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<image:caption>USA players train ahead of their Group D showdown against Australia.</image:caption>
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<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 9: Hosts USA and Australia clash with knockout hopes in focus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/19/malayalamnews2026jun19vineeth-kumar-anagha-narayanan-starrer-knot-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:caption>Vineeth Kumar (L), Anagha Narayanan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vineeth Kumar-Anagha Narayanan starrer Knot goes on floors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/nta-to-hold-nationwide-drill-on-eve-of-neet-ug-retest-ropes-in-2-lakh-personnel-for-secure-exam</loc>
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<news:title>NTA to hold nationwide drill on eve of NEET-UG retest, ropes in 2 lakh personnel for secure exam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/19/bihar-gang-rape-case-sho-suspended-offenders-still-at-large</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T17:32:16.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar gang rape case: SHO suspended, offenders still at large</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/38-lakh-pilgrims-201-deaths-char-dhams-record-rush-turns-risky-as-monsoon-nears</loc>
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<image:caption>The yatra opened on April 19 and will run till November 13. April and May saw unprecedented crowds.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T17:23:15.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38 lakh pilgrims, 201 deaths: Char Dham’s record rush turns risky as monsoon nears</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/israel-and-hezbollah-agree-to-halt-fighting-as-talks-between-the-us-and-iran-hang-in-the-balance</loc>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises to the sky in an area near Beaufort Castle following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:43:17.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/19/abhishek-banerjee-meets-ls-speaker-submits-20-petitions-seeking-disqualification-of-rebel-tmc-mps</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:40:10.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee meets LS Speaker; submits 20 petitions seeking disqualification of rebel TMC MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Speaker Om Birla, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/uttarakhand-declared-fully-literate-after-149-leap-in-two-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the Cabinet meeting that approved the proposal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:34:14.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand declared fully literate after 14.9% leap in two years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/uddhav-thackeray-offers-to-quit-as-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-if-allegations-against-him-are-true</loc>
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<image:caption>Thackeray said the BJP and others were targeting him and Matoshree.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:25:05.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uddhav Thackeray offers to quit as Shiv Sena (UBT) chief if allegations against him are true</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/farmers-are-struggling-to-get-msp-for-their-produce-but-mlas-and-mps-are-sold-at-high-prices-uddhav-thackeray</loc>
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<image:caption>Uddhav Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:21:25.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers are struggling to get MSP for their produce, but MLAs and MPs are sold at high prices: Uddhav Thackeray </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/operation-tiger-just-a-trailer-eknath-shinde-during-shiv-senas-foundation-day-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaking at Shiv Sena's foundation day in Goregaon in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:20:17.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Operation Tiger just a trailer': Eknath Shinde during Shiv Sena's foundation day rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/19/reliance-building-manufacturing-and-export-platform-mukesh-ambani</loc>
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<image:caption>Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:04:02.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance building manufacturing and export platform: Mukesh Ambani</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/bsp-chief-mayawati-refutes-cash-for-ticket-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>BSP supremo Mayawati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:59:46.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSP chief Mayawati refutes cash-for-ticket allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, cash-for-ticket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-other/2026/Jun/19/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-to-lead-massive-plant-drive-in-bengaluru-for-guinness-world-record</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:56:02.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to lead massive plant drive in Bengaluru for Guinness World Record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru plantation drive, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/19/market-snaps-its-5-day-winning-streak-as-it-stocks-crashes-after-accenture-outlook-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:51:21.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Market snaps its 5-day winning streak as IT stocks crashes after Accenture outlook</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/keralas-crossroads-rich-people-poor-government-and-a-budget-that-points-the-right-way</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan presents the revised budget for 2026-2027 of the UDF government in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:48:19.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s crossroads: Rich people, poor government, and a Budget that points the right way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala budget, CM VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/kukis-coming-to-imphal-to-board-flights-many-groups-met-me-to-discuss-peace-manipur-cm-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:46:25.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kukis coming to Imphal to board flights, many groups met me to discuss peace: Manipur CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Imphal, Kukis, Yumnam Khemchand Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/fssai-serves-notices-to-bikanervala-param-dairy-on-hygiene-related-complaints-from-consumers</loc>
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<image:caption>FSSAI logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:34:16.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI serves notices to Bikanervala, Param Dairy on hygiene-related complaints from consumers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FSSAI, Bikanervala, Param Dairy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/19/explained-why-jeff-bezos-says-ais-water-use-must-be-viewed-in-context</loc>
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<image:caption>Bezos's response was essentially that the public discussion often focuses on AI's water consumption in isolation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:16:03.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explained: Why Jeff Bezos says AI’s water use must be viewed in context</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jeff Bezos debate, Water consumption by data centres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/cpiml-takes-exception-to-congresss-cross-voting-charge-writes-to-party-chief-cm-hemant-soren</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI (ML) L chief Dipankar Bhattacharya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:02:47.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(ML) takes exception to Congress's cross-voting charge; writes to party chief, CM Hemant Soren</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM Hemant Soren, CPI(ML)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/19/agartala-bound-indigo-flight-struck-by-lightning-at-kolkata-airport-no-passengers-injured</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:51:32.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agartala-bound IndiGo flight struck by lightning at Kolkata airport; no passengers injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India, Indigo, Kolkata airport, lightning strike</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/19/jio-files-drhp-to-launch-indias-biggest-ipo-at-usd-4-billion</loc>
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<image:caption>Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani addresses the 49th Annual General Meeting (post-IPO) of Reliance Industries Limited, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:38:52.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio files DRHP to launch India’s biggest IPO at USD 4 billion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reliance Jio, Mukesh Ambani, Jio IPO, Reliance AGM</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/neet-ug-re-exam-nmc-asks-medical-colleges-to-not-grant-leave-to-students-on-june-20-21-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Logo of the National Medical Commission (NMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:32:04.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-UG re-exam: NMC asks medical colleges to not grant leave to students on June 20-21</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/ram-temple-donation-row-nripendra-mishra-bats-for-overhaul-of-temple-management</loc>
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<image:caption>Nripendra Mishra said the magnitude of temple operations was no less than that of a small district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:31:58.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation row: Nripendra Mishra bats for overhaul of temple management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nripendra Mishra, Ayodhya Ram temple, donation row, temple management</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/meloni-rejects-trumps-claim-she-begged-for-photo-with-him-as-italys-top-diplomat-cancels-us-trip</loc>
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<image:caption>In this handout picture released by the Palazzo Chigi Press Office on June 17, 2026 US President Donald Trump speaks with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the G7 summit in Evian, eastern France, on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:25:53.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meloni rejects Trump's claim she 'begged' for photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip</news:title>
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<image:caption>Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa speaks during an interview with AFP in Kathmandu on June 18, 2026. Dawa, a Nepali mountaineer who spent six days dragging himself off Mount Everest after being abandoned, has been moved out of intensive care as he slowly recovers, his family said on June 9.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa's daughter Mendo Lhamu Sherpa (L) applies ointment on his frostbitten hands in Kathmandu on June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:41:32.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How about a divorce startup?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/19/writing-desk-and-the-muse</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:36:22.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Writing Desk and the Muse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, poetry, Athira Unni</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:33:31.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala duo’s World Cup rap stirs ‘unstoppable feeling’</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:27:13.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smarter, sharper: Tata Tiago facelift edition</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:20:57.258Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>ED raids Bengaluru firms over Rs 2,500 crore crypto-linked cross-border transfers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/us-iran-talks-called-off-amid-fighting-in-lebanon</loc>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises to the sky in an area near Beaufort Castle following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:16:12.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon clashes put US-Iran talks on hold and peace deal at risk. What next?</news:title>
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<image:caption>An aerial view of Aravalli Range.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Experts write to CJI seeking overhaul of SC-appointed panel reviewing Aravalli protection judgment</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal LoP Ritabrata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:52:30.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC infighting deepens over Rs 675 crore bank account; rebel faction seeks control of party funds</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:49:32.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Katchatheevu sovereignty 'settled' under international law: Sri Lankan MP during Chennai visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/fm-sitharaman-inaugurates-northeasts-largest-organic-spice-processing-plant-in-meghalaya</loc>
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<image:caption>Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates North East's largest organic spice processing unit in Meghalaya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:41:22.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FM Sitharaman inaugurates Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant in Meghalaya</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated, spice processing plant</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:38:45.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's forex reserves decline USD 9.98 bn to USD 671.62 bn: RBI data</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/bsf-foils-cross-border-smuggling-attempt-in-amritsar-seized-25-foreign-made-pistols-ammunition</loc>
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<image:caption>The seized arms and ammunition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:37:03.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF foils cross-border smuggling attempt in Amritsar; seized 25 foreign-made pistols, ammunition</news:title>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses the media in Kolkata as TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee looks on.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:33:17.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC orders notices to Mamata, Abhishek in contempt case over TMC Martyrs Day rally</news:title>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:29:40.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal clarifies Yoga Day participation voluntary, not mandatory for govt employees</news:title>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:23:34.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SC</news:title>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate officials, along with T Veena, daughter of ex-Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, visit the HDFC Bank to check her locker as part of the ongoing probe in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions case, in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh addresses a press conference at Durbar Hall, CM's secretariat, in Imphal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:10:04.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur CM says talks underway with communities to restore peace in strife-torn state</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Manipur violence, Y Khemchand Singh, Manipur Peace Process</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/ram-temple-donation-row-anyone-found-guilty-will-not-be-spared-says-up-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:00:40.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation row: 'Anyone found guilty will not be spared,' says UP CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya Ram temple, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, donation row</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Rescue operations being carried out at the Pavagadh pilgrimage route.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:55:12.663Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Labour Party leader Andy Burnham and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer.</image:caption>
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<news:keywords>World, UK labour party, Keir Starmer, UK politics, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/rs-15k-agent-fees-to-enter-india-probe-reveals-after-gurugram-police-detain-13-illegal-bangladeshi-immigrants</loc>
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<image:caption>The detained illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:45:06.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 15K agent fees to enter India: Probe reveals, after Gurugram police detain 13 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Illegal immigrants, Gurugram Police, Bangaldeshi immigrants</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco's Achraf Hakimi exercises during a training session ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Morocco's Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani addresses the 49th Annual General Meeting (post-IPO) of Reliance Industries Limited, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:25:50.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio enters satellite race; unveils plan for homegrown LEO network</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump takes questions during a media conference at the end of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:24:35.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged, new AP-NORC poll finds</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:17:05.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat court sentences man to 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping minor</news:title>
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<image:caption>Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani addresses the 49th Annual General Meeting (post-IPO) of Reliance Industries Limited in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:05:50.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance Retail to build manufacturing, export platforms for next phase of growth: Mukesh Ambani</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:58:12.291Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by Marquell Bridges, a group of mourners attend a makeshift memorial for 1-year old Kohen Wiley, outside the Walmart where the boy was shot by police in Senatobia, Miss., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mississippi boy, killed in police shooting, black residents</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Labour Party's Andy Burnham stands beside candidate Count Binface, left, and a candidate for Protect British Wildlife after winning the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Wigan, England, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:33:56.069Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/ladakh-imposes-strict-ban-on-single-use-plastics-littering-violators-face-fines-up-to-rs-10000</loc>
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<image:caption>Single-use plastic's image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:27:35.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh imposes strict ban on single-use plastics, littering; violators face fines up to Rs 10,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Single use plastic ban, Fines, littering</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/hyderabad-theatre-stampede-case-court-issues-summons-to-actor-allu-arjun-others</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Dec. 24, 2024, actor Allu Arjun leaves his residence to appear before court in connection with the theatre stampede case in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:22:33.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad theatre stampede case: Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun, others</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:20:04.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz ship crossings spike after war deal: trackers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran deal, commercial vessels</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/aaditya-calls-sena-ubt-rebels-shameless-as-raut-alleges-rs-25-cr-offer-to-settle-ministerial-row</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut and Aditya Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:14:58.792Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/railways-plans-paperless-app-system-enhanced-powers-for-station-masters-amid-operational-overhaul</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the progress of these initiatives with senior railway officials and discussed emerging challenges faced by station masters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:09:14.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways plans paperless app system, enhanced powers for station masters amid operational overhaul</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/punjab-police-secures-deportation-of-two-malaysia-based-kzf-operatives-accused-in-railway-terror-plot</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab police logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:56:04.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police secures deportation of two Malaysia-based KZF operatives accused in railway terror plot</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, deportation, Punjab Police, terror plot, KZF operatives</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/cross-voting-in-karnataka-mlc-polls-bjp-president-nabin-summons-karnataka-party-chief-vijayendra</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from May 24, 2026, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, along with former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra, and others, stand during the party meeting at the BJP office in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:49:38.252Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>National Commission for Women (NCW).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:44:50.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCW directs states, UTs to tighten POSH Act enforcement; mandates audits, compliance monitoring</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/pinarayi-slams-kerala-budget-says-it-repackages-ldf-era-projects-under-new-names</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:40:59.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi slams Kerala budget; says it repackages LDF-era projects under new names</news:title>
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<image:caption>Avantika Maurya, daughter of government medical officer Dr Banshi Maurya, was living in a rented flat with her elder sister.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:35:18.534Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, NEET aspirant, dies by suicide, NEET re-examination</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/shiv-sena-turns-60-amid-deep-split-with-uddhav-and-shinde-factions-confronting-uncertain-paths</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 19, 2025, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses the supporters during Shiv Sena foundation day celebrations in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:30:04.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena turns 60 amid deep split, with Uddhav and Shinde factions confronting uncertain paths</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/himachal-pradesh-to-grant-allowance-to-super-speciality-doctors-says-cm-sukhu-amid-healthcare-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:20:24.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal Pradesh to grant allowance to super-speciality doctors, says CM Sukhu amid healthcare push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Doctor, healthcare, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/namo-bharat-extension-to-link-meerut-and-rishikesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Namo Bharat train image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:16:53.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Namo Bharat extension to link Meerut and Rishikesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, NCRTC, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/ram-temple-funds-row-culprits-will-not-be-spared-at-any-cost-asserts-up-cm-yogi</loc>
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<news:title>Ram temple funds row: Culprits will not be spared at any cost, asserts UP CM Yogi</news:title>
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<image:caption>The accused Akash Chaudhary allegedly conducted the operation through Telegram, which he accessed using a US-based Virtual Private Network (VPN).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:58:20.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan police arrest 19-year-old for selling fake NEET question papers via Telegram ahead of re-exam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/sc-rejects-plea-seeking-cbi-probe-into-tn-trust-vote-says-allegations-vague-and-wild</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 rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Tamil Nadu trust vote; says allegations 'vague and wild'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:27:33.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance's push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump as weekend negotiations are put on hold</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/tn-assembly-unanimously-adopts-resolution-opposing-mekedatu-dam-project-3</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:24:30.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Assembly unanimously adopts resolution opposing Mekedatu dam project</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jyoti Priya Mallick.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:22:36.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/kerala-budget-allocates-rs-50-crore-for-gen-z-initiatives</loc>
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<image:caption>Presenting his maiden Budget in the Assembly, Satheesan said Generation Z was among the forces rapidly transforming the world.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala budget allocates Rs 50 crore for Gen-Z initiatives</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/19/neeraj-chopra-joins-fight-against-doping-launches-awareness-campaign-with-ioa-2</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Neeraj Chopra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:43:03.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neeraj Chopra joins fight against doping, launches awareness campaign with IOA</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/bihars-svu-raids-ias-officers-residences-in-alleged-tender-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bihar's SVU raids IAS officers' residences in alleged tender scam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/ukraine-says-one-dead-in-russian-drone-strikes-on-civilian-ships-in-black-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>Municipal workers install anti drone nets to prevent Russian attacks on people and transport in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:41:28.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine says one dead in Russian drone strikes on civilian ships in Black Sea</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/nehrus-tryst-with-destiny-only-literary-reference-in-satheesans-budget-speech</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:32:19.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' only literary reference in Satheesan's budget speech</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM V D Satheesan, Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny'</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/cairo-says-foreign-minister-to-meet-pakistan-saudi-turkey-counterparts-in-egypt-on-sunday</loc>
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<image:caption>Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:25:42.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cairo says foreign minister to meet Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey counterparts in Egypt on Sunday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/pune-man-dies-after-400-foot-fall-while-taking-photos-at-lohagad-fort</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:22:57.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune man dies after 400-foot fall while taking photos at Lohagad Fort</news:title>
<news:keywords> Lohagad Fort, Pune man, death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/19/curry-barker-teams-up-again-with-blumhouse-and-universal-for-new-horror-film</loc>
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<image:caption>Curry Barker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:11:41.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curry Barker teams up again with Blumhouse and Universal for new horror film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Curry Barker,  Blumhouse</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Prema Rawat to replace injured Shreyanka Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:10:51.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shreyanka Patil ruled out of T20 WC with ankle injury, uncapped Prema Rawat named replacement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/indian-origin-congressman-raja-krishnamoorthi-urges-american-citizens-to-stand-against-bigotry</loc>
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<image:caption>US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:09:14.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urges American citizens to stand against bigotry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/19/bengaluru-metros-veterinary-college-station-dropped-for-karnataka-govts-short-tunnel-road-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru metro image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:07:15.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru metro's Veterinary College station dropped for Karnataka govt's short tunnel road project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/19/manika-raises-concerns-on-selection-norms-after-being-dropped-from-asian-games-squad-2</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Manika Batra plays against Romania's Adina Diaconu during a women's teams round of 16 table tennis match at the 2024 Summer Olympics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:02:59.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manika raises concerns on selection norms after being dropped from Asian Games squad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/19/mexico-into-world-cup-last-32-canada-celebrate-historic-win</loc>
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<image:caption>Players from Mexico celebrate after the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/congress-raises-fresh-concerns-over-great-nicobar-project-seeks-public-disclosure-of-studies</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:48:44.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress raises fresh concerns over Great Nicobar project, seeks public disclosure of studies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jun/19/at-least-16-killed-as-israel-strikes-southern-lebanon-us-iran-peace-talks-postponed</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:46:09.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 16 killed as Israel strikes southern Lebanon; US-Iran peace talks postponed</news:title>
