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<image:caption>Jaguar Land Rover.</image:caption>
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<news:title>JLR India expands retail presence in Delhi, Gurugram; sees NCR as key market</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/education-now-an-exclusion-system-designed-to-keep-millions-of-youth-out-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Education now an 'exclusion system' designed to keep millions of youth out: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/18/india-will-be-targeting-100-medals-at-asian-para-games-satyanarayana-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Para athletics head coach Satyanarayana.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India will be targeting 100 medals at Asian Para Games: Satyanarayana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/blaze-at-st-petersburg-oil-sites-as-kyiv-launches-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia</loc>
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<image:caption>A car burns after a Russian airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/fssai-asks-food-business-operators-to-ensure-temperature-controlled-transport-for-all-perishables-2</loc>
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<image:caption>FSSAI mentioned that it has specified hygienic and sanitary requirements for FBOs under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:title>FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishables</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/irans-new-defence-minister-mehrdad-akhlaghi-threatens-enormous-damage-if-us-attacks</loc>
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<image:caption>Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:06:55.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's new defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if US attacks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/18/charles-matata-wins-delhi-half-marathon-mens-race-with-course-record-alemu-takes-womens-crown</loc>
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<image:caption>The 29-year-old Matata's feat of setting a new course record was noteworthy as the humidity was high at around 90 per cent and the temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius was not ideal for long-distance running.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:05:13.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charles Matata wins Delhi Half Marathon men's race with course record, Alemu takes women's crown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Delhi Half Marathon, USD</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/temple-tragedy-mp-cm-removes-gwalior-city-sp-suspends-8-cops-announces-rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:58:18.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple tragedy: MP CM removes Gwalior City SP, suspends 8 cops, announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/consistency-overrated-in-t20s-for-top-order-batters-samson-never-out-of-form-pujara-2</loc>
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<image:caption>India batsman Sanju Samson.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:51:09.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consistency overrated in T20s for top-order batters, Samson never out of form: Pujara </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/tata-trusts-disbursed-rs-1556-crore-in-fy26-plans-40-50-not-for-profit-hospitals</loc>
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<image:caption>Rural upliftment took the largest share at Rs 457.62 crore, followed by education (Rs 270.26 crore), cancer care (Rs 178.46 crore), institutions (Rs 169.31 crore) and healthcare (Rs 105.97 crore).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:40:54.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Trusts disbursed Rs 1,556 crore in FY26, plans 40-50 not-for-profit hospitals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/14-killed-28-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-madhya-pradeshs-gwalior</loc>
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<image:caption>Police gather at the site after thirteen persons were killed and nearly 40 others suffered injuries when a truck crashed into several devotees waiting near a temple, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:24:40.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14 killed, 28 injured as truck runs over devotees near temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Accident, Sheetlamata Mandir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/the-silent-heroes-guiding-the-skies</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:22:21.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The silent heroes guiding the skies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Good News, AAI, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, East Asia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/vance-defends-indentured-servants-remark-on-h-1b-workers-admits-his-rhetoric-was-imperfect</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:16:57.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance defends 'indentured servants' remark on H-1B workers, admits his rhetoric was 'imperfect'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, H-1B visa, US visa rules, JD Vance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/voters-can-use-form-6-to-restore-deleted-names-in-electoral-rolls-eci-tells-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>High Court of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:59:14.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voters can use Form 6 to restore deleted names in electoral rolls, ECI tells Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi SIR, SIR of electoral rolls, Form 6</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/adaniconnexs-vizag-data-centres-to-use-air-cooling-cut-freshwater-consumption</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:51:58.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, cut freshwater consumption</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-stampede-mamata-aitc-targets-cm-suvendu-questions-nephews-role-in-puja-committee</loc>
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<image:caption>Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal remains sealed following a stampede, in Kolkata, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:42:24.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Mamata AITC targets CM Suvendu, questions nephew's role in puja committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy, Kolkata Stampede, Mamata AITC, Debdeep Adhikari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/indian-refiners-fuel-exports-to-the-west-jump-43-per-cent-as-they-keep-processing-russian-crude</loc>
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<image:caption>Exports reported as destined for EU ports from refineries running on Russian crude rose 80 per cent in value, including a single 104,000-tonne cargo of gasoil (diesel) from Jamnagar still en route to Rotterdam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:38:15.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian refiners' fuel exports to the West jump 43 per cent as they keep processing Russian crude </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reliance Industries Limited, Russian crude oil, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), fuel exports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/18/daniel-dubois-destroys-wardley-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-crown</loc>
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<image:caption>Boxer Daniel Dubois holds the belt after defeating Fabio Wardley in a WBO world heavyweight bout, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2025, in London.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Boxer Daniel Dubois, left, knocks down Fabio Wardley during their WBO world heavyweight bout, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2025, in London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:36:39.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daniel Dubois destroys Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight crown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley, WBO heavyweight crown</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/came-like-a-storm-eyewitnesses-recall-trucks-deadly-dash-towards-gwalior-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Police gather at the site after thirteen persons were killed and nearly 40 others suffered injuries when a truck crashed into several devotees waiting near a temple, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:29:11.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Came like a storm': Eyewitnesses recall truck's deadly dash towards Gwalior temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Sheetla Mata temple accident, Gwalior accident, Gwalior temple</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-durga-puja-stampede-toll-rises-to-19-seven-arrested-amit-shah-visits-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:27:03.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Durga Puja stampede toll rises to 19; seven arrested, Amit Shah visits injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Police, CM Suvendu Adhikari, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/a-year-on-complaints-galore-at-tiruchys-panjappur-bus-terminus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/8ugb899d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-18-at-1.06.45-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some traders have placed tables and chairs outside their shops and a few have set up cooking areas using electric stoves.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:11:54.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A year on, complaints galore at Tiruchy’s Panjappur bus terminus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, Panjappur bus terminus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/cpm-leader-pinarayi-vijayan-defends-kiifb-fund-allocation-to-kannur-cites-long-term-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/popzwzpq/Pinarayi-Vijayan-speaking-at-the-inauguration-of-the-Vipulikrita-extended-CPM-Kannur-District-Committee.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam CM and CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:51:21.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan defends KIIFB fund allocation to Kannur, cites long-term development</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/france-demands-israel-act-after-criminal-violence-against-visiting-mayor</loc>
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<image:caption>France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:48:11.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France demands Israel act after 'criminal violence' against visiting mayor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/18/going-bananas-haaland-keeps-on-scoring-as-scandal-hit-man-city-wins-again-in-premier-league-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Ipswich Town, in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct.17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:47:54.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Going bananas: Haaland keeps on scoring as scandal-hit Man City wins again in Premier League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Manchester City, English Premier League, Erling Haaland</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/18/the-tale-of-two-birthdays</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from November 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat pray during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:43:22.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The tale of two birthdays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Narendra Modi, BJP, RSS, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/braj-mohan-ram-swears-in-as-odishas-governor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/kkhwfzoe/ANI_20261018065729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha Governor, CM Mohan Charan Majhi attends ceremony.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:25:56.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Braj Mohan Ram swears in as Odisha's Governor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Governor, Braj Mohan Ram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/18/a-roof-of-hope-on-reclaimed-mafias-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/4fler60r/ANI_20260924160031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:20:44.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Roof of Hope on reclaimed Mafia’s Land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/heavy-rain-boosts-chennais-five-reservoirs-storage-by-237-mcft-in-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-15/7pacguqb/202510153541751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poondi and Chembarambakkam each recorded an increase of 39 mcft.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:19:59.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain boosts Chennai’s five reservoirs’ storage by 237 mcft in two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai rains, Water storage level, Chennai reservoirs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/18/minor-boy-dragged-away-by-leopard-in-maharashtras-chandrapur-rescued-after-hundreds-join-search</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/wrmm0fpc/202512183612321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He was walking alongside a neighbour when a leopard attacked and dragged him away at a spot near Visapur toll naka, a forest official said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:13:51.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor boy dragged away by leopard in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur; rescued after hundreds join search</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, pilgrims, leopard, minor boy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/vice-president-vance-faces-tough-questions-on-iran-war-immigration-and-more-in-cbs-town-hall</loc>
