends-officials-after-delhi-dehradun-expressway-cave-in-issues-notices-to-contractor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/0uoivyao/New-Project-2026-07-04T090903.227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The authority took action after a portion of the newly inaugurated expressway caved in, blaming water stagnation and drainage constraints.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:39:55.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI suspends officials after Delhi-Dehradun Expressway cave-in, issues notices to contractor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/teen-dies-at-rehab-centre-kin-allege-assault-by-staff-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/he3t6c61/death-3-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:38:04.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen dies at rehab centre, kin allege assault by staff in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rehab centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/greater-bengaluru-authority-poll-dates-may-be-announced-in-10-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/x1ete9dj/Judge-denies-bail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:37:54.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority poll dates may be announced in 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, poll dates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/providing-caste-category-optional-for-gruha-jyothi-scheme-beneficiaries-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-05/so21ugqj/All-About-Karnatakas-Gruha-Jyothi-Scheme-f.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BESCOM has opened a dedicated helpline at the corporate office to address queries related to data collection and verification under the Gruha Jyothi Scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:36:53.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Providing caste category optional for Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, caste, Gruha Jyothi scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/after-40-years-dalits-in-madurais-theerthakadu-see-light-in-homes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/aoee4yt2/C_1_1_CH1035_117258456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 200 families living in the Vandiyur Theerthakadu area near Anna Nagar, Madurai, have been residing in darkness for over 40 years.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/ev-buyers-can-apply-for-subsidy-within-30-days-of-purchase-delhi-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-14/br31w821/K.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi launches EV subsidy portal as government rolls out Electric Vehicle Policy 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:35:29.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EV buyers can apply for subsidy within 30 days of purchase: Delhi CM</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/tree-plantation-drive-planned-on-reclaimed-land-at-okhla-landfill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-17/lfwwqeej/20250606298L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from June 6, 2025, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participate in a 'Bamboo Tree Plantation' program, at the Okhla Landfill site in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:33:46.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tree plantation drive planned on reclaimed land at Okhla landfill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/adb-approves-rs-2000-crore-loan-to-strengthen-public-school-system-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/dwkz8fkx/ANI_20241215063210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asian Development Bank</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:33:02.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADB approves Rs 2,000 crore loan to strengthen public school system in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Asian Development Bank, public school system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/delhi-plans-single-window-digital-platform-to-boost-medical-and-wellness-tourism-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/83tv77qr/Medical.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:32:54.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi plans single-window digital platform to boost medical and wellness tourism services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/detailed-assessment-being-conducted-to-attract-companies-on-sector-district-basis-minister-keerthana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/erprylnx/1_1_minister4_0307cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Keerthana, Minister for Industries and Investment Promotion, interacted with the industrialists in the special interactive breakfast meeting organised by the CII Coimbatore Zone, in the city on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:32:44.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detailed assessment being conducted to attract companies on sector, district basis: Minister Keerthana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, S Keerthana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/interview-cpis-support-to-tvk-government-is-issue-based-party-state-secretary-m-veerapandian</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/lv6agguu/P_4849087938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M. Veerapandian, new States CPI Secretary's interview with TNIE at their party office in TNagar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:30:33.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | CPI’s support to TVK government is issue-based: Party state secretary M Veerapandian</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI, TVK, CPI State general secretary M Veerapandian</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/minister-shobha-karandlaje-demands-eci-probe-into-sir-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-31/8jnwvyhe/msme033005chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:29:21.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Shobha Karandlaje demands ECI probe into SIR ‘scam’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shobha Karandlaje, SIR scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/04/magical-world-cup-ride-of-vozinha-and-cape-verde-ends-after-pushing-messi-and-argentina-to-the-brink</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/sqx1oqb4/AP26185058824576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) applauds the crowd as he leaves after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:28:24.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/trb-denies-assistant-professor-recruitment-irregularities-in-tn-says-errors-were-clerical</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/p2bmcibh/SC-order-to-hit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:27:28.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TRB denies assistant professor recruitment irregularities in TN, says errors were clerical</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TRB, recruitment irregularities</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/charred-body-of-28-year-old-found-near-sarjapur-in-bengalurur-murder-suspected</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/3zttno0h/murder114134.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>police believe the victim Krishna (L) and his motorcycle were set ablaze by unidentified persons.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:24:39.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charred body of 28-year-old found near Sarjapur in Bengalurur, murder suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, charred body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/dmk-leader-e-v-velu-fails-to-appear-for-dvac-inquiry-citing-ill-health</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/axws7hob/p4-ev-velu083111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DMK minister and Tiruvannamalai MLA E V Velu</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:22:04.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK leader E V Velu fails to appear for DVAC inquiry citing ill health</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, E V Velu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/karnataka-hc-tells-state-not-to-coerce-aggregators</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/sv7m9z49/HC-allows-removal-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:17:49.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC tells state not to coerce aggregators </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, aggregators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jul/04/quick-take-against-an-annual-peril</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2vv42ti5/IANS-for-QT.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Widespread damage caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods at NEEPCO Colony in Keyi Panyor, Arunachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:17:13.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Against an annual peril</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/cm-vijay-may-visit-karur-on-friday-kinof-stampede-victims-to-get-government-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/alg9kpxd/20260618077.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:16:40.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay may visit Karur on Friday, kin
of stampede victims to get government jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karur stampede</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/nhrc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-toddler-abuse-in-bengaluru-it-firms-daycare</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/m7zqf74z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-04-at-08.41.35.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A video grab of a toddler locked inside a bathroom (L) at Society General Baby Care in Brookefield</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:15:54.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of toddler abuse in Bengaluru IT firm's daycare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru IT firm, toddler abuse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/dmk-moves-sc-in-karur-stampede-case-seeks-curb-on-cm-vijay-from-commenting-on-cbi-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:15:26.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK moves SC in Karur stampede case, seeks curb on CM Vijay from commenting on CBI probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Karur stampede</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/flash-floods-batter-himachal-torrential-rain-floods-gujarat-as-monsoon-chaos-spreads</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/bl1zfk0p/road-block.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People cross a stream over concrete culvert pipes in Lahaul-Spiti on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:12:55.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flash floods batter Himachal, torrential rain floods Gujarat as monsoon chaos spreads</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/kalpakkam-atomic-power-station-gets-new-director</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/zr00vxwb/New-Project-2026-07-04T084204.627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SB Selvakumaran as station director of Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) at Kalpakkam from July 1.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:12:45.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalpakkam atomic power station gets new director</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalpakkam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/04/india-indonesia-ties-acting-east-with-strategic-vision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/1qth437p/AFPfinal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu with guest of honour, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto leave after attending India's 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:11:08.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Indonesia ties | Acting East with strategic vision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/ghaziabad-man-held-for-sending-bomb-threat-mail-to-isro-headquarters-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/231xvorh/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:09:16.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghaziabad man held for sending bomb threat mail to ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO, bomb threat mail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/04/kerala-liquor-policy-a-chance-for-change</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/yeltc296/C_1_1_CH1372_121376423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts believe promoting low-alcohol drinks could encourage moderate drinking. (Representational image)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:07:43.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala liquor policy: A chance for change</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/04/simpler-filing-lower-compliance-cost-needed-in-gsts-second-decade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/knn8sd8v/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The annual GST haul jumped to ₹22.25 lakh crore in 2025-26</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:06:23.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Simpler filing, lower compliance cost needed in GST's second decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/after-a-decade-three-men-from-karnataka-still-fight-for-government-jobs-that-they-won-in-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/8qfpr7pi/Govt-can’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While the Karnataka High Court has now issued clear directions, the two-month deadline has passed without appointment letters.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:05:05.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After a decade, three men from Karnataka still fight for government jobs that they won in court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Government jobs, government recruitment process, work inspector post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/new-system-soon-to-speed-up-patta-transfers-online-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/28/original/Sengottaiyan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue Minister KA Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:03:52.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New system soon to speed up patta transfers online in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, patta transfers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/ammonia-leak-death-toll-rises-to-18-gas-evacuation-begins-at-sea-food-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/1yvjmz5k/Ammonia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction workers staying near the unit being shifted on Friday. A 500-metre radius around the seafood processing plant has been declared as restricted zone.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:02:44.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia leak death toll rises to 18, 
gas evacuation begins at sea food unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/allahabad-high-court-says-places-of-worship-act-does-not-bar-land-acquisition-for-public-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/k21x1de5/allahabad-hc095214.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T03:00:48.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad High Court says Places of Worship Act does not bar land acquisition for public projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/dmk-chief-stalin-slams-ex-min-arrest-says-cm-vijay-running-police-raj</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:title>DMK chief Stalin slams ex-min arrest, says CM Vijay running ‘police raj’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/jaish-network-busted-8-arrested-from-gujarat-and-mp-with-radical-literature</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-12/nmsmdr48/Anti-Terrorism-Squad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat ATS busts alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed module, arrests eight across two states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:58:35.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaish network busted, 8 arrested from Gujarat and MP with ‘radical’ literature </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/health-minister-arunraj-warns-private-medical-colleges-against-excess-mbbs-fee-collection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/cgcve9pc/TVK-govt-will-explore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister K G Arunraj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:57:57.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health Minister Arunraj warns private medical colleges against excess MBBS fee collection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MBBS fee, National Medical Commission (NMC), Minister K G Arunraj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/04/didi-abhishek-told-to-file-affidavit-in-contempt-case-on-25-martyrs-day-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court seeks replies from Mamata, Abhishek in rally road blockade contempt case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:56:32.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Didi, Abhishek told to file affidavit in contempt case on ’25 Martyrs’ Day rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/04/confusion-over-sir-intensifies-in-bengaluru-citizens-fear-losing-voting-guarantee-benefits</loc>
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<image:caption>Booth level officers distribute SIR enumeration forms to a resident in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:56:04.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Confusion over SIR intensifies in Bengaluru, citizens fear losing voting, guarantee benefits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Special Intensive Revision, BLOs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/madras-hc-seeks-tamil-nadus-reply-on-sanction-to-prosecute-officials-in-madurai-property-tax-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:55:47.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks Tamil Nadu's reply on sanction to prosecute officials in Madurai property tax scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Madurai property tax scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/cm-dk-shivakumar-meets-siddaramaiah-cabinet-expansion-may-be-in-july</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/czjqfzdz/DKS-meets-Siddu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar, his wife Usha and brother and former MP DK Suresh, call on former CM Siddaramaiah at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:52:36.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar meets Siddaramaiah; cabinet expansion may be in July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/madras-hc-imposes-rs-50k-on-centre-for-failure-to-submit-documents-on-convict-repatriation</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madras High Court complex</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:51:41.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC imposes Rs 50K on centre for failure to submit documents on convict repatriation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/iit-m-iit-kanpur-jointly-introduce-nations-first-degree-course-in-cybersecurity</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:50:39.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-M, IIT-Kanpur jointly introduce nation’s first degree course in cybersecurity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IIT-M, cybersecurity, IIT-Kanpur</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/closure-of-kannada-medium-schools-in-goa-sparks-concern-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Satish Jarkiholi, who hails from Belagavi district, told TNIE that Kannada is the mother tongue of lakhs of Kannadigas who have been residing in Goa and preference should be given to the medium of instruction in Kannada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:49:05.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Closure of Kannada-medium schools in Goa sparks concern in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Goa, Kannada-medium schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/04/nabin-on-2-day-up-visit-to-firm-up-poll-plank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/8e8i3gdw/New-Project-2026-07-01T100717.601.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP National President Nitin Nabin speaks during the BJP Telangana State Executive Committee meeting at Ghatkesar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:47:58.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nabin on 2-day UP visit to firm up poll plank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/madras-hc-allows-american-hindu-woman-entry-into-thanjavur-temple-quashes-hrce-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/a6b14wxy/ANI_20250616123022.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:47:27.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC allows American Hindu woman entry into Thanjavur temple, quashes HR&amp;CE order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/centre-sets-deadline-after-cpwd-fails-to-submit-report-on-sensitive-postings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/viuyu7zn/Centre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry pulls up CPWD over delay in rotating officials posted in sensitive assignments</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:46:16.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre sets deadline after CPWD fails to submit report on sensitive postings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/private-jet-operators-push-for-global-standard-pilot-duty-limits-in-talks-with-dgca</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/t4gjkieu/Pvt-jet.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:44:55.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private jet operators push for global-standard pilot duty limits in talks with DGCA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/madras-hc-seeks-survey-report-on-thirupparankundram-hill-grants-more-time-to-asi-state</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:44:21.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks survey report on Thirupparankundram hill, grants more time to ASI, state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ASI, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/broad-consensus-during-talks-between-mha-team-ladakh-leaders-in-leh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/b04kmoll/ANI_20251017134916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ladakh moves closer to Article 371 safeguards as Centre releases signed meeting minutes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:42:21.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Broad consensus during talks between MHA team &amp; Ladakh leaders in Leh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/tn-governor-review-meet-sparks-row-ministers-call-it-interference</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar addressing a gathering at Sourashtra college on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:40:39.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Governor ‘review meet’ sparks row, ministers call it interference</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/centre-convenes-dgps-to-review-demographic-changes-and-tackle-illegal-infiltration-across-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-03/juev298y/ANI_20260603162843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre steps up scrutiny of demographic changes, illegal infiltration with nationwide DGP meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:40:34.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre convenes DGPs to review demographic changes and tackle illegal infiltration across India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/04/when-failure-of-common-sense-becomes-the-biggest-killer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/6z820xoj/Mining-blasting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and emergency personnel at the stone quarry in Huluvenahalli village.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:36:44.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When failure of common sense becomes the biggest killer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, common sense, man-made tragedies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/tamil-nadu-deep-sea-fishermen-seek-satellite-internet-to-boost-safety-market-access</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/3bsab860/1-1-ierames30207mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen have caught a large number of Valai Fish (Ribbon fish) in Pamban in Ramanathapuram District.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:36:22.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu deep-sea fishermen seek satellite internet to boost safety, market access</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fishermen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/04/tn-plans-global-push-for-world-tamil-conference</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, Rajmohan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:33:54.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN plans global push for World Tamil Conference</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, World Tamil Conference</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/delhis-waste-workers-keep-city-running-despite-being-underpaid-overworked-and-largely-invisible</loc>