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<image:caption>Buildings damaged by Israeli strikes are seen through shattered glass from the Jabal Amel Hospital in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:41:41.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 16 killed in Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon as US-Iran talks postponed</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mexico's Luis Romo, third left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring g his team's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea on June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mexico's Raul Jimenez, right, attempts to score against South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, left, and Lee Gi-hyeok during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A general view before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Canada's Alphonso Davies works out during a training session on the eve of the team's World Cup soccer match against Qatar, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:40:57.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 8: Luis Romo fires Mexico into last 32; Canada celebrate historic win</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/19/iran-to-lodge-complaint-with-fifa-over-world-cup-restrictions</loc>
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<image:caption>Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, said on Monday that Iran had been informed in advance that they would be allowed to come into the United States only on the day before the game.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:34:28.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, Iran, travel restrictions, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/19/jim-carrey-and-ron-howard-in-talks-for-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-sequel</loc>
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<image:caption>Jim Carrey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:26:12.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jim Carrey and Ron Howard in talks for ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ sequel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/switzerland-says-us-iran-talks-postponed-israel-strikes-southern-lebanon-in-intense-fighting</loc>
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<image:caption>A bathroom mirror and sink remain standing amid the rubble of buildings damaged by Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel Hospital in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:20:05.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Switzerland says US-Iran talks postponed; Israel strikes southern Lebanon in intense fighting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, US-Iran ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/cjp-founder-writes-to-pm-modi-seeks-rs-1-crore-aid-for-families-of-students-who-died-by-suicide</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:08:34.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP founder writes to PM Modi, seeks Rs 1 crore aid for families of students who died by suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jantar Mantar Protest, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/19/abhishek-banerjee-to-meet-lok-sabha-speaker-over-tmc-split-dispute-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:07:38.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee to meet Lok Sabha Speaker over TMC split dispute today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress , Om Birla </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/tulsi-gabbard-releases-declassified-files-alleges-bidens-adviser-fauci-funded-research-linked-to-covid-19</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/s4hxe3w4/AP26142624505105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard listens during the Senate Committee on Intelligence hearings on Capitol Hill, March 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:06:57.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tulsi Gabbard releases 'declassified' files; alleges Biden's adviser Fauci funded research linked to Covid-19</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Tulsi Gabbard, Joe Biden, Wuhan, Dr Anthony Fauci</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/kerala-budget-pledges-rs-2076-crore-health-boost-maritime-push-and-kiifb-clean-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan presenting the state budget for 2026-27 on Friday, June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:44:33.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Budget pledges Rs 2,076-crore health boost, maritime push, and KIIFB clean-up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Budget 2026-27</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/19/former-child-actor-daveigh-chase-the-ring-villain-and-lilo-voice-dies-at-35</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/sy3u1s9k/AP26168638925523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Daveigh Chase poses at the Season 5 premiere of HBO series "Big Love," in Los Angeles on Jan. 12, 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:38:08.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Lilo &amp; Stitch, Daveigh Chase</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/man-brutally-assaults-estranged-wife-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/epg2ojxv/New-Project-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Victim's husband launched obscene verbal abuse and even threatened to kill her.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:35:23.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man brutally assaults estranged wife in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Domestic Violence, verbal abuse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/delhi-high-court-upholds-temporary-ban-on-telegram-app-imposed-ahead-of-neet-re-test</loc>
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<image:caption>A man checks his mobile phone displaying information related to the temporary restriction on the messaging application Telegram ahead of NEET re-test</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:35:02.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court upholds temporary ban on Telegram app imposed ahead of NEET re-test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Delhi High Court, NEET exam, NEET paper leak, Telegram ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/neet-re-exam-nta-issues-safety-advisory-sends-whatsapp-alerts-for-admit-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/r0m594tt/ANI_20260615002655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 1 lakh students downloaded admit cards ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: NTA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:28:38.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET re-exam: NTA issues safety advisory, sends WhatsApp alerts for admit cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET-UG 2026 re-examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/pilgrim-footfall-at-srisailam-rises-10-per-cent</loc>
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<image:caption>Date released by temple administration says a total of 29,26,812 devotees visited the shrine during March, April and May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:16:03.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilgrim footfall at Srisailam rises 10 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srisailam, pilgrim footfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/putin-leaders-of-southeast-asia-agree-to-bolster-ties-at-russia-asean-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:14:18.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin, leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at Russia-ASEAN summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vladimir Putin, ASEAN, Russia-ASEAN summit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/andhra-pradesh-government-supplies-seeds-at-subsidised-rates-to-farmers</loc>
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<image:caption>In addition to seed distribution, the government is focusing on modernising agriculture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:12:08.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government supplies seeds at subsidised rates to farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, farmers, Seeds, subsidised rates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/neet-aspirant-found-dead-by-suicide-in-lucknow-ahead-of-re-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/kruh593y/202605153789345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:08:31.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET aspirant found dead by suicide in Lucknow ahead of re-exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET aspirant, NEET aspirant death, NEET re-examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/iran-warns-of-crushing-response-if-us-acts-in-bad-faith-during-ongoing-negotiations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/zqkgjmi3/ANI_20260430141118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T05:04:00.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns of 'crushing response' if US acts in 'bad faith' during ongoing negotiations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, US-Iran negotiations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/19/best-employees-launch-indefinite-strike-mumbai-bus-services-disrupted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-05/euyqo772/5eglb1_0508chn_58.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:56:20.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BEST employees launch indefinite strike; Mumbai bus services disrupted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai bus, BEST bus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/rs-polls-setback-triggers-blame-game-among-ruling-alliance-in-jharkhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Notably, BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani made a successful return to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:55:53.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RS polls setback triggers blame game among ruling alliance in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RJD, Congress, Jharkhand, RS polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/19/sensex-tumbles-786-points-in-early-trade-after-five-day-rally-as-it-stocks-drag-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/aez9o0mp/Sensex-sheds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:54:13.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex tumbles 786 points in early trade after five-day rally as IT stocks drag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/about-100-colombian-guerrilla-dissidents-disarm-under-peace-talks-with-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/jgzc8rlg/AP26170136419640.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Gustavo Petro speaks after voting during the presidential election in Bogota, Colombia, May 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:53:53.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gustavo Petro, guerrilla dissidents, peace policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/about-300-children-and-teachers-evacuated-or-rescued-after-fire-breaks-out-at-a-tokyo-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/b37sbtav/AP26170145042225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters work at the site of a fire at an elementary school in Tokyo, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:48:45.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>About 300 children and teachers evacuated or rescued after fire breaks out at a Tokyo school</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Evacuation, school fire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/19/rupee-rises-20-paise-to-9420-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/bgpp32ns/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:48:28.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/sikkims-women-led-skincare-brand-agapi-ventures-into-bhutan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/3klmh811/IMG-20260618-WA01361.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swara Gurung, Project Manager; Kelly Dorji, Partner – Agapi; Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck; Her Majesty The Queen Mother Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck; Ashi Louise Dorji; Rinzing Choden Bhutia, Founder – Agapi; Varsha Shrestha, Co-founder – Agapi; Srijana Shrestha, Head of Marketing – Agapi; Her Royal Highness Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:46:26.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikkim’s women-led skincare brand  ‘Agapi’ ventures into Bhutan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Bhutan, Sikkim, Agapi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/19/odisha-removes-asi-from-job-day-after-his-arrest-for-taking-bribe-in-capital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/0xdajfje/PoliceEPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:46:19.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha removes ASI from job day after his arrest for taking bribe in capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, ASI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/19/textbook-errors-nsui-seeks-sme-mins-resignation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dmkjtdmt/Textbook-errors.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Thursday staged dharna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:42:33.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: NSUI seeks SME min’s resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, NSUI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/19/bihar-colleges-should-hold-classes-until-8-pm-says-samrat-choudhary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-02/zmf66o5m/Samrat-Choudhary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:32:36.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar colleges should hold classes until 8 pm, says Samrat Choudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Samrat Choudhary, Bihar </news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Parties warm up for municipal poll showdown in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:44:56.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parties warm up for municipal poll showdown in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/35-year-old-dies-in-accident-in-ganjam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:44:26.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35-year-old dies in accident in Ganjam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accident, Ganjam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/cm-naidu-approves-50-proposals-worth-rs-30515-crore-with-29k-job-potential</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during 18th SIPB meeting at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:43:15.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu approves 50 proposals worth Rs 30,515 crore with 29K job potential</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, employment opportunities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/16-arrested-for-attack-on-two-ngo-workers-in-rayagada</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:42:47.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16 arrested for attack on two NGO workers in Rayagada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rayagada, NGO workers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/minister-nirmal-kumar-faults-governor-arlekar-for-delaying-approval-to-try-senthil-balaji-in-job-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/qhscd5wj/Minister-faults.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Energy Resources and Law C T R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:42:24.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Nirmal Kumar faults Governor Arlekar for delaying approval to try Senthil Balaji in job scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Senthil balaji, Cash for job scam, Minister Nirmal Kumar, Governor Arlekkar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/19/telangana-eagle-force-takes-chase-to-odisha-seizes-500-kg-ganja</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana EAGLE force takes chase to Odisha, seizes 500 kg ganja.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:40:52.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana EAGLE force takes chase to Odisha, seizes 500 kg ganja</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Ganja seized, EAGLE Force</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/jagan-seeks-cbi-inquiry-into-custodial-death-of-sai-krishna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/2kodgowz/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:38:37.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan seeks CBI inquiry into ‘custodial’ death of Sai Krishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Gade Sai Krishna, alleged custodial death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/c-mahendran-quits-cpi-joins-ruling-tvk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/1ssoilm7/DSC3803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior CPI leader C Mahendran on Thursday joined the TVK in the presence of party general secretary and minister N Anand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:38:14.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>C Mahendran quits CPI, joins ruling TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI, TVK, C Mahendran</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/labours-andy-burnham-wins-a-special-election-setting-up-a-showdown-with-starmer-to-lead-britain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/kn4104b1/AP26170075258705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labour party candidate Andy Burnham arrives at the Edge Wigan for the Makerfield by-election result announcement in Wigan, England, Friday, June 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:38:09.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Labour Party, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/no-fresh-textbooks-teachers-to-handle-corrections-scert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/25e7a8ef-bd8a-4712-9b5c-78cdca0a7c43/PG%20Teachers.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:37:40.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No fresh textbooks, teachers to handle corrections: SCERT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SCERT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/19/food-safety-teams-raid-bahar-cafe-unit-in-hyderabad-suspend-kitchen-ops-for-hygiene-violations</loc>
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<image:caption>Stale meat items stored in a fridge at Nawaabs Restaurant in Anjaiah Nagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:37:23.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food Safety teams raid Bahar Cafe unit in Hyderabad; suspend kitchen ops for hygiene violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food safety, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, unhygienic kitchen</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/odisha-man-killed-by-father-and-brother-over-property</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/d206dr51/New-Project-2025-07-26T092230.220.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:36:41.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man killed by father and brother over property </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, killed, Odisha man</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/45-lakh-houses-handed-over-in-two-years-minister-kolusu-parthasaradhi</loc>
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<image:caption>I&amp;PR minister Kolusu Parthasarathi addressing the media at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:36:36.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4.5 lakh houses handed over in two years: Minister Kolusu Parthasaradhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Housing sector, Kolusu Parthasaradhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/youths-snakebite-death-tamil-nadu-health-department-begins-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wxtqn7xm/Youth’s-‘snakebite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A clipping of the report on K Akash’s death that was carried in the TNIE edition dated June 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:35:59.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth’s ‘snakebite’ death: Tamil Nadu health department begins probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, snakebite death, TN Health department, Treatment delayed</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/iic-booked-for-sexual-assault-on-married-woman-shunted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/54u6o16m/Screenshot-2025-08-09-082010.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:35:32.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIC booked for sexual assault on married woman, shunted </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sexual assault, IIC booked</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/assault-on-doctor-six-held-omsa-warns-of-intensifying-agitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cwn1rsi7/Assault-on-doctor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctors stage silent protest at the DHH in Malkangiri on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:33:48.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assault on doctor: Six held, OMSA warns of intensifying agitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Medical Services Association</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/19/under-fire-scert-may-be-tasked-with-book-preparation-for-all-grades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-25/u1bsxlcn/School-curriculum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:32:44.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Under fire, SCERT may be tasked with book preparation for all grades </news:title>
<news:keywords> SCERT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/andhra-pradesh-ranks-no-1-in-pm-shri-funds-utilisation-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh meets West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:32:37.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh ranks No. 1 in PM-SHRI funds utilisation: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PM-SHRI scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/telangana-hc-grants-interim-relief-to-sbi-stays-raidurg-land-auction-proceedings-for-three-weeks</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court stays Raidurg land auction for three weeks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:32:00.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants interim relief to SBI, stays Raidurg land auction proceedings for three weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, State Bank of India, Telangana High Court, land e-auction, Hyderabad Knowledge City</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/strengthen-child-protection-mechanisms-dcpos-to-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-11/9dhpcmgs/ILLUSJUL01022-07-2017160013.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:31:28.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strengthen child protection mechanisms: DCPOs to CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Child Protection, DCPO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/19/home-dept-finds-gaps-in-dgps-proposal-to-bifurcate-bhubaneswar-upd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/98e2whgj/Home-dept-finds.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:31:09.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home dept finds gaps in DGP’s proposal to bifurcate Bhubaneswar  UPD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Home department, Urban Police District</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/cm-naidu-secures-rs-4kg-cut-in-aqua-feed-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/4b6302xl/vijcm41806chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu addressing a meeting with aqua farmers and feed manufacturers on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:30:06.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu secures Rs 4/kg cut in aqua feed prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, aqua feed price hike crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/nine-bonded-labourers-including-four-kids-rescued-from-brick-kiln-in-tamil-nadus-ambur</loc>
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<image:caption>The team led by DLSA Tirupattur secretary J Nagalakshmi rescued nine bonded labourers from a brick kiln in Mittalam village, Ambur, on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:29:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine bonded labourers, including four kids, rescued from brick kiln in Tamil Nadu's Ambur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ambur, bonded labourers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/six-arrested-for-attack-on-dalit-family-in-dindigul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/cjdgvchz/31march2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:29:06.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six arrested for attack on Dalit family in Dindigul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, Dalit family, Physical attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/ex-minister-karumuri-nageswara-raos-son-remanded-in-liquor-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/28/original/New_Project_84.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>former minister and YSRCP senior leader Karumuri Nageswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:27:23.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao’s son remanded in liquor scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, liquor scam, Karumuri Nageswara Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/telangana-cm-vows-to-rejuvenate-musi-river-develop-future-city-at-any-cost</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/6r02f0j4/ANI_20260612145319.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:27:00.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM vows to rejuvenate Musi River, develop Future City at any cost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, HYDRAA, Musi River Development project, Bharat Future City</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/19/monsoon-stalls-in-odisha-no-heavy-rain-likely-till-july-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/n2q8p4x3/Monsoon-stalls-in-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman walks in the rain, as the city enjoys cool relief after a sudden downpour, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Monsoon stalls in Odisha, no heavy rain likely till July 2</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/19/bda-announces-four-new-town-planning-schemes-covering-969-acre-land-in-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhubaneswar Development Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:25:45.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BDA announces four new Town Planning schemes covering 969 acre land in city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Development Authority</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/class-7-girl-killed-in-bike-accident-minor-rider-held-in-ramanathapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-30/4vgu14sx/New-Project-2025-05-30T081813.695.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:25:32.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 7 girl killed in bike accident, minor rider held in Ramanathapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, bike accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/19/four-teams-to-inspect-garbage-auto-tippers-in-bncc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/jx3r15ql/Four-teams-to-inspect-garbage-auto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The teams inspected auto merging points in Ward No 59, 49, 27 and 24.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:24:53.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four teams to inspect garbage auto tippers in BNCC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BNCC, garbage auto tippers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/ips-officer-dayal-gangwar-placed-under-suspension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/v3buwdnc/202606193830597.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:24:49.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer dayal Gangwar placed under suspension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, IPS officer Dayal Gangwar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/small-traders-call-off-protest-across-karnataka-after-minister-khaders-assurance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/77kv4l7q/Small-traders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bandh saw widespread participation across Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:24:15.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small traders call off protest across Karnataka after Minister Khader's assurance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Small traders, Minister Khader</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/dks-tastes-first-poll-success-as-cm-congress-gains-upper-hand-in-council</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/m2zihyrn/dksvote104939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar casts his vote in the Council polls in Vidhana Soudha on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:23:28.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DKS tastes first poll success as CM; Congress gains upper hand in Karnataka Legislative Council</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/mining-reforms-boost-revenue-investment-minister-kollu-ravindra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/ei5943p7/vijminister21806chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise minister Kollu Ravindra addressing the media at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:23:17.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mining reforms boost revenue, investment: Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kollu Ravindra, mining</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/iit-hyderabad-climbs-in-qs-world-university-rankings-osmania-exits-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/s9vee1y8/IIT_Hyderabad_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Hyderabad (File | EPS).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:22:55.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-Hyderabad climbs in QS World University rankings, Osmania exits list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, University of Hyderabad, Osmania University, IIT-Hyderabad, QS World University Rankings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/19/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-orders-proceedings-against-128-absentee-docs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/qlzhqij6/CM-Majhi-urges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:22:11.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi orders proceedings against 128 absentee docs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/19/telangana-hc-directs-hyderabad-cricket-association-to-release-rs-27-lakh-dues-to-club</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:20:33.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC directs Hyderabad Cricket Association to release Rs 27 lakh dues to club</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana High Court, ombudsman, Cricket Club</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/19/kithaganur-lake-from-sewage-pit-to-hosting-flora-and-fauna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dfalnvpf/Lake-transforms-from.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 25-acre Kithaganur lake has been completely desilted and demarcated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:20:25.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kithaganur Lake: From sewage pit to hosting flora and fauna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kithaganur Lake, flora and fauna, sewage pit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/andhra-pradesh-hc-asks-sunil-naik-to-spell-out-stand-on-surrender</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:19:46.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC asks Sunil Naik to spell out stand on surrender</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sunil Naik</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/gps-on-garbage-trucks-must-else-no-payment-minister-krishna-byregowda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/pjgb0rcy/P_4621483915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Krishna Byregowda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:19:04.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GPS on garbage trucks must, else no payment: Minister Krishna Byregowda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, GPS, Krishna Byregowda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/amaravati-to-get-quantum-incubator-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-31/e36i0t76/Quantum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initiative will serve as a catalytic node within the Amaravati Quantum Valley ecosystem, helping transform breakthrough ideas, research and talent into globally competitive deep-tech enterprises</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:18:46.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati to get quantum incubator today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, quantum incubator</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/tn-axes-parandur-airport-to-save-farms-waterbodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/5c0rh3i6/page1-local-parandur103008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of the proposed airport site in Parandur, Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:17:25.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN axes Parandur airport to save farms, waterbodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Government, Parandur airport, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/madras-high-court-bins-plea-over-faith-of-candidates-in-reserved-seats</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:16:13.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court bins plea over faith of candidates in reserved seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/forum-for-good-governance-urges-telangana-cm-to-prioritise-pollution-control-at-godavari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/tjdyor4z/pollution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forum for Good Governance urges Telangana CM to prioritise pollution control at Godavari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:16:01.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forum for Good Governance urges Telangana CM to prioritise pollution control at Godavari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Godavari, Godavari Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/28-case-files-go-missing-from-anekal-court-theft-case-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-02/5kot2jal/ANI_20250902083931.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:15:25.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28 case files go missing from Anekal court, theft case filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, theft case, Anekal court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/bengaluru-land-crunch-aids-andhra-pradeshs-start-up-pitch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/12/25/original/The_Risks_an.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:13:57.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru land crunch aids Andhra Pradesh’s start-up pitch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Start-up, Bengaluru land crunch</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/vijay-has-time-to-meet-film-actors-but-not-sexual-abuse-victims-families-nainar-nagenthran</loc>