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<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:07:59.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vice-President Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, JD Vance, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/nothing-can-save-gyanesh-kumar-cec-simply-has-to-go-sir-must-be-suspended-forthwith-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ngjhqawa/jairam093021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP and Congress general secretary in charge of communications leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:05:04.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nothing can save Gyanesh Kumar, CEC simply has to go; SIR must be suspended forthwith': Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Sir, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/rahul-gandhi-to-join-congresss-save-goa-yatra-ahead-of-2027-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/66c1mcbh/20260924356L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:04:12.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to join Congress’s ‘Save Goa’ yatra ahead of 2027 Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Save Goa Campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/despite-heavy-rain-over-15-lakh-passengers-travel-by-chennai-buses-ahead-of-holidays</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:02:23.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite heavy rain, over 1.5 lakh passengers travel by Chennai buses ahead of holidays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, heavy rain, Chennai rain, Chennai buses, Heavy downpour</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/avoid-appointing-eos-sans-temple-custom-knowledge-as-fit-person-madras-hc-tells-hrce</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ku89usxq/Can’t-enact-law.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:01:58.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avoid appointing EOs sans temple custom knowledge as fit person, Madras HC tells HR&amp;CE </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, HR&amp;CE department, executive officers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tamil-nadu-festive-rush-burns-a-hole-in-passengers-pockets-as-omni-bus-fares-soar-to-rs-4500</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:52:19.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Festive rush burns a hole in passengers’ pockets as omni bus fares soar to Rs 4,500</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bus fare hike, omni bus fares</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/18/second-woman-dies-at-rajasthans-kota-hospital-after-c-section-within-24-hours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/p1orfeg4/Maternal-Deaths.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:46:42.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second woman dies at Rajasthan's Kota hospital after C-section within 24 hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, C-section death, Caesarean delivery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/interviews/2026/Oct/18/smriti-irani-exclusive-the-irony-of-the-tv-bahu-now-splitting-political-families-q-a</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:37:54.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smriti Irani Exclusive: The Irony of the TV Bahu Now Splitting Political Families | Q &amp; A</news:title>
<news:keywords>smriti irani, prabhu chawla, rahul gandhi, uttar pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/gavaskar-says-hardik-pandya-irreplaceable-india-should-stop-looking-for-like-for-like-replacement-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/mm7g37g4/HP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hardik Pandya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:26:32.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gavaskar says Hardik Pandya irreplaceable, India should stop looking for like-for-like replacement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Hardik Pandya, Gavaskar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/three-arrested-over-alleged-suicide-of-couple-and-their-three-children-in-greater-noida</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/eqs44y3j/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:21:42.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested over alleged suicide of couple and their three children in Greater Noida</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Greater Noida crime, family death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/major-fire-breaks-out-in-alberta-after-deadly-incident-at-military-base</loc>
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<image:caption>File photo of Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:21:27.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Fire accident, Canada, Alberta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/elderly-man-injured-as-kashmir-bound-bus-attacked-with-stones-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/fboy9fd4/images-2026-10-18T114021.383.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:14:17.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man injured as Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Stone pelting, Haryana, bus attacked</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/new-melsanthis-selected-for-sabarimala-malikappuram-temples</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-01/jcz5glch/sabarimala1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/0jxbemnf/BeFunky-collage-Mammootty-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri of Areekkara Illam Pulimoodu, in Thiruvananthapuram and A. Damodaran Namboothiri of Aayadathu Illam, Vadakara, in Kozhikode</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:58:35.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New melsanthis selected for Sabarimala, Malikappuram temples</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Malikappuram temple</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/mangaluru-police-arrest-absconding-priest-for-sexually-abusing-minor-boy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/93hfdemw/ANI_20251104134632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soon after the POCSO case was registered, the accused Church Father went absconding.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:38:32.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangaluru Police arrest absconding priest for sexually abusing minor boy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minor, Mangaluru Police, Catholic priest, Sexually abused, Church Father, Father Cyprian Pinto</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/girls-body-recovered-from-canal-near-korakara-in-odisha-one-detained</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>After postmortem, the family members, placing the body of the deceased in front of Sadar police station, staged dharna seeking action against the kidnapper.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:37:31.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl’s body recovered from canal near Korakara in Odisha, one detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kakatpur branch canal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/two-members-of-chandigarh-family-killed-five-injured-in-accident-in-odishas-sambalpur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3fv5wtj8/202604213758882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per preliminary information, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into the concrete divider.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:36:09.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two members of Chandigarh family killed, five injured in accident in Odisha's Sambalpur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/56k-people-in-ganjam-hit-by-deep-depression-src-gives-over-rs-661-crore-for-relief-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/nwxwwt2z/Thousands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to a district administration release, the deep depression affected an estimated 56,000 people across 22 blocks, 42 gram panchayats, 56 villages and five urban local bodies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:34:39.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>56K people in Ganjam hit by deep depression, SRC gives over Rs 6.61 crore for relief measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, 2026 deep depression-induced floods</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/odisha-five-held-over-trafficking-assault-of-brick-kiln-workers-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused were identified as Nilkamal Chandrakar (38) alias Golu, Mulchand Sabar (35) and Sanoj Lohar (34) of Nuapada district, and Santosh Agrawal (42) and Anup Agrawal (47) from Chhattisgarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:31:28.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Five held over trafficking, assault of brick kiln workers in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, trafficking, brick kiln workers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/president-murmu-pm-modi-to-visit-odisha-in-october-last-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wlliu5tb/HLgNZkLa0AAGd7O.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi President Droupadi Murmu</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/cx1twnzw/pm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:29:34.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu, PM Modi to visit Odisha in October last week</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Odisha, Narendra Modi, Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/andhra-pradeshs-poll-notice-in-odishas-kotia-villages-draws-congress-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/u3orqhc9/photo-2-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:27:44.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh’s poll notice in Odisha's Kotia villages draws Congress protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Andhra Pradesh local body elections, Kotia villages</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/jfls-22-mtpa-integrated-blast-furnace-inaugurated-by-cm-majhi-at-kalinga-nagar-in-jajpur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dsmkc49x/Majhiii.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:26:18.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JFL’s 2.2 MTPA integrated blast furnace inaugurated by CM Majhi at Kalinga Nagar in Jajpur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, blast furnace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/abvps-victory-run-shows-youth-are-for-nation-first-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/273ie5d5/Naxalism-ends-but.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:25:03.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP’s victory run shows youth are for ‘Nation First’: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah, ABVP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/bcjd-won-50-seats-in-varsities-60-in-colleges-lop-naveen-patnaik</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mr8bp1tn/NaveenePatnaik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:23:49.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BCJD won 50% seats in varsities, 60% in colleges’: LoP Naveen Patnaik </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, BCJD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/five-day-durga-puja-festival-begins-in-cuttack-with-pomp-and-gaiety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/l7fvn9wd/Millennium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the puja committees started the celebration by observing Sasthi Puja rituals on Saturday, devotees started thronging the pandals to have a glimpse of the deities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:22:44.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-day Durga Puja festival begins in Cuttack with pomp and gaiety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Durga Puja festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/bribe-taking-superintending-engineer-caught-after-night-long-chase-in-odisha-rs-2188l-seized-by-vigilance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/nr9p1kf4/pic11710chn120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prasanjit Das</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:20:40.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bribe-taking’ superintending engineer caught after night-long chase in Odisha, Rs 21.88L seized by Vigilance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, bribe, superintending engineer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/varkala-turns-a-surfers-stop-as-schools-sprout-on-coast-to-train-wannabes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/t3v1bv61/Surf1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The surge of excitement and rigour of fun. Surfers at Varkala.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/tmzbrqwp/Surf2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starting young.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/2ldbhayc/Surf5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Capturing the high moments.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wa1d38z4/Surf7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Riding high on Varkala waves.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gkehlv0g/Surf8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vantage view of surfing training along the Varkala coast.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ld5p7yk8/Surf4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On-shore practice before heading to the sea.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/0pxl3ty8/surf3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On-shore practice before heading to the sea.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/1ye1h5yy/Surf6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Varkala coast.