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<image:caption>Sanitation workers (above and left) start collecting urban waste even before Delhi wakes up</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/c5up0j4d/WORKERSa.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/js0u62n3/UNDERPAID-WORKERS.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/k7p7nnap/WORKER.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:28:01.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's waste workers keep city running despite being underpaid, overworked and largely invisible</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/delhi-l-g-seeks-zero-tolerance-on-encroachment</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:24:50.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G seeks zero tolerance on encroachment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/04/supreme-court-stays-cag-audit-of-delhi-power-discoms</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:19:38.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court stays CAG audit of Delhi power discoms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/centre-grants-two-year-tender-exemption-to-four-china-linked-power-equipment-firms-for-key-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>China and India flags used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:17:58.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre grants two-year tender exemption to four China-linked power equipment firms for key projects</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/04/govt-weighs-new-ai-law-as-evolving-technology-raises-fresh-concerns-over-cyber-threats-and-deepfakes</loc>
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<image:caption>Artificial intelligence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-04T02:15:31.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt weighs new AI law as evolving technology raises fresh concerns over cyber threats and deepfakes</news:title>
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<image:caption>The TMC rebel faction's banner outside the party's organisational headquarters.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh High Court orders reopening of RTO check posts within 30 days</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mob lynching case: MP HC directs police protection for woman judge facing threats following judgement </news:title>
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<image:caption>Police arrested Vimla Devi after she confessed to her crime.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Instagram reel helps Dehradun police crack Rs 10 lakh jewellery theft case; former domestic help arrested</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/students-in-jharkhands-haldibera-attend-classes-in-makeshift-shelter-fearing-roof-collapse-in-school-building</loc>
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<image:caption>Makeshift shelter built by villagers</image:caption>
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<news:title>Students in Jharkhand's Haldibera attend classes in makeshift shelter, fearing roof collapse in school building</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/mp-launches-campaign-to-push-low-water-crops-as-deficient-monsoon-drought-fears-loom</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasised the cultivation of millets and pulses such as sorghum, pearl millet, black gram, green gram as these crops require less water, are more resilient under adverse conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:title>MP launches campaign to push low-water crops as deficient monsoon, drought fears loom</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/fifa-world-cup-ramos-ronaldo-conundrum-for-portugal</loc>
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<image:caption>Goncalo Ramos (R) and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate Portugal's second goal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T17:00:15.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup: Ramos-Ronaldo conundrum for Portugal </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/amit-shah-asks-jal-shakti-ministry-to-monitor-water-bodies-groundwater-amid-drought-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T16:43:34.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah asks Jal Shakti Ministry to monitor water bodies, groundwater amid drought concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/pm-modis-indo-pacific-tour-to-focus-on-critical-minerals-trade-defence-and-student-mobility</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 8 to 11.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T16:23:25.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour to focus on critical minerals, trade, defence and student mobility</news:title>
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<image:caption>VP Radhakrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:title>VP Radhakrishnan graces 80th foundation day celebrations of 'Organiser' weekly </news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Disgraceful, shameful': Congress slams RSS over Ram Temple donations row; demands SC-monitored probe</news:title>
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<news:title>Maharashtra FDA issues notices to 'so-called' energy drinks firms, asks them to follow norms </news:title>
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<image:caption>CM Vishnu Deo Sai at the Indian Leprosy Relief Association Ashram at Sothi (Katrenagar) in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:59:51.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'A model of healing with self-reliance': CM Sai hails Sothi Ashram
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/amma-power-battle-deepens-three-quit-executive-committee-as-court-halts-ad-hoc-panel</loc>
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<news:title>AMMA power battle deepens: Three quit executive committee as court halts ad hoc panel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/03/malayalamnews2026jul03neeraj-madhavs-pluto-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Neeraj Madhav's Pluto</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:42:45.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neeraj Madhav's Pluto gets a release date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:38:20.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan ATS questions 30 over alleged social media links to Pakistani terrorist Shahzad Bhatti</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/denied-additional-convoy-vehicle-jharkhand-minister-returns-security-cover</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:29:46.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denied additional convoy vehicle, Jharkhand Minister returns security cover </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/chhattisgarh-govt-issues-contingency-plan-urges-farmers-to-adopt-dsr-technique-amid-delayed-monsoon</loc>
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<image:caption>The action plan aims to secure crops, maintain production levels, and reduce cultivation costs even in low-rainfall scenarios.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:17:47.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh govt issues contingency plan, urges farmers to adopt DSR technique amid delayed monsoon </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/ed-auctions-seized-hawker-800a-aircraft-under-anti-money-laundering-law-for-rs-3-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate</image:caption>
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<news:title>ED auctions seized Hawker 800A aircraft  under anti-money laundering law for Rs 3 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/uddhav-thackeray-alleges-ram-temple-donations-used-to-buy-opposition-mlas-mps-announces-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:05:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uddhav Thackeray alleges Ram Temple donations used to buy Opposition MLAs, MPs; announces protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/actor-preity-zinta-moves-bombay-hc-against-deepfakes-ai-generated-and-morphed-content</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Preity Zinta.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Actor Preity Zinta moves Bombay HC against deepfakes, AI-generated and morphed content</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/pm-modi-took-full-credit-for-ram-temple-must-break-silence-on-donation-thefts-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from November 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat pray during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-university-vc-yogesh-singh-reappointed-for-historic-second-consecutive-term</loc>
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<image:caption>DU VC Yogesh Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:00:06.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University VC Yogesh Singh reappointed for historic second consecutive term</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:57:41.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digvijaya Singh to sue Ram Temple Trust amid donations row; seeks return of Rs 1.11 lakh contribution</news:title>
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<image:caption>Matcha</image:caption>
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<news:title>India’s own ‘Matcha’ makes its debut from Assam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/03/bengal-govt-working-for-people-taking-along-all-mlas-including-lop-cm-suvendu</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh lights a lamp during the orientation programme for the members of the 18th legislative assembly in Kolkata on Friday, July 3, 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and state LoP Ritabrata Banerjee were also present.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/nato-commander-says-europe-has-backfilled-most-gaps-from-us-cutbacks-on-military-equipment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/oupkca4u/AFP20260519B3CL2XGv1HighResBelgiumNatoDefence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NATO's top commander Gen. Alex Grynkewich.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:37:14.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NATO, military equipment, Alex Grynkewich</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/nhai-suspends-engineers-officials-for-cave-in-on-delhi-dehradun-expressway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/8g68hmoy/C_53_1_CH1506_43632919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi-Dehradun Expressway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:28:07.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI suspends engineers, officials for cave-in on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, ED, foreign debit cards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/03/sam-curran-ready-to-fill-england-gap-left-by-stokes-exit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/mr4uftlp/Sam_Curran_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>England all-rounder Sam Curran</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:22:48.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sam Curran ready to fill England gap left by Stokes exit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ben Stokes, England Cricket Team, Sam Curran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/twisha-sharma-death-case-mother-in-law-giribala-singh-seeks-security-for-bhopal-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/w7kms6sv/C_1_1_CH1035_120382328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Twisha Sharma's accused mother-in-law, Giribala Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:17:23.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: Mother-in-law Giribala Singh seeks security for Bhopal home </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, security, police protection, Twisha Sharma Death Case, Giribala Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/approvals-are-set-to-get-faster-as-mha-extends-punjabs-right-to-business-act-to-chandigarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/eqzc9rgr/ANI_20260623064614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MHA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:17:01.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Approvals are set to get faster as MHA extends Punjab's Right to Business Act  to Chandigarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MHA, Chandigarh, Right to Business Act</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/first-dac-under-new-military-leadership-clears-rs-52000-crore-buys</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.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>2026-07-03T14:09:56.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First DAC under new military leadership clears Rs 52,000 crore buys </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DAC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/punjab-congress-channi-camp-sets-deadline-for-high-command-to-resolve-issues-randhawa-meets-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/lfcvl729/ANI_20260321134711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress leader and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:59:30.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Congress: Channi camp sets deadline for high command to resolve issues, Randhawa meets Amit Shah 
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab Congress row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/position-remains-consistent-india-says-indus-waters-treaty-to-stay-in-abeyance-until-pakistan-ends-terror-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/jm0g10va/C_53_1_CH1509_4341932.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:37:50.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Position remains consistent': India says Indus Waters Treaty to stay in abeyance until Pakistan ends terror support</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indus Waters Treaty, Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan terror funding</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/03/why-hyderabad-has-become-indias-gcc-powerhouse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-04/ndky8e5c/202508043471786.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana has identified Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as a key pillar in its vision of building a $1 trillion economy by 2035. CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates one of the centres in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:07:07.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Hyderabad has become India's GCC powerhouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad GCCs, Telangana, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/flash-floods-landslides-disrupt-roads-in-himachal-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/e66h6ngk/ANI_20260703054433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flash flood struck the Cholling area around 4 am after overnight rain caused the Miru Nallah to swell.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:02:39.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flash floods, landslides disrupt roads in Himachal; no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, Flash Floods, landslides</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/ed-seeks-cbi-for-case-against-us-based-christian-missionary-over-use-of-foreign-debit-cards-in-naxal-belt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/3yv1qf3s/Enforcement-Directorate-ED.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A general view of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:02:34.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED seeks CBI for case against US-based Christian missionary over use of foreign debit cards in Naxal belt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate, left wing extremism, Christian missionary, foreign debit cards, The Timothy Initiative</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/2018-celebratory-firing-murder-case-convicted-bjp-mla-raju-kumar-singh-seeks-release-on-probation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/tr3fnfju/BJP-MLA-Raju-Kumar-Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from June 9, 2026, convicted Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh is produced before the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi in connection with the celebratory firing death case of a woman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:53:28.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2018 Celebratory firing murder case: Convicted BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh seeks release on probation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Bihar, Raju Kumar Singh, Celebratory firing murder, Bihar Celebratory firing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/credit-to-manufacturing-sector-msmes-grew-slowest-in-last-three-years-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ji6r9eyu/202606273841764.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report by TransUnion Cibil and Sidbi pointed out that outstanding balances to MSMEs grew at 13% per annum over the last three years to Rs 15.3 lakh crore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:47:48.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Credit to manufacturing sector MSMEs grew 'slowest' in last three years: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Indian economy, MSME, manufacturing sector, MSME credit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/pune-fort-murder-accused-siya-goyal-chetan-chaudhary-remanded-in-judicial-custody-till-july-16</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/0whyzdt3/Ketan-Vishal-Agrawal-and-Siya-Goyal.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Ketan Vishal Agrawal, a 26-year-old real estate director and his fiancee Siya Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:37:24.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune fort murder: Accused Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary remanded in judicial custody till July 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune fort murder, Ketan Vishal Agrawal, Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary, Ketan Agrawal murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jul/03/5-ways-sleepmaxxing-is-changing-how-gen-z-sleeps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/yq9bqkpt/Laxe-Nature-Ultra-Mattress-jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:35:06.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 Ways Sleepmaxxing Is Changing How Gen Z Sleeps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/national-medical-commission-urges-medical-colleges-to-use-icmrs-patent-mitra-platform</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/4nkmzic6/ANI_20260605090513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:34:06.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Medical Commission urges medical colleges to use ICMR's ‘Patent Mitra’ platform</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ICMR, National Medical Commission (NMC), Patent Mitra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/congress-accuses-modi-government-of-calibrated-capitulation-to-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/fkcbgoz4/ANI_20240727175011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh speaks to the media at the party headquarters in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:32:06.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses Modi government of 'calibrated capitulation' to China</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, India-China ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Jul/03/centre-to-summon-meta-over-instagram-ads-promoting-child-sexual-abuse-material</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/h4gl00mb/Instagram.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:27:22.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to summon Meta over Instagram ads 'promoting' child sexual abuse material</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, Business, India, Instagram, MeitY, Child Sexual Abuse Material, Meta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/900-medical-coding-staff-laid-off-at-kerala-offices-of-us-healthcare-firm-state-govt-steps-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/hlio79vw/Layoffs.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:17:11.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>900 medical coding staff laid off at Kerala offices of US healthcare firm; state govt steps in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, mass layoffs, US Healthcare firm, Kerala mass layoffs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/klopp-signals-willingness-to-take-over-as-germany-coach-nagelsmann-resigns-after-world-cup-failure</loc>
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<image:caption>Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann leaves a press conference ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:16:28.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Klopp ‘signals willingness’ to take over as Germany coach Nagelsmann resigns after World Cup failure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Germany, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ram-temple-donation-scam-rss-urges-swift-action-says-theft-hurt-devotees-faith</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/8qo0e5ob/Ayodhya-Ram-Temple.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Shree Ramjanmbhumi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:58:38.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS raps Ram temple donation theft, seeks action against guilty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, RSS, Dattatreya Hosabale, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/two-caregivers-arrested-for-abusing-toddlers-at-bengaluru-it-firms-daycare-centre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/mn8v22nh/Toddlers-abused.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A video grab of a toddler locked inside a bathroom at the daycare centre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:52:54.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two caregivers arrested for abusing toddlers at Bengaluru IT firm's daycare centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, two caregivers arrested, Bengaluru IT firm's daycare centre, Capgemini technology park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/uttarakhand-digitises-89-per-cent-voter-forms-as-electoral-roll-revision-nears-completion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/628ejlfx/1200-675-25456575-577-25456575-1763966783196.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) official during the house-to-house verification process to update voter list, the exercise to verify and update India’s voter lists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:40:47.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand digitises 89 per cent voter forms as electoral roll revision nears completion</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/un-human-rights-chief-sounds-red-alert-over-violence-around-sudans-el-obeid-city</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/gk8q4k46/Displaced-Sudanese-families.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sudanese families displaced from El-Fasher reach out as aid workers distribute food supplies at the newly established El-Afadh camp in Al Dabbah, in Sudan’s Northern State, Nov. 16, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:16:21.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN human rights chief sounds ‘red alert’ over violence around Sudan’s el-Obeid city</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UN human rights chief, Sudan’s el-Obeid city</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/iran-prepares-for-dayslong-funeral-for-late-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-war-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/e424liet/AP26184141904910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The coffins of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center on top, and members of his family, including his granddaughter Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, are displayed ahead of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranian religious leaders and other mourners walk past the coffins of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family during a viewing ceremony ahead of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Ahmad Vahidi sits alongside Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casket as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader's compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/interpol-names-suspect-in-monaco-bombing-that-reportedly-targeted-russia-linked-ukrainian-tycoon</loc>
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<image:caption>Investigators examine the scene at the residential building where an explosive devise seriously injured three people a day earlier in Monaco, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:07:26.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/tigers-on-the-move-rajajis-big-cats-find-new-ground-beyond-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of tiger used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:55:53.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tigers on the move: Rajaji’s big cats find new ground beyond Uttarakhand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/chettinad-served-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>The Elai Sapad by The Bangala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:53:55.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chettinad, served in Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/03/rescue-mission-launches-to-save-nasa-telescope-thats-falling-back-to-earth</loc>