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<image:caption>TN BJP president Nainar Nagenthran at the protest site on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:13:42.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay has time to meet film actors, but not sexual abuse victims’ families: Nainar Nagenthran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Nainar Nagenthran, sexual assault cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/nine-lives-lost-in-five-separate-road-accidents-across-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/mvuz7qyb/Mayhem.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nine lives were lost in five separate road accidents across Telangana on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:12:21.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine lives lost in  five separate road accidents across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Raod accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/pocso-case-against-seer-court-in-karnataka-adjourns-verdict-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:11:51.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO case against seer: Court in Karnataka adjourns verdict date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, POCSO case, Court in Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/poll-rout-sparks-power-equation-shift-in-cpm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fgk951ip/32-33-1-pinarayi21706chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:11:31.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll rout sparks power equation shift in CPM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, Kerala CPM</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/byregowda-sets-eight-month-deadline-for-greater-bengaluru-authority-to-asphalt-all-ward-roads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/c16n3tl7/Byregowda-sets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byregowda and GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao address a press conference in Bengaluru on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:10:50.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Byregowda sets eight-month deadline for Greater Bengaluru Authority to asphalt all ward roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Byregowda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/tn-to-hold-social-justice-survey-after-caste-enumeration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/e9hqlfrc/TN-to-hold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social Justice survey would provide crucial data on the community’s actual socio-economic conditions and help identify factors hindering its advancement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:10:39.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN to hold ‘social justice’ survey after caste enumeration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Assembly, TVK Government, social justice survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/19/clouds-soak-hyderabad-after-sun-bakes-it-all-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/kjp025td/rain51806chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic police unclog manholes at Somajiguda in Hyderabad on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/8zvhptya/rain6_1806chn_23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar and Joint Commissioner (Traffic) D Joel Davis inspect a waterlogged area in Somajiguda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:10:36.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clouds soak Hyderabad after sun bakes it all day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, heavy rain, high temperature, thunderstorms, waterlogging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/karnataka-legislative-council-polls-betrayers-will-be-caught-warns-ashoka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/2ts0zqo8/Betrayers-will-be.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior BJP leaders congratulate the party’s winning candidates in Vidhana Soudha on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:09:20.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Legislative Council polls: Betrayers will be caught, warns Ashoka </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/my-son-will-hold-no-post-remain-as-primary-aiadmk-member-says-palaniswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/0cgh7g1o/builds-up-after-record.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:07:39.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My son will hold no post, remain as primary AIADMK member, says Palaniswamy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/traffic-violators-jump-rebate-schemes-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/e99xueiq/C_35_1_CH0282_68353258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic Movement at Shivananda Circle flyover in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/erwlg4ui/Rebate_schemes_reduce.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:07:22.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traffic violators jump rebate schemes in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, traffic violators, rebate schemes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/19/tamilnews2026jun18om-dhanush-rajkumar-periasamy-film-gets-a-title-and-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/3tt41i5l/Dhanush.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhanush in Om poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:06:58.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Om: Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy film gets a title and release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhanush, Rajkumar Periasamy, D55, Ilaiyaraaja biopic</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/hyderabad-sucks-96-of-its-groundwater-pollutes-the-rest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/rur30n39/centres.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For a city built on hard-rock aquifers, the consequences of sustained over-extraction can be difficult to reverse.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/d8b4swfi/Hyd-sucks.PNG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/jemfu8sp/How-resilient.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:06:18.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad sucks 96% of its groundwater, pollutes the rest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, groundwater pollution, groundwater depletion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/minister-ponguru-narayana-studies-waste-to-energy-management-in-selangor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/lipzraft/whatsapp-image-2026-06-18-at-115344-pm115429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Ponguru Narayana and Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar, during their two-day official visit to Selangor, Malaysia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:05:15.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Ponguru Narayana studies waste-to-energy management in Selangor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ponguru Narayana, Selangor, biomedical and industrial waste</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/governors-address-reflection-of-growing-rapport-between-tvk-govt-bjp-led-centre-udhayanidhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/pgxxlpi3/Guv’s-address.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MLAs, led by floor leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, displaying placards criticising CM Vijay at the inaugural session of the state Assembly on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:04:40.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor’s address reflection of growing rapport between TVK govt &amp; BJP-led centre: Udhayanidhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, TN assembly, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/bjp-eyes-up-punjab-polls-shivraj-singh-chouhan-bhupender-yadav-among-leaders-set-for-key-roles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/t27hc3e7/DINOSjmmmmjjjjj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bhupender Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:00:57.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP eyes UP, Punjab polls; Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bhupender Yadav among leaders set for key roles</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bhupender Yadav, BJP reshuffle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/19/telangana-to-disburse-rythu-bharosa-funds-from-june-30-sub-panel-to-study-vb-gramg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/f58gf6qj/revanthedupol21709chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decisions were taken at an informal Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the Secretariat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:00:50.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to disburse Rythu Bharosa funds from June 30; sub-panel 
to study VB-GRAMG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rythu Bharosa, MGNREGS, A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/mysuru-emerges-as-ganja-transit-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/13ji2jks/Mysuru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officials with the 110kg of ganja seized in Mandya district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:59:36.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mysuru emerges as ganja transit hub </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru, ganja transit hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/minister-lokesh-counters-shashi-tharoor-on-delimitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6tx8b2a0/C_40_1_CH1553_3542322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:59:05.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh counters Shashi Tharoor on delimitation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Shashi Tharoor, Nara Lokesh, Delimitation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/19/three-u-turns-created-on-chennais-200-feet-road-to-cut-traffic-congestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/116kvak8/C_1_1_CH0151_117531230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic moves at a snail's pace along the 200-Feet Radial Road near Velachery</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cfeip08b/Screenshot-2026-06-19-015435.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:58:53.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three U-turns created on Chennai's 200 Feet Road to cut traffic congestion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Chennai Police, U-turn, 200 Feet Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/two-workers-feared-dead-in-stp-tank-mishap-at-belagere</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ifb9rk9f/workers-feared-dead-in-STP-tank.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>STP tank at Belagere</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:58:48.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two workers feared dead in STP tank mishap at Belagere </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, STP tank mishap, Belagere</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/19/mla-steps-in-halts-demolition-of-illegal-structures-in-varkala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/k2gdrfd9/MLA-steps-in-halts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demolition under way at North Cliff in Varkala on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:57:43.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA steps in, halts demolition of illegal structures in Varkala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, MLA, Varkala municipality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/karnataka-legislative-council-polls-did-not-hatch-any-plot-says-dks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/muvfsigq/Did-not-hatch-any.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Victorious candidates of the Congress pose for the shutterbugs after the results of the Council polls were declared, in Vidhana Soudha on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:57:23.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Legislative Council polls: Did not hatch any plot, says DKS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress candidates, Legislative Council polls, CM DKS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/19/cpi-leaders-accuse-state-secretariat-of-hijacking-secy-binoy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/aqkmgf29/C_32_1_CH0348_60887917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:56:42.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI leaders accuse state secretariat of 
‘hijacking’ secretary Binoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/mumbai-diary-dissent-grows-against-maharashtra-congress-president</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/h4f4vdtr/20251115325f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Vasantrao Sapkal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:56:12.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Diary | Dissent grows against Maharashtra Congress president</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maharashtra Congress, Harshavardhan Sapkal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/students-protest-against-worms-in-food-at-hostel-in-belagavi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/mcnm9tt3/Students-protest-against.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Worms were found in meals served on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:55:30.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students protest against worms in food at hostel in Belagavi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belagavi, Sangameshwar Nagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/19/girl-riding-pillion-on-bike-falls-on-road-mowed-down-by-truck-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/cxygc6l8/bike-accident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:54:52.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl riding pillion on bike falls on road, mowed down by truck in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, bike accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/sand-mining-four-of-family-held-for-killing-of-bjp-leader</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/dci8lspz/sand095942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:54:00.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sand mining: Four of family held for killing of BJP leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sand mining, Chhattisgarh Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/rare-sun-god-idol-with-three-faces-spotted-at-betageri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/kylayqpf/Rare-Sun-god.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The idol of the Sun god discovered at Betageri near Gadag</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:53:21.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare Sun god idol with three faces spotted at Betageri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sun god idol, Betageri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/19/marine-toxins-in-fish-raise-concerns-25-fall-sick-after-consuming-fish-in-aryanad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/83jjcxv3/fish105625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:53:20.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marine toxins in fish raise concerns; 25 fall sick after consuming fish in Aryanad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Fish, Marine toxins</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/19/probe-report-into-maternal-deaths-sparks-kota-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/eddhiafg/202605183792009.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>2026-06-19T02:52:06.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe report into maternal deaths sparks Kota row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Kota, pregnant women death, cesarean deliveries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/19/sudden-rain-batters-chennai-traffic-turns-casualty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ynm8mu8u/Sudden-rain-batters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stagnant water forces commuters to wait for buses on the main carriageway of Thirumangalam Main Road on Thursday</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:51:52.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudden rain batters Chennai, traffic turns casualty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/du-gains-six-places-in-qs-global-university-rankings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/72sphkfx/New-Project-2026-06-19T081935.422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DU gains six places in QS global university rankings.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/a0cb155a/Screenshot-2026-06-19-013251.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:50:40.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU gains six places in QS global university rankings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, QS World University Rankings, University of Delhi, VC Yogesh Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/peaceful-customary-speech-by-governor-in-tn-assembly-after-three-year-gap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/u7ah93mu/Peaceful-customary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor R V Arlekar being received by Speaker J C D Prabhakar and Minister Sengottaiyan on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:50:02.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peaceful customary speech by Governor in TN Assembly after three-year gap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, TN assembly, TVK Government, TN Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/chronically-unprotected-thousands-of-trees-axed-in-chhattisgarh-for-land-titles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/fvlep5ai/tree-1095945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The district administration admitted that trees are being felled as villagers have been practising shifting cultivation on a large scale.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:48:48.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chronically unprotected: Thousands of trees axed in Chhattisgarh for land titles</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, land revenue survey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/two-new-bridges-planned-over-yamuna-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/c4qacg87/Yamuna_swollen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:47:41.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two new bridges planned over Yamuna in Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, bridge, Yamuna river</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/east-godavari-sp-begins-probe-into-sai-krishnas-disappearance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to sources, Narasimha Kishore, along with senior officers, visited the Krishna Lanka police station on Thursday, and examined available records and evidence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:46:19.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East Godavari SP begins probe into Sai Krishna’s disappearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Custodial Torture, Sai Krishna’s disappearance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/kerala-hc-asks-sit-to-specify-time-for-final-report-submission</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:46:03.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC asks SIT to specify time for final report submission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, SIT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/allies-desert-congress-in-rajya-sabha-election</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:45:14.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allies desert Congress in Rajya Sabha election</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, INDIA bloc, Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/delhi-govt-to-fund-treatment-of-malviya-nagar-fire-hero</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/4x6tt19a/whatsapp-image-2026-06-18-at-202005120942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The District Magistrate (DM) of West Delhi visited Rohit’s residence, met his family, and handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:45:01.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt to fund treatment of Malviya Nagar fire hero</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rekha Gupta, Delhi restaurant fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/19/madras-high-court-denies-degree-certificate-to-medical-student-over-maoist-funded-fees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/m4ekylbv/Centre’s-reply-sought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:43:16.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court denies degree certificate to medical student over Maoist funded fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, NIA, medical student, Madras High Court​, medical certificate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/cyber-scamsters-posing-as-ex-mp-dupe-employee-into-transferring-nearly-rs-8-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/dua6x4yn/ANI_20241204100019.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:41:30.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber scamsters posing as ex-MP dupe employee into transferring nearly Rs 8 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Cyber scam, Naresh Gujral</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/gavi-womans-death-rape-angle-under-lens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/5/original/Death_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:38:03.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gavi woman’s death: Rape angle under lens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sexual assault, Gavi woman’s death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/setback-for-kerala-govt-as-dhss-removal-gets-tribunal-stay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/ttq6dx6o/New-Project-2026-06-19T082423.084.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Reena</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:37:07.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Setback for Kerala govt as DHS’s removal gets tribunal stay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Health Minister K Muraleedharan, Dr Reena</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/19/andhra-pradesh-ranks-fifth-in-land-restoration-carbon-sequestration-and-tree-cover-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/86596514-0816-4407-8f03-af739d8847cf/New_Projemnct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>secured the fifth position nationally in carbon sequestration, with restoration activities contributing an estimated 19.79 million tonnes of carbon (tC) after accounting for mortality.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:36:59.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh ranks fifth in land restoration, carbon sequestration, and tree cover up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, carbon sequestration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/rs-8-lakh-for-a-baby-delhi-police-bust-inter-state-child-trafficking-ring</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/7gjyqs73/crime06022459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrested accused in police custody on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:35:31.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 8 lakh for a baby: Delhi Police bust inter-state child trafficking ring</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Child trafficking</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/delhi-to-witness-light-rains-thunderstorms-till-june-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/jy0zcr4y/ANI_20260513024247.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Light rain, thunderstorm likely in Delhi till June 21: IMD.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:31:45.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to witness light rains, thunderstorms till June 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Delhi weather, weather forecast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/vellore-corporation-continues-to-dump-garbage-in-palar-say-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/7bj3opjh/VLR-river.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Ward 17 in Vellore at the stretch where waste is discarded</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:30:42.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vellore Corporation continues to dump garbage in Palar, say residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, garbage dumping, Vellore corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/kerala-budget-may-use-white-papers-reform-agenda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fj9luuze/Budget-may-use.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:29:55.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Budget may use white paper’s reform agenda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala budget, GST collection, white paper</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/delhi-hcs-poser-on-proportionality-of-telegram-ban-how-can-rights-of-150-million-users-be-curtailed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/cgns2f7o/ANI_20260612102818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The high court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file its reply on Telegram's plea against its order temporarily restricting access to the messaging app.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:29:37.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC's poser on proportionality of Telegram ban: 'How can rights of 150 million users be curtailed?'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi HC, Telegram, NEET UG Retest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/regulate-cbse-school-fees-too-parents-to-tamil-nadu-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/9f0ugiiq/Regulate-CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Department officials had instructed schools to display fee structure prominently</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ym5c2bkh/Screenshot-2026-06-19-015352.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:28:22.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regulate CBSE school fees too: Parents to Tamil Nadu govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, CBSE schools, fee structure</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/19/jonathan-davids-hat-trick-propels-canada-to-a-6-0-rout-over-qatar-first-ever-world-cup-win</loc>