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/p58ry2xl/Surf9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Splash of fun.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:20:23.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varkala turns a surfer's stop as schools sprout on coast to train wannabes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Surfing, Varkala, Papanasam, edava</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/18/actors-vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-draw-crowds-at-day-7-of-vijayawada-utsav-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mr7iseaj/Vijay-Deverakonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:20:20.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna draw crowds at day 7 of  Vijayawada Utsav 2.0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Entertainment, Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Vijayawada Utsav 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/rourkela-police-tighten-vigil-for-durga-puja-use-technology-to-keep-criminals-at-bay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5v1qfr31/criminals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sources said crime rates have drastically reduced over the last two years by leveraging a robust database of habitual offenders and using advance technology.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:17:48.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela police tighten vigil for Durga Puja, use technology to keep criminals at bay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, durga puja, criminals, Rourkela police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/andhra-educationist-turns-annamacharya-keerthanas-into-lifelong-mission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/t9vcnguc/New-Project-2026-10-18T104426.074.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Classical singer, educationist and lawyer M Lakshmaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:17:24.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra educationist turns Annamacharya Keerthanas into lifelong mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Annamacharya, Annamacharya  Keerthanas, M Lakshmaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/witchcraft-linked-violence-lingers-in-odishas-rairangpur-80-per-cent-victims-are-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-19/q4bhdcu8/old-woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:16:36.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Witchcraft-linked violence lingers in Odisha's Rairangpur, 80 per cent victims are women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, witchcraft, Rairangpur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/fake-cop-makes-traffic-stop-steals-womans-gold-earrings-near-balugaon-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/y31muqah/Cop-accuses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express illustration</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:16:04.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake ‘cop’ makes traffic stop, steals woman’s gold earrings near Balugaon in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fake cop, gold earrings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/vedanta-aluminium-distributes-300-electric-sprayers-to-farmers-in-odishas-kalahandi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/6zvl9xch/whatsapp_image_2026_10_17_at_16_06_38_1710chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta Aluminium distributes 300 electric sprayers to farmers in Kalahandi</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:15:03.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta Aluminium distributes 300 electric sprayers to farmers in Odisha's  Kalahandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kalahandi, Vedanta Aluminium, electric sprayers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/odisha-pm-modi-to-launch-rbi-data-centre-on-oct-25-president-murmu-to-visit-3-days-later</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6od0xi9f/20261015195L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:13:33.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: PM Modi to launch RBI data centre on Oct 25, President Murmu to visit 3 days later</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PM Modi, RBI Reserve Bank of India, President Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/trekker-brothers-uncover-hidden-treasures-of-andhras-seshachalam-biosphere-reserve</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/02g41gpj/Trekker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>By the late 1970s, the brothers were exploring sites such as Malagundam, Avachari wells, Chandragiri forests and Kalyani Dam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:12:06.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trekker Brothers uncover hidden treasures of Andhra's Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve, Andhra trekker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/elderly-man-dies-after-high-tension-line-falls-on-him-at-bus-stop-near-thiruninravur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/1sas6hkx/Elderly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles wade through traffic amid heavy rain at Chetpet in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:08:46.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man dies after high-tension line falls on him at bus stop near Thiruninravur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Thiruninravur flyover, high-tension line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/18/pilgrimage-sites-to-global-landmarks-pandals-add-grandeur-to-bhubaneswars-durga-puja</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6oss01b5/Pilgrimage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees gather in front of the Saheed Nagar Durga Puja pandal for darshan of Goddess Durga, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday | Shamim Qureshy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:08:16.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilgrimage sites to global landmarks: Pandals add grandeur to Bhubaneswar’s Durga Puja</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, durga puja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/greater-chennai-corp-to-shift-residents-in-low-lying-areas-to-relief-centres-in-advance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/7/original/chennai_rain_EPS13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The civic body has kept 1,320 motor pumps on standby to clear stagnant rainwater.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:03:40.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Chennai Corp to shift residents in low-lying areas to relief centres in advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Low-lying areas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/vck-president-thol-thirumavalavan-rules-out-contesting-bypoll-from-tiruchy-east</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/hezfw9u0/Thiruma-clarifies-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:59:37.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan rules out contesting bypoll from Tiruchy East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/minister-sengottaiyan-junks-claims-says-no-discussion-held-on-cabinet-reshuffle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dk8w80t3/Sengottaiyan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister K A Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:57:18.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sengottaiyan junks claims, says no discussion held on cabinet reshuffle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, K A Sengottaiyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/seven-used-syringes-found-on-race-course-ground-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/xx66i7k4/Govt%20probing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said seven used syringes were found in athlete washrooms inside the race course sports stadium on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:53:03.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven used syringes found on Race Course ground in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, used syringes, Race Course sports ground</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/body-of-missing-nurse-found-in-decomposed-state-near-perundurai-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-28/vdfp9b2s/202506283439371.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Saturday, Perundurai police received information that the decomposed body of a woman had been found near a bush in the Pon Nagar area, along the Vijayamangalam–Perundurai Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:49:19.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of missing nurse found in decomposed state near Perundurai in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, decomposed, missing nurse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/71-year-old-man-dies-of-electrocution-in-tns-thalaivasal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/ovg03690/202610093971863.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karuppannan, who was out early on Friday, is suspected to have stepped on the wire without realising that it was live, resulting in a fatal electric shock.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:47:14.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>71-year-old man dies of electrocution in TN's Thalaivasal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electrocution death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tiger-reserve-officials-of-tn-karnataka-and-kerala-meet-to-discuss-coordinated-efforts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ni4sx4s9/wildlife-poaching.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The officials also discussed sharing intelligence on wildlife poaching, particularly cases involving the illegal hunting of elephants for their tusks and big cats for their skins.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:45:22.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger reserve officials of TN, Karnataka and Kerala meet to discuss coordinated efforts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiger reserve officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/five-prisoners-convicted-in-98-kovai-bomb-blast-case-granted-60-day-parole</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/29/original/jail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The parole has been granted to the five prisoners for a period of 60 days from Saturday for personal reasons.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:40:17.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five prisoners convicted in '98 Kovai bomb blast case granted 60-day parole</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of Bharathiar University.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TNIE Impact: Bharathiar University reopens canteen</news:title>
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<image:caption>As part of scheme, a daycare centre was inaugurated at the Avadi SM Nagar Police Quarters.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Police ready to tackle monsoon emergencies: TN DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal </news:title>
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<image:caption>YSRCP mayoral candidate Varudu Kalyani files her nomination for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Mayor post in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sravani vs Kalyani: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation  to get third woman mayor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/no-truce-in-sight-for-aiadmk-as-eps-loyalist-rebuts-velumani-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami and other AIADMK members marking the party’s 55th Foundation Day in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:25:21.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No truce in sight for AIADMK as EPS loyalist rebuts Velumani remarks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/18/11-cctvs-3-anprs-yet-hit-and-run-killer-vanishes-from-bhubaneswarsmost-guarded-road</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purposes</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The car driven by Soumya Ranjan Rath after trying to mow down four persons on Puri By-Pass Road on Oct 12</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Mahindra Scorpio which went on a rampage in Ghatikia on Oct 13, killing one person</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:24:28.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 CCTVs &amp; 3 ANPRs, Yet, hit-and-run killer vanishes from Bhubaneswar’s
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<image:caption>Tension at the municipal corporation office in Tirupati on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A chaotic scene at a nomination centre during the filing of nomination papers by a YSRCP candidate at Pulivendula in Kadapa district on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:23:46.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra urban local body polls: Violence mars filing of nominations on 2nd day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/sale-of-fine-rice-at-rs-30kg-in-co-op-outlets-across-tn-goes-live</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministers P Venkataramanan and V Gandhiraj launching the sale of fine rice variety at the Kamadhenu cooperative store in RA Puram of Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:23:06.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sale of fine rice at Rs 30/kg in co-op outlets across TN goes live</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fine rice, V Gandhiraj on Saturday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/vizag-beach-sand-contains-high-natural-radionuclides-research</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-12/4o7tqtf9/P_4259715683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beach road Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:21:25.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vizag beach sand contains high natural radionuclides’: Research</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-pradesh-retired-irs-officer-abducted-rescued</loc>