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<image:caption>This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter Robertson, a space systems engineer, both at Katalyst Space, standing next to their spacecraft inside the SES (Space Environment Simulator) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., April 17, 2026, ahead of thermal vacuum testing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:48:49.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/maharashtra-to-ban-sting-energy-drink-sales-within-500-metres-of-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/rh5gc3of/Sting-Energy.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:48:00.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra to ban 'Sting' energy drink sales within 500 metres of schools</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/03/could-this-asteroid-be-a-piece-of-the-moon-a-chinese-spacecraft-is-about-to-find-out-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A photo taken by Tianwen-2 of itself with Earth in the background.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:40:13.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Could this asteroid be a piece of the Moon? A Chinese spacecraft is about to find out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science, moon, asteroid, Chinese spacecraft</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/pocso-case-accused-escapes-from-police-custody-in-kalaburagi-three-cops-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-28/wpv9wvji/New-Project-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:35:17.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO case accused escapes from police custody in Kalaburagi; three cops suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Jail break, POCSO case accused</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/former-punjab-cm-channis-loyalists-push-for-state-congress-chief-post-despite-warrings-retention</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from May 29, 2026, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi arrives to attend a meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:29:50.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Punjab CM Channi's loyalists push for state Congress chief post despite Warring's retention</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jul/03/assam-teenage-girl-dies-after-being-attacked-by-boyfriend-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/sjly871h/Crime-Scene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:23:22.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam: Teenage girl dies after being attacked by boyfriend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam, Teenage girl, attacked by boyfriend</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/03/monsoon-rains-lash-rajasthan-sambhar-records-highest-rainfall-orange-alert-issued-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Rain lashes parts of Udaipur on Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:19:16.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon rains lash Rajasthan, Sambhar records highest rainfall; orange alert issued</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jul/03/anisimova-avoids-wimbledon-upset-with-20-aces-in-win-over-kenin-swiatek-zverev-also-advance</loc>
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<image:caption>Amanda Anisimova of the United States celebrates her victory against Sofia Kenin of the United States in their second round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:10:14.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Amanda Anisimova, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/03/tmc-july-21-rally-calcutta-hc-directs-mamata-abhishek-to-file-affidavits-in-contempt-petition</loc>
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<image:caption>Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:07:03.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC July 21 rally: Calcutta HC directs Mamata, Abhishek to file affidavits in contempt petition</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC Martyrs Day Rally, TMC July 21 Rally, Mamata Contempt Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tiruchendur-dmk-mla-anitha-radhakrishnan-arrested-for-defamatory-remarks-against-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:caption>Condemning the police action against the sitting MLA, DMK cadres led by Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy staged a protest outside the SP office. Another group of DMK cadres staged a road blockade at Authoor and argued with police personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:03:08.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-TN minister and DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested for 'defamatory remarks' against CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Anitha Radhakrishnan, TN CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jul/03/former-finalist-nick-kyrgios-bids-an-emotional-goodbye-to-his-wimbledon-career</loc>
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<image:caption>Australia’s Nick Kyrgios returns to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the final of the men’s singles during the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 10, 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:55:06.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former finalist Nick Kyrgios bids an emotional goodbye to his Wimbledon career</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Nick Kyrgios, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/headless-gcda-leaves-key-projects-in-paralysis-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:54:08.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Headless’ GCDA leaves key projects in paralysis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi Corporation, Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), Marine Drive walkway, Panampilly Nagar food street</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/hc-reduces-mans-life-term-for-killing-pregnant-wife-calls-her-thousand-husbands-remark-grave-provocation</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the prosecution, Shiva Kahar murdered his wife Kiran on September 18, 2021, when she was seven months pregnant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:49:11.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC reduces man's life term for killing pregnant wife, calls her 'thousand husbands' remark 'grave provocation'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jul/03/krejcikova-beats-french-open-winner-andreeva-in-wimbledon-upset-gauff-overcomes-sierra</loc>
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<image:caption>Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic celebrates her victory against Mirra Andreeva of Russia in their second round women's siingles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:49:09.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Barbora Krejcikova, Mirra Andreeva, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/03/englishnews2026jul02josh-gad-onboards-oceans-prequel</loc>
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<image:caption>Josh Gad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:40:02.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Josh Gad onboards Ocean's prequel</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mohanlal in Kireedam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:39:46.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohanlal's Kireedam 4K rerelease to hit theatres on this date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ranjith (L), Law and Order poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:39:29.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakash Varma-Ranjith film Law and Order gets release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/03/malayalamnews2026jul02saiju-kurup-starrer-harivarasanam-launched</loc>
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<image:caption>Saiju Kurup at the pooja ceremony of Harivarasanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:39:14.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saiju Kurup-starrer Harivarasanam launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saiju Kurup, Harivarasanam, Harivarasanam pooja, Ramesh Chennithala, Chennithala, Kerala Home Minister, Saiju, Malikappuram, Sabarimala, Chitranjali Studio</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/03/tamilnews2026jul02rajinikanths-jailer-2-gets-october-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajinikanth in Jailer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:38:58.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 gets October release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/03/malayalaminterviews2026jul02sameer-abdul-scripting-a-rorschach-is-much-easier-than-i-nobody</loc>
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<image:caption>Sameer Abdul and Prithviraj Sukumaran (L) i, Nobody poster (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:38:39.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sameer Abdul: Scripting a Rorschach is much easier than i, Nobody</news:title>
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<image:caption>Knee- to waist-deep water entered houses in more than 25 residential societies of Kadi town in Mehsana district, forcing residents to shift their belongings as roads were submerged.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi watches training for the World Cup soccer tournament Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/hong-kong-bookseller-lam-wing-kee-seized-by-chinese-authorities-in-2015-dies-in-taiwan-at-70</loc>
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<image:caption>Freed Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee stands next to a placard with a picture of missing bookseller Gui Minhai, left, in front of his bookstore during a march in Hong Kong on June 18, 2016.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:54:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/what-to-know-about-the-funeral-and-burial-of-irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei</loc>
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<image:caption>Mourners touch the coffin of Zahra Haddad-Adel, daughter of former Iranian parliament speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel and wife of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during her funeral in Tehran, Thursday, July 2, 2026. According to Iranian authorities she was killed in the same strike that killed then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:47:45.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/switzerland-beat-algeria-2-0-to-move-into-world-cup-last-16</loc>
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<image:caption>Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Switzerland and Algeria in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:37:58.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 World Cup, Switzerland, Algeria</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/sc-refuses-to-stay-sonam-raghuvanshis-bail-in-meghalaya-honeymoon-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:37:14.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to stay Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Meghalaya honeymoon murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/17-year-old-girl-electrocuted-in-floodwater-in-thane-as-heavy-rain-batters-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:34:49.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old girl electrocuted in floodwater in Thane as heavy rain batters Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>electrocuted , 17-year-old girl, Maharashtra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jul/02/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-22-spain-eye-last-16-berth-portugal-face-croatia-in-blockbuster-tie</loc>
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<image:caption>Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Switzerland and Algeria in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic reacts during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:32:26.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS| FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 22: Switzerland seals 2-0 win over Algeria; Portugal to face Spain</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo, Modric</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/cant-citizens-raise-slogans-against-the-government-bombay-hc-quashes-externment-order-against-sdpi-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-10/ydctdw9y/ANI_20240205070702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:27:26.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Can't citizens raise slogans against the government ?': Bombay HC quashes externment order against SDPI leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai police, Bombay High Court, SDPI, externment order</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/us-feared-israel-could-target-irans-top-negotiators-warned-west-asian-nations-of-possible-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/kiyznhzc/AP26171815954489.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, center, and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, left, arrive at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, early Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:26:13.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US feared Israel could target Iran's top negotiators, warned West Asian nations of possible attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Abbas Araghchi, Iran War, US-Iran peace talks, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/kerala-home-minister-chennithala-says-presence-of-criminals-at-operation-toofan-meetings-unacceptable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/heh2g8v6/C_32_1_CH1484_74544753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:25:25.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Home Minister Chennithala says presence of criminals at Operation Toofan meetings ‘unacceptable’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala,  anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/adani-enterprises-upsizes-qip-to-rs-15000-crore-after-issue-draws-about-38-times-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-02/wriejbnn/ANI_20260102110950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adani Enterprises</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:06:10.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Enterprises upsizes QIP to Rs 15,000 crore after issue draws about 3.8 times demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Adani Enterprises, QIP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/vmrda-disburses-rs-2298-lakh-compensation-for-kakani-nagar-underpass-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ardzrdux/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-10.07.23-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visakhapatnam West MLA Ganababu and VMRDA officials distribute cheques to 16 affected property owners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:47:46.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VMRDA disburses Rs 22.98 lakh compensation for Kakani Nagar underpass project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ap-cm-to-launch-rs-3847-crore-industrial-push-in-kuppam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4pallw4k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-10.04.51-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During a three-day tour of N. Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency, foundation stones, public meetings and land patta distribution programmes planned across multiple mandals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:46:10.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM to launch Rs 3,847-crore industrial push in Kuppam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/gudisa-hills-tourism-boom-marred-by-poor-roads-safety-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ajdohdfb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-10.02.11-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:44:29.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gudisa Hill's tourism boom marred by poor roads, safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/death-toll-from-massive-strikes-on-kyiv-rises-to-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/59043zqy/AP26183243912702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People look at the site of a Russian missile strike that hit a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:43:04.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/mojtaba-khamenei-to-skip-father-ali-khameneis-funeral-due-to-israeli-threats-security-risks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/h0juyock/AP26180555991243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People walk past banners showing portraits of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:07:48.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral due to Israeli threats, security risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, funeral, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran War, Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Jul/03/the-tale-of-kaho-a-haruki-murakami-novel-with-a-female-protagonist-goes-on-sale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/cim0hi25/AP26183672269453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bookstore staff prepare a countdown event for their customers to receive copies they pre-purchased, of author Haruki Murakami's new book titled "The Tale of Kaho," at the Kinokuniya bookstore in Tokyo, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:00:08.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The tale of KAHO,' a Haruki Murakami novel with a female protagonist, goes on sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Haruki Murakami, KAHO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/mahalakshmi-corridor-to-be-set-up-in-puri-dy-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/06pa5acc/Mahalakshmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida addressing a national sysposium at Mission Shakti Bhavan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:54:18.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahalakshmi corridor to be set up in Puri: Dy CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/bulldozer-action-looms-as-sit-questions-ram-temple-trustee-in-donation-theft-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/wc7622pu/20260323732f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram temple in Ayodhya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:54:06.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bulldozer action looms as SIT questions Ram temple trustee in donation theft probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, Bulldozer justice, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/poacher-arrested-with-410-migratory-birds-in-balasore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/2aa88k48/Poacher-arrested.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The migratory waterfowls seized from accused Kalicharan Mandal | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:52:10.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poacher arrested with 410 migratory birds in Balasore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/three-arrested-for-killing-woman-in-ganjam-over-dispute-linked-to-inter-caste-marriage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-15/dwzck52s/New-Project-2025-04-15T104914.455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said accused Murali Pradhan (48), his wife Bini Pradhan (45), and their son Prince Pradhan (20) killed Bhasi Pradhan (46) of Palakasandha village near Pilipada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:51:07.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested for killing woman in Ganjam over dispute linked to inter-caste marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/putin-shrugs-off-fuel-shortages-in-russia-as-he-ramps-up-attacks-on-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0b9yrtkg/AP26183413359741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh in Moscow, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:50:59.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vladimir Putin, Russia-Ukraine war, Russian energy, Russian oil refinery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Jul/03/mumbai-records-over-100-mm-of-rainfall-in-24-hours-as-imd-warns-of-more-heavy-showers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/4h24apaw/20250528241L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People open umbrellas amid the rain near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:46:51.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai records over 100 mm of rainfall in 24 hours as IMD warns of more heavy showers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Mumbai Rains, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/vimsar-docs-warn-of-crisis-urge-govt-to-resolve-impasse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/0w34andu/VIMSAR-main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:45:34.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIMSAR docs warn of crisis, urge govt to resolve impasse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-youth-dies-in-landslide-while-allegedly-mining-manganese-in-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-15/2zj0cka8/mortuary.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said Krishna and Raju along with others were digging manganese ore inside a pit when a large mound of soil caved in due to loosening of the topsoil after rain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:44:40.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth dies in landslide while allegedly mining manganese in forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/health-centre-in-odisha-turns-into-a-film-set-patients-suffer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/46jb7nrz/Health-centre-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The film crew engaged in shooting on Eram primary health centre premises | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:42:46.529Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>This handout picture provided by the Iranian supreme leader's office shows mourners gathering around the coffin of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a ceremony ahead of his funeral at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh in Tehran on July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/dalit-anganwadi-worker-alleges-caste-boycott-over-meals-in-odisha-village</loc>
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<image:caption>She alleged that since her joining, some villagers have been asking parents not to send their children to the centre and discouraging beneficiaries from consuming meals, eggs and chhatua prepared by her as she belongs to the Scheduled Caste community.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dalit anganwadi worker alleges caste boycott over meals in Odisha village</news:title>
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<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:title>AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal accuses Adani of 'bypassing' Kerala in Vizhinjam stake sale </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/cuttack-court-refuses-bail-to-otas-trainee-bhimsen-tudu</loc>
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<news:title>Cuttack court refuses bail to OTAS trainee Bhimsen Tudu </news:title>
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<image:caption>The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 546 points in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Stock markets surge in early trade; Sensex jumps 546 points</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/el-nino-set-to-be-strong-un-warns</loc>
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<image:caption>The World Meteorological Organisation said El Nino had already set in, and would quickly gain strength, as it warned countries to brace for impact.</image:caption>
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<news:title>El Nino set to be strong, UN warns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-districts-asked-to-identify-land-for-setting-up-aws-and-rain-gauges</loc>
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<news:title>Odisha districts asked to identify land for setting up AWS and rain gauges </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/rupee-rises-19-paise-to-9516-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<news:title>Rupee rises 19 paise to 95.16 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/eight-inmates-test-hiv-positive-at-odishas-jharpada-jail-preventive-measures-stepped-up</loc>
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<news:title>Eight inmates test HIV-positive at Odisha's Jharpada jail, preventive measures stepped up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/three-more-held-in-maharashtra-tet-paper-leak-probe-arrests-rise-to-seven</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:30:03.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three more held in Maharashtra TET paper leak probe; arrests rise to seven</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/adani-eyes-18-month-time-for-approval-of-odisha-project</loc>
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<news:title>Adani eyes 18-month time for approval of Odisha project</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/magnitude-62-earthquake-strikes-off-eastern-indonesia-usgs</loc>
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<image:caption>Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:27:00.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGS</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, earthquake, US Geological Survey, Ring of Fire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/927-big-fm-holds-big-health-excellence-awards</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:25:07.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>92.7 BIG FM holds Big Health Excellence Awards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/csm-technologies-ltd-completes-mainboard-listing-on-bse-and-nse</loc>