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<image:caption>Canada's Jonathan David (10) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:28:20.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to a 6-0 rout over Qatar, first-ever World Cup win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada vs Qatar, Jonathan David hat-trick</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/kerala-govt-upset-over-governor-convening-department-heads-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/etiyumvk/agarwal72604chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:26:32.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt upset over Governor  convening department heads meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/pinarayi-asks-udf-to-explain-shift-in-stand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/9dswadsp/C_32_1_CH1208_74552711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:23:55.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi asks UDF to explain shift in stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, PM SHRI, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/delhi-cabinet-likely-to-okay-new-ev-policy-next-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/tbviqkx0/ANI_20260611082010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:21:06.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Cabinet likely to okay new EV policy next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, electric vehicle, EV Policy 2.0</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/19/environmental-clearance-for-brigade-morgans-pallikaranai-project-revoked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0wbnvgf2/Approval-for-Pallikaranai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project included building 1,250 flats in over 14.7 acres of land near the marsh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:20:39.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Environmental clearance for Brigade Morgan's Pallikaranai project revoked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Pallikaranai, residential project, Brigade Morgan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/delhi-govt-looks-for-aircraft-pilots-for-next-cloud-seeding-drill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/rtf4g043/cloud-seeding120917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The process involves dispersing substances such as silver iodide and other compounds into suitable clouds.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:19:17.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt looks for aircraft, pilots for next cloud-seeding drill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, cloud-seeding</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/19/cbi-arrests-suspended-ias-officer-in-rs-504-crore-idfc-first-bank-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/24/original/CBI_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:18:48.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests suspended IAS officer in Rs 504 crore IDFC First Bank case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Central Bureau of Investigation, IDFC First Bank case, Panchkula Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/pm-shri-turmoil-in-iuml-as-party-faces-heat-for-u-turn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/1lp7inxe/Classroom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:18:29.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM SHRI: Turmoil in IUML as party faces heat for U-turn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IUML, P K Kunhalikutty, PM SHRI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/19/governor-spells-out-tvk-agenda-fund-fight-social-justice-survey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cube759x/Guv-spells.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar delivers customary address to TN Assembly on Thursday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ffzr2i6o/State-will-take-steps.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:16:56.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor spells out TVK agenda: Fund fight, social justice survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, TN assembly, TVK Government, TN Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/bjp-to-lead-30-of-32-house-panels-in-delhi-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-03/r0u2atxh/assembly-10122408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Assembly forms 32 House committees for the legislative year 2026–27.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/3fsbe42u/Screenshot-2026-06-19-013351.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:16:13.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to lead 30 of 32 House panels in Delhi Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi assembly, House panels, legislative year</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/doctor-bludgeons-stabs-45-year-old-domestic-help-to-death-in-delhi-arrested</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:12:42.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor bludgeons, stabs 45-year-old domestic help to death in Delhi; arrested</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/19/ex-agniveers-to-get-20-reservation-in-govt-jobs-says-delhi-l-g-sandhu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/egpwirv5/sandhu104226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:10:00.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Agniveers to get 20% reservation in govt jobs, says Delhi L-G Sandhu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Agniveers, Group C posts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/19/kochi-corporation-to-get-ball-rolling-on-shaping-livable-city-policy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/fb3bv0qm/New-Project-2026-06-19T073715.309.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:08:23.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi corporation to get ball rolling on shaping livable city policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/ready-for-talks-with-tn-on-mekedatu-says-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/2odc44fg/C_35_1_CH0280_68818826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:08:16.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready for talks with TN on Mekedatu, says CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mekedatu, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/white-house-postpones-sending-vance-to-switzerland-for-talks-with-iran-on-its-nuclear-program</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/eaxrhtbv/AP26169559187690.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:07:07.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran on its nuclear program</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House, JD Vance, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/sir-exercise-to-kick-off-in-karnataka-from-june-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/pewpuaz7/202602273690312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to data, 91.5% of Karnataka’s electoral population has been mapped till June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/lrsp2of9/SIR-exercise-to-kick.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:07:05.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR exercise to kick off in Karnataka from June 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, SIR exercise, BLOs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/19/kochis-atlantis-junction-railway-overbridge-project-veers-onto-fast-lane</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/iagjgack/Atlantis-jn-railway-overbridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atlantis railway crossing gate</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:06:36.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi's Atlantis Junction railway overbridge project veers onto fast lane</news:title>
<news:keywords>Atlantis Junction railway overbridge project </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/dharmasthala-case-sit-conducts-dna-matching-of-17-missing-persons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-30/2haufwoy/202507303467375.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:05:14.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmasthala case: SIT conducts DNA matching of 17 missing persons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SIT, DNA matching, Dharmasthala case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/19/jolt-to-nda-congress-wins-five-seats-in-karnataka-mlc-polls-after-surprise-cross-voting</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with newly elected MLCs BK Hariprasad, Malavalli Shivanna, PV Mohan, Vinay Karthik and Thippannappa Kamakanur at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday | Nagaraja Gadekal.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/ick0oyn1/new-new-32.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former CM Siddaramaiah and current CM DK Shivakumar cast their vote.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:04:00.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jolt to NDA: Congress wins five seats in Karnataka MLC polls after surprise cross-voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka congress, Karnataka MLC polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-three-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/o58nsqv6/ANI_20260427055029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three killed in strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific Ocean, says US military</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:55:43.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strike on an alleged drug boat kills three in the eastern Pacific Ocean</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, US military, drug boat, Latin American cartels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/this-four-year-old-kalaripayattu-kid-from-kerala-swings-an-urumi-like-a-pro</loc>
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<image:caption>Celestino Anil during a practice session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:43:47.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This four-year-old Kalaripayattu kid from Kerala swings an urumi like a pro</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kalaripayattu, Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/kerala-consumers-feel-the-pinch-as-fish-prices-climb-sharply-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/c2fbg2nu/Consumers-feel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish vendors await customers with the day’s catch at Manacaud Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Roadside fish sales continue to be a vital source of livelihood for many coastal families in the city</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:36:31.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala consumers feel the pinch as fish prices climb sharply</news:title>
<news:keywords> fish prices, Kerala consumers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/now-kerala-kalamandalam-comes-up-with-textbooks-for-classical-artforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/os2qllle/New-Project-2026-06-19T070340.782.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cover page of kathakali text for Class 8</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:34:31.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Now, Kerala Kalamandalam comes up 
with textbooks for classical artforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Kalamandalam, classical artforms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/19/mob-trial-in-kuttiady-as-duo-attacked-in-cops-presence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/nwuagqsu/Mob-trial-in-Kuttiady-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A video grab shows Ajmal being moved to ambulance after being tied up</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:31:36.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mob trial in Kuttiady as duo attacked in cops’ presence </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Mob trial case,  KAAPA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/19/obama-center-opens-in-chicago-with-a-call-to-defend-democracy-and-a-celebrity-crowd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/02vboly7/AP26169597413943.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former President Barack Obama, right, shares a laugh with former first lady Michelle Obama, left, on stage during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:15:06.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chicago, Obama </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/18/follow-speed-in-putting-uk-trade-deal-to-work-with-help-for-india-inc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/xamu9tx3/ap.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain had earlier announced a 60 percent reduction in tariff-free steel import quotas which would be a speed-breaker in India-UK FTA</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:43:51.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Follow speed in putting UK trade deal to work with help for India Inc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/18/dont-distort-true-crime-pic-by-blaming-migrants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/suzatohg/kidsdeathprotest1506chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neighbours and relatives of the three-year-old victim carried out a road blockade in Tiruvallur district on Monday.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:43:45.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don't distort true crime pic by blaming migrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jun/18/quick-take-knowledge-outside-classrooms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/aguka1br/mscb_3095458.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fossil recovered from the site which locals called 'Asura hadda'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:43:20.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Knowledge outside classrooms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/such-a-long-journey-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dmscbymh/abc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Composition-21' (1961, London) by Ratan Parimoo</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/9wd4ftp2/ratan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist Ratan Parimoo</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ff3gpn75/aa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Untitled' (1958)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/rrt3pve4/abcc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Collage-4' (1962)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:05:55.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Such a Long Journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition, Culture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/18/no-need-to-reinvent-wheels-modern-tech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/w9scbpuu/18june2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is quite possible to achieve the dream of a developed nation in the next two decades. But India cannot afford to take the scenic route for that</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:16:04.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No need to reinvent wheels of modern tech </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/18/rescuing-more-recovering-less</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0m0yjuvo/AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A company trapped in prolonged insolvency proceedings steadily loses customers, employees, contracts, suppliers and market relevance</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:15:36.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuing more, recovering less</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/18/manpreet-targets-la-games-credits-focus-on-fitness-for-longevity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/kd1inxz7/manpreet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manpreet Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:59:02.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manpreet targets LA Games; credits focus on fitness for longevity </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Manpreet Singh, Indian hockey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/fifa-world-cup-2026-sisters-memory-the-driving-force-for-africa-footballs-next-global-superstar-yan-diomande</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fm9q8bw4/AP26166021750611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yan Diomande</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:52:57.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Sister's memory the driving force for Africa football's next global superstar, Yan Diomande</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jun/18/ai-no-longer-just-for-engineers-salaries-rise-147-after-upskilling-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/nkr3gdxc/202606183829771.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI upskilling increases salaries by nearly 150 pc on average in India: Report</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:46:04.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI no longer just for engineers; salaries rise 147% after upskilling: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jun/18/why-spacex-is-spending-60-billion-to-buy-cursor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-11/vu6id4yx/Spacex-Reuters.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:caption>HDFC interim chair Keki Mistry assures governance stability, business continuity</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gold imports fall</image:caption>
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<image:caption>According to market estimates, the proposed IPO could be in the range of Rs 33,000 crore-40,000 crore</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Expectations around the technology continue to run ahead of its real-world capabilities</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:22:17.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>72% of India’s geographical area records deficient rainfall as monsoon wind not progressing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/oil-tankers-pass-hormuz-strait-after-war-deal-tracker</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:21:08.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil tankers pass Hormuz Strait after war deal: Tracker</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-shigella-cases-touch-110-in-june-nipah-patient-remains-critical</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/alltq3e3/202606093818809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shigella case surge in Kerala, health department steps up vigil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:17:17.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Shigella cases hit 110 in June; Nipah patient remains critical
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<news:keywords>Shigella outbreak, Shigella cases in Kerala </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/lebanon-says-israeli-strikes-kill-three</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli and Lebanese flags are pictured at a monument called the "Good Fence" in the northern town of Metula bordering Lebanon on June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:06:32.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/18/shiv-sena-ubt-initiates-disciplinary-action-against-six-rebel-mps-for-violating-party-whip</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, left, and Arvind Sawant during a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:04:02.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena (UBT) initiates disciplinary action against six rebel MPs for violating party whip</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/residents-return-to-war-ravaged-southern-lebanon-with-hope-and-sorrow-after-the-us-iran-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Resident Samih Haidar reacts as he inspects his burned apartment damaged in Israeli strikes in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:57:26.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, US-Iran deal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/18/shinde-to-welcome-rebel-mps-at-shiv-sena-foundation-day-under-operation-tiger-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:53:14.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shinde to welcome rebel MPs on Shiv Sena foundation day under 'Operation Tiger' push</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/nses-early-investors-eye-windfall-running-into-thousands-of-crores</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/a9c9jt02/ANI_20250730110443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The country's largest stock exchange filed draft papers with market regulator SEBI on Wednesday for a gargantuan public offering pegged at roughly Rs 30,000 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:44:02.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE’s early investors eye windfall running into thousands of crores</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/indian-coastal-regions-face-severe-submersion-as-ocean-heat-reaches-record-levels-wmo-report</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:36:49.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian coastal regions face severe submersion as ocean heat reaches record levels: WMO report</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, climate change, World Meteorological Organisation, Indian coastal regions, Ocean heat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/37-of-entry-level-tasks-in-india-now-handled-by-ai-cognizant-and-pearson-study</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:35:11.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>37% of entry-level tasks in India now handled by AI: Cognizant and Pearson study</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/loréal-acquires-indian-personal-care-brand-innovist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/35tcrj0p/ANI_20260618084309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>French cosmetic giant L’Oréal announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Innovist, a personal care brand in India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:28:42.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L’Oréal acquires Indian personal care brand Innovist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, L'Oreal, Innovist</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/amit-shah-hell-bent-on-making-nda-national-defectors-alliance-will-not-get-two-thirds-majority-in-ls-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/fcgtjtx8/ANI_20260617143107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jairam Ramesh claimed that all sorts of incentives are being offered to opposition MPs to defect to the ruling alliance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:28:27.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah hell bent on making NDA 'National Defectors Alliance,' will not get two-thirds majority in LS: Congress  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, NDA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/video-row-linked-to-punjab-cm-mann-escalates-aap-calls-it-fake-sad-seeks-lie-detector-test</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from May 29, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addresses a press conference in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:24:13.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Video row linked to Punjab CM Mann escalates; AAP calls it 'fake', SAD seeks lie detector test</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, aap, SAD, Bhagwant Mann, Mann Video Controversey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/bata-india-appoints-nikes-sanjay-rao-as-new-md-and-ceo-shares-surges-17</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:16:12.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bata India appoints Nike’s Sanjay Rao as new MD and CEO; shares surges 17%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Bata India, Sanjay Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/india-must-diversify-oil-sources-build-larger-reserves-sp-global-crude-trading-lowest-since-the-war</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:08:09.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must diversify oil sources, build larger reserves: S&amp;P Global; crude trading lowest since the war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, S&amp;P Global, crude trading, oil sources</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/namo-bharat-depot-shifted-from-dharuhera-to-panchgaon-for-delhi-alwar-corridor</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS along the entire Delhi–Meerut corridor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:03:14.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Namo Bharat depot shifted from Dharuhera to Panchgaon for Delhi-Alwar corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Namo Bharat, Delhi-Alwar corridor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/nda-backed-independent-candidate-parimal-nathwani-wins-rs-race-in-jharkhand-gets-28-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>The NDA's strength in the Rajya Sabha is expected to rise from 148 to 151 after the current round of elections, with the alliance poised to secure support from independent members in Jharkhand and Mizoram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:02:42.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani wins RS race in Jharkhand, gets 28 votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, Rajya Sabha seat, Parimal Nathwani</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/pnb-frauds-cbi-raids-8-kolkata-locations-in-rs-188-crore-bank-fraud-probe-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-12/sdfwr6c6/202601123635954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBI has registered three separate bank fraud cases against Kolkata-based companies and their promoters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:00:56.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PNB loan frauds: CBI raids 8 Kolkata locations in Rs 188 crore bank fraud probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>PNB loan fruad case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/fssai-directs-food-business-operators-to-use-only-corrosion-resistant-knives-for-food-handling</loc>
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<image:caption>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:59:53.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI directs food business operators to use only corrosion-resistant knives for food handling </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FSSAI, food business operators</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/amit-shah-meets-us-envoy-gor-discuss-counter-terrorism-and-anti-drug-cooperation</loc>
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<image:caption>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:56:43.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah meets US envoy Gor, discuss counter-terrorism and anti-drug cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, US-India Ties, Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/the-european-union-has-quietly-sought-to-reopen-communication-with-russia</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:31:23.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, European Union, Russia Ukraine conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/18/building-the-right-scalp-care-routine-products-that-help-prevent-dandruff-from-coming-back</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:16:33.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building the Right Scalp-Care Routine: Products That Help Prevent Dandruff from Coming Back</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/18/what-your-oily-scalp-is-trying-to-tell-you</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:00:55.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Your Oily Scalp Is Trying to Tell You</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/18/i-tried-pantenes-bond-repair-conditioner-heres-what-the-pro-v-formula-actually-does-to-your-hair</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:52:26.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I Tried Pantene's Bond Repair Conditioner- Here's What the Pro-V Formula Actually Does to Your Hair</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/centre-revives-qadianbeas-rail-project-in-punjab-nearly-a-century-after-it-was-shelved</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu speaks to media persons in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:41:31.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre revives Qadian–Beas rail project in Punjab nearly a century after it was shelved</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/18/understanding-childhood-cancer-early-awareness-precision-treatment-and-hope-for-cure</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Fresh ragging allegations emerge at Bhavnagar Medical College amid scrutiny of Gujarat campuses</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/an-ancient-oak-tree-said-to-have-sheltered-legendary-robin-hood-has-died</loc>