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<image:caption>The teams rescued Anand Kumar from AAR Homes Guest House and arrested 10 suspects.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:19:16.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Retired IRS officer abducted, rescued</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/18/three-held-for-providing-mule-accounts-to-cyber-fraudsters-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:19:05.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for providing mule accounts to cyber fraudsters in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/breaking-bad-party-dmk-chief-stalins-swipe-at-tvk</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:17:38.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Breaking Bad Party’: DMK chief Stalin’s swipe at TVK</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/ysrcp-president-jagan-mohan-reddy-demands-presidents-rule-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP president and former AP chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:17:23.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy demands President’s Rule in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, President’s rule</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/v-p-c-p-radhakrishnan-governor-arlekar-cm-vijay-and-other-leaders-mourn-music-composer-devas-demise</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Vijay pays paid floral tributes to the music director</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:15:40.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>V-P C P Radhakrishnan, Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay and other leaders mourn music composer Deva's demise</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav (right) met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (left)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:14:51.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav meets Andhra CM Naidu</news:title>
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<image:caption>SEC Anil Chandra Punetha addressing a press conference in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:12:44.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Election Commissioner warns of stern action for poll violations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-election-commission-implements-code-of-conduct-for-local-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/pc6f995w/1_1_petition2_1603cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:11:26.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Election Commission implements code of conduct for local elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/telugu-desam-party-releases-second-list-for-civic-chief-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mlj8exsi/20260429427f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangalagiri: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and state minister Nara Lokesh during the swearing-in ceremony of the latter as Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National Working President during the oath-taking ceremony of the party’s national and state working committees, in Mangalagiri on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:08:54.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu Desam Party releases second list for civic chief posts</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/brs-diverted-water-from-godavari-to-kcrs-farmhouse-mp-chamala-kiran-kumar-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhongir MP and TPCC media chairman Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:07:56.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS diverted water from Godavari to KCR’s farmhouse: MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/vijayawada-college-band-takes-music-to-america</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qps0fzt3/America.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The band NYX is now a professional venture, and they want to build it into a lasting live-music name.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:06:46.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada college band takes music to America</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, America, Vijayawada college, college band</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/over-1-lakh-devotees-visited-sri-durga-malleswara-swamy-temple-in-vijayawada-on-oct-17</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav offer prayers at the temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:05:04.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1 lakh devotees visited Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple in Vijayawada on Oct 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/rein-in-price-rise-of-essential-food-items-cpi-to-centre-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-24/qmoif72m/Sugar-surges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>sugar, which was sold at Rs 48/kg about two months ago, is now priced as high as Rs 70/kg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:03:01.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rein in price rise of essential food items: CPI to centre, TN </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rice, price rise, Sugar, essential food items</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telanganas-soil-is-losing-its-thirst-quenching-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/4528mv9h/MEMAU257202516591841010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organic carbon helps soil retain moisture, supports microbial activity and improves nutrient cycling.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/v8gm2d1q/losing-its-thirst-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:02:38.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s soil is losing its thirst-quenching power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, agricultural economy, El Nino conditions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-pradesh-government-clears-rs-153-crore-medical-claims-cuts-processing-time-to-one-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-30/hjgsic7p/202510303558255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:01:47.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government clears Rs 153 crore medical claims, cuts processing time to one month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, medical claims</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-issues-guidelines-for-road-safety-fund-management</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/2e5swuj7/Minister-responds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:00:01.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana issues guidelines for road safety fund management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, road safety fund</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/six-arrested-for-extortion-of-spa-owner-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Police have recovered Rs 80,000 in cash, seven mobile phones, a car and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the crime.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Six arrested for extortion of spa owner in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-tech-to-ensure-accurate-resurvey-of-land-says-minister-ponguleti</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:58:30.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Tech to ensure accurate resurvey of land, says Minister Ponguleti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/99-per-cent-of-rs-133-cr-donated-to-tvk-made-by-two-ministers</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK flag is used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:58:00.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>99 per cent of Rs 13.3 cr donated to TVK made by two ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, donors, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/bengaluru-75-80-protesters-detained-during-anti-sir-agitation-near-town-hall</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman being detained during a protest against SIR exercise outside Town Hall in Bengaluru on Saturday .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:56:54.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: 75-80 protesters detained during anti-SIR agitation near Town Hall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Town Hall, protesters clash, anti-SIR protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/congress-opens-talks-with-allies-on-tekangana-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:56:40.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress opens talks with allies on Tekangana MLC polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress Telangana, Tekangana MLC polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/three-road-accidents-claim-four-lives-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/emxq0r7g/202606043813395.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the accident near KR Puram, two men were killed on the spot when their motorcycle collided with a truck near Bhattarahalli at around 2 am on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:54:00.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three road accidents claim four lives in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road accident, Bengaluru road accidents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/brs-leader-harish-rao-demands-withdrawal-of-revised-godavari-cauvery-link-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:53:38.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader Harish Rao demands withdrawal of revised Godavari-Cauvery link plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Godavari-Cauvery Link Project, BRS leader Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/sit-probes-money-gold-trail-in-veeramani-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/a5oyerxx/C_1_1_CH1405_124473236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:53:15.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT probes money &amp; gold trail in Veeramani case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gem Veeramani case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/legal-profession-not-for-faint-hearted-cji-surya-kant-at-nlsiu</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:51:31.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Legal profession not for faint-hearted': CJI Surya Kant at NLSIU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/dcm-bhatti-vikramarka-urges-young-filmmakers-to-use-cinema-for-change</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/c6017l3k/Bhatti-urges-young-filmmakers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka &amp; his wife present a saree to Rashmika Mandanna as a Dasara gift during her visit to Praja Bhavan with her husband, Vijay Deverakonda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:50:51.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DCM Bhatti Vikramarka urges young filmmakers to use cinema for change</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, DCM Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/centre-ready-to-hold-talks-with-sugarcane-growers-union-food-minister-pralhad-joshi</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:48:53.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre ready to hold talks with sugarcane growers: Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sugarcane farmers, Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-30-per-cent-reservation-for-d-ed-candidates-in-sgt-posts-upheld</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/v5v5djcm/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:48:50.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 30 per cent reservation for D Ed candidates in SGT posts upheld</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Secondary Grade Teacher, D Ed candidates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/thick-foam-chokes-thirumanimutharu-river-in-salem-as-farmers-allege-untreated-effluent-discharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/82ha0mxp/C_1_1_CH1528_12109801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polluted waters of the Thirumanimutharu River in Salem seen choked with foam after industrial effluents mixed with rainwater.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:46:33.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thick foam chokes Thirumanimutharu River in Salem as farmers allege untreated effluent discharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thirumanimutharu River, Thick foam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-hc-directs-officials-to-ensure-safety-of-hubballi-residents-amid-farmers-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ooxhntkz/K’taka-includes-226-taluks-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands of sugarcane farmers gather at Hattargi toll plaza on the Karnataka-Maharashtra border on Wednesday. Later, they called off the blockade and undertook a padayatra to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence in Hubballi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:46:10.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC directs officials to ensure safety of Hubballi residents amid farmers’ protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Hubballi, Farmers Protests, Karnataka sugarcane farmers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/12-researchers-of-manonmaniam-sundaranar-university-affiliate-colleges-among-worlds-top-2-scientists</loc>