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<image:caption>CSM Tech managing director &amp; CEO Priyadarshi Pany ringing the listing gong on Thursday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:21:31.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSM Technologies Ltd completes mainboard listing on BSE and NSE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-govt-uploads-revised-textbook-copies-on-websites-seeks-feedback-in-7-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:20:40.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt uploads revised textbook copies on websites, seeks feedback in 7 days</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/new-six-lane-road-caves-in-after-downpour-in-cuttack-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/79l5fvqd/New-six-lane.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 50-metre stretch of the retaining wall has collapsed near Bhuasuni Patha while another 30 metre of the wall is almost on the verge of caving in, as a result of which around 100 metre stretch of the road has been washed away.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:18:14.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New six-lane road caves in after downpour in Cuttack city </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/first-lopar-brings-heavy-rainfall-to-odisha-2-districts-on-red-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>A man wraps a plastic sheet around while cycling through drizzle on Canal Road near Jagatpur in Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:title>First LoPAR brings heavy rainfall to Odisha, 2 districts on red alert</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/majhi-samals-delhi-dash-fuels-cabinet-rejig-buzz</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan MajhiMajhi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Majhi, Samal’s Delhi dash fuels cabinet rejig buzz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-bags-indias-largest-metallurgy-fdi-with-rs-108l-crore-aluminium-project</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi shaking hand with IHC Group CEO Syed Basar Shueb after signing of MoU while Managing Director of Adani Ports Karan Adani looks on</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:14:19.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha bags India’s largest metallurgy FDI with Rs 1.08L crore aluminium project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/trump-says-ridiculous-for-us-to-maintain-current-support-for-nato</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:13:18.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/we-came-to-earn-a-living-but-lost-our-son-grief-engulfs-families-after-bengaluru-quarry-tragedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Family members of Ramu arrive at the quarry following the tragedy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:59:17.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We came to earn a living, but lost our son': Grief engulfs families after Bengaluru quarry tragedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/isro-receives-hoax-bomb-threat-e-mail</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Space Research Organisation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:57:53.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO receives hoax bomb threat e-mail</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/bengaluru-can-recycle-60-of-wastewater-to-ease-crisis-finds-study</loc>
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<news:title>Bengaluru can recycle 60% of wastewater to ease crisis, finds study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/explosive-device-goes-off-in-cafe-in-syrias-capital-killing-at-least-nine-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Syrian security inspects the site after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe near the main courthouse complex, in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:49:27.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least nine people</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/illegal-blasting-in-buffer-zone-safety-lapses-alleged-in-bengaluru-quarry-collapse</loc>
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<image:caption>Police and emergency personnel at the stone quarry in Huluvenahalli village.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The tractor on which the boulder fell | Express, Vinod Kumar T</image:caption>
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<news:title>Illegal blasting in buffer zone, safety lapses alleged in Bengaluru quarry collapse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/quarry-owners-told-to-pay-compensation-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/6r2uo3ga/Quarry-owners.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar meets an injured undergoing treatment at RR Hospital on Mysuru Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:46:50.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quarry owners told to pay compensation: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/after-whatsapp-centre-issues-notices-to-telegram-signal-over-username-feature</loc>
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<news:title>After WhatsApp, Centre issues notices to Telegram, Signal over username feature </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/over-8000-tn-schools-to-get-own-ambassadors-on-july-10</loc>
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<image:caption>The selected ambassadors will serve a two-year term from July 2026 to July 2028.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:39:49.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 8,000 TN schools to get own ambassadors on July 10</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/20-bound-for-muscat-caught-at-hyderabad-airport-with-tampered-kuwait-visa-documents</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. (File photo| EPS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:38:12.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 bound for Muscat caught at Hyderabad airport with tampered Kuwait visa documents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/mla-bribery-bid-dmk-leader-senthil-balaji-brother-named-in-fir-five-more-held</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Selvan, Rajesh, Srinivasan, Karthik, and Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:37:34.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA bribery bid: DMK leader Senthil Balaji, brother named in FIR; five more held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, N Elaiyaraja, TVK MLA Voting Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/salman-khan-house-firing-case-anmol-bishnoi-seeks-to-surrender-before-mumbai-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Anmol Bishnoi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:36:04.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salman Khan house firing case: Anmol Bishnoi seeks to surrender before Mumbai Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol Bishnoi, Actor Salman Khan, Salman Khan house firing case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/tggenco-denies-reports-of-privatisation-of-works-at-yadadri-thermal-power-plant</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, visits the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:36:00.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGGENCO denies reports of privatisation of works at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/footpath-clearance-only-on-20-of-major-roads-vendors-can-use-rest-minister-krishna-byre</loc>
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<image:caption>GBA workers remove signboards from a footpath to clear way for pedestrians in Thanisandra on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:34:20.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Footpath clearance only on 20% of 
major roads, vendors can use rest: Minister Krishna Byre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/indias-first-private-orbital-rocket-set-for-launch-from-sriharikota</loc>
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<image:caption>Skyroot's Infinity Campus, Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:33:03.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first private orbital rocket set for launch from Sriharikota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, orbital rocket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/hyderabad-based-startup-harnesses-ai-to-develop-treatment-for-psoriasis</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad biotech startup develops AI-powered phytomedicines for psoriasis, diabetic wounds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:31:50.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad-based startup harnesses AI to develop treatment for psoriasis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/finlands-top-probe-agency-takes-over-search-for-missing-hyderabad-student</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujja Manideep Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:30:39.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finland's top probe agency takes over search for missing Hyderabad student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tiruvallur-gas-leak-500m-around-unit-declared-restricted-ahead-of-ammonia-removal</loc>
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<image:caption>The St. Peter &amp; Paul Seafood Export Pvt. Ltd. factory in Kannigaiper, Tiruvallur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:29:57.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruvallur gas leak: 500m around unit declared restricted ahead of ammonia removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, precautionary measures, Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak, ammonia gas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/five-killed-11-injured-as-speeding-truck-rams-stationary-upsrtc-bus-in-etah</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:29:44.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed, 11 injured as speeding truck rams stationary UPSRTC bus in Etah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, road accident, UPSRTC, Etah, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/hyderabad-cops-bust-pan-india-ganja-racket-using-speed-post-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:28:24.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad cops bust pan-India ganja racket using Speed Post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/nin-develops-simple-system-to-predict-hidden-hunger-in-kids</loc>
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<image:caption>ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:26:58.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIN develops simple system to predict hidden hunger in kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/three-held-for-trespassing-into-students-house-in-coimbatore-case-foisted-says-suspect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/174b2uqw/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three held for trespassing into student's house in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:26:26.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for trespassing into student's house in Coimbatore; case foisted, says suspect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, trespassing, ransacked</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-to-develop-japan-inspired-80-acre-eco-town-in-siddapur-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-21/qnvvunic/CREDAI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the Eco Town will combine cutting-edge technology with ecological conservation, offering a blueprint for future urban development in Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:24:58.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to develop Japan-inspired 
80-acre Eco Town in Siddapur village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/bandi-sanjay-likens-congress-brs-face-off-to-bigg-boss-calls-it-political-drama</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-19/p1ji70fc/20251114342f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Union minister alleged both parties fought only for the cameras and proposed a public debate on Telangana's debt, Gurukul tenders and corruption.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:23:14.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bandi Sanjay likens Congress-BRS face-off to 'Bigg Boss', calls it political drama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/industry-chamber-proposes-strategies-to-strengthen-air-connectivity-to-chennai-boost-regional-growth</loc>
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<image:caption>CII southern region chairman P Ravichandran and Tamil Nadu Chairman C Devarajan interacts with press in Coimbatore on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:23:13.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industry chamber proposes strategies to strengthen air connectivity to Chennai, boost regional growth  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Confederation of Indian Industry, air connectivity</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/russia-buying-indian-gasoline-not-directly-from-refiners-says-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-29/4ajvc5m9/ANI_20251229101645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:22:16.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia buying Indian gasoline? Not 
directly from refiners, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Russia-Ukraine war, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian gasoline</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/leaking-confidential-revenue-records-to-private-parties-disturbing-telangana-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:21:48.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leaking confidential revenue records to private parties disturbing: Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/lop-ashoka-urges-karnataka-government-to-roll-out-drought-relief-measures-immediately</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka State Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:21:45.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Ashoka urges Karnataka government to roll out drought relief measures immediately</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought relief, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/consultation-meeting-held-with-tn-farmers-to-formulate-agriculture-budget</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/f1x0c4da/farmers-consultation-meeting095547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The consultation was chaired by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R Vinoth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:21:01.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consultation meeting held with TN farmers to formulate agriculture budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crop insurance, irrigation, R Vinoth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/ktr-accuses-congress-of-ducking-telangana-debt-debate-after-waiting-at-party-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/lhw8b419/brs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao waits for Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao for an open debate at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:20:31.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR accuses Congress of ducking Telangana debt debate after waiting at party office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-ministers-up-the-ante-to-corner-brs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/hl2e39gd/New-Project-2026-07-03T084838.826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Adluri Laxman Kumar and Md Azharuddin wait for BRS leaders for a public debate on allegations of corruption at Gurukul hostels at Gun Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:19:46.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Ministers up the ante to corner BRS </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/air-india-cuts-fuel-surcharge-international-airfares-set-to-ease</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/qb04x1ep/ANI_20260630071303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is reliably learnt that the Air India on Wednesday announced a reduction in its international fuel surcharge cess by 38% for its Europe and UK routes while it is down by 28.5% on the Australia and the North America routes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:18:14.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India cuts fuel surcharge, International airfares set to ease</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India flight, air ticket price, International air ticket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/lokesh-unveils-roadmap-to-up-aps-economy-to-24-trillion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/wukoqoa5/Lokesh-unveils.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh takes part in the inauguration of Sri City International University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:18:07.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh unveils roadmap to up AP’s economy to $2.4 trillion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra minister Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/12-firms-apply-for-plots-at-upcoming-seaweed-park-in-tns-pudukkottai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:17:13.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 firms apply for plots at upcoming seaweed park in TN's Pudukkottai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Fisheries Department, seaweed park, industrial plots</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/karnataka-government-issues-guidelines-for-digital-crop-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/5rpjuwlu/Govt-issues-guidelines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers prepare paddy fields for sowing using power tillers in Chikkamagaluru district on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:17:11.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government issues guidelines for digital crop survey</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/lokesh-launches-industry-linked-siu</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for HRD &amp; IT Nara Lokesh inaugurated Sri City International University in Tirupati district on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:16:34.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh launches industry-linked SIU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister for HRD &amp; IT Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/escoms-can-raise-objections-with-kerc-on-privatisation-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/yof63i6h/Escoms-can-raise-objections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrives to attend the cabinet meeting at Vidhana Soudha in Benglauru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:16:26.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escoms can raise objections with KERC on privatisation: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, KERC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/kannada-only-sir-forms-spark-row-in-bengaluru-ec-asked-to-provide-english-version</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:14:57.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannada-only SIR forms spark row in Bengaluru, EC asked to provide English version</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, kannada, SIR forms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/venezuelan-man-rescued-alive-eight-days-after-quakes-as-death-toll-reaches-2595</loc>
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<image:caption>Chilean rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores after he was pulled from the rubble eight days after he was trapped by twin earthquakes that struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:13:29.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuelan man rescued alive eight days after quakes as death toll reaches 2,595</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/restore-vaigai-or-raj-bhavan-will-step-in-governor-arlekar-urges-madurai-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar addressing a gathering at Sourashtra college on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:12:47.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Restore Vaigai or Raj Bhavan will step in': Governor Arlekar urges Madurai youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vaigai river, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/skyroots-vikram-1-test-launch-between-july-12-aug-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/bsdlezzp/New-Project-2026-07-03T084053.842.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:11:14.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skyroot’s Vikram-1 test launch between July 12 &amp; Aug 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/bengaluru-based-company-tests-700kg-e-aircraft</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/il0khmzl/B’luru-based-company-tests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sylla during a test flight</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:10:52.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based company tests 700kg e-aircraft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, e-aircraft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/kamaans-in-old-city-set-for-rs-1186-crore-facelift</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/14/original/Kali-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:09:41.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamaans in Old City set for Rs 11.86 crore facelift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/centre-rolls-out-vb-gram-g-nationwide-from-ap-village</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches the VB-GRAM G scheme from Mukkavaripalli village in Railway Koduru constituency on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:09:10.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre rolls out VB-GRAM G nationwide from AP village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture minister  Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VB-GRAM G scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/pregnancy-registration-a-must-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/kwzwot7d/AP-gears-up-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Principal Secretary (Health) S Suresh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:08:06.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnancy registration a must in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, S Suresh Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/hyderabad-to-use-ai-powered-robots-to-detect-leaks-in-underground-water-pipelines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/nxl9ljww/C_23_1_CH1119_32190125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A HMWSSB worker is seen fixing an overflowing water connection near Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:07:27.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad to use AI-powered robots to detect leaks in underground water pipelines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/vigilance-chief-post-cannot-be-additional-charge-needs-exclusive-officer-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:07:09.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance chief post cannot be additional charge, needs exclusive officer: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench, tribunals, Vigilance commissioner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/former-chief-minister-and-ysr-congress-party-president-jagan-visits-bereaved-taxi-drivers-family</loc>
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<image:caption>Former chief minister and YSR Congress Party president Jagan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:06:48.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former chief minister and YSR Congress Party president  Jagan visits bereaved taxi driver’s family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Jagan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/chikkamagaluru-temple-allows-dalit-entry-worship-after-50-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/qko5lujt/No-resistance-as-Nidaghatta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dalit leaders with Tahsildar CS Poornima and police officials in front of the Anjanaeya Swamy temple at Nidaghatta village in Kadur taluk on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:06:31.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chikkamagaluru temple allows Dalit entry, worship after 50 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dalit entry, Anjanaeya Swamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/2-sell-beef-mixed-mutton-to-eateries-in-hyderabad-nabbed</loc>
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<image:caption>The adulterated meat seized from the Oman Meat Shop near Badi Masjid in Mallepally on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:05:40.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 sell beef-mixed mutton to eateries in Hyderabad, nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/liquor-case-ap-hc-asks-cid-for-details-in-connection-with-kesireddys-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:05:13.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liquor case: AP HC asks CID for details in connection with Kesireddy’s plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/irans-powerful-gen-ahmad-vahidi-emerges-from-hiding-as-tehran-prepares-for-khameneis-dayslong-funeral</loc>
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<image:caption>mourners gather around the coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader's compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:05:06.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's powerful Gen. Ahmad Vahidi  emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-third-in-student-suicides-ntf-calls-for-stronger-mental-health-support-on-campuses</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:04:46.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana third in student suicides, NTF calls for stronger mental health support on campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/4767-gcc-school-students-enrolled-for-higher-education</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/1/original/schoonlkids_04.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:04:20.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4,767 GCC school students enrolled for higher education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, higher education</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/warden-carries-sick-girl-on-back-for-6-km-for-treatment-in-ap</loc>