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<image:caption>A 1200-year-old Major Oak tree, which Robin Hood allegedly used as a hideout, stands in Sherwood Forest near Nottinghamshire, England, on Oct 19, 2007.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:13:16.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Major Oak tree, legendary Robin Hood</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/up-cm-adityanath-to-visit-ayodhya-on-friday-amid-ram-temple-fund-misuse-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:03:14.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP CM Adityanath to visit Ayodhya on Friday amid Ram Temple fund misuse allegations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/uae-announces-social-media-ban-for-children-under-age-of-15</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of social media ban used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:59:06.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE announces social media ban for children under age of 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UAE, Social media ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/ukraine-sets-moscow-refinery-ablaze-in-biggest-attack-in-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/7vts0x9i/Ukranian-drone-attack.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo provided by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows smoke rising from a damaged buidling after a Ukrainian drone attack outside Moscow on Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:58:40.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyiv, Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/education-minister-pradhan-chairs-high-level-review-meeting-ahead-of-neet-ug-re-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/72rpx4uf/PTI06182026000264B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs a high-level review meeting to assess preparedness for the NEET UG re-examination in New Delhi, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:35:25.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education minister Pradhan chairs high-level review meeting ahead of NEET-UG re-exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET-UG re-examination, NEET-UG paper leak case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/ivory-coast-striker-wahi-barred-from-world-cup-match-in-canada-amid-match-fixing-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi, right, and teammate Nicolas Pepe react after missing a chance to score against Ecuador during a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:34:48.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ivory Coast striker Wahi barred from World Cup match in Canada amid match-fixing probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Ivory Coast, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) shoots and scores their third goal against Algeria's Riyad Mahrez (7), and Nabil Bentaleb (19) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:16:49.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we learned after the first round of World Cup games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/french-tanker-passes-hormuz-strait-after-war-deal-tracker</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8ra2t113/Strait-of-Hormuz</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:15:14.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French tanker passes Hormuz Strait after war deal: tracker</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran deal, LNG tanker</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/18/bihar-madrasa-teacher-held-in-terror-probe-was-tasked-with-arranging-passports-for-youths</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:14:20.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar madrasa teacher held in terror probe was 'tasked with arranging' passports for youths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, India, Bihar Terror Module, Bihar Madrasa Teacher, Terror Smuggling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/debunking-myths-about-autism-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:05:23.457Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Kerala, social stigma, misconceptions, Autism awareness</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:58:36.931Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/18/neeraj-to-clash-with-rising-sri-lankan-star-rumesh-pathirage-in-his-return-to-action-2</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Neeraj Chopra competes in the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:57:16.870Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Other, Neeraj Chopra, Doha Diamond League, Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/18/17-year-old-neet-ug-aspirant-dies-by-suicide-in-ahmedabad-days-before-re-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:54:40.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old NEET-UG aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Ahmedabad days before re-test</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/18/a-gold-heist-planned-next-door-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:51:43.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A gold heist planned next door</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime, heist</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/18/sanjay-raut-calls-rebel-mps-traitors-says-they-were-offered-additional-rs-10-crore-and-moved-to-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, left, and Arvind Sawant during a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:51:04.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanjay Raut calls rebel MPs 'traitors,' says they've been offered additional Rs 10 crore and moved to Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut, Shiv sena split</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/abduction-and-rape-of-minor-girl-proclaimed-offender-on-the-run-for-17-years-arrested-in-ups-bijnor</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:48:25.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abduction and rape of minor girl: Proclaimed offender on the run for 17 years arrested in UP's Bijnor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bijnor, abduction and rape case, proclaimed offender</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/18/prem-nazir-at-100-the-og-superstar</loc>
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<image:caption>Prem Nazir Foundation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prem Nazir Foundation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Balya Sakhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prem Nazir Foundation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>With Miss Kumari in Manthravadi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prem Nazir Foundation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nazir and Jayabharathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:48:07.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prem Nazir at 100: The OG superstar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Prem Nazir, centenary year celebrations</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:32:51.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Soda pop’ tribute to ‘One Last Dance’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Art, FIFA, FIFA World cup 2026, Ajay V John</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/nta-assures-safe-secure-fair-exam-urges-neet-aspirants-to-remain-calm-enter-retest-with-untroubled-minds</loc>
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<image:caption>In a message posted on X and addressed to the aspirants appearing for the retest, the NTA claimed that the decision to cancel the examination was taken in their interest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:29:56.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA assures 'safe, secure, fair' exam; urges NEET aspirants to remain calm, enter retest with 'untroubled minds'  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTA, NEET UG Retest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/microhistory-pioneer-carlo-ginzburg-who-gave-voice-to-the-marginalized-dies-at-87</loc>
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<image:caption>Then-Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, left, awards Italian professor Carlo Ginzburg with the “Balzan” prize, in Rome’s Quirinale presidential palace, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:11:15.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Microhistory pioneer Carlo Ginzburg, who gave voice to the marginalized, dies at 87</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Microhistory pioneer, Carlo Ginzburg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/bmw-aims-to-make-india-among-top-15-markets-by-2030-ceo-hardeep-singh-brar</loc>
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<image:caption>(L–R) Abhinandan Gopalsetty, Director, MINI India; Florian Kuenstner, Vice President MINI, Region China, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, BMW Group; Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India; and Thomas Dose, Managing Director, BMW Group Plant Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:08:27.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'BMW aims to make India among top 15 markets by 2030': CEO Hardeep Singh Brar</news:title>
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<image:caption>A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohan directed that the matter be tagged with pending petitions on the issue .</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before the plenary session at the G7 summit, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Evian-Les-Bains, France.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chandigarh/2026/Jun/18/activist-seeks-intervention-after-brussels-auction-of-jeanneret-designed-chandigarh-heritage-furniture</loc>
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<image:caption>On June 4, seven pieces of heritage furniture were auctioned in the United States for USD 139,520 (Rs 1.32 crore).</image:caption>
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<news:title>Activist seeks intervention after Brussels auction of Jeanneret-designed Chandigarh heritage furniture</news:title>
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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:title>SC refuses to order interim stay on implementation of CBSE's three language policy </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/forests-must-be-protected-across-india-says-supreme-court-in-jharkhand-case</loc>
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<news:title>Forests must be protected across India, says Supreme Court in Jharkhand case</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Sports minister Aroop Biswas.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TMC crisis deepens as former treasurer Aroop Biswas urges private bank to freeze party account</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/unidentified-gunmen-kill-police-constable-in-pakistans-kpk</loc>
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<news:title>Unidentified gunmen kill police constable in Pakistan's KPK</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/gold-inflows-shrink-by-65-after-duty-hike-and-bank-import-freeze-govt-source</loc>
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<news:title>Gold inflows shrink by 65% after duty hike and bank import freeze: Govt source</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/india-secures-five-year-social-security-exemption-for-uk-professionals-in-fta</loc>
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<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:title>India secures five-year social security exemption for UK professionals in FTA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, Narendra Modi, Keir Starmer, India-UK trade pact</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/defamation-case-filed-by-k-sudhakaran-against-mv-govindan-dismissed</loc>
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<news:title>Defamation case filed by K Sudhakaran against MV Govindan dismissed</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Anil Desai, Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant addressing a press meet in New Delhi on Wednesday | Parveen Negi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uddhav Sena stares at split, issues whip</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/pentagon-chief-lashes-out-at-nato-allies-and-announces-a-review-of-us-forces-in-europe-2</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press statement on arrival for a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/18/thampanoor-police-book-malappuram-native-for-rs-300-crore-vizhinjam-port-tender-scam-absconding</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:32:29.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thampanoor police book Malappuram native for Rs 300-crore Vizhinjam port tender scam, absconding</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/will-the-ayodhya-temple-donation-row-impact-2027-up-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>It all began with the allegations raised by former temple accounts in-charge Mahipal Singh, who claimed that irregularities existed in the handling of donations received at the Ram Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Will the Ayodhya temple donation row impact 2027 UP elections?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/brake-jam-prompts-smoke-from-ranthambore-express-coach-wheels-in-mp-all-passengers-safe</loc>
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<image:caption>Smoke erupts from the Ranthambore Express coach wheels due to a brake jam.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Brake jam prompts smoke from Ranthambore Express coach wheels in MP; all passengers safe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/18/rajasthan-hc-flags-acbs-lack-of-understanding-of-arrest-grounds-in-mahesh-joshi-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rajasthan HC flags ACB’s ‘lack of understanding’ of arrest grounds in Mahesh Joshi case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/delhi-govt-to-set-up-cooling-zones-outside-neet-centres-for-parents</loc>
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<image:caption>The facilities will include seating arrangements, ORS drinks, drinking water, lemonade, first aid and tea for parents waiting outside while the examination is underway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:00:31.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt to set up cooling zones outside NEET centres for parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Heatwave, NEET retest, cooling zones</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/18/how-poor-indoor-air-quality-affects-your-kids-health</loc>
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<news:title>How Poor Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Kid’s Health</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:34:12.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Deemocracy': BJP's Agnimitra Paul says egg-throwing at TMC leaders shows public anger against corruption</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Calculated move’: TMC alleges removal of Mamata Banerjee’s security personnel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/luis-diaz-shines-as-colombia-beat-uzbekistan-in-world-cup-group-game</loc>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/18/tamilnews2026jun17jama-fame-pari-elavazhagans-anbe-diana-gets-july-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster for Anbe Diana</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jama-fame Pari Elavazhagan's Anbe Diana gets July release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/ladakh-mp-councillors-to-meet-lg-seeking-no-confidence-vote-against-kargil-hill-council-cec</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:24:15.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh MP, councillors to meet LG seeking no-confidence vote against Kargil Hill Council CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, Kargil Hill Council CEC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/18/tamilnews2026jun17keerthy-suresh-mysskins-courtroom-drama-sathyavan-savithiri-locks-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Keerthy Suresh and Mysskin in Sathyavan Savithiri</image:caption>
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<news:title>Keerthy Suresh-Mysskin’s courtroom drama Sathyavan Savithiri locks release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/18/englishnews2026jun17the-pitt-season-3-enters-production</loc>
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<image:caption>Noah Wyle (L) and Patrick Ball (R) in a still from The Pitt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:23:22.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Pitt Season 3 enters production</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/18/englishnews2026jun17laura-dern-jonathan-bailey-to-sharescreenspace</loc>
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<image:caption>Laura Dern, Jonathan Bailey to share screenspace</image:caption>
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<news:title>Laura Dern, Jonathan Bailey to share screenspace</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/18/tamilinterviews2026jun17sasi-nooru-saami-will-redefine-motherhood</loc>
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<image:caption>Director Sasi (L), Vijay Antony and Swasika in a still from Nooru Saami (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:22:01.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sasi: Nooru Saami will redefine motherhood</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/18/tamilnews2026jun17exclusive-upendra-joins-karthik-subbaraj-atharvaa-film</loc>
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<image:caption>From L to R: Karthik Subbaraj, Upendra, Atharvaa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:21:15.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exclusive | Upendra joins Karthik Subbaraj-Atharvaa film</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/2026/Jun/18/woman-brutally-murdered-by-partner-online-comments-reveal-a-more-disturbing-trend</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:06:52.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman brutally murdered by partner, online comments reveal a more disturbing trend</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/union-mos-suresh-gopi-welcomes-kerala-govts-move-to-go-ahead-with-pm-shri-says-it-would-benefit-children</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:06:42.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union MoS Suresh Gopi welcomes Kerala govt's move to go ahead with PM SHRI; says it would benefit children</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Suresh Gopi, PM SHRI scheme, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/18/six-shiv-sena-ubt-mps-skip-party-meet-defection-to-shinde-camp-appears-near</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, left, and Arvind Sawant during a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:00:30.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip party meet, defection to Shinde camp appears near</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Operation Tiger, Shiv Sena (UBT) split</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/ukraine-hits-moscow-in-large-scale-attack-sparking-fires-and-evacuations</loc>
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<image:caption>This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows the damage in a country side after a Ukrainian drone attack outside Moscow on Thursday, June 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:56:14.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuations</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/three-nihang-pilgrims-remanded-in-judicial-custody-after-karnaprayag-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>Superintendent of Police, Chamoli, Surjeet Singh Panwar, said the administration would not tolerate any attempt to disturb peace.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:49:54.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Nihang pilgrims remanded in judicial custody after Karnaprayag clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nihang pilgrims, Karnaprayag clash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/under-the-radar-these-less-than-stars-have-made-an-impact-at-the-world-cup-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Curaçao's Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curaçao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:48:34.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/18/metromed-international-cardiac-centre-performs-keralas-first-pulsed-field-ablation-procedure-for-atrial-fibrillation-on-the-first-day-of-its-launch-in-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:42:44.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metromed International Cardiac Centre Performs Kerala’s First Pulsed Field Ablation Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation on the First Day of Its Launch in India.</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/18/serena-venus-williams-to-play-doubles-together-at-wimbledon-with-a-combined-age-of-90</loc>
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<image:caption>Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams of the U.S hold their trophies after winning the women's doubles final against Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazahkstan and Timea Babos of Hungary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:42:24.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serena, Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/18/lilo-stitchthe-ring-actress-daveigh-chase-dies-at-35-from-meningitis-and-sepsis</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor and voice artist Daveigh Chase</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:39:38.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lilo &amp; Stitch','The Ring' actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35 from meningitis and sepsis</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/harry-kane-scores-twice-as-england-beat-croatia-to-launch-world-cup-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:38:00.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harry Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/18/calcutta-hc-refuses-interim-order-on-speakers-appointment-of-ritabrata-banerjee-as-bengal-lop</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:32:35.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC refuses interim order on Speaker's appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as Bengal LoP</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, Calcutta High Court, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Ritabrata Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/18/musetti-withdraws-from-wimbledon-and-opens-up-spot-for-fellow-italian-berrettini-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Lorenzo Musetti of Italy wipes the sweat from his face during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:31:59.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Musetti withdraws from Wimbledon and opens up spot for fellow Italian Berrettini</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Matteo Berrettini, Lorenzo Musetti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tvk-government-vows-corruption-free-administration-transparent-tenders-caste-survey-among-key-initiatives</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay arrives for the first day of the Assembly session, in Chennai, Thursday, June 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:26:10.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK government vows corruption-free administration; transparent tenders, caste survey among key initiatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN assembly, TN CM Vijay, TVK Government, TN Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/starmer-rival-andy-burnham-seeks-win-in-uk-poll-pivotal-to-pms-fate</loc>
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<image:caption>Andy Burnham delivers a speech at St Jude's ARLFC, in Wigan, England, Saturday June 13, 2026, as he campaigns ahead of the Makerfield by-election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:25:06.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in UK poll pivotal to PM's fate</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, parliamentary by-election</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/taiwan-president-lai-ching-te-says-hopes-for-14-bn-us-arms-sale-as-soon-as-possible</loc>
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<image:caption>Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te takes part in a briefing with foreign correspondents in Taipei on June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:18:24.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan president Lai Ching-te says hopes for $14 bn US arms sale 'as soon as possible'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lai Ching-te, US arms sale</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-held-to-a-1-1-draw-by-congo-at-the-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Congo's Axel Tuanzebe react during the World Cup.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:16:32.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Cristiano Ronaldo, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/can-you-hear-the-cries-dmk-mlas-stage-protest-in-tn-assembly-over-rising-sexual-violence-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MLAs, led by their floor leader Udayanidhi Stalin stage protest ahead of TN Assembly session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:10:34.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Can you hear the cries?’: DMK MLAs stage protest in TN Assembly over rising sexual violence cases</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/18/sena-ubt-leader-arvind-sawant-warns-of-action-against-mps-who-violate-whip</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai address a press conference, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:10:27.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant warns of action against MPs who violate whip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena UBT, Operation Tiger</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/ghana-beat-panama-1-0-in-world-cup-opener-after-injury-time-winner</loc>
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<image:caption>Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) scores the opening goal on Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:09:39.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Panama, Ghana, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/18/south-africa-wants-to-appeal-zwanes-world-cup-ban-citing-lionel-messis-foul-against-algeria</loc>
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<image:caption>Referee Wilton Sampaio, of Brazil, show the red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:09:21.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Africa wants to appeal Zwane's World Cup ban, citing Lionel Messi's foul against Algeria</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Themba Zwane</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/long-queues-qr-code-glitches-frustrate-tasmac-customers-seeking-bottle-refunds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/igv6re1i/Buy-back-machine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People stand in a queue to deposit empty liquor bottles in a bottle deposit machine at a Tasmac shop in Egmore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:04:22.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long queues, QR code glitches frustrate Tasmac customers seeking bottle refunds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tasmac customers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/uttarakhand-grants-noc-for-sanjiv-chaturvedis-lokpal-deputation</loc>
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<image:caption>Magsaysay Award-winning Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:02:59.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand grants NOC for Sanjiv Chaturvedi’s Lokpal deputation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-woman-from-sudan-with-suspected-ebola-symptoms-hospitalised-in-kottayam-medical-college</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/oqrikzk1/AFP20260523B3TU6JXv2HighResTopshotDrcongoHealthVirusEbola.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ebola is a severe viral haemorrhagic fever that spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected persons or contaminated materials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T06:01:15.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala woman from Sudan with suspected Ebola symptoms hospitalised in Kottayam Medical College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sudan, Ebola, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/18/smriti-always-tells-me-to-stay-calm-on-field-shafali-verma-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/7slfl2jx/ANI_20251228170803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana combined to put on a 115-run stand in India's massive total of 209/5 against the Netherlands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:58:51.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smriti always tells me to stay calm on field: Shafali Verma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, 2026 Women's T20 World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-govt-to-seek-fair-devolution-of-funds-with-centre-move-assembly-resolution-governor-arlekar-in-maiden-address</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar receives the guard of honour upon his arrival to address the inaugural session of the state legislative assembly in Chennai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:55:04.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt to seek fair devolution of funds with Centre, move Assembly resolution: Governor Arlekar in maiden address</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN assembly, central funds, TN CM Vijay, TN Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/17/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-7-dr-congo-stun-portugals-winning-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/n7h7w6jv/AP26169130645200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7), left, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Jaminton Campaz celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with Colombia's Kevin Castano (5) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/lr7xq0vn/AP26169125077649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/qk6sm508/AP26169124098433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uzbekistan's Abbosbek Fayzullaev, left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The teams from Uzbekistan and Colombia line up on the field for the national anthems during the teams presentation before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/x9f7dzdl/AP26169041860317.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) scores the opening goal on Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:40:26.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS| FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 7: Campaz strikes in stoppage time as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1</news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/18/former-bengal-sports-minister-aroop-biswas-appears-before-police-in-messi-event-fiasco-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/17d90zsf/20251213321f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ex-Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas with Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium last year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:39:49.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas appears before police in Messi event fiasco probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Messi event, Aroop Biswas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/congress-calls-islamabad-mou-a-setback-to-modis-foreign-policy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-02/6d2a39ls/20260403120f_BVZ7NUG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:39:30.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress calls 'Islamabad MoU' a setback to Modi's foreign policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, PM Modi, US-IRAN peace deal, Islamabad MoU</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/free-entry-to-three-zoos-on-cm-vijays-birthday-vandalur-to-cap-online-tickets-to-50000-a-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/q5deo1y9/Screenshot-2026-06-18-110510.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The announcement, however, has raised concerns among wildlife enthusiasts and zoo officials over the possibility of overcrowding at the Vandalur zoo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:39:01.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free entry to three zoos on CM Vijay's birthday; Vandalur to cap online tickets to 50,000 a day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Birthday, CM Joseph Vijay, Free entry, Tamil Nadu zoos</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/mp-hc-lifts-stay-on-arrest-warrant-against-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjee-in-defamation-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/8wqkemjo/C_53_1_CH1506_44429141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:35:15.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in defamation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, defamation case, Akash Vijayvargiya, Madhya Pradesh high court, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/security-forces-seize-arms-destroy-bunkers-during-search-operations-in-manipurs-kangpokpi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/5qq26y4w/ANI_20250403025519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur: Security Forces recover arms and ammunition during search operations in Kangpokpi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:25:36.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security forces seize arms, destroy bunkers during search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, search operation, Manipur violence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/hirakud-wetland-sees-rise-in-bird-breeding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/11/original/Wing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flock of Red Crested Pochard at Hirakud reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:20:37.