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<image:caption>Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:44:16.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 researchers of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, affiliate colleges among world’s top 2% scientists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-a-rooftop-refuge-for-winged-visitors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/b6ld7h1e/rooftop-refuge-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Khan, who runs a consultancy firm in the city, has turned his rooftop into a haven for birds by setting up feeders and water pots.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:44:09.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: A rooftop refuge for winged visitors </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Mohammad Ghaffar Khan, feeding birds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/the-heart-of-gold-weighs-much-more-than-a-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ula380qr/bs09y105734.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The COROAT has helped students from marginalised communities access education, supported goldsmiths, and assisted transgender persons in securing opportunities for self-reliance.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/d7wlbtye/heartaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Padmavathi, founder of COROAT</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:41:14.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The heart of gold weighs much more than a deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, M Padmavathi, COROAT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/from-track-dreams-to-throwing-triumphs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/akiggdo8/From-track-dreams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garima Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:41:04.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From track dreams to throwing triumphs</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, India, Garima Joshi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/aaka-space-plans-indias-first-underwater-human-spaceflight-analog-mission-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/j1hhlzew/nderwate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:40:54.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aaka Space plans india’s first underwater human spaceflight analog mission in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Gujarat, Aaka Space, underwater human spaceflight</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-union-minister-kishan-reddy-unveils-record-72-foot-bathukamma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/f31ynlg9/Kishan-unveils-record-72-foot-Bathukamma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 72-foot Bathukamma unveiled by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in Amberpet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:40:28.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Union Minister Kishan Reddy unveils record 72-foot Bathukamma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bathukamma festival, Union Minister Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/the-fruits-of-an-assam-farmers-foresight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/do1o69q4/The-fruits-of-a-farmer’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tileswar Handique</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:40:06.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The fruits of an Assam farmer’s foresight</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Assam, Assam, Tileswar Handique</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/think-out-of-the-box-to-thwart-criminals-ips-trainees-told</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/z2erv0mr/Think-out-of-the-box-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan awards trophy to a trainee IPS officer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:38:50.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Think out of the box to thwart criminals, IPS trainees told</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, National Police Academy, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-where-stones-taught-what-words-could-not</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/clhzavt0/Whe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sculptures and carvings portraying people in erotic poses at the Narasimha temple in Bejjanki, Siddipet district</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/98hspui5/Where_stones.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:36:27.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Where stones taught what words could not</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Narasimha temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/tenders-floated-by-chennai-corporation-missing-cost-estimates-other-essential-details</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dphtipdb/Tenders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tender, floated on October 1 by the Ambattur zone for the one-year operation and maintenance of the LPG crematorium at Pandurangapuram burial ground, does not even carry the title of the work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:34:51.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenders floated by Chennai corporation missing cost estimates, other essential details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, LPG crematorium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-poetry-forged-against-the-odds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/i62n8hwf/Poetry-forged.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mechanical engineering student at IIIT-Basara in Nirmal district, Nithin is taking Avadhanam to government schools to kindle interest in Telugu literature</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:34:34.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Poetry forged against the odds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Telugu literature, Avadhanam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/public-argument-on-mahabharata</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/cvx1ab2n/Mahab.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scintillating scenes from a fair that has been held at Ajgara in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district for generations</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bikers start their rally to Gujarat from the state police headquarters in Hyderabad on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bikers from 5 states united against drugs</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rehan Raza presents his invention, Smart Medicine Box for the Visually Challenged, in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana: Medicine box that speaks,so the blind may heal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-seeks-full-msp-cover-amid-drought</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:30:06.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana seeks full MSP cover amid drought</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/bjp-hits-back-says-rahul-attempting-to-threaten-democracy</loc>
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<image:caption>Tarun Chugh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:29:30.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP hits back, says Rahul attempting to threaten democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/student-killed-20-injured-as-electric-lighting-pole-falls-at-dandiya-event-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:title>Student killed, 20 injured as electric lighting pole falls at Dandiya event in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/govt-no-diversion-of-sugar-for-ethanol-fuel-blending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/nh4bmqe6/sugar.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Govt: No diversion of sugar for ethanol fuel blending</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/man-gets-death-for-rape-murder-of-minor-in-mysuru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/yi143dal/202512263620027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the investigation, the police found out the accused had a prior criminal record, including an attempt to murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:25:49.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets death for rape, murder of minor in Mysuru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/road-deaths-fall-1632-pedestrians-still-killed-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:title>Road deaths fall, 1,632 pedestrians still killed in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/meet-prema-the-tn-activist-who-helps-abandoned-women-cancer-patients-through-her-charitable-trust-nesam</loc>
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<image:caption>Women undergo vocational training in tailoring and thread basket-making at a community centre run by Prema’s organisation.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Meet Prema, the TN activist who helps abandoned women, cancer patients through her charitable trust Nesam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/ai-to-drive-growth-over-next-decade-infosys-co-founder-sd-shibulal</loc>
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<image:caption>Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:22:43.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'AI to drive growth over next decade': Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/18/acb-finds-rs-2-crore-da-of-suspended-inspector-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/658l90ie/images-2026-10-18T084908.619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:20:22.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB finds Rs 2 crore DA of suspended inspector in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/bengaluru-north-city-corporation-reviews-care-at-dog-shelter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ydpygndp/Nightmare%20unfolds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Animal rescuers and members of the Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board with the help of police shifted the dogs to two shelters for necessary care.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:19:24.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North City Corporation reviews care at dog shelter</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/joint-owners-with-a-ekhata-eligible-for-separate-ekhatas-bengaluru-development-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda during a meeting on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:17:26.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Joint owners with A-eKhata eligible for separate eKhatas': Bengaluru Development Minister</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/keralam-new-policy-to-prioritise-womens-safety-and-mental-well-being</loc>
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<news:title>Keralam: New policy to prioritise women’s safety and mental well-being</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-activists-seek-protection-of-indias-pluralism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/8m6ec4hy/LEAD-ILLUSTRATION-10-AUGUST2025031856.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka: Activists seek protection of India’s pluralism</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/18/committee-to-investigate-kerala-university-college-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>University College campus and hostel in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:12:20.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Committee to investigate Kerala University College clash</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/cancer-drug-prices-to-fall-by-up-to-70-from-nov-9-karnataka-health-minister-welcomes-the-move</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:12:19.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancer drug prices to fall by up to 70% from Nov 9: Karnataka Health Minister welcomes the move</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/library-built-with-bricks-from-red-hot-kiln-of-prejudice-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>Children read books at the public library in Semmadu village near Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>V Selvakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:10:45.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>library built with bricks from red-hot kiln of prejudice in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, public library, V Selvakumar, Semmadu village</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/105-students-skip-nlsiu-bengaluru-convocation-amid-cji-surya-kant-invitation</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant urges NLSIU graduates to uphold ethics, defend justice and constitutional values.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:09:30.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>105 students skip NLSIU Bengaluru convocation amid CJI Surya Kant invitation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/18/90-per-cent-of-users-save-rs-400-to-700-per-month-through-supplyco-says-study</loc>
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<image:caption>Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob after releasing the report at the Mount Carmel Hall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:07:56.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>90 per cent of users save Rs 400 to 700 per month through Supplyco, says study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Supplyco</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/18/fir-lodged-in-manaveeyam-protest-mayor-says-the-issue-not-political</loc>
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<image:caption>The anti-SIR protest organised by Collective for Democracy at Manaveeyam Veedhi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:06:27.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR lodged in Manaveeyam protest; mayor says the issue ‘not political’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/keralam-govt-hikes-da-dr-to-37-per-cent-arrears-order-to-follow</loc>