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<image:caption>Warden carries fever-stricken girl on her back for six km for medical treatment in Parvathipuram-Manyam district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:03:16.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warden carries sick girl on back for 6 km for treatment in AP  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, sick student, school warden</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/heavy-rain-batters-north-telangana-imd-forecasts-more-downpours-over-next-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/cysvi4u1/Hyderabad_Rains_fb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the IMD’s Hyderabad Meteorological Centre, isolated places in some districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall on both days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:02:31.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain batters north Telangana, IMD forecasts more downpours over next two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/cm-chandrababu-naidu-to-set-ball-rolling-for-rs-16350-crore-jsw-integrated-steel-plant-works-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Layout of the integrated green steel plant at Sunnapurallapalle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:02:14.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu to set ball rolling for Rs 16,350-crore JSW integrated steel plant works today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, JSW integrated steel plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/capgemini-temporarily-shuts-daycare-after-abuse-videos-trigger-police-case-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/dhb7w0ph/BeFunky-collage-70.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Video grab of a toddler locked inside a bathroom at Society General Baby Care in Brookefield</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:01:43.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capgemini temporarily shuts daycare after abuse videos trigger police case in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, child abuse</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/data-driven-governance-key-to-swarna-andhra-vision-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu at a workshop on ‘Swarna Andhra-2047’ in Tirupati on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:01:31.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Data-driven governance key to Swarna Andhra vision: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra @2047 Vision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/worker-dies-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-while-cleaning-well-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/zaliq10p/candle.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:00:27.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker dies after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning well in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Toxic gas, Guduvanchery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/maternal-emergency-training-launched-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0q79c6ml/Maternal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to official data, nearly 43% of maternal deaths in the state are linked to two causes— postpartum haemorrhage (20%) and eclampsia (23%).</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:59:24.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maternal emergency training launched in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health and Family Welfare Department, Commissioner Chakradhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/sit-gets-eight-day-custody-of-suspended-ci-in-sai-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/6lcyckps/Sai-Krishna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suspended CI SSVV Nagaraju being produced in court in Vijayawada on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:58:01.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT gets eight-day custody 
of suspended CI in Sai case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, SIT probing, SSVV Nagaraju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/man-son-critically-injured-trying-to-save-neighbours-from-house-fire-in-chengalpet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/7vmaosdu/patient-hospital.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured were initially taken to the Chengalpattu Government Hospital and later shifted to Apollo Hospital, Vanagaram.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:57:18.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, son critically injured trying to save neighbours from house fire in Chengalpet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Fire, Short circuit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/man-carrying-tibetan-flag-dies-after-self-immolation-at-un-headquarters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/5/24/original/Ariana_Grande_Concert_S.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:57:10.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man carrying Tibetan flag dies after self-immolation at UN headquarters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, self immolation, UN headquarters, The United Nations, Tibet man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/researchers-experts-bet-on-ultrasound-to-fight-oral-cancer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0awz4muk/ANI_20251227165724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:57:06.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Researchers, experts bet on ultrasound to fight oral cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Oral Cancer, ultrasound</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ap-outpaces-national-average-in-marine-fisheries-growth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/c0cy2qv8/fisheries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:55:49.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP outpaces national average in marine fisheries growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, marine fisheries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/citywide-ban-on-road-excavation-till-monsoon-ends</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/w3joo6pz/P_4648338180.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:55:29.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citywide ban on road excavation till monsoon ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/despite-stir-civil-work-at-kodungaiyur-wte-plant-begins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/rvfn7zi6/Despite-stir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Levelling work is currently underway at the site.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:54:22.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite stir, civil work at Kodungaiyur WTE plant begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, North Chennai, Kodungaiyur WTE plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/motorists-flag-e20-fuel-woes-as-centre-tells-sc-trials-will-continue-till-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/sg2scfvc/Motorists-in-a-quandary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:54:05.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Motorists flag E20 fuel woes as Centre tells SC trials will continue till 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, e20 fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/3-held-in-basara-temple-theft-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4jruxk7z/Basara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three held for stealing silver crown, hundi cash from Telangana's Basara temple</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:53:09.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 held in Basara temple theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-woman-robbed-and-dumped-in-well-by-man-posing-as-employer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/h2crpuha/ILLUSEDI01108-01-2019200123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly hired a bike, took the victim to a secluded spot, snatched her jewellery and pushed her into a well before fleeing, police said.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:52:23.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana woman robbed and dumped in well by man posing as employer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/03/vijayawada-division-exceeds-hindi-implementation-targets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-28/ln4b8bn5/P_4286536812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:52:15.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Division exceeds Hindi implementation targets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/andhra-hc-permits-ysrcp-leader-devineni-avinash-to-visit-us-until-july-15</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ghh1te7h/permits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra HC</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:50:45.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC permits YSRCP leader Devineni Avinash to visit US until July 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC, YSRCP leader Devineni Avinash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/space-crunch-leaky-roof-plague-tiruvaiyaru-library-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/tr7kc1f3/New-Project-2026-07-03T081822.529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The damaged roof of a room in Tiruvaiyaru branch library.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:50:35.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Space crunch, leaky roof plague Tiruvaiyaru library in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, reading room, Water seepage, Rajah’s college</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/sir-electoral-roll-revision-reaches-9738-form-distribution-in-ntr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/hi287ggl/SIR-electoral.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During a visit to Ramachandrapuram village in A Konduru mandal, the Collector inspected the door-to-door verification process being carried out by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:49:20.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR electoral roll revision reaches 97.38% form distribution in NTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha, Ramachandrapuram village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/stone-age-rock-art-dating-back-10000-years-found-in-mulugu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/5njhut48/Stone-Age.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rock paintings of tortoises &amp; horizontal anthropomorphic figure with distinctive ornamentation on its head and neck (bottom), discovered in Mulugu hillocks</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/pon9f226/Stone-AgeA.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:49:09.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone Age rock art dating back 10,000 years found in Mulugu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/amaravati-iconic-towers-works-at-a-brisk-pace</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/1gf5g7qi/Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency while expediting the pace of construction.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:48:22.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati Iconic Towers works 
at a brisk pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati Iconic Towers, APCRDA Commissioner V Vijaya Rama Raju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-acb-raids-dsps-premises-finds-assets-worth-rs-200-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/cl29b4dn/New-Project-2026-07-03T081758.858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DSP Bhima Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:48:18.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana :ACB raids DSP’s premises, finds assets worth Rs 200 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/sir-scam-in-ramanagara-norms-violated-says-union-minister-kumaraswamy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/1pd31gpx/C_53_1_CH1214_35854924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/3ef6h0rh/scam’-in.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:48:11.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘SIR scam’ in Ramanagara, norms violated, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/two-day-south-zone-workshop-on-hdmp-preparedness</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/2/22/original/ndma.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Disaster Management Authority</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:47:30.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two day South Zone workshop on HDMP preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Two day South Zone workshop, Hospital Disaster Management Planning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/lack-of-upkeep-turns-thirupanjeeli-temple-tank-into-open-toilet-dumpyard</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/mqvurnie/TANK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tank belonging to the Gneelivaneswarar temple at Thiruppainjeeli near Tiruchy has fallen into neglect due to poor maintenance and overgrown vegetation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:46:37.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of upkeep turns Thirupanjeeli temple tank into open toilet, dumpyard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, HR&amp;CE department, Gneelivaneswarar temple, insufficient rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/cabinet-nod-to-join-vb-g-ram-g-telangana-to-challenge-act-in-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/oriavlrc/C_1_1_CH1035_121452126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While approving implementation from July 1, the Cabinet said the Centre's unilateral changes violated the federal spirit and would be challenged legally.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/c4xx5oq4/Cabinet.PNG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:45:00.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet nod to join VB-G RAM G; Telangana to challenge Act in SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/pearl-culture-likely-flourished-in-protected-inland-bay-at-tns-panaiyur-researcher</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2rzl0o8l/pearl091357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajesh Selvarathi holding the fossilised oyster shells.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:44:33.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pearl culture likely flourished in protected inland bay at TN's Panaiyur: Researcher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gulf of Mannar, pearl oysters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ap-govt-committed-to-boost-rural-infra-excise-minister-kollu-ravindra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/pk8xmvxj/committed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravindra said Rs 42 crore worth of projects had been taken up in the constituency, while 382 out of 393 proposed roads under MGNREGS had already been completed.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:44:18.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘AP govt committed to boost rural infra’: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/karnataka-cm-shivakumar-tells-ministers-to-tour-all-districts-review-drought</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/bjmylhzt/ANI_20260616071858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:44:07.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Shivakumar tells ministers to tour all districts, review drought</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/kalaburagi-riots-karnataka-hc-stays-order-to-withdraw-eight-cases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/8qfpr7pi/Govt-can’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kalaburagi riots: Karnataka HC stays order to withdraw eight cases </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-suspends-500-jbm-electric-buses-after-fire-mishaps</loc>
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<image:caption>An electric bus engulfed in flames on Rajiv Rahadari in Karimnagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:40:14.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana suspends 500 JBM electric buses after fire mishaps</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-hc-awards-rs-18-lakh-to-father-after-teens-death-in-police-custody-in-2018</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:39:58.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC awards Rs 18 lakh to father after teen’s death in police custody in 2018</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/madras-hc-sets-aside-appointment-of-54-corporation-junior-assistants</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:38:22.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC sets aside appointment of 54 corporation junior assistants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/woman-held-for-killing-husband-in-east-delhi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-31/ko6px4ni/Screenshot-2025-12-31-151322.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:36:41.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman held for killing husband in east Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/madras-hc-keeps-in-abeyance-order-staying-dvac-cops-suspension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/j2ygjuxm/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:58.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC keeps in abeyance order staying DVAC cop’s suspension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DVAC, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/28-year-old-man-wanted-in-39-criminal-cases-arrested-in-narela-after-encounter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/r50nkgiv/28-yr-old-man.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:38.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28-year-old man wanted in 39 criminal cases arrested in Narela after encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/portugal-advance-in-world-cup-thanks-to-last-gasp-ramos-winner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/mu19933a/AP26184036350123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:24.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Ronaldo, Portugal, Croatia, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Goncalo Ramos</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/spain-ease-past-austria-with-3-0-world-cup-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/o9103ve8/AP26184002593842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Austria with teammate Gavi during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:19.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 World Cup, Spain, Austria</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/srinagar-diary-omar-all-set-to-expand-cabinet-three-posts-vacant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/4l1k4wiw/ANI_20260516172216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:34:37.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | Omar all set to expand cabinet, three posts vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-distributes-over-21-lakh-voter-survey-forms-under-electoral-roll-revision-63000-digitised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/jjerp1hk/sir07062553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File | BLOs conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) door-to-door voter verification process at BK Dutt Colony, Jor Bagh, in New Delhi,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:34:10.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi distributes over 21 lakh voter survey forms under electoral roll revision, 63,000 digitised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tn-cm-vijay-holds-meet-with-ministers-ahead-of-budget</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/xaogzesq/20260618077.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN CM Vijay holds a meeting with ministers ahead of the budget.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:34:07.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay holds meet with ministers ahead of budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, TVK Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/du-releases-academic-calendar-for-2026-27-new-session-to-begin-on-jul-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/f45998e2/DU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:31:52.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27, new session to begin on Jul 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/stalins-remarks-indicate-attempt-to-topple-tvk-govt-says-cpm-secretary-shanmugam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/8aim8qic/Stalin’s-remarks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM state secretary P Shanmugam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:31:47.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin's remarks indicate attempt to topple TVK govt, says CPM secretary Shanmugam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, horse trading allegation, P Shanmugam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/maharashtra-halt-to-rti-rules-change-after-hazare-stir-threat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/vtkfsrtx/DINOSjmmmmjjjjjTGGbbhh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social activist Anna Hazare, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ga6z89g9/rules-change.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:31:17.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra halt to RTI rules change after Hazare stir threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Anna Hazare, Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/pre-arrest-bail-kerala-hc-dismisses-farmans-plea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/b3ve8prg/202606233836517.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:30:32.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-arrest bail: Kerala HC dismisses Farman’s plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, Kumbh Mela</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/setbacks-should-not-be-feared-or-viewed-as-defeats-delhi-l-g</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/q0k6irf6/Setbacks-should-not.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu with students at Lok Niwas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:29:54.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Setbacks should not be feared or viewed as defeats: Delhi L-G </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/03/six-months-on-kerala-bjp-administration-struggles-to-tackle-waste-menace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/clizdxxl/months-on-BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage lies strewn outside the corporation’s material collection facility container on Vizhinjam Harbor Road in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:29:09.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six months on, Kerala BJP administration struggles to tackle waste menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, waste management system, Kerala BJP administration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/aiadmk-asks-eci-to-defer-bypolls-till-court-decides-on-resignations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/a4c3io58/New-Project-2026-07-03T075617.829.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK MP Inabadurai speaking to reporters after filing a complaint with the Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:28:57.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK asks ECI to defer bypolls till court decides on resignations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN bypolls, IS Inbadurai, AIADMK defections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/isi-backed-module-busted-terror-plans-averted-in-ncr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/k9k4kghu/ISI-backed.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:28:31.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISI-backed module busted, terror plans averted in NCR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/monsoon-hits-delhi-five-days-late</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/enpyfvmd/Monsoon-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children brave rain on Thursday, as monsoon showers lashed city</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:27:25.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon hits Delhi five days late</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-approves-945-new-lakhpati-bitiya-applications-plans-metro-campaign-to-boost-enrolment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/p1qaffi9/New-Project-2026-07-03T075611.570.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:26:41.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi approves 945 new Lakhpati Bitiya applications, plans metro campaign to boost enrolment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/manipur-violence-erupts-again-20-village-houses-burnt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/once2ho2/202601273653238.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tension erupts after houses, huts burnt in Manipur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:26:27.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur: Violence erupts again, 20 village houses burnt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Houses burnt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/03/man-breaks-40-year-olds-leg-for-trying-to-abuse-daughter-in-thiruvanthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/vpll8qnj/202606233837055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:26:24.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man breaks 40-year-old’s leg for trying to abuse daughter in Thiruvanthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Abuse, Pothencode police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/dmk-to-move-court-if-tn-governor-fails-to-act-on-horse-trading-allegations-against-tvk</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>DMK spokesperson S Regupathy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:25:10.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK to move court if TN Governor fails to act on 'horse-trading' allegations against TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, V Senthil Balaji, horse trading allegation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/hc-raps-rajasthan-govt-over-dacoits-murder-in-jail-seeks-report-on-security-lapses</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:23:01.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC raps Rajasthan govt over dacoit’s murder in jail, seeks report on security lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajasthan Government, Rajasthan High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/from-partners-to-right-ful-staff-kerala-gig-workers-call-for-status-update</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/1qkkkjfx/New-Project-2026-07-03T075034.640.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>2026-07-03T02:22:42.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘partners’ to ‘right ’ful staff: Kerala Gig workers call for status update</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Gig workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-hc-seeks-live-demo-of-icu-beds-saarthi-app-e-hospital-system-amid-healthcare-infrastructure-review</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/j1n70q5i/HC-orders-live-demo.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:21:00.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks live demo of ICU Beds Saarthi app, e-Hospital system amid healthcare infrastructure review</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/stubborn-as-mountain-ghazipur-keeps-waiting-to-kiss-the-ground</loc>