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hirakud wetland sees rise in bird breeding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Hirakud Wildlife Division, bird breeding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/central-grants-reduced-to-odisha-cm-majhi-must-act-bjd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/299499a8-a7d1-49de-8a20-3770417ebca8/BJD_flag.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD flag used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:19:02.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central grants reduced to Odisha, CM Majhi must act: BJD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, Central grants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/pregnant-womans-death-triggers-assault-on-doctor-in-odishas-malkangiri-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/d4l6nvay/Pregnant-woman’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The doctor being assaulted inside Malkangiri DHH on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:13:36.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnant woman’s death triggers assault on doctor in Odisha's Malkangiri district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, pregnant woman, Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/voting-underway-for-karnataka-mlc-polls-eight-candidates-in-fray-for-seven-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/nbp1hu4l/New-Project-2026-06-18T102215.467.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar takes part in a mock voting session ahead of the Legislative Council elections, in Bidadi, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:11:35.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voting underway for Karnataka MLC polls; eight candidates in fray for seven seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka congress, jds, Karnataka MLC polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/teenage-girl-gangraped-in-odishas-sundargarh-police-arrest-3-tribal-migrant-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/1vwkwo8l/arrest-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SP said without waiting for formal registration of FIR, multiple police teams launched a coordinated operation and arrested the three accused by 9.30 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:11:27.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teenage girl gangraped in Odisha's Sundargarh, police arrest 3 tribal migrant workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gangrape, Teenage girl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/womans-body-found-packed-in-bag-in-odishas-rayagada-district-cops-suspect-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SDPO said CCTV footage of nearby areas is being examined to identify the persons who dumped the bag.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:09:45.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s body found packed in bag in Odisha's Rayagada district, cops suspect murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, packed in bag, Woman’s body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/maoist-arms-ammunition-found-in-odishas-kandhamal-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/pxop94rl/baliguda1706chn20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team recovered one .303 rifle, two 12-bore guns, as many single-shot guns, and an 8 mm firearm with a wooden butt.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:06:07.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maoist arms &amp; ammunition found in Odisha's Kandhamal forest </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kandhamal forest, Maoist arms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/dme-suspends-andhra-medical-college-associate-professor-over-misconduct</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/3p11n83i/202512253618468.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pending further inquiry, the DME exercised powers under Rule 8(1) of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991, and ordered his suspension with immediate effect.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T05:05:39.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DME suspends Andhra Medical College associate professor over ‘misconduct’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, suspension, Andhra Medical College, associate professor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/ama-police-samiti-to-strengthen-child-protection-in-5-western-odisha-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/9apgtv35/children.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:56:11.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ama Police Samiti to strengthen child protection in 5 western Odisha districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Child Protection, Ama Police Samiti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/widows-suicide-over-pension-delay-sparks-political-storm-in-odishas-ganjam-probe-ordered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wddthosf/begun11706chn20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CPI(M) delegation at Chadheyapada village in Beguniapada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:54:32.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Widow’s suicide over ‘pension delay’ sparks political storm in Odisha's Ganjam, probe ordered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide, widow, pension delay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/four-held-for-abducting-assaulting-youth-in-odishas-ganjam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Based on the complaint, police registered a case and arrested the accused, said Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:52:35.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four held for abducting, assaulting youth in Odisha's Ganjam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Assault, abducting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/stock-markets-recover-early-lost-ground-trade-higher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/2gc3lzpp/20260201422f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the previous four trading days, the BSE benchmark jumped 3,323.07 points, or 4.50 per cent, and the Nifty surged 924.1 points, or 3.98 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:50:50.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets recover early lost ground; trade higher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/odisha-monsoon-arrives-late-but-koraput-district-farmers-happy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/z36nxhmd/Monsoon-arrives-late.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A road in Jeypore wears a deserted look during rain on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:49:17.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Monsoon arrives late but Koraput district farmers happy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, kharif cultivation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/axis-bank-bits-partner-for-innovation-research-park-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cfyqco3n/17.06.2026-Axis-Bank-BITS-MoU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chancellor of BITS Pilani Kumar Mangalam Birla and others at the MoU signing in Mumbai for the research park.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:48:24.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Axis Bank, BITS partner for innovation research park in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Business, Axis Bank, BITS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-deputy-cm-mallu-bhatti-vikramarka-approves-da-hike-for-staff-of-power-utilities</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:46:50.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka approves DA hike for staff of power utilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, DA hike, GENCO, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/sbi-lays-claim-to-land-tgiic-sold-for-rs-1000-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/9/original/SBI_new_logo_Reuters.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The logo of State Bank of India (SBI).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:44:59.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI lays claim to land TGIIC sold for Rs 1,000 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SBI, TGIIC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/plea-for-probe-into-disparities-in-tn-cm-vijays-poll-affidavit-binned</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/85958wi7/NCSC-can’t-adjudicate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:44:20.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea for probe into disparities in TN CM Vijay’s poll affidavit binned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/toddler-dies-as-moms-dupatta-gets-caught-in-bikes-wheel-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-26/8ehcge61/202505263412864.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctors declared Visagan dead on arrival. Pushparaj and Pavithra, who suffered grievous injuries, were later referred to the Chengalpattu Govt Medical College Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:43:27.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler dies as mom’s dupatta gets caught in bike’s wheel in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Toddler dies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/buoyed-by-reaction-to-telangana-public-schools-cm-revanth-reddy-pledges-one-in-each-constituency</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the inauguration of the Telangana Public School at Arutla in Rangareddy district on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy tries his hand at making rotis with kitchen staff after inaugurating Telangana Public School in Arutla village on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:42:51.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buoyed by reaction to Telangana public schools, CM Revanth Reddy pledges one in each constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Telangana public schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/cm-majhi-proposes-plan-to-boost-trade-ties-with-singapore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/efdm94b5/singaporehighcommission1706chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in discussion with Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, at Lok Seva Bhawan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:42:24.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi proposes plan to boost trade ties with Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/rupee-falls-21-paise-to-9471-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/bgpp32ns/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:41:54.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.71 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-hc-reserves-orders-on-cm-revanth-reddys-petitions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/71mtgban/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:41:19.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC reserves orders on CM Revanth Reddy’s petitions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/congress-dmk-spar-in-ccmc-council-over-putting-up-portraits-of-ex-cms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-07/at3lhd9l/P_4410474343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore: (File Picture) Victoria town hall, wthere the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) conducts council meetings in Coimbatore. (for A</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:39:30.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, DMK spar in CCMC council over putting up portraits of ex-CMs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC council</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/ppa-assures-protection-for-villages-affected-by-polavaram-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/d4u0gu9o/PPA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The PPA said scientific assessments, flood mitigation strategies and protective measures would be implemented to prevent any adverse impact on the lives, livelihoods and agricultural lands of people living in Telangana’s Godavari basin region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:38:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPA assures protection for villages affected by Polavaram project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Polavaram project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/oil-prices-sink-further-as-trump-signs-deal-to-reopen-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/x2plpjaa/ANI_20260417132433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All eyes are now on the strait, through which a fifth of world oil normally passes and which Tehran effectively closed after the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on February 28.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:38:42.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Donald Trump, US-IRAN peace deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/120-tns-kelamangalam-tribal-students-demand-transportation-to-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-30/b38mwi9e/202506303440223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The collector told TNIE that a private company has already sponsored a bus for government school students in the Thalli block.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:38:29.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>120 TN's Kelamangalam tribal students demand transportation to school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kelamangalam tribal students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/ex-fm-slams-tvk-dares-it-to-keepdebt-lower-than-that-of-dmk-regime</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/0bru6q7z/Despite-fiscal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:36:59.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-FM slams TVK, dares it to keep
debt lower than that of DMK regime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thangam Thennarasu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/study-desiltation-models-across-india-adopt-best-practices-minister-uttam-reddy-to-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wtuli0zh/uttam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:36:59.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study desiltation models across India, adopt best practices: Minister Uttam Reddy to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/you-can-now-pay-property-tax-water-bills-using-gccs-whatsapp-chatbot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/15/original/Property_tax.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People can pay property tax using a mobile application. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:35:55.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>You can now pay property tax, water bills using GCC’s Whatsapp chatbot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, whatsapp chatbot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/ministers-prosper-as-state-revenue-declines-brs-leader-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/080pv599/Ministers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president K T Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:35:32.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers prosper as state revenue declines: BRS leader KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tnpcb-drops-action-against-tata-plant-collector-says-farms-not-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ifkasqbg/TNPCB-drops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata’s iPhone manufacturing facility in Hosur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:35:25.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPCB drops action against Tata plant, collector says farms not hit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPCB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/after-repeated-delays-coimbatores-saibaba-colony-flyover-to-open-in-first-week-of-july</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/mkdyccq8/C_1_1_CH1450_119940748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore: Picture of under construction Saibaba colony flyover in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:32:02.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After repeated delays, Coimbatore's Saibaba Colony flyover to open in first week of July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Saibaba colony flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-to-extend-paddy-bonus-only-to-seven-varieties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/4kgjyypf/varieties.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageshwara Rao along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:31:03.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to extend paddy bonus only to seven varieties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, paddy bonus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/98-bird-species-spotted-in-survey-at-kousika-river</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00f0e834-2452-41ef-8d3b-5c072e9d3e0a/P_3401264201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 98 bird species have been identified, including a group of breeding nests, indicating a pleasant environment for the birds and chicks.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:30:56.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>98 bird species spotted in survey at Kousika river</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bird species, Kousika River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/musical-chairs-begin-for-chief-secretary-post-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/chd4cxzd/New-Project-2026-02-17T101749.084.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao's term is set to end on June 30.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:29:39.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Musical chairs begin for chief secretary post in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Chief Secretary, Ramakrishna Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/aiadmk-councillors-stage-protest-allege-corruption-in-ccmc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-06/po6kgw7l/AIADMK-Logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK Logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:29:37.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK councillors stage protest, allege corruption in CCMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/ed-raids-hospitals-residences-across-kerala-in-organ-donation-racket-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/pjzt9ap2/ed122817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate office</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:28:43.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids hospitals, residences across Kerala in organ donation racket probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, ED raids, Enforcement Directorate ED, organ donation racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/jumbo-dies-of-suspected-electrocution-in-mtr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-25/ukdm9cio/1_1_nilgiris1_2511cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said field staff on patrol found the carcass in the Avarahalla Reserve Forest area and immediately alerted Masinagudi Forest Range Officer V Rajan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:26:49.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jumbo dies of suspected electrocution in MTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jumbo death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/18/amaravati-development-corporation-to-set-up-central-nursery-to-raise-saplings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/kconh3yg/vijadc11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADC Chairperson and Managing Director D Lakshmiparthasarathi formally launched the development works by planting saplings at the site.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:26:39.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati Development Corporation to set up central nursery to raise saplings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati Development Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/secunderabad-cantonment-board-okays-rs-317-crore-budget</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/46ramhl2/images-57.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:26:34.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Secunderabad Cantonment Board okays Rs 317 crore budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/fir-against-12-bds-students-for-ragging-at-omc-hostel-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/22/original/Osmania_Medical_college.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:25:25.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against 12 BDS students for ragging at OMC hostel in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, ragging, Osmania Medical College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-neet-aspirant-ends-life-kin-blame-cancellation-of-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/kruh593y/202605153789345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan: NEET aspirant commits suicide exam cancellation; family says he was under severe stress (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:24:52.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN NEET aspirant ends life; kin blame cancellation of exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET aspirant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/focus-on-crop-cultivation-methods-to-mitigate-el-nino-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/p12bj1se/vijcm31706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu holds a review meeting with officials at the AP Secretariat in Velagapudi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:23:41.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on crop cultivation methods to mitigate El Nino: CM Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, El Nino, crop cultivation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/new-chapter-telanganas-mulugu-gets-first-it-firm-15-local-youths-hired</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fdkhtxsp/Mulugu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) during the inauguration of SRIA Infotech Private Limited in Mulugu district headquarters on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:23:32.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New chapter: Telangana's Mulugu gets first IT firm, 15 local youths hired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, IT company, Danasari Anasuya, employment opportunities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/prevent-damage-theft-of-equipment-used-in-athikadavu-project-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-30/ow8fcos2/202507303466699.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Athikadavu-Avinashi project</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:22:43.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prevent damage, theft of equipment used in Athikadavu project: Farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Avinashi-Athikadavu project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/imd-forecasts-heatwave-over-next-three-days-in-north-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/byzh9hn4/heatwave.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Hyderabad, temperatures touched 40°C at Himayathnagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:22:09.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts heatwave over next three days in north Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/up-deputy-cm-maurya-says-25-26-samajwadi-party-mps-ready-to-break-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:21:55.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP deputy CM Maurya says 25-26 Samajwadi Party MPs ready to break away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, Keshav Prasad Maurya, 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/rain-thunderstorms-likely-in-coastal-andhra-and-rayalaseema-districts-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/zk6qo370/dsc5046jpg110754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lightning strike after sudden change of weather in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:21:16.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain &amp; thunderstorms likely in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, thunderstorms, Coastal Andhra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telanganas-rainfall-deficit-during-early-monsoon-worse-than-in-past-el-nino-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/usjjt2o8/ANI_20250708140428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana faces a monsoon shortfall with a 23% rainfall deficit midway through June.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:21:06.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's rainfall deficit during early monsoon worse than in past El Nino years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, El Nino, rainfall deficit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/cbi-madurai-books-seven-voc-port-staff-for-financial-irregularities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/y2d2jgf5/CBI-dismantles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:18:34.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI Madurai books seven VOC port staff for financial irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, VOC Port Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/ghmc-chief-karnan-reviews-electoral-rolls-revision-process-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/tcap2k73/election22410chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District Election Officer &amp; GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:18:18.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC chief Karnan reviews electoral rolls revision process in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/cancel-2009-go-revive-12-vocational-streams-tnpgta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/30/original/Teacher.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:17:31.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancel 2009 G.O, revive 12 vocational streams: TNPGTA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/minister-satya-kumar-yadav-urges-cm-naidu-to-institute-handloom-awards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/p6og4920/C_40_1_CH0095_27795423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:16:52.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Satya Kumar Yadav urges CM Naidu to institute Handloom Awards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Satya Kumar Yadav, Handloom Awards</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/helpline-found-via-chatgpt-costs-hyderabad-teacher-rs-39-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/sfn4tla7/AP-for-QT.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:14:36.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helpline found via ChatGPT costs Hyderabad teacher Rs 3.9 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, ChatGPT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-hc-nudges-centre-on-hyderabad-student-missing-in-finland</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:14:10.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC nudges Centre on Hyderabad student missing in Finland</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, missing student, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/mini-buses-choke-thanjavur-old-bus-stand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/x625un88/2501thanjavur1_1606try_4195.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The TNSTC crews alleged that minibus crews often operate in the time slots of TNSTC buses</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:13:41.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mini-buses choke Thanjavur old bus stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mini-buses</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/trans-persons-flag-lack-of-separate-loos-poor-infrastructure-at-mgmgh</loc>
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<image:caption>People waiting at the payment counter in the scan centre at MGMGH</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:11:33.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trans persons flag lack of separate loos, poor infrastructure at MGMGH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MGMGH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/navy-veteran-alleges-rs-451-crore-investment-fraud-by-two-firms-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/ty6a9lbt/Nevvw-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:11:20.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy veteran alleges Rs 4.51 crore investment fraud by two firms in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Investment fraud</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/ed-searches-six-locations-linked-to-film-producer-c-alagappan</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate Office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:11:00.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED searches six locations linked to film producer C Alagappan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, film producer C Alagappan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/18/engineer-held-for-forging-odisha-dy-speaker-bhabani-shankar-bhois-signature</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ju7c239w/202601143638915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:08:58.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineer held for forging Odisha Dy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi's signature</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, signature forgery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/sit-to-probe-rich-kids-trap-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/6/original/Sajjanar_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:07:53.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT to probe ‘rich kids’ trap in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/student-screening-via-prashast-app-made-mandatory-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ylbiwr0z/vijsamagra11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samagra Siksha SPD B Srinivasa Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:06:24.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student screening via Prashast App made mandatory across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Prashast App</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/karate-coach-gets-20-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-rape-of-3-year-old-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/5ozs4ud9/rape.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:05:51.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karate coach gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment for rape of 3-year-old in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, rape and sexual assault, Karate coach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/18/textbook-errors-teachers-bodies-in-odisha-demand-public-disclosure-of-book-review-panels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/pikn9cal/Hampi-for-Konark-Vidhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The textbook pages which feature factual inaccuracies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:05:05.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: Teachers' bodies in Odisha demand public disclosure of book review panels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, National education policy, Odia textbooks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/quantum-computing-centre-to-come-up-at-anna-university-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/i301n64b/C_1_1_CH1402_11948620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anna University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:01:51.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quantum computing centre to come up at Anna University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Quantum computing centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/textbook-errors-odisha-lop-naveen-patnaik-tears-into-bjp-for-big-disrespect-to-odia-language</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/tg2hfq0c/2025050834f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP Naveen Patnaik.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:01:44.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: Odisha LoP Naveen Patnaik tears into BJP for 'big disrespect' to Odia language</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, Odisha schools, Odia textbooks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/drunkards-menace-abandoned-vehicles-near-school-cleared-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/shd0m3m9/Drunkards’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles parked on the street near the entrance of an aided school were cleared by the police and corporation officials on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:00:38.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunkards’ menace: Abandoned vehicles near school cleared in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, abandoned vehicles, Drunkards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/luxury-car-in-odishas-choudwar-jail-prisons-dg-seeks-explanation-from-superintendent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ai1h76dc/new-new-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Luxury car enters Choudwar jail to receive released gangster Litua Behera.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Luxury car in Odisha's Choudwar jail: Prisons DG seeks explanation from superintendent</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/43-doctors-face-dismissal-in-andhra-pradesh-for-prolonged-absence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/k1el9lb3/Govt-rolls-out-skill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:57:34.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>43 doctors face dismissal in Andhra Pradesh for prolonged absence</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/congress-can-win-5-bjp-2-in-seven-mlc-seats-can-jds-keep-its-flock-united</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar takes part in a mock voting session ahead of the Legislative Council elections, in Bidadi, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:57:02.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress can win 5, BJP 2 in seven MLC seats; can JDS keep its flock united?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/hd-kumaraswamy-tells-shivraj-singh-chouhan-to-roll-out-payment-scheme-for-karnataka-mango-growers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:56:59.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy tells Shivraj Singh Chouhan to roll out payment scheme for Karnataka mango growers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/andhra-pradesh-aqaic-to-be-launched-today-with-ibm-support</loc>