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<image:caption>Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:04:16.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam govt hikes DA, DR to 37 per cent; arrears order to follow</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/convict-prisoners-made-to-work-at-digs-residence-says-cb-cid-report</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:03:52.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Convict prisoners made to work at DIG’s residence, says CB-CID report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/guwahati-diary-manipuri-film-premieres-at-vancouver-international-fest</loc>
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<image:caption>‘Enoong Ngallamdai’ (Fireflies in the Dark)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:03:13.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati Diary | Manipuri film premieres at Vancouver international fest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/18/plans-still-in-pipeline-water-crisis-in-kochi-threatens-to-turn-worse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/b034olg1/images-2026-10-18T083034.166.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:01:50.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plans still in pipeline, water crisis in Kochi threatens to turn worse </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/18/odisha-woman-kills-husband-dumps-body-on-tracks-in-kochi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:59:39.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman kills husband, dumps body on tracks in Kochi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/enough-of-discussion-on-sting-op-former-bjp-mp-pratap-simha</loc>
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<image:caption>Simha said former CM Siddaramaiah had filed a complaint and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy had demanded an investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:59:33.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Enough of discussion on sting op':  Former BJP MP Pratap Simha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sting operation, Former BJP MP Pratap Simha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/filmmaker-found-dead-days-after-series-debut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/86cnx5x7/ilmmak.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young Malayalam filmmaker Belraj Kalarickal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:56:15.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Filmmaker found dead days after series debut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kappi Squad, Belraj Kalarickal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tn-government-was-warned-of-power-demand-rise-in-july-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/sq7sevpd/Officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) floated tenders to procure power for the period from October 12 to 31 only on October 6.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:55:31.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government was warned of power demand rise in July: Officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electricity demand, emergency power</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-former-mlc-ramesh-babu-seeks-action-against-dgp-alok</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/ej0lalt7/rb1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka MLC Ramesh Babu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:52:48.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Former MLC Ramesh Babu seeks action against DGP Alok</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Former MLC Ramesh Babu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/kerala-waqf-board-reconstitution-sparks-discontent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/t5ywt18u/Shamsudheen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Waqf and Minority Affairs N Samsudheen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:52:42.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Waqf Board reconstitution sparks discontent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/bjp-accuses-pk-of-distributing-rs-500-notes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-29/p6vo1g07/pk100237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:52:05.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses PK of distributing Rs 500 notes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, Jan Suraaj Party, Bihar MLC polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/chennai-hit-by-cloudburst-like-rain-1st-300-mm-event-of-northeast-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/twjs6jb1/cloudburst.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A driver pushing an autorickshaw through a waterlogged road in Perambur on Saturday night.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:50:22.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai hit by cloudburst-like rain, 1st 300 mm event of northeast monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Northeast monsoon, cloudburst-like rain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/fracas-in-congress-over-soft-approach-to-pinarayi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/q303owaa/Pinarayi-Vijayan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:48:56.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fracas in Congress over ‘soft approach’ to Pinarayi</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress Keralam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/cm-dk-shivakumars-alleged-sting-operation-claims-trigger-political-turmoil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wn7item9/ANI_20260517024132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:44:37.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar's alleged sting operation claims trigger political turmoil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka politics, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/keralam-new-holistic-healthcare-initiative-courts-row-over-mixopathy-practice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vrojtq4l/New-holistic-healthcare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:41:09.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: New holistic healthcare initiative courts row over mixopathy practice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mixopathy, Keralam UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/president-trump-wants-60-day-pause-to-analyse-global-impact-of-sanctions-and-tariffs-marco-rubio</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/cvdxlq78/AP26266532812283.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:37:09.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Trump wants 60-day pause to analyse global impact of sanctions and tariffs: Marco Rubio</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Donald Trump, US sanctions on Russia, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/mahamaga-dispute-advisory-body-comes-out-against-anandavanam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/iyw7hs0m/newindianexpress2026-02-14qondcayqAscetics-are.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anandavanam Bharathi Maharaj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:35:46.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahamaga dispute: Advisory body comes out against Anandavanam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Swami Anandavanam, Mahamaga dispute</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/cm-dk-shivakumar-assures-sugarcane-farmers-he-will-talk-to-centre-on-their-demands</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrives to garland the statue of Rani Chennamma before addressing the farmers, at Kittur in Belagavi district on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:29:02.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar assures sugarcane farmers he will talk to Centre on their demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sugarcane farmers, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/faithful-to-climb-rayiranellur-hills-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Thousands of people from Kerala and Tamil Nadu climbed the Rayiranellur hills at Koppam, near Pattambi, in Palakkad as part of the Rayiranellur Malakayattam on Monday. The annual festival is to commemorate the legend of Naranath Bhranthan and the ‘Panthirukulam’ (12-member clan) myth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:27:35.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithful to climb Rayiranellur Hills today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rayiranellur Hills</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/hd-kumaraswamy-takes-out-padayatara-demands-arrest-of-sting-operation-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gjiuocj4/HDK-TAKES-OUT-PADAYATARA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and JDS leaders and workers take out a padayatra from the party headquarters to Freedom Park on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:25:41.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy takes out padayatara, demands arrest of sting operation accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, jds, padayatara</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/sabarimala-will-be-made-best-pilgrimage-centre-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/2iufbvmc/Sabarimala-will-be.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan during his visit to Sabarimala Sannidhanam on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:23:22.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala will be made best pilgrimage centre: CM Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, CM V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-disability-rights-groups-demand-minimum-rs-5000-monthly-pension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mamjq7g6/C_1_1_CH1402_12406299.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:21:50.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Disability rights groups demand minimum Rs 5,000 monthly pension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, disability, disability pension, Disability rights activist</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/kerala-hc-declines-to-stay-waqf-board-reconstitution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/joe6zfzn/C_53_1_CH1509_45767848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Honorable Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:21:07.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC declines to stay Waqf Board reconstitution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Keralam Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/how-long-will-india-continue-to-depend-on-foreign-coaches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/tfowakvp/HOW-LONG-WILL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former India captain P R Sreejesh</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/s2z0ar4x/SD.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/p3ujyldc/HOW-LONG.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/3ya015rj/LONG-WILL-INDIA-CONTINUE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:18:56.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘How long will india continue to depend on foreign coaches?’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, PR Sreejesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/kodiyeri-aide-m-raghavan-seeks-to-quit-cpm-posts-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gctl4i16/m-raghvan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raghavan, who cited personal reasons in his letter to district secretary M Rajagopalan, has also resigned as president of Kottachery Service Co-operative Bank and director board member of Kanhangad Co-operative Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:15:55.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodiyeri aide M Raghavan seeks to quit CPM posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, M Raghavan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/cmrl-payoff-case-ed-affixes-summons-at-pinarayis-residence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/mcxfbxdd/ED-affixes-summons.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM leader Kadakampally Surendran looks at the ED summons pasted at Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:08:51.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL payoff case: ED affixes summons at Pinarayi’s residence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Enforcement Directorate ED, CMRL payoff case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/two-dead-in-separate-road-accidents-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ohbd5ngv/Two-dead-in-separate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel inspect site after a DTC bus hit a scooter at Anand Parbat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:08:31.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two dead in separate road accidents in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/major-fire-breaks-out-at-cantonment-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ngl5oh8w/Major.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and Rescue Services officials trying to put out the fire that broke out at Cantonment House on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:06:53.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major fire breaks out at Cantonment House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Fire accident, Cantonment House</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/rift-widens-in-congress-as-sudhakaran-joins-chorus-criticising-keralam-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/6cmhdaj1/C_32_1_CH0349_73035511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC president MP K Sudhakaran, interacting with The New Indian Express, TNIE as part of, Express Dialogue Series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:02:11.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rift widens in Congress as Sudhakaran joins chorus criticising Keralam govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, K Sudhakaran, Mathew Kuzhalnadan, CMRL payoff case, Keralam government, Congress Keralam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/delhi-sees-211-days-of-good-aqi-this-year-best-since-2016-minister-manjinder-singh-sirsa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/x6q7kyzp/20260624211ff_VGorbvb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T01:50:38.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi sees 211 days of good AQI this year, best since 2016: Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi AQI, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/bhalswa-landfill-cleanup-deadline-extended-to-feb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/qkej82ej/C_53_1_CH1506_44089812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhalswa landfill site</image:caption>