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<image:caption>Ghazipur landfill site Pics:</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:20:13.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stubborn as mountain, Ghazipur keeps waiting to kiss the ground</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/keralas-traditional-temple-art-heading-to-the-kings-realm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/wacwrffr/Kerala’s-traditional-temple-art.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manalur Gopinath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:19:54.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s traditional temple art heading to the King’s realm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Glasgow Festival, SAN TV International Cultural Excellence Award 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/exodus-continues-from-aiadmk-as-former-ministers-ex-mlas-join-tvk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/3s6rzqn9/aiadmk090523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers Aadav Arjuna, N Anand and KA Sengottaiyan with C Vijayabaskar during the event held in Mamallapuram on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:18:55.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exodus continues from AIADMK as former ministers, ex-MLAs join TVK </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, MR Vijayabhaskar, C Vijayabaskar, defections, S Valarmathi, MSM Anandan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-orders-cag-audit-of-private-power-discoms-over-rs-38500-crore-in-unrecovered-regulatory-assets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-15/h90d1zs5/TNIEimport202398originalCAG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of the CAG office in New Delhi, used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:18:15.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi orders CAG audit of private power discoms over Rs 38,500 crore in unrecovered regulatory assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/pinarayi-asks-udf-govt-not-to-give-in-to-adani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/fp6ajnyc/New-Project-2026-07-03T074543.837.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:17:49.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi asks UDF govt not to give in to Adani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Vizhinjam international seaport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/sc-calls-for-zero-tolerance-on-fake-ai-verdicts-sets-aside-nclt-judgment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:16:13.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC calls for zero tolerance on fake AI verdicts, sets aside NCLT judgment </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCLT, fake AI verdict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tn-govt-seeks-applications-for-appointment-of-trustees-to-27-more-temples-under-hrce</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/bhkze0dq/Govt-seeks-applications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN govt seeks applications for appointment of trustees to 27 more temples under HR&amp;CE.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:15:09.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt seeks applications for appointment of trustees to 27 more temples under HR&amp;CE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, HR&amp;CE department, non-hereditary trustee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/study-logs-47-bird-species-at-nemmelias-mamallan-dam-plan-faces-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/bfai06id/New-Project-2026-07-03T074246.332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A great thick-knee, a Near Threatened species, spotted at Nemmeli.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:14:01.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study logs 47 bird species at Nemmeli
as Mamallan dam plan faces scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mamallan reservoir project, Kovalam-Nemmeli, coastal habitat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/illegal-shooting-of-strays-exposes-gaps-in-keralas-euthanasia-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/lr2xh3cz/Illegal-shooting-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:12:19.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal shooting of strays exposes gaps in Kerala’s euthanasia system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala stray dogs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/first-defence-co-development-project-deal-with-japan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/tzdtwjcg/PTI07022026000321B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:11:17.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First defence co-development project deal with Japan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Japan ties, co-development project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/several-tasmac-bars-continue-operations-despite-licence-expiry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/b79n0zt7/p2-tasmac081708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Tasmac bar operational in Madurai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:10:04.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several Tasmac bars continue operations despite licence expiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tasmac bars, expired licence</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/cola-veri-as-new-entrant-shakes-up-duopoly-in-soft-drinks-market</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:07:00.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cola-veri as new entrant shakes up duopoly in soft drinks market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, ITC, Coconut Cola, B Natural</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tn-plans-to-install-solar-systems-atop-200-govt-office-buildings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ygi8mgrw/TN-plans-to-install.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A senior TNGECL official said a similar initiative was undertaken during the previous DMK regime, which failed to take off.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:05:35.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN plans to install solar systems atop 200 govt office buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, renewable energy, TNGECL, rooftop solar system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/madras-university-struggles-without-annual-budget-as-senate-meet-not-held-for-a-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/3co1ebpv/UoM-struggles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The University of Madras.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:04:15.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras University struggles without annual budget as senate meet not held for a year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, University of Madras, annual budget, senate meet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/re-neet-blunders-one-question-deleted-other-with-two-answers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/yemt7n4s/ANI_20260615100522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Testing Agency (NTA)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/wxs1s25d/Re-NEET-blunders.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:03:05.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Re-NEET blunders: One question deleted, other with two answers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET paper leak, Re-NEET exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/private-vehicles-rule-chennai-roads-share-of-public-transport-nosedives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ufjdhxew/Private-vehicles-rule.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Share of public transport in daily trips in CMA fell 11% in the last 35 years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:01:55.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private vehicles rule Chennai roads, share of public transport nosedives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Public transport, connectivity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/man-5-year-old-son-killed-in-gang-war-in-tns-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/7k5sq38h/new-new-50.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased, C Kalimuthu, and his son, K Jayaraj.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/5es3oneb/dsc_7386_0207tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car-borne gang rammed their vehicle into the two-wheeler on which the victims were travelling, before attacking them with machetes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:59:38.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, 5-year-old son killed in gang war in TN's Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, gang war, Machete, Collision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/cannabis-plant-found-near-kochi-metro-pillar-excise-registers-case-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/a7mygcp0/New-Project-2026-07-03T071736.598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise officials uproot and seize a cannabis plant found growing near Kochi Metro pillars 851 and 852 at Vyttila Junction on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:48:51.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cannabis plant found near Kochi Metro pillar; excise registers case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cannabis plants, Kochi Metro pillar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/lorry-carrying-iron-pipes-crashes-into-divider-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/f8zi055k/Lorry-carrying-iron.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The lorry that crashed into the divider on Vyttila flyover on Thursday morning</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:43:29.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lorry carrying iron pipes crashes into divider in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Accident, lorry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/call-of-duty-nurses-perform-on-road-cpr-on-man-suffering-cardiac-arrest-in-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/m7xdjriu/New-Project-2026-07-03T070844.803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anjali Baiju , Ardra Raj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:40:34.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call of duty! Nurses perform on-road CPR on man suffering cardiac arrest in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cardiac arrest, CPR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/probe-into-kochis-elite-drug-supply-chain-on-new-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4xzaln0w/New-Project-2026-07-03T070609.270.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:37:05.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe into Kochi's elite drug supply chain on new route </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, MDMA, Kochi drug supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/crossing-over-to-hallyu-anushka-sen-on-her-korean-cinema-debut-with-jeju-olle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ev5rohnu/Anushka-4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Jeju Olle, slated for release later this year</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/1w1in3j0/Anushka-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anushka Sen, actor and digital creator</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crossing over to Hallyu: Anushka Sen on her Korean cinema debut with Jeju Olle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/fireworks-fund-of-chandanappally-church-feast-becomes-home-for-elderly-couple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/llpyi0ro/Fireworks-fund-of-Chandanappally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The house built by the Orthodox Church for an elderly couple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:32:47.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fireworks fund of Chandanappally church feast becomes home for elderly couple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Fireworks, Chandanappally church feast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/all-season-mobile-workstation-for-fish-vendors-bags-design-patent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2muxsbtf/New-Project-2026-07-03T065954.548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:31:36.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All-season mobile workstation for fish vendors bags design patent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, fish vendors, Kerala fish vendors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/misuse-concerns-mount-as-27k-sslc-examinees-avail-scribes-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ltvcl8ko/New-Project-2026-07-03T065543.096.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:27:01.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Misuse concerns mount as 27k SSLC examinees avail scribes in Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/kerala-to-make-age-proof-must-to-buy-booze</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/6/26/original/liquor_file_pic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:24:10.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala to make age proof must to buy booze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, liquor sales, legal drinking age</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/satheesan-conveys-displeasure-to-adani-group</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ngmnutb0/Satheesan-conveys.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An empowered committee headed by the chief secretary will scrutinise the approval proposal before forwarding it to the cabinet for final decision.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:18:58.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satheesan conveys ‘displeasure’ to Adani Group </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Satheesan, Adani group companies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/03/madison-square-garden-is-abuzz-with-eager-swifties-ahead-of-swift-kelce-wedding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2bq08ckx/AP26183733555313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers set up a tent outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of a reported wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:14:57.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Madison Square Garden, Swifties, Swift-Kelce wedding</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/cm-mohan-yadavs-gad-home-among-top-five-mp-departments-with-most-pending-assembly-matters</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister MohanYadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:39:17.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Yadav's GAD, Home among top five MP departments with most pending Assembly matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Mohan Yadav</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/air-india-express-restores-all-its-west-asia-flights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/itvqqnk7/ANI_20260315190227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India, Air India Express to operate 48 flights to and from West Asia on March 16</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:35:54.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express restores all its West Asia flights </news:title>
<news:keywords>Air India Express, Air India Express flights, Air India Express Middle East flights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/shwetha-menon-says-she-remains-amma-president-challenges-legitimacy-of-ad-hoc-committee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hxfi1tim/ANI_20250815142352.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress Shwetha Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:35:04.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shwetha Menon says she remains AMMA president; challenges legitimacy of ad hoc committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Shwetha Menon, AMMA president, ad hoc committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/fifa-world-cup-2026-why-football-players-at-biggest-showpiece-event-are-playing-chess</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/vbqvh08g/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-23-51-13-Untitled-design-YouTube-Thumbnail.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>12-year-old Martin Zubimendi (R) and chess coach Inigo Argandona after winning a regional tournament</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:32:59.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Why football players at biggest showpiece event are playing chess </news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, football, chess, Neymar, FIFA World Cup, Martín Zubimendi, World Cup 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/beer-major-carlsberg-india-files-for-700-mn-ipo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/15/23/original/Beer1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Carlsberg beer logo</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:32:45.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beer major Carlsberg India files for $700 mn IPO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Carlsberg India, Carlsberg India IPO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/02/trumps-supreme-court-defeat-on-birthright-citizenship-tariffs-bear-on-indian</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ao7tsaqr/AP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protestors gather in support of birthright citizenship in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's Supreme Court defeat on birthright citizenship, tariffs bear on Indian</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/02/be-wary-of-a-seismic-doublet-in-himalaya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/6pvpb8n4/download.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>40 percent of India’s population lives in the Upper Indo-Gangetic Plain</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Be wary of a seismic doublet in Himalaya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/banks-likely-to-log-4-qoq-decline-in-net-income-in-q1-on-flat-margins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-28/forzyis8/ANI_20250828063833.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banks' credit growth touched 17.7% (as of June 15) led by mid-sized private banks</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:14.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks likely to log 4% QoQ decline in net income in Q1 on flat margins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks income, banks Q1 performance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jul/02/what-dells-powerstore-elite-means-for-enterprise-storage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/654e63f4-a49a-4a9f-9f4e-c98ff9f65104/cats_KwuQVYp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dell</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Dell’s PowerStore Elite means for enterprise storage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/02/need-new-guards-against-weapons-of-mass-defection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ea5wsy62/2july2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In light of the grotesque emasculation of democracy that is today on display, the time has come for Parliament to pass a single-line anti-defection law</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>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Need new guards against weapons of mass defection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jul/02/quick-take-crèche-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/tilpe56w/Wikimedia-Commons-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Crèche concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/02/the-weight-of-devotees-trust</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/7mszbzgk/AFP2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The worth of any religious institution lies not merely in the splendour of its structures but in the values it embodies and the integrity with which it serves those with faith</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The weight of devotees' trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jul/02/why-amazon-is-facing-legal-action-in-australia-over-prime-video-ads</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/qqnexz9d/Amazon-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Amazon is facing legal action in Australia over Prime Video ads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jul/02/why-the-centre-has-asked-whatsapp-to-put-its-username-feature-on-hold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/32huwjtp/ANI_20260701153346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Username feature on WhatsApp may increase online fraud, phishing": Centre</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:20:39.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the Centre has asked WhatsApp to put its username feature on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/pil-in-sc-challenges-indias-unregulated-fee-driven-coaching-ecosystem</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/off26e08/ANI_20260629113201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:20:22.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in SC challenges India’s unregulated, fee-driven coaching ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sc, PIL, coaching ecosystem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/development-is-something-that-makes-things-better-not-worse-former-union-minister-maneka-gandhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/nihptl51/P_4840761435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:59:33.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Development is something that makes things better, not worse: Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, development, Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/sc-to-examine-if-habeas-corpus-plea-can-challenge-chain-arrests-of-accused-in-multiple-cases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:55:37.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to examine if habeas corpus plea can challenge 'chain arrests' of accused in multiple cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, arrest, Supreme Court of India, Habeas corpus plea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/no-official-word-on-early-uttarakhand-assembly-polls-says-cm-dhami-amid-speculation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/cmcvyx8f/dhami085547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:51:45.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No official word on early Uttarakhand Assembly polls, says CM Dhami amid speculation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pushkar Singh Dhami, 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/centre-amends-drugs-rules-to-ensure-uniform-regulation-of-advanced-cell-and-gene-therapies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/xh9l7gzq/202603193713889.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>2026-07-02T17:39:24.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre amends drugs rules to ensure uniform regulation of advanced cell and gene therapies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Health, advanced cell and gene therapies, drugs rules</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/hisar-man-allegedly-stabs-live-in-partner-to-death-walks-into-police-post-to-confess</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/obbaf30m/stabbed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:18:41.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hisar man allegedly stabs live-in partner to death; walks into police post to confess</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, stabbed to death, crime confession</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/centre-plans-anti-doping-law-overhaul-to-target-traffickers-spare-athletes-from-criminal-prosecution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/8/original/Soccer_Russia_Doping_Bask.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:10:21.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre plans anti-doping law overhaul to target traffickers, spare athletes from criminal prosecution</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prosecution, National Anti-Doping Act, 2025, anti-doping law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/02/hope-to-consistently-throw-around-87m-rohit-yadav-on-cwg-asiad-aspirations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cwnmynqy/DSC09254.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Javelin thrower Rohit Yadav poses with the display board which reads 87.05m at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:53:28.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hope to consistently throw around 87m: Rohit Yadav on CWG, Asiad aspirations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Neeraj Chopra, Commonwealth Games, Javelin Throw, Asian Games 2026, Rohit Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/two-wheeler-sales-momentum-continues-in-q1-after-record-fy26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/9vkpz1xk/ANI_20250129104206.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two-wheeler sales reached 2.14 crore units in FY26, a 13.4% increase over the prior year.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:44:22.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in Q1 after record FY26 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Two-wheeler sales, two-wheeler industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/dri-seizes-1-kg-gold-worth-rs-15-cr-at-kochi-airport-palakkad-man-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:40:58.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRI seizes 1 kg gold worth Rs 1.5 crore at Kochi airport; Palakkad man arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Palakkad, DRI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/jharkhand-cabinet-adopts-vb-g-ram-g-clears-rs-4189-crore-for-rims-2-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand among the states receiving a wage hike of over 15 per cent compared to the previous rates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:37:15.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Cabinet adopts VB-G RAM G, clears Rs 4,189 crore for RIMS-2 project</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/msils-kharkhoda-car-plant-will-be-among-the-worlds-largest-toshihiro-suzuki</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ywnai2ml/IMG5655.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, virtually inaugurated the MSIL's new facility on Thursday during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum at New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:32:37.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSIL’s Kharkhoda car plant will be among the world’s largest: Toshihiro Suzuki