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<image:caption>AQAIC will bring together industry challenges, academic research and IBM’s expertise to accelerate the transition of quantum technologies from laboratories to real-world applications.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:54:10.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: AQAIC to be launched today with IBM support</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/more-queries-to-be-added-in-new-application-form-of-gruha-lakshmi-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of money for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:53:12.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More queries to be added in new application form of Gruha Lakshmi scheme </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/fifa-fever-late-night-match-viewing-harmful-for-health-doctors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cbuwomie/131751804.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>2026-06-18T03:51:33.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA Fever Late-night match viewing harmful for health: Doctors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Health, FIFA World cup 2026, Sleep cycle, over night matches</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/pil-filed-in-orissa-hc-alleges-misuse-of-funds-in-subhadra-yojana-mkby</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:51:23.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL filed in Orissa HC alleges misuse of funds in Subhadra Yojana, MKBY</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/no-ai-tool-can-ever-be-equated-with-a-qualified-lecturer-asserts-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:50:19.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No AI tool can ever be equated with a qualified lecturer, asserts Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, qualified lecturer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/summer-vacation-extended-in-multiple-odisha-districts-amid-soaring-mercury-levels-sultry-weather</loc>
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<image:caption>A youth dive into the holy tank of Bindu Sagar, seeking relief from the scorching heat in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:48:50.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer vacation extended in multiple Odisha districts amid soaring mercury levels, sultry weather</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, summer vacation, mercury level</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/treatment-delayed-by-five-hours-after-tn-ghs-gates-kept-shut-youth-dies-of-snakebite</loc>
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<image:caption>K Akash</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:48:30.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treatment delayed by five hours after TN GHs’ gates kept shut, youth dies of snakebite</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/18/man-murdered-on-outskirts-of-bhubaneswar-for-quitting-his-job-two-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/7fs86ap1/do-not-cross.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:45:23.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man murdered on outskirts of Bhubaneswar for quitting his job; two held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, murder, Accused arrested</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/dont-allow-sterlite-revival-mdmk-leader-vaiko-to-tn-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kvn4shql/Don’t-allow-Sterlite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay with MDMK chief Vaiko on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:42:54.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t allow Sterlite revival: MDMK leader Vaiko to TN CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MDMK leader Durai Vaiko, Sterlite revival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tvk-governments-first-assembly-session-may-see-fireworks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/s3mv2iyq/PTI05112026000031B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay with other MLAs during the oath-ceremony at the state Legislative Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:42:51.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK government’s first Assembly session may see fireworks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN assembly, Governor Arlekar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/odisha-hlca-approves-20-projects-worth-over-rs-76k-crore-to-create-50500-jobs</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi chairing the HLCA meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:41:46.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HLCA approves 20 projects worth over Rs 76K crore, to create 50,500 jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, investment, Mohan Charan Majhi, High-Level Clearance Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/karnataka-hc-to-ed-necessity-of-arrest-cant-spring-from-old-charges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/h4iipz0d/202606093818812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:41:01.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC to ED: Necessity of arrest can’t spring from old charges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , Enforcement Directorate ED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/look-at-robust-policy-to-regulate-homestays-karnataka-hc-to-tourism-dept</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/dpbshywa/Look-at-robust-policy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:39:33.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Look at robust policy to regulate homestays: Karnataka HC to tourism dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/centre-will-consider-concerns-of-electric-mobility-sector-says-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:38:50.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre will consider concerns  of electric mobility sector, says HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/48-rain-deficit-amid-el-niño-fears-odisha-tags-10-districts-vulnerable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/bizmcjbm/rain-deficit-amid-El-Niño.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>El Niño 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:37:41.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>48% rain deficit amid El Niño fears, Odisha tags 10 districts vulnerable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Southwest monsoon, El Niño, drought-like conditions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-cm-vijay-directs-officials-to-procure-more-ac-e-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/oy9rdncj/P_4820815282.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:36:20.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM VIjay directs officials to procure more AC e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AC e-buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/when-a-1500-year-old-karnataka-temple-gets-a-new-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/8p6uwzxi/temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The historic Madhukeshwara temple at Banavasi in Uttara Kannada district; ASI workers carry out restoration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:35:27.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When a 1,500-year-old Karnataka temple gets a new life </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/textbook-errors-odisha-cm-majhi-orders-high-level-probe-by-dc-vows-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/cztp2261/Majhiii.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:35:01.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: Odisha CM Majhi orders high-level probe by DC, vows action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha schools, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/h-d-kumaraswamy-slams-congress-smear-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/fep5wae9/20260512361f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:32:15.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H D Kumaraswamy slams Congress ‘smear campaign’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/bengaluru-court-restrains-media-from-publishing-allegations-against-andhra-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:29:24.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Court restrains media from publishing allegations against Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Pawan Kalyan, Bengaluru court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/shigella-one-dead-in-malappuram12-new-cases-in-six-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/ae59a87e-96e0-41a8-aa0c-2d1107c42517/C_32_1_CH1219_6091542.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shigella: One dead in Malappuram, 12 new cases in six districts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:27:35.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shigella: One dead in Malappuram,
12 new cases in six districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Shigella, Shigella deaths</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/mangalagiri-will-emerge-as-a-model-constituency-in-andhra-pradesh-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh inaugurates Khaza East Lake park on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:26:45.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangalagiri will emerge as a model constituency in Andhra Pradesh: Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Mangalagiri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/please-read-news-about-your-own-rule-act-on-it-stalin-tells-tn-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/xh04l2fz/mkstalin62104chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:26:00.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Please read news about your own rule, act on it, Stalin tells TN CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK M K Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/karnataka-govt-taking-fertile-farm-land-despite-protests-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/z8gmltw0/Govt-taking-fertile-farm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers say the land for the Bidadi Township project is fertile, which they have been tilling for generations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:24:02.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt taking fertile farm land despite protests: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka govt, BJP karnataka, Bidadi township development project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/rtc-jac-give-up-move-to-privatise-e-buses-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/lw06x4be/vijptd11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>APPTD Workers Union JAC members during a strike preparedness meeting in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:22:59.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTC JAC: Give up move to privatise E-buses in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSRTC, e-buses, Employees’ Joint Action Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/18/p-kesavadev-awards-presented-to-subhash-chandran-dr-thankam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6ipt8b1v/P-Kesavadev-awards-presented.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan presents the P Kesavadev Literary Award to writer Subhash Chandran at a function in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Minister Bindhu Krishna is also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:22:19.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>P Kesavadev awards presented to Subhash Chandran, Dr Thankam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Subhash Chandran, Dr Thankam Subrahmanyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/bjp-jds-leaders-opposing-bidadi-township-development-project-for-political-gain-hc-balakrishna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/09a0ac3b-83c8-460c-b158-601d47e3132a/New_Project__2_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Magadi MLA HC Balakrishna</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:21:55.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP-JDS leaders opposing Bidadi township development project for political gain: HC Balakrishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP-JDS, HC Balakrishna, Bidadi township development project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-lsgd-refutes-health-minister-k-muraleedharans-claim-of-delayed-pre-monsoon-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/cj138gkv/K-Muraleedharan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:20:51.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala LSGD refutes Health Minister K Muraleedharan's claim of delayed pre-monsoon drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sanitation drive, Local Self-Government Department, K  Muraleedharan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/karnataka-govt-aims-to-up-bengaluru-economy-to-390-billion-by-2037</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-31/0t67ozaj/C_35_1_CH1512_68535215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 287-km Circular Rail Network to provide an efficient alternative for passenger and freight transit to tackle traffic congestion</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:20:07.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt aims to up Bengaluru economy to $390 billion by 2037</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, Bengaluru economy, Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/cm-naidu-orders-suspension-of-krishna-lanka-ci-over-disappearance-of-rowdy-sheeter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/r9iq3aqn/ANI_20260603095240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:20:03.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu orders suspension of Krishna Lanka CI over disappearance of rowdy-sheeter </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, rowdy-sheeter, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/udf-govt-going-back-on-its-promises-says-opposition-leader-pinarayi-vijayan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fgk951ip/32-33-1-pinarayi21706chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:19:03.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF govt going back on its promises, says Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/state-council-meet-cpi-leadership-rapped-for-stand-on-deputy-lop-post-in-kerala-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/aqkmgf29/C_32_1_CH0348_60887917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:15:46.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State council meet: CPI leadership rapped for stand on deputy LoP post in Kerala assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Binoy Viswam, CPI leadership</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/11-deaths-at-mysuru-jayadeva-cardiovascular-institute-trigger-panic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dx6urb5k/unnamed-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mysuru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:15:20.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 deaths at Mysuru Jayadeva cardiovascular institute trigger panic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru, Cardiac deaths, Jayadeva cardiovascular institute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/andhra-prades-hc-seeks-report-from-cid-on-e-stamp-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/ky9hxyl7/HC-raps-SIT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:14:14.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Prades HC seeks report from CID on e-stamp scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, e-stamp scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/vigilance-raids-unveil-ration-shop-malpractices-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/16/original/Kerala_State_Civil_Supplies_Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a ration shop 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>2026-06-18T03:13:49.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance raids unveil ration shop malpractices in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Public Distribution System, ration shops, vigilance inspection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/steps-taken-to-protect-aqua-ryots-interests-andhra-pradesh-fisheries-chief-rama-shankar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/nxsxgszx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-11.06.28-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fisheries Commissioner Rama Shankar Naik clarified that any doubts or complaints regarding shrimp feed prices or other aqua-related issues should be addressed through district or local fisheries officials</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:13:07.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steps taken to protect aqua ryots’ interests: Andhra Pradesh Fisheries chief Rama Shankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Aqua farmers, Rama Shankar Naik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/extremely-unhygienic-two-eateries-shut-after-joint-inspection-across-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/gd0xfgcs/C_1_1_CH1372_119597257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:11:31.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Extremely unhygienic': Two eateries shut after joint inspection across Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, Food safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/neet-irregularities-aidso-seeks-union-minister-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ubiij42l/NEET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIDSO members protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged irregularities in NEET-UG, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:10:02.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET irregularities: AIDSO seeks Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dharmendra Pradhan, AIDSO, NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/security-agency-owner-driver-abducted-at-knifepoint-in-bengaluru-robbed-of-rs-109-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-19/cpjcppaw/New-Project-2025-11-19T224925.267.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:08:26.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security agency owner, driver abducted at knifepoint in Bengaluru, robbed of Rs 1.09 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, theft case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/key-archaeology-department-posts-vacant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/6jp259hn/arch-080659.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The department, which reportedly had six technical experts in 2021, now operates with only one remaining technical specialist.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:07:42.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key archaeology department posts vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Archaeology Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/ladies-special-buses-to-have-women-cops-on-risky-routes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wwnd2lsy/dtc081706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These buses will initially run on already identified routes involving travel to and from far flung areas of Outer Delhi and will be operated entirely by women staff, as per L-G’s directions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:05:57.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladies’ special buses to have women cops on risky routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Women safety, Women police, Ladies’ special bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/karnatak-university-suspends-professor-for-asking-research-scholar-to-marry-him</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/zpk6rkdf/202606133824048.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>2026-06-18T03:05:44.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnatak University suspends professor for asking research scholar to marry him  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, marriage proposal, Karnatak University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/dmrc-to-assess-traffic-till-2060-at-central-vista</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-18/1jgnj9zf/Delhi%20Metro%20ready.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi metro</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:04:46.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMRC to assess traffic till 2060 at Central Vista</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, traffic congestion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/bus-staffer-in-ernakulam-dies-after-assault-by-colleague-accused-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dd8wjof5/ANI_20241229020651.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bus staffer in Ernakulam dies after assault by colleague; accused arrested.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:04:09.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus staffer in Ernakulam dies after assault by colleague; accused arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, altercation, bus stand, North Paravur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/government-begins-hunt-for-damage-proof-all-weather-fabric-for-national-flags</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/h1smmf61/flag01081401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian National flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:03:31.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government begins hunt for damage-proof, all-weather fabric for national flags</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Indian national flag, damage-proof fabric</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/senior-bureaucrats-from-six-countries-study-civic-service-model-of-ndmc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-07/6q1chyu3/ndmc111643.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Delhi Municipal Council.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:02:03.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior bureaucrats from six countries study civic service model of NDMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/kochi-water-metro-weighs-fresh-advisories-after-viral-dance-on-ferry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dlwjl3go/water-metro101849.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi water metro.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:01:35.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi water metro weighs fresh advisories after viral dance on ferry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Water Metro, garba dance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/transport-violation-cases-too-under-50-per-cent-penalty-scheme-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/v20x0lau/New-Project-2026-03-14T100332.384.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/9kcfoz0z/transport-violation.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:00:51.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport violation cases too under 50 per cent penalty scheme in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Transport violation cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-orders-pocso-audit-for-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/gxpsnf4h/l-g-1081058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu with officials.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:00:16.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu orders Pocso audit for schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, POCSO Act, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/well-planned-city-by-2041-draft-sets-development-agenda-for-angamaly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ock00dl3/Well-planned-city-by-2041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Well-planned city by 2041': Draft sets development agenda for Angamaly.</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>2026-06-18T02:59:07.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Well-planned city by 2041': Draft sets development agenda for Angamaly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, infrastructure development, Angamaly municipality, Reetha Paul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/cm-rekha-gupta-appoints-nodal-officers-for-flood-control-issues-rains-strategy-blueprint</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/izduz1mq/rainfall24115552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Last monsoon, the city faced waterlogging multiple times.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:58:31.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta appoints nodal officers for flood control, issues rains strategy blueprint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi rains, waterlogging, monsoon rains, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/cm-naidu-reviews-arrangements-for-yogandhra-programs-on-june-20-21</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/qam2rgf3/vijcm21706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during review meeting on Yogandra event, which will be organised on 21, at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:58:30.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu reviews arrangements for 