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<image:caption>a temple-inspired coffered ceiling in a pooja room in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian Designers Transform Ceilings into Bold Statements of Craftsmanship and Style</news:title>
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<image:caption>This Garden of Weeds By: V Sanjay Kumar Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 266 Price: Rs599</image:caption>
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<news:title>A picture of privilege</news:title>
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<image:caption>Balti musician Gulzar Hussain</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An image from the black bag experiment</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Black Bag By: Luke Kennard Publisher: Hachette Pages: 388 Price: Rs699</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sea, Salt &amp; Spice By: Meher Mirza Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 306 Price: Rs999</image:caption>
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<news:title>A city with plenty on its plate </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Oct/18/feline-in-love</loc>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2026/Oct/18/the-divine-love-triangle</loc>
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<image:caption>The transformation of the sites</image:caption>
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<news:title>Where There’s a Well, There’s a Way</news:title>
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<image:caption>“The goal should not be to find one ‘super grain’, but to include a variety of fibre-rich grains in the diet.” - Dr Pankaj Sharma, Director, Department of Robotics, Bariatric, Laparoscopic and General Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>“A biscuit doesn’t become healthy just because it contains millet. Don’t read the front of the pack, turn it around. The ingredient list tells the real story.” - Kavita Devgan, dietitian, holistic health consultant</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rice and wheat fed India and the world. The Green Revolution of the 1960s ended famine-era shortages and dependence on food imports</image:caption>
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<image:caption>“Millets can support a healthy lifestyle because they are high in fibre, but they are only one part of your diet.” - Praniti Mehta, Co Founder, Krafted Millets</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/the-iron-fist-has-taken-off-the-velvet-glove</loc>
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<image:caption>Cartiera F Amatruda</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sheets drying at the mill</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amatruda’s paper</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Photo for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court constituted the five-member committee to examine all aspects of the July violence in Delhi and other places, including the broader issues surrounding the incidents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:32:50.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak protests: SC panel launches portal for complaints over July violence at Jantar Mantar, other places</news:title>
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<image:caption>View of the closed entry gate barricaded by police following a stampede-like situation at another venue in the city, at Chetla Agrani Durga Puja pandal, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to third phase, more clarity before end of FY 27: Secretary DIPAM</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:06:09.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Many learnings for govt from IDBI restructuring: DIPAM Secretary</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Communist leader of Kerala EMS Namboodiripad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:02:57.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What’s in a name? Could be roots in southern India</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:49:03.677Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:45:10.712Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:31:48.227Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore for about three hours on Saturday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:26:10.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI questions former Uttarakhand BJP MLA in Ankita Bhandari murder probe</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/several-afghan-taliban-personnel-killed-in-alleged-retaliatory-action-along-border-pakistan-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Several Taliban personnel also allegedly abandoned their border post following the Pakistani forces' response.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:25:18.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border, Pakistan says</news:title>
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<image:caption>N Jagadeesan is one of the in-form players for Tamil Nadu and the opener will be hoping to inspire the team</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad vice captain CV Milind</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T17:44:52.197Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Captains Shreyas Iyer (India, L) and Shai Hope (West Indies, R) receive the series trophy from BCCI Treasurer Raghuram Bhat (C)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Om Prakash Chouhan in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:12:41.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steady Om Prakash Chouhan is 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/nitin-nabin-accuses-rahul-gandhi-opposition-of-using-tricolour-to-foment-unrest-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and BJP national president Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:08:42.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin accuses Rahul Gandhi, Opposition of using Tricolour to foment unrest in Delhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/17/un-climate-panel-fails-to-agree-date-for-global-warming-update-envoy</loc>
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<image:caption>Global warming</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:08:23.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/congress-takes-sir-fight-to-the-streets-ahead-of-2027-uttarakhand-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>The Congress has released its schedule for the next 15 days, with further events to be announced after the organisation completes its planning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:49:09.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress takes SIR fight to the streets ahead of 2027 Uttarakhand polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/one-killed-four-injured-in-alleged-militant-attack-in-manipurs-kamjong-district</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:37:00.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, four injured in alleged militant attack in Manipur’s Kamjong district</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/17/deva-the-eternal-breeze</loc>
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<image:caption>Thenisai Thendral Deva.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:36:36.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deva: The eternal breeze</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/bmc-demolishes-unauthorised-portions-of-ajay-devgns-juhu-bungalow</loc>
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<image:caption>Ajay Devgn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:28:34.779Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>A supporter of Yemen's Houthi rebels carries his rifle during a rally in support of the group in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:24:53.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi strikes on Yemen kill 12 including three children, Houthis say</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/illegal-unreasonable-imran-khan-moves-bombay-hc-against-notice-directing-him-to-leave-india-by-october-28</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan being detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:14:54.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Illegal, unreasonable': Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice directing him to leave India by October 28</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/uttarakhand-tops-sir-states-with-134-voter-roll-decline-report-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Social activists Anoop Nautiyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:07:00.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand tops SIR states with 13.4% voter roll decline, report says</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/regime-change-needed-if-youth-barred-from-waving-tricolour-sanjay-raut-on-dipkes-arrest</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, along with the INDIA bloc leaders, addresses the media over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:51:18.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regime change needed if youth barred from waving tricolour: Sanjay Raut on Dipke's arrest</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/wii-to-map-four-bear-species-across-india-focus-on-disappearing-habitats-man-animal-conflict</loc>
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<image:caption>India is home to four bear species - Himalayan brown bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear and sun bear.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:47:28.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WII to map four bear species across India; focus on disappearing habitats &amp; man-animal conflict</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/17/bail-granted-to-rg-kar-ex-principal-sandip-ghosh-in-financial-irregularities-case-due-to-laxity-in-probe-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Congress president Shubhankar Sarkar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:44:22.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bail granted to RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in financial irregularities case due to laxity in probe: Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/jamia-students-protesting-for-restoration-of-union-allegedly-assaulted-detained-by-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamia Millia Islamia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:37:33.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia students protesting for restoration of union allegedly assaulted, detained by police</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/17/jdus-anant-singh-retracts-nine-murders-for-nitish-remark-blames-rjd-regime-for-kins-killings</loc>
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<image:caption>JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:23:21.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> JD(U)'S Anant Singh retracts ‘nine murders for Nitish’ remark, blames RJD regime for kin’s killings</news:title>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (R) of the BJP, with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:11:30.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shinde-led Shiv Sena revolts against BJP, NCP candidates in Maharashtra MLC polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/couple-three-children-found-dead-in-greater-noida-food-poisoning-suspected</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:05:55.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple, three children found dead in Greater Noida; food poisoning suspected </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/ed-gets-7-day-custody-of-jagmohan-garg-in-remigate-land-deal-case-involving-alleged-rs-57-crore-waiver</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:title>ED gets 7-day custody of Jagmohan Garg in Remigate land deal case involving alleged Rs 57-crore waiver</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump-puts-them-on-hold-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A car burns after a Russian airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:04:28.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya demands fresh SIR, alleges violence during previous exercise</news:title>
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<image:caption>A good diet, hydration, sleep, cleansers, moisturisers and sunscreen are the real skincare basics.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Before you book that glow drip, read what experts have to say</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/uttarakhand-police-form-sit-to-probe-minister-rekha-aryas-complaint-against-husband</loc>
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<image:caption>Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:55:36.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand police form SIT to probe minister Rekha Arya’s complaint against husband</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/abvp-demands-apology-from-mp-school-over-class-i-students-fancy-dress-marking-democracy-absent</loc>
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<image:caption>The placard listed 10 entries, marking unemployment, hatred, corruption, terrorism, inflation, poverty, vote theft, paper leaks and scams as “present”, while democracy was marked “absent”.</image:caption>