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maruti Suzuki India, MSIL new plant , Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/pil-in-jharkhand-hc-challenges-nhrc-circular-withdrawing-mandatory-judicial-inquiry-into-custodial-deaths</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:28:19.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in Jharkhand HC challenges NHRC circular withdrawing mandatory judicial inquiry into custodial deaths
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<news:keywords>India, custodial deaths, Jharkhand HC, judicial inquiry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/uttarakhand-hc-seeks-records-on-death-row-convicts-mental-health-in-2014-tehri-triple-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:16:57.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand HC seeks records on death-row convict's mental health in 2014 Tehri triple murder case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/02/suvendu-adhikari-cabinet-approves-ucc-review-committee-formation-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/ed35oifi/Screenshot-2025-04-16-200855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Bengal, the proposed UCC legislation will follow the UCC Bill, 2026 of the Gujarat model, the UCC Act of Assam and the UCC Act, 2024 of Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:15:16.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet approves UCC review committee formation in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal, UCC review committee, Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/iran-warns-oil-tankers-to-use-approved-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-or-face-forceful-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/lxnzn9yi/AP26181385886757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:12:56.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face 'forceful response'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, oil tanker, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/02/punjab-exports-first-ever-litchi-shipment-to-oman-expanding-gulf-market-reach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ogu5ulzu/ANI_20260702123126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyush Goyal hails export of Punjab's first Litchi consignments to Oman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:11:49.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab exports first-ever litchi shipment to Oman, expanding Gulf market reach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Piyush Goyal, Punjab exports , exports to Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/02/sreejesh-questions-the-value-of-indias-foreign-chief-coach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-30/5tejjusu/ANI_20250630101609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P R Sreejesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:10:27.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sreejesh questions the value of India's 'foreign chief coach'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, PR Sreejesh, Indian hockey, Craig Fulton</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/assam-man-fails-to-prove-citizenship-despite-producing-15-documents-gauhati-hc-declares-him-foreigner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cc2asqn6/ANI_20250414171033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:04:51.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam man fails to prove citizenship despite producing 15 documents; Gauhati HC declares him 'foreigner'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, citizenship, Gauhati High Court, Documents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/02/punjab-police-clears-7402-impounded-vehicles-in-a-month-after-hc-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/wcx1193g/ANI_20260606165818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state police will try to fast-track the process to release vehicles under custody following all legal procedures in a time-bound manner, says Praveen Kumar Sinha, Special DGP (Law and Order), Punjab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:43:11.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police clears 7,402 impounded vehicles in a month after HC push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab Police, disposal of unclaimed vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/02/tmc-infighting-escalates-as-rebel-camp-presses-claim-over-party-before-eci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/efr3bgzp/PTI07022026000167A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, centre, speaks to the media outside Nirvachan Sadan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:28:25.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC infighting escalates as rebel camp presses claim over party before ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, ECI, Ritabrata</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/heavy-rain-batters-uttarakhand-hindering-char-dham-yatra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/nm7y4uwz/bdcb5127-70bd-4f72-a52b-803e32d553c2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Continuous rockfall and falling debris are hampering restoration efforts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:16:35.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain batters Uttarakhand, hindering Char Dham Yatra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, heavy rain, Char Dham Yatra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/ed-raids-eight-locations-in-tn-kerala-in-rs-100-crore-plus-dream-makers-global-ponzi-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/qx97dbj1/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:12:29.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids eight locations in TN, Kerala in Rs 100-crore-plus Dream Makers Global Ponzi probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Enforcement Directorate, Dream Makers Global</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/govt-school-students-cannot-be-forced-to-recite-hindu-prayers-chhattisgarh-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-06/diuxb94k/chhattisgarhhighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:07:59.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt school students cannot be forced to recite Hindu prayers: Chhattisgarh HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Students, Chhattisgarh High Court, government school</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/vulnerabilities-insider-nexus-and-deceptive-tactics-aid-multi-ton-scrap-theft-in-bhilai-steel-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ktaoq11b/DINOSjmmmmjjjjjTGG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport vehicles would enter through the Rolling Mill gate and pass through the weigh-bridge to load flue dust.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:58:44.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vulnerabilities, insider nexus and deceptive tactics aid multi-ton scrap theft in Bhilai Steel Plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhilai Steel plant, multi-ton scrap theft</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/delhi-university-releases-academic-calendar-for-2026-27-new-session-to-begin-on-july-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/e365yhn2/ANI_20260618073554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi University logo used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:47:50.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University releases academic calendar for 2026-27; new session to begin on July 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/in-a-first-dhanbad-police-parade-700-identified-offenders-aiming-at-curbing-crime</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/1hycan1b/Dhanbad-4.jpg-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SSP also appealed to the individuals with criminal records to completely distance themselves from crime and anti-social activities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:46:04.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, Dhanbad police parade 700 identified offenders, aiming at curbing crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, crime, Dhanbad police, 700 identified offenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/russian-strikes-kill-21-in-biggest-ever-attack-on-kyiv-mayor-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/489mcleu/AFP20260702B8YZ3KFv3HighResTopshotUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man looks at a residential building damaged following a Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:44:42.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strikes kill 21 in biggest ever attack on Kyiv, mayor says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/02/eci-schedules-bypolls-to-three-seats-in-bihar-madhya-pradesh-and-gujarat-on-july-30</loc>
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<image:caption>ECI Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:41:41.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI schedules bypolls to three seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat on July 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Election Commission, By election</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/mumbai-rains-shiv-sena-blames-mayor-and-bmc-chief-for-death-of-a-person-who-fell-into-uncovered-manhole</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/wk2dbutx/202606243837385.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mumbai is drenched by heavy monsoon rains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:30:08.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai rains: Shiv Sena blames Mayor and BMC chief for death of a person who fell into uncovered manhole  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Mumbai Rains, uncovered manhole</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/jk-hc-directs-army-to-pay-rent-to-owners-of-land-it-took-over-in-sopore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/89efjkpf/202602123671114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to case details, the Army took over the land measuring 23 kanals and 14 marlas (nearly 3 acres) from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:28:06.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K HC directs Army to pay rent to owners of land it occupied in Sopore</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, Sopore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/02/tamilnews2026jul01its-a-wrap-for-rishikanth-anishma-anilkumars-modha-rathiri-heres-all-we-know</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/zszy4h7c/MR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anishma Anilkumar and Rishikanth along with the Modha Rathiri team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:20:41.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's a wrap for Rishikanth-Anishma Anilkumar's Modha Rathiri; here's all we know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modha Rathiri, Modha Rathiri wrapped, Modha Rathiri movie plot, Modha Rathiri story, Modha Rathiri movie, Modha Rathiri cast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jul/02/hindinews2026jul01musafir-cafe-release-date-out-vikrant-massey-vedika-pinto-and-others-star-in-netflixs-romantic-series</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/rcpq8jmv/musafircafe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(from left) Vedika Pinto, Vikrant Massey and Mahima Makwana in Musafir Cafe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:20:21.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Musafir Cafe release date out: Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and others star in Netflix's romantic series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Musafir cafe, vikrant massey, vedika pinto, mahima makwana, netflix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/former-spain-and-arsenal-playmaker-santi-cazorla-retires-at-41</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/fjeqq25n/AP26183444562367.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Santi Cazorla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:19:05.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Spain and Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla retires at 41</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Retirement, Spain football team, Santi Cazorla</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/02/hindinews2026jul01ayushmann-khurranas-next-film-titled-mupapa-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pizu3jpw/mupapaayushmann.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(from left) Sameer Saxena, Ayushmann Khurrana and Akshaye Widhani are coming together for Mupapa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:16:08.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayushmann Khurrana’s next film titled Mupapa, gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>ayushmann khurrana, mupapa, yrf, posham pa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/02/englishnews2026jul01monica-barbaro-to-star-in-oceans-prequel</loc>
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<image:caption>Monica Barbaro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:14:57.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monica Barbaro to star in Ocean's prequel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/02/tamilinterviews2026jul02vishnuu-vishal-i-never-thought-gatta-kusthi-would-get-a-sequel</loc>
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<image:caption>Vishnuu Vishal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:13:17.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishnuu Vishal: I never thought Gatta Kusthi would get a sequel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/former-minister-ponmudys-speech-at-indoor-meeting-in-2025-wounds-religious-feelings-of-hindus-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras HC grants</image:caption>
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<news:title>Former Minister Ponmudy’s speech at  indoor meeting in 2025 wounds religious feelings of Hindus: Madras HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/125-year-old-gurdwara-demolished-in-pakistan-mea-condemns-act-sikh-groups-seek-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>The damaged Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Farooqabad, Pakistan, following its demolition.</image:caption>
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<news:title>125-year-old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan; MEA condemns act, Sikh groups seek intervention</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Jul/02/we-are-ready-and-confident-india-on-revamped-olympic-host-selection-process-for-2036</loc>
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<image:caption>IOA puts forth Mission 2036 with the aim of powering sports in India, bringing Olympics to country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:05:00.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We are ready and confident': India on revamped Olympic host selection process for 2036</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/32-years-after-rampur-tiraha-firing-incident-cbi-court-convicts-three-up-cops-in-fake-arms-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Families of the statehood activists and supporters of the Uttarakhand movement termed the verdict a significant, though delayed, victory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:03:48.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>32 years after Rampur Tiraha firing incident, CBI court convicts three UP cops in fake arms case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ayodhya-administration-issues-show-cause-notice-for-building-belonging-to-wife-of-accused-in-ram-temple-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Ayodhya Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:59:56.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya administration issues show-cause notice for building belonging to wife of accused in Ram Temple case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya Development Authority, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/aadhav-arjuna-claims-dmk-aidmk-reached-electoral-agreement-both-parties-reject-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Aadhav Arjuna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:50:05.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhav Arjuna claims DMK, AIDMK reached electoral agreement; both parties reject charge </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/indian-navy-scores-second-somali-piracy-bust-in-a-fortnight</loc>
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<image:caption>The 21 crew members had locked themselves inside the ship’s citadel and were reported safe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:38:45.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy scores second Somali piracy bust in a fortnight </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/rainwater-stagnation-caused-cave-in-on-newly-built-delhi-dehradun-expressway</loc>
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<image:caption>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said the damaged stretch on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor was identified immediately and repaired to restore traffic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:27:11.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rainwater stagnation caused cave-in on newly built Delhi-Dehradun expressway</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/nirmohi-akhara-chief-accuses-ram-temple-administrator-of-playing-politics-amid-donation-row</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Jan. 20, 2024, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust member and Nirmohi Akhara chief Mahant Dinendra Das speaks to the media in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:15:37.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmohi Akhara chief accuses Ram temple administrator of 'playing politics' amid donation row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/02/tungabhadra-dam-a-new-era-of-indias-water-cooperation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/z97dr8k9/TUNGABHADRA-AGREEMENT-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Ministers of the three states-- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil inaugurated the newly installed 33 spillway gates of the Tungabhadra Dam recently.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:06:09.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tungabhadra Dam: A new era of India’s water cooperation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/india-japan-unveil-economic-partnership-framework-defence-pact-after-modi-takaichi-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image received on July 2, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jointly press the button during the inauguration of an initiative at the India-Japan Business Forum, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:00:20.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Japan unveil economic partnership framework, defence pact after Modi-Takaichi talks </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/congress-mp-slams-india-pakistan-peace-letter-cites-pahalgam-attack-history-of-cross-border-terror</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Jan 12, 2026, Congress MP Manish Tewari speaks at an event in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:55:26.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP slams India-Pakistan peace letter, cites Pahalgam attack, history of cross-border terror</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/air-india-express-announces-resumption-of-flights-to-oman-kuwait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/moc93r3n/ANI_20260301141332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India Express flight image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:47:20.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express announces resumption of flights to Oman, Kuwait </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Jul/02/preventable-tragedy-open-manhole-death-in-mumbai-puts-bmc-in-spotlight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/8/original/20200409302L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:40:35.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preventable tragedy? Open manhole death in Mumbai puts BMC in spotlight</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/11-year-old-boy-driving-pickup-truck-crashes-into-group-of-thai-monks-killing-nine</loc>
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<image:caption>This photograph released by the Phu Manorom temple shows a group of Thai Buddhist monks posing for a picture at Phu Manorom temple in Mukdahan province, Thailand, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:39:25.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing nine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Thai monks Accident, Bangkok Monk Accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/just-19-fined-in-a-year-for-driving-in-slippers-in-uttarakhand-despite-safety-warnings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/bmlqkp4g/riding-bike-with-slippers-fine-1-1568107299.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:37:04.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just 19 fined in a year for driving in slippers in Uttarakhand despite safety warnings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/uk-formally-apologizes-for-states-role-in-forcing-unwed-mothers-to-give-up-babies-for-adoption</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, center, attends a meeting with campaigners to discuss historical forced adoption, at Downing Street, in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:27:52.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/02/t20s-here-to-stay-not-so-sure-about-odis-r-ashwin-calls-etpl-necessary-addition</loc>