Yogandhra programs on June 20, 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Yogandhra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/slum-restoration-policy-cleared-work-begins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/4k9azu2k/slum115023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi government will also issue tenders for at least five public-private partnership (PPP)-based rehabilitation projects every month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:57:14.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slum restoration policy cleared; work begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi slums, Slum restoration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/undertake-field-visits-to-strengthen-governance-cm-naidu-directs-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/a1wc764y/C_40_1_CH1553_35598156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:56:10.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Undertake field visits to strengthen governance, CM Naidu directs officials </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, field visits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/minor-on-bike-falls-to-death-from-bengalurus-tin-factory-flyover</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/cxygc6l8/bike-accident.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>2026-06-18T02:56:04.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor on bike falls to death from Bengaluru's Tin Factory flyover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bike accident, Tin Factory flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/sewage-causing-palar-river-froth-tnpcb-to-ngt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-22/kunc7uuu/palar32212chn76.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palar River at Maratpattu frothed up.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:54:52.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sewage causing Palar river froth: TNPCB to NGT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Palar river froth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/iit-delhi-bags-countrys-best-qs-rank-jumps-to-118-globally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/4rd7rjbl/ANI_20260617185405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027; India expands presence to 52 institutions</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:54:10.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-Delhi bags country’s best QS rank, jumps to 118 globally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IIIT-Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/18/ldf-udf-demand-removal-of-bjp-councillor-from-thiruvananthapuram-corporation-arrested-under-kaapa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/sylyyiwt/C_32_1_CH1208_71462010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:52:56.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF, UDF demand removal of BJP councillor from Thiruvananthapuram corporation arrested under KAAPA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), Sugathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/5-year-old-boy-killed-another-injured-as-wall-collapses-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/uezwnuiu/202606173828592.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:52:51.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5-year-old boy killed, another injured as wall collapses in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/four-bike-borne-assailants-kill-man-in-sangam-vihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/kdlddyz4/C_53_1_CH0950_43491443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>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>2026-06-18T02:52:38.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four bike-borne assailants kill man in Sangam Vihar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/two-bishnoi-gang-members-held-for-firing-outside-guru-randhawa-gym</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/rbrqey3w/DINOSjmmmmjj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A firing incident was reported around 4 am on June 11 outside the 24HS Fitness gym belonging to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa in Paschim Vihar, said police officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:51:27.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Bishnoi gang members held for firing outside Guru Randhawa gym</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Guru Randhawa, Lawrence Bishnoi gang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/migrant-workers-5-year-old-girl-sexually-abused-by-neighbour-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/tc89vrf7/rape2_5eNMmlK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:49:30.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Migrant worker’s 5-year-old girl sexually abused by neighbour in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, minor girl, sexual assault, migrant worker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/family-court-in-kerala-awards-rs-15-lakhs-compensation-to-man-in-marital-dispute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qxgyawci/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:49:21.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family court in Kerala awards Rs 15 lakhs compensation to man in marital dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, compensation, marital dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/notices-to-352-commercial-establishments-in-delhi-over-fire-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/8egrzu15/fire-11081356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and Fire Brigade personnel at the site where a fire broke out in a restaurant at Malviya Nagar, in New Delhi earlier this month.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:49:20.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notices to 352 commercial establishments in Delhi over fire safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Fire, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi fire safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/concern-over-monsoon-failure-forces-kseb-to-impose-power-restrictions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/glrvt6fh/New-Project-2026-06-18T081439.449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A review meeting chaired by Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on Wednesday decided to impose power restrictions from 6 pm to 12 midnight from June 17 to 30.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/8r6g37y0/Concern-over-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:47:07.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Concern over monsoon failure forces KSEB to impose power restrictions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southwest monsoon, El Nino, power restriction, KSEB reservoirs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/foreign-language-teachers-hit-by-nep-shift-protests-erupt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/mmkkoll7/tech113817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Across cities, schools have either discontinued foreign language programmes or drastically reduced them, particularly French. Most schools are now allowing only Sanskrit in place of foreign languages</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:46:00.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign language teachers hit by NEP shift, protests erupt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, National Education Policy (NEP), foreign language teachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/husband-attacks-wife-with-knife-dies-by-suicide-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-14/kqye0bev/New-Project-2025-09-14T082044.164.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>2026-06-18T02:45:48.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Husband attacks wife with knife, dies by suicide in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder, marital dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/ex-kerala-cms-daughter-veena-faces-10-hour-ed-interrogation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cpzzxdzu/veena-t023708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veena T, daughter of Pinarayi Vijayan, arriving at the Enforcement Directorate office in Kochi on Wednesday for questioning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:43:49.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Kerala CM's daughter Veena faces 10-hour ED interrogation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Veena T, CMRL–Exalogic case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/bbp-awaits-cm-shivakumars-nod-for-south-indias-largest-aquarium</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/21/original/Bannar_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bannerghatta Biological Park</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:43:12.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BBP awaits CM Shivakumar's nod for south India’s largest aquarium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar, Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/citizens-prevent-debris-dumping-in-bengalurus-banaswadi-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/mlac1j3d/ulsoor-lake-ulsoor-bangalore-tourist-attraction-9qvlcbbvlr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banaswadi Lake in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:40:45.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citizens prevent debris dumping in  Bengaluru's Banaswadi Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Banaswadi Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/maud-high-level-delegation-from-andhra-pradesh-concludes-study-tour-in-singapore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8n34oncd/AP-1-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:38:44.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MA&amp;UD high-level delegation from Andhra Pradesh concludes study tour in Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ponguru Narayana, Study tour, MA&amp;UD high-level delegation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/priyadarshini-free-travel-scheme-two-of-every-three-ordinary-bus-travellers-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/lx8d8yna/of-every-3-ordinary-bus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two of every three ordinary bus travellers women, said Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:38:27.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyadarshini free travel scheme: Two of every three ordinary bus travellers women </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, CP John, Priyadarshini scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/bangalore-university-students-yet-to-get-graduation-certificates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kq8rmv1l/BU-students-yet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangalore University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:37:57.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangalore University students yet to get graduation certificates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bangalore University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/ahmedabad-diary-row-erupts-over-razing-of-structure-linked-to-bjp-leader</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/zms461di/buldoze-site-1100707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civic body officials demolished a rooftop structure in Katargam and seized the material.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:36:55.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad Diary | Row erupts over razing of structure linked to BJP leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Encroachment, IPS G S Malik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/intrigue-intensifies-as-congress-eyes-seventh-mlc-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/lxhue5h4/20260613373FF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:36:22.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intrigue intensifies as Congress eyes seventh MLC seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka MLC polls, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tneb-holds-talks-with-iit-experts-on-power-grid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/wzpflouw/C_1_1_CH1280_119060248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nirmal Kumar stressed the importance of creating a climate-resilient power infrastructure and directed officials and experts to submit recommendations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:33:37.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNEB holds talks with IIT experts on power grid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNEB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/ghee-caused-sabarimala-temples-sreekovil-roof-discolouration-say-authorities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/d9cxom2i/Screenshot-2026-06-18-080113.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Discolouration seen on the roof of Sabarimala temple sreekovil.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:32:22.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghee caused Sabarimala temple's sreekovil roof discolouration, say authorities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala temple, Discolouration of sreekovil</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/show-my-son-or-give-his-ashes-andhra-rowdy-sheeter-sai-krishnas-mom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0edbqfiz/vijcrime11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gade Vijayalakshmi, mother of rowdy-sheeter Sai Krishna, and his family members speak to the media in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:31:54.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Show my son or give his ashes: Andhra rowdy-sheeter Sai Krishna’s mom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rowdy-sheeter, Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/pm-modi-calls-for-safety-net-for-global-south</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dospenba/1-53-17061-pti06172026000315b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a working session at the G7 Summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:31:48.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi calls for safety net for Global South</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, G7 meet, Global South, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/68907-led-streetlights-to-light-up-in-bengaluru-north-city-corporation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/5f0etft4/Inspection-finds.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>2026-06-18T02:29:37.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>68,907 LED streetlights to light up in Bengaluru North City Corporation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, streetlights, Bengaluru North City Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/house-panel-urges-govt-to-increase-spending-on-education-to-6-of-gdp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/6igj4iox/parliament085532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, chaired by Digvijaya Singh, on Tuesday submitted its 381st action-taken report on higher education grants (2025–26) to Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:29:00.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House panel urges govt to increase spending on education to 6% of GDP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, education, National education policy, parliamentary panel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-govts-one-rupee-cess-per-bottle-of-liquor-to-power-anti-drugs-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/2i6e59wc/65664930614712668477286208335852622747045968n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise Minister M Liju said that rehabilitation centres will be set up for the first time in the state, while more de-addiction centres will be introduced.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:28:59.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt's one rupee cess per bottle of liquor to power anti-drugs drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, rehabilitation centres, anti-narcotics drive, M Liju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/yathindra-likely-to-be-floor-leader-in-karnataka-upper-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/a7jh1btf/Yathindra-likely-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From left) Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah shares the dais with his father and former CM Siddaramaiah, CM DK Shivakumar, AICC general secretary (Karnataka in-charge) Randeep Singh Surjewala and KPCC chief BK Hariprasad and others at the CLP meeting held at a resort near Bidadi on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:27:03.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yathindra likely to be floor leader in Karnataka Upper House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Assembly, Yathindra Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/amit-shah-for-use-of-ai-to-crack-cyber-crimes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0il3hg5q/whatsapp-image-2026-06-17-at-81940-pm091313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Amit Shah reviews cybercrime helpline in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:26:27.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah for use of AI to crack cyber crimes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Cyber Crime, Artificial Intelligence AI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/relax-plan-norm-for-hrb-projects-in-other-cities-too-credai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-20/9y5boq8n/CREDAI-pol.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:25:23.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relax plan norm for HRB projects 
in other cities too: CREDAI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CREDAI, HRB projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-budget-will-have-its-hands-full-on-question-of-pay-revision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/w5zl24pp/budget.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Friday's budget is expected to come up with a proposal that would satisfy both the employees and the treasury.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/av306gld/have-its-‘hands.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/zkwf92i2/have-its.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:25:20.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala budget will have its 'hands full' on question of pay revision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, salary, pension, Kerala Budget 2026-27</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/cji-calls-cyber-criminals-parasites-says-they-must-be-locked-in-prisons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/ppv6b3tf/Screenshot-2026-05-16-181320.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI calls cyber criminals ‘parasites’, says they must be locked in prisons</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Cyber Crime, Cyber fraud case, CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/elevated-corridor-centre-nods-rs-12k-cr-to-srisailam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/c75976tf/kurnool31706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srisailam ghat road in Nallamala forest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:23:29.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elevated corridor: Centre nods Rs 12K-cr to Srisailam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srisailam temple, Srisailam, Pilgrimage tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/dharmasthala-burial-case-chinna-called-me-i-told-sit-says-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/a85m9rbd/C_40_1_CH1566_3576916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj on Wednesday admitted that Chinna CN, the complainant, had contacted him on phone and that he had immediately informed this to Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Pronab Mohanty.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/id4whzsx/Gave-audio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor and social activist Prakash Raj addresses a press meet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:23:11.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmasthala burial case: Chinna called me; I told SIT, says Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prakash Raj, Dharmasthala burial case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/s-korea-firm-meets-cm-vijay-to-fast-track-thoothukudi-shipbuilding-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/khqfplth/Korea-firm-meets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay meets HD Hyundai executives at the Secretariat on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:22:07.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>S Korea firm meets CM Vijay to fast-track Thoothukudi shipbuilding project </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN CM Vijay, Thoothukudi shipbuilding project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/air-should-run-hyperlocal-content-to-reach-large-section-of-people-ashwini-vaishnaw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ykkyv1v6/vaishanw085503.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:21:52.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIR should run hyperlocal content to reach large section of people: Ashwini Vaishnaw</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, All India Radio, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Akashvani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kochi-startup-brings-low-cost-prosthetics-within-reach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fbplkocu/New-Project-2026-06-18T074827.034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Founders Rover C Joseph (L) and Ashik Ansary M with the bionic arm ‘Angel Hand’.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:20:20.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi startup brings low-cost prosthetics within reach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, healthcare, prosthetics, Angel Hand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/pongal-cash-subsidy-trap-tncsc-in-rs-27k-crore-debt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/ocvh7bzr/P_4568598882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait in long queues at a ration shop to collect the Pongal gift hamper and the rupees 3,000 cash assistance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:20:07.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pongal cash, subsidy trap TNCSC in Rs 27K-crore debt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNCSC, Pongal cash gift</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/cm-dk-shivakumar-appoints-personal-representative-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/xwdv7o1y/ANI_20260616071858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:17:49.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar appoints personal representative in Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Delhi, DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/oriental-schools-in-kerala-face-dip-in-students-enrolling-for-sslc-examinations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/8upm11xl/New-Project-2026-06-18T074437.959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oriental Schools – where students study either Sanskrit or Arabic as their first language – are losing appeal among Class 10 students following the state syllabus.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/1ovj2g5w/Orien.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:15:52.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oriental schools in Kerala face dip in students enrolling for SSLC examinations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Arabic, Sanskrit, class 10</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-in-space-ink-deal-to-set-up-facility-for-space-systems</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ioaeb15y/INSPACe6d94020f9c.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the arrangement, IN-SPACe will provide equipment worth up to Rs 100 crore, while the TN government will provide land and fund the construction of buildings, utilities and supporting infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:15:41.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN, IN-SPACe ink deal to set up facility for space systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IN-SPACe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/keralas-foster-care-programme-a-bridge-towards-a-second-chance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/yr7so1tt/foster-care082110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anwar (name changed) with his adoptive parents.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:11:55.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s foster-care programme: A bridge towards a second chance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, foster care, legal adoption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/madras-hc-restrains-church-construction-flags-malafide-intention</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/6edd9fl1/202605263802991.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It said the collector and RDO ought not to have called for police protection because the construction could not come up for 13 years on account of the pendency of the civil suit</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:11:19.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC restrains church construction, flags malafide intention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, malafide intention, church construction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/initial-us-iran-deal-takes-immediate-effect-after-both-sides-sign-says-pakistan-pm-nuclear-talks-to-continue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/lb33nljw/AFP20260617B7FA86Kv1HighResFranceG7PoliticsDiplomacySummit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:09:53.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Initial US-Iran deal takes immediate effect after both sides sign, says Pakistan PM; nuclear talks to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, US-IRAN peace deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/shoranur-mangaluru-section-on-track-to-hit-130kmph-as-palakkad-rail-division-begins-major-infra-upgrades</loc>
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<image:caption>Shoranur-Mangaluru section on track to hit 130kmph as Palakkad rail division begins major infra upgrades.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:08:07.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shoranur-Mangaluru section on track to hit 130kmph as Palakkad rail division begins major infra upgrades</news:title>
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<image:caption>Namakkal egg prices hit record high, likely to remain till Pongal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:06:33.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Namakkal egg prices hit record high of Rs 6.45</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister VD Satheesan addresses the media during a press conference at the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:04:27.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala continues with PM SHRI, but sets terms</news:title>
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<image:caption>Comedian Dhruv</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pranit More controversy: Delhi comedians unpack the ₹370 biryani row, crowd work and accountability</news:title>
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<news:title>A Table for One</news:title>
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<image:caption>Comedian Pranit More</image:caption>
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<news:title>The consequences of a 'joke'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Students practicing at Boat Club</image:caption>
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<image:caption>James Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At Madras Boat Club, young rowers chart new futures</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ctrl+Alt+Discover: Chennai’s two cultural communities come together to curate a novel musical show-tell</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A tapestry of Kashmir’s living heritage</news:title>
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<image:caption>Deepa Mehta's Fire</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from Schitts Creek</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amsham</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chappell Roan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pride Month: A peek into the LGBTQIA+ community through books, movies, and songs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/abyom-spacetech-fires-up-indias-first-fully-indigenous-reusable-rocket-engine</loc>
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<image:caption>Jainul Abedin, founder and CEO of Abyom SpaceTech &amp; Defence</image:caption>
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<news:title>Abyom SpaceTech fires up India’s first fully indigenous reusable rocket engine</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Jet, Set, Sway: With int'l travel down, these Indian locations are new destination wedding hot spots</news:title>
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<image:caption>Water storage at the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu's Salem stands below 80 feet, adding to the worries of Kuruvai rice farmers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:44:50.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As rainfall deficit spreads, rework crop strategies, build long-term resilience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<news:title>Prevention of elder abuse needs all-society approach </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jun/17/quick-take-in-a-different-light</loc>
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<image:caption>Leaders of G7 countries and invited partners pose for a family photo during a gala dinner on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:44:37.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | In a different light</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-why-getting-to-watch-messis-magic-is-a-privilege</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi walks to take a corner with thousands of fan watching on</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:07:49.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Why getting to watch Messi's magic is a privilege </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/indian-it-firms-pay-premium-valuations-for-ai-acquisitions-in-fy26</loc>
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<image:caption>IT services companies increasingly turn to acquisitions to support growth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:04:34.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian IT firms pay premium valuations for AI acquisitions in FY26</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/tesla-expands-in-india-opens-first-experience-centre-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Tesla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:58:59.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tesla expands in India, opens first Experience Centre in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/no-foreign-bidders-on-gem-yet-govt-nudges-buyers-to-float-relevant-tenders</loc>
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<image:caption>GeM has now started nudging buyers to issue such tenders through the portal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:55:37.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No foreign bidders on GeM yet; govt nudges buyers to float relevant tenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government e-Marketplace, Gem tenders</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/senior-us-officials-dictate-memorandum-with-iran-to-journalists-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers inspect a damaged ambulance belonging to Hezbollah's health unit that was hit in a previous Israeli airstrike in the southern village of Souaneh, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:33:33.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior US officials dictate memorandum with Iran to journalists</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Iran tensions, Masoud Pezeshkian, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/17/lessons-from-making-and-breaking-of-political-parties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0wg342ub/17june2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When a dynasty dominates, ideology takes a back-seat. And parties bereft of ideology hamper the very cause of democracy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lessons from making and breaking of political parties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/17/cartography-of-indias-future</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentine author &amp; poet Jorge Luis Borges in his office at the Biblioteca Nacional office (at Calle Mexico 564), Buenos Aires in 1971</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cartography of India's future</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/india-uk-trade-pact-to-come-into-force-from-july-15-2</loc>
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<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:20:58.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-UK trade pact to come into force from July 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Keir Starmer, India-UK trade pact</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/ammonia-leak-kills-worker-in-udham-singh-nagar-ice-plant-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials inspect the ice factory in Gadarpur, Uttarakhand, following Wednesday’s ammonia gas leak that killed a worker.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:00:28.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia leak kills worker in Udham Singh Nagar Ice plant in Uttarakhand </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ammonia leak</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/india-will-always-be-on-the-side-of-peace-pm-modi-after-meeting-zelenskyy-on-sidelines-of-g7-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>Modi reiterated India’s position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that India would “always be on the side of peace,” and would place “the values of humanity over everything else.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:41:14.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India will always be on the side of peace': PM Modi after meeting Zelenskyy on sidelines of G7 Summit</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/nse-files-drhp-with-sebi-to-launch-ipo</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the National Stock Exchange headquarters in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:39:19.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE files DRHP with SEBI to launch IPO</news:title>
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