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<image:caption>R Ashwin will captain the Dublin Guardians franchise in the ETPL.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:12:27.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>T20s here to stay; not so sure about ODIs: Ashwin calls ETPL 'necessary addition'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, R Ashwin, ETPL, European T20 Premier League, Dublin Guardians</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/air-india-express-restores-all-west-asia-flights-resumes-salah-kuwait-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/wcvyn3tw/ANI_20260701134317.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:00:15.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express restores all West Asia flights; resumes Salah, Kuwait services</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/ncp-sp-mp-backtracks-on-possible-nda-entry-amid-reports-of-pawar-bjp-outreach</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar (R) and the party's Lok Sabha MP from Shirur Amol Kolhe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:59:22.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP (SP) MP backtracks on possible NDA entry amid reports of Pawar-BJP outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NDA, Sharad Pawar, NCP(SP), Amol Kohle, Pawar-BJP talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ram-temple-trust-politics-head-of-centuries-old-shrine-alleges-illegal-takeover-by-champat-rai-gang</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ruzhgyk4/ANI_20260625145858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ram Niwas temple is located directly next to the Ram Janmabhoomi complex and is managed by a panch committee, which has appointed a priest to oversee its operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:51:17.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Temple trust politics: Head of centuries-old shrine alleges illegal takeover by Champat Rai 'gang'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ram temple, Champat Rai, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/vatican-declares-ultraconservative-society-in-schism-excommunicates-bishops-and-warns-faithful</loc>
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<image:caption>Newly consecrated Bishops, from left, Marc Hanappier, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, Michael Goldade and Pascal Schreiber wearing their miters and holding their pastoral staffs, stand at the end of their consecration ceremony in a tent set up outside the Society of St. Pius X seminary in Econe, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:41:22.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vatican declares ultraconservative society in schism, excommunicates bishops and warns faithful</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/adani-enterprises-odisha-govt-sign-for-rs-108-lakh-crore-aluminium-plant-with-ihc</loc>
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<image:caption>The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, IHC Group CEO Syed Basar Shueb and Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:21:40.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Enterprises, Odisha govt sign for Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium plant with IHC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/as-pentagon-stays-quiet-ap-reconstructs-us-strike-on-minab-school-that-killed-168-iranian-children</loc>
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<image:caption>This picture, released by the Iranian government's foreign media department and distributed by the AP without changes, shows graves being prepared for the victims, mostly children, of a strike Feb. 28 on a primary school in Minab, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers and residents search through the rubble in the aftermath of a strike on a primary school in Minab, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A coffin is carried during the funeral of mostly children killed in a strike Feb. 28 at a primary school in Minab, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man sits on a bench in a memorial, set for the school children who were killed during a strike on a primary school in southern town of Minab on Feb. 28, in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:10:08.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs US strike on Minab school that killed 168 Iranian children</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US airstrikes in Iran, Iran War, Iran School Strike, US Bombs Iran School, minab school strike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/02/calcutta-hc-directs-private-bank-to-disclose-corpus-in-tmcs-frozen-accounts</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya said the matter will be heard again on July 8 and directed the concerned private bank authority to disclose before it the corpus lying in the three accounts of the TMC by July 7.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:57:53.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC directs private bank to disclose corpus held in TMC's frozen accounts </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, Calcutta HC, TMC bank accounts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/expanding-conflict-leaves-over-three-million-acutely-food-insecure-in-northern-nigeria-wfp</loc>
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<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>2026-07-02T10:44:20.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expanding conflict leaves over three million 'acutely food insecure' in northern Nigeria: WFP</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Boko Haram, Nigeria, food insecurity, US aid cuts, Nigeria Hunger</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/cjp-protest-day-13-wangchuks-sugar-drops-to-60-dipke-launches-chai-pe-charcha-with-cockroaches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/jxtlxaoq/Sonam-wangchuk-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharing Wangchuk's health update on X, Abhijeet Dipke said Wangchuk's condition was worsening and warned that the government would be responsible if anything happened to him.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:38:30.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP protest day 13: Wangchuk's sugar drops to 60; Dipke launches 'chai pe charcha with cockroaches'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, Cockroach Janata Party, abhijeet dipke, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-hc-dismisses-anticipatory-bail-plea-of-kumbh-mela-fame-monalisas-husband-in-kidnapping-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/rro6p89h/P_4818567889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:37:52.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa's husband in kidnapping case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, kidnap case, Monalisa marriage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/ayodhya-donation-scam-kapil-sibal-slams-bjp-for-seeking-votes-in-rams-name-and-looting-ram-himself</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ulmcsajp/Kapil-Sibal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks during a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:27:16.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya donation scam: Kapil Sibal slams BJP for 'seeking votes in Ram's name and looting Ram himself'  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/02/first-monsoon-rains-in-gujarat-expose-civic-lapses-flooded-streets-hidden-potholes-string-of-accidents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/h34s9xqw/Gujarat-Rains.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incidents have fuelled widespread criticism of municipal authorities in both districts.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/c1uqvc4k/Azad-Chowk-accident.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV screengrabs from Azad Chowk in Junagadh show the aftermath of the accident (left) and the motorcycle inside the pothole (inset) on 1 July 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/wikpelvl/Junagadh-waterlogging.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV screengrabs capture two separate accidents involving the same concealed pothole in Oghadnagar, Junagadh, on 1 July 2026. A woman is seen falling (L), while a moped rider crashes into the same pothole (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:25:32.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First monsoon rains in Gujarat expose civic lapses: Flooded streets, hidden potholes, string of accidents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat rains, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Gujarat Civic Lapses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/result-of-modi-govts-divisive-ideology-says-rahul-gandhi-after-fresh-violence-in-manipur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/a6tnrlr2/ANI_20260627122852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:09:54.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Result of Modi govt’s divisive ideology,’ says Rahul Gandhi after fresh violence in Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Modi govt, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/punjab-police-dispose-of-7402-impounded-vehicles-in-major-statewide-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/8/original/police__eps213_pic___.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>2026-07-02T09:55:32.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab police dispose of 7,402 impounded vehicles in major statewide drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, Impounded vehicles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul01after-months-of-mystery-yashs-toxic-finally-lets-its-women-take-centre-stage-with-new-glimpse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hvfcctrj/Yash_Toxic_women.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi from Yash's Toxic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:54:49.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After months of mystery, Yash's Toxic finally lets its women take centre stage with new glimpse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yash, Toxic, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul02ganesh-i-never-wanted-long-gaps-between-releases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/4x3xfmwd/1000172118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ganesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:54:30.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganesh: I never wanted long gaps between releases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ganesh, Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi, Picture/Picchar, Brinda Vihaari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul02nagarjuna-gave-wings-to-my-dream-of-becoming-an-actor-mukunda-ramaswami</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/4c0jtsew/1000172128.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mukunda Ramaswami</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:54:14.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagarjuna gave wings to my dream of becoming an actor: Mukunda Ramaswami</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nagarjuna, Mukunda Ramaswami, Love Seasons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul02the-village-atmosphere-was-very-exciting-megha-shetty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ezj0n09l/1000172135.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Megha Shetty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:53:57.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The village atmosphere was very exciting: Megha Shetty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Megha Shetty, Gramaayaana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul02vinay-rajkumar-gramaayaana-is-rooted-in-emotions-that-refuse-to-age</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/3nug43ob/1000172144.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinay Rajkumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:53:39.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinay Rajkumar: 'Gramaayaana is rooted in emotions that refuse to age'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vinay Rajkumar, Gramaayaana </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul02to-understand-india-we-have-to-understand-villages-gopal-krishna-deshpande</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/con3w0e9/1000172154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gopal Krishna Deshpande</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:53:21.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>To understand India, we have to understand villages: Gopal Krishna Deshpande</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gopal Krishna Deshpande, Gramaayaana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jul/02/kannadanews2026jul02we-backed-gramaayaana-for-the-story-not-economics-naveen-manoharan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/iwjelh2i/1000172162.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naveen Manoharan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:53:05.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We backed Gramaayaana for the story, not economics: Naveen Manoharan
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Naveen Manoharan, Gramaayaana, Vinay Rajkumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/sc-flags-usage-of-ai-generated-fake-judgements-as-precedents-in-law-likens-it-to-release-of-methyl-isocyanate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/e4dgp8rn/C_1_1_CH1344_120360042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:42:09.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC flags usage of AI-generated fake judgements as precedents in law, likens it to 'release of methyl Isocyanate'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, AI-generated judgements, methyl Isocyanate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/02/ec-announces-gujarats-manjalpur-bypoll-schedule-voting-on-july-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/2m2f3oo5/ANI_20260609164310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:30:18.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC announces Gujarat's Manjalpur bypoll schedule; voting on July 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Election Commission, Manjalpur bypoll</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/champat-rai-says-he-was-betrayed-amid-ayodhya-temple-donation-row-sources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/1hs6ehlf/Champat-Rai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Jan 22, 2024, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai speaks during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:27:25.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Champat Rai says he was 'betrayed' amid Ayodhya temple donation row: Sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Champat Rai, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/madhya-pradesh-govt-to-provide-cows-at-subsidised-rates-to-ladli-behna-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/tyi03dce/cow104028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T09:10:10.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh govt to provide cows at subsidised rates to 'Ladli Behna' beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Ladli Behna scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/a-terrorist-is-a-terrorist-india-urges-united-global-action-against-terror-at-un</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pgakn1z0/hp.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T08:05:44.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A terrorist is a terrorist': India urges united global action against terror at UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Terrorism, UN General Assembly, The United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/kejriwal-asks-pm-modi-who-is-being-saved-in-ayodhya-donation-embezzlement-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/bqvov73w/P_4845093778.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T08:03:41.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal asks PM Modi who is being 'saved' in Ayodhya donation embezzlement case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ayodhya Ram temple, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/centre-asks-meta-to-hold-whatsapp-username-rollout-over-fraud-fears</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/5d6h4n05/608f511d4eb07b2ce89006597da2a821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:56:13.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, WhatsApp, Meta, username rollout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/over-two-lakh-candidates-skip-re-neet-exam</loc>
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<image:caption>Candidates wait in a queue before appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:47:04.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Keep me away from all this': Diljit Dosanjh distances himself from CJP protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-teacher-suspended-for-allegedly-assaulting-class-2-student</loc>
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<news:title>Kerala teacher suspended for allegedly assaulting class 2 student</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/centre-proposes-national-pharmacy-commission-to-overhaul-education-and-regulation</loc>
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<image:caption>Centre unveils draft Bill to replace Pharmacy Act with National Pharmacy Commission</image:caption>
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<news:title>Centre proposes National Pharmacy Commission to overhaul education and regulation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/sc-declines-plea-against-hc-order-extending-manipur-panchayat-polls-deadline</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>SC declines plea against HC order extending Manipur panchayat polls deadline</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/positive-progress-in-us-iran-indirect-talks-in-doha-next-round-after-khameneis-funeral-mediators</loc>
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<image:caption>A man rides a motorcycle past a mourning banner depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on the first day of the US-Israeli war against the Iran on February 28, in Tehran on June 30, 2026 ahead of his public funeral.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Positive progress' in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha; next round after Khamenei's funeral: mediators</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/a-visa-overstay-leads-to-trafficking-probe-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:23:35.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A visa overstay leads to trafficking probe </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/where-have-all-the-fireflies-gone</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:22:16.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where have all the fireflies gone?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Firefly, World Firefly Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/doctor-with-a-funny-bone-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Kasi Visweswaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:19:58.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor with a funny bone</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/pune-fort-murder-police-take-accused-siya-to-site-where-ketans-murder-plot-was-rehearsed</loc>
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<image:caption>26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal with his fiancée Siya Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:06:16.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune fort murder: Police take accused Siya to site where Ketan's 'murder plot' was rehearsed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune fort murder, Siya Goyal, Ketan Agarwal Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/balogun-scores-and-sees-red-as-us-beat-bosnia-2-0</loc>
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<image:caption>Malik Tillman #17 of the United States celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T07:01:25.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, The United States, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Folarin Balogun</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/private-bus-operators-in-kerala-sell-snacks-on-board-to-protest-ministers-alternative-revenue-suggestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/nucxnde5/IMG-20260702-WA0004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hit by free travel scheme for women, Pathanamthitta private bus workers turn to selling snacks in protest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:58:34.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private bus operators in Kerala sell snacks on board to protest minister’s ‘alternative revenue’ suggestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Priyadarshini free travel scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/congress-slams-centre-over-reported-ugc-net-paper-errors-targets-education-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/rplx8hfd/Recruitment-exam-scam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:53:56.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams Centre over reported UGC-NET paper errors, targets Education Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, UGC-NET exam, Sociology question paper</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/one-drug-trader-held-over-8000-codeine-cough-syrup-bottles-seized-in-ups-bahraich</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/o5r7z02c/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused was booked under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act, arrested and sent to jail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:42:02.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One drug trader held, over 8,000 codeine cough syrup bottles seized in UP's Bahraich</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, NDPS Act, cough syrup, illegal drug racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/belgium-late-show-floors-senegal-at-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium celebrates after the team's 3-2 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:40:39.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Belgium, Youri Tielemans, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/02/actor-and-activist-danny-glover-says-he-has-alzheimers-disease</loc>
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<image:caption>Danny Glover arrives at the Governors Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:37:53.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease</news:title>
<news:keywords>Actor and activist Danny Glover</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/eight-workers-killed-in-rock-collapse-at-bengaluru-stone-quarry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/kz5my53r/C11CH1407120494040.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:37:31.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight workers killed in rock collapse at Bengaluru stone quarry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/02/india-remains-on-top-in-aius-june-list-of-global-dope-offenders</loc>
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<image:caption>The list includes persons serving bans for doping offences.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:31:15.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India remains on top in AIU's June list of global dope offenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, sporting landscape, dope offenders</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/02/malayalamnews2026jul01shane-nigams-balti-set-for-digital-premiere</loc>
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<image:caption>Shane Nigam's Balti poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shane Nigam's Balti set for digital premiere</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/world-bank-reclassifies-sri-lanka-as-upper-middle-income-country-after-economic-rebound</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/4/26/original/Sri_Lanka_Flag_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:28:28.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Bank reclassifies Sri Lanka as upper-middle-income country after economic rebound</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/washing-machine-model-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-takes-dig-at-political-alliances-defections-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:26:14.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Washing machine model': DMK MP Kanimozhi takes dig at political alliances, defections in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, defections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/honeymoon-murder-case-meghalaya-govt-moves-sc-against-hc-bail-to-sonam-raghuvanshi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-11/3jb29w4o/202506113426083.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sonam Raghuvanshi hatched a conspiracy with hired assailants to murder her husband for financial gain.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya govt moves SC against HC bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meghalaya government, Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Honey moon murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/akhilesh-yadav-slams-alleged-attack-on-mahua-moitra-seeks-speakers-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>SP chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:20:17.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh Yadav slams alleged attack on Mahua Moitra, seeks Speaker's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akhilesh Yadav, Political Violence, TMC, attack on Mahua Moitra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/palestinians-face-uncertain-future-as-gaza-marks-1000-days-of-war</loc>
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<image:caption>A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest marking 1,000 days since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, in Jerusalem, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:18:30.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/southwest-monsoon-arrives-in-delhi-imd-forecasts-thunderstorms-for-thursday</loc>
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<image:caption>IMD forecasts thunderstorms accompanied by rain over many parts of Delhi during the day, with generally cloudy skies expected to prevail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:56:09.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southwest Monsoon arrives in Delhi; IMD forecasts thunderstorms for Thursday</news:title>
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