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<news:title>MoEFCC expands apex committee to include high-emission sectors in climate strategy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/aaib-asks-dgca-to-carry-out-one-time-check-of-all-training-records-of-fixed-wing-pilots</loc>
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<news:title>AAIB asks DGCA to carry out one-time check of all training records of fixed-wing pilots</news:title>
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<news:title>Madhya Pradesh man accused of killing live-in partner, throwing body into river to hide crime; search underway</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former West Bengal chief minister Bidhan Chandra Roy.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bidhan Chandra Roy, Lyngdoh among 25 posthumously honoured in Shillong</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/children-have-fundamental-right-to-access-internet-blanket-ban-impermissible-says-sc</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:27:43.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Children have fundamental right to access internet, blanket ban impermissible, says SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/chhattisgarh-sukma-police-launch-free-sewing-training-centre-for-150-women-from-police-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lcrrrrio/IMG-20261016-WA0045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police have launched a free Sewing Training Centre, and the first batch of 150 women from police families has begun an intensive, three-month vocational training course.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:16:41.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh: Sukma Police launch free sewing training centre for 150 women from police families</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/sc-grants-bail-to-ex-rg-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-cites-slow-trial-and-two-years-in-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:14:08.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC grants bail to ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh, cites slow trial and two years in custody</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/indias-space-economy-projected-to-reach-45-billion-in-7-8-years-says-jitendra-singh</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Jitendra Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:08:14.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s space economy projected to reach $45 billion in 7-8 years, says Jitendra Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Minister Jitendra Singh, space economy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/renault-launches-duster-strong-hybrid-at-rs-1699-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>Renault India on Saturday launched Duster SUV with strong hybrid technology.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:07:35.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renault launches Duster Strong Hybrid at Rs 16.99 lakh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Renault India new launches </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/cjps-abhijeet-dipke-released-on-conditional-bail-after-arrest-over-tiranga-march-signs-peace-bond-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke leaves after being granted bail, following his appearance before the Special Executive Magistrate Court at Mandir Marg Police Station, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:58:52.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke released on conditional bail after arrest over Tiranga march; signs peace bond again</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/sgpc-to-install-slain-anti-drug-activist-jhotas-photo-at-golden-temple-museum-family-declines-aid-for-sons</loc>
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<image:caption>President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Harjinder Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:54:38.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SGPC to install slain anti-drug activist Jhota’s photo at Golden Temple museum; family declines aid for sons</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SGPC, Parvinder Singh Jhota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/audi-india-aims-to-double-market-share-in-3-5-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Audi on Friday launched the all-new Q3 in India, bringing together 150 kW of power, quattro all-wheel drive and a suite of digital, lighting and comfort technologies in its compact luxury SUV.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:46:56.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Audi India aims to double market share in 3-5 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Audi India new launch </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/brutality-by-cops-part-of-conspiracy-to-silence-voices-rahul-gandhi-slams-delhi-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with supporters during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', at Yamuna Vihar, in east Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. The Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed in Delhi on Tuesday after a nine-day break for Christmas and New Year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:22:21.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brutality by cops part of conspiracy to silence voices: Rahul Gandhi slams Delhi Police</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/internationalnews2026oct16indias-oscar-entry-gondhal-gets-pan-india-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Gondhal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:20:04.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s Oscar entry Gondhal gets pan-India release date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Yash with Premada Oorali team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:55.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash hails the runaway success of Premada Oorali</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/kannadanews2026oct16gurunandan-tapashwinis-mr-jack-locks-release-date</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:46.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurunandan-Tapashwini's Mr Jack locks release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/englishnews2026oct16zendaya-onboard-alex-garlands-next-sci-fi-film</loc>
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<image:caption>Zendaya plays Athena in The Odyssey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:32.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zendaya onboard Alex Garland’s next sci-fi film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zendaya, Alex Garland, Zendaya's upcoming films</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/englishnews2026oct16matt-reeves-says-he-is-not-leaving-the-batman-part-ii-as-steven-soderbergh-comes-in-for-final-stage-of-production</loc>
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<image:caption>Steven Soderbergh (L), The Batman Part II director Matt Reeves (M), Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:22.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Matt Reeves says he is 'not leaving The Batman Part II,' as Steven Soderbergh comes in for final stage of production</news:title>
<news:keywords>Matt Reeves, The Batman Part II, Steven Soderbergh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/malayalamnews2026oct16jayasuryas-mayan-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Jayasurya in Mayan: Chapter 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:18:30.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayasurya’s Mayan first look unveiled</news:title>
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<image:caption>Naslen in Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D'eux</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:18:21.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naslen's character from Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D'eux introduced, two new posters unveiled</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/17/hindireview2026oct16prahaar-the-ujjwal-nikam-story-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-led-courtroom-drama-prides-itself-of-an-india-that-once-was</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajkummar Rao in Prahaar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:18:07.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao led courtroom-drama prides itself of an India that once was</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/nedumbassery-accident-case-court-rejects-bail-pleas-of-all-four-accused-in-crash-that-killed-three</loc>
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<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:04:47.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nedumbassery accident case: Court rejects bail pleas of all four accused in crash that killed three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bail pleas, Nedumbassery accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/rozgar-guarantee-yojana-for-rss-bjp-workers-congress-cries-foul-on-amended-census-rules</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:01:10.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rozgar Guarantee Yojana for RSS-BJP workers: Congress cries foul on amended Census Rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS-BJP workers, Rozgar Guarantee Yojana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/dmk-to-petition-president-murmu-to-scrap-sir-restore-ballot-paper-system</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:56:42.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK to petition President Murmu to scrap SIR, restore ballot paper system</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/ahmedabad-event-firm-alleges-instagram-fraudsters-selling-fake-garba-tickets-files-complaint</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:49:13.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad event firm alleges Instagram fraudsters selling fake Garba tickets; files complaint</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/ex-bjp-state-chief-sunil-jakhar-seeks-nia-ed-probes-into-punjab-drug-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:36:26.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-BJP state chief Sunil Jakhar seeks NIA, ED probes into Punjab drug trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/ed-detains-kin-of-punjab-cm-bhagwant-manns-wife-in-alleged-rs-5-crore-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:24:05.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED detains kin of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife in alleged Rs 5-crore bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Amardeep Grewal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/gujarat-gold-refinery-murder-prime-accused-shot-after-allegedly-firing-at-police-during-weapon-recovery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/eh41kgpe/Accused-on-stracher-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the operation, the accused allegedly retrieved another firearm hidden at the location and fired at the police team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:56:21.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat gold refinery murder: Prime accused shot after allegedly firing at police during weapon recovery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, gold refinery murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/right-to-protest-has-become-a-crimekapil-sibal-slams-centre-over-jantar-mantar-denotification</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal addresses a press conference in Delhi on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:38:03.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Right to protest has become a crime':
Kapil Sibal slams Centre over Jantar Mantar denotification</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, right to protest, Jantar Mantar denotification</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/fir-against-officials-of-reliance-blinkit-and-zomato-after-fda-finds-rs-48-lakh-worth-expired-food-products</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:18:26.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against officials of Reliance, Blinkit and Zomato after FDA finds Rs 48 lakh worth expired food products</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Reliance, FIR, Zomato, FDA, Blinkit, Expired food</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/family-in-mp-performs-womans-last-rites-outside-hospital-mortuary-after-landlord-objects-citing-navratri</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:03:13.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family in MP performs woman’s last rites outside hospital mortuary after landlord objects citing Navratri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, last rites, hospital mortuary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/10-killed-in-fire-at-seaside-resort-in-bangladesh-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:02:33.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 killed in fire at seaside resort in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh, fire at seaside resort</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/union-minister-kumaraswamy-alleges-sting-video-used-to-keep-karnatakas-political-leadership-under-control</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-21/rec7e2xj/C_35_1_CH1101_55462630.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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:45:09.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Kumaraswamy alleges  sting video used to keep Karnataka's political leadership under control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/strong-democracy-is-where-citizens-have-the-freedom-to-question-govt-karnataka-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-29/u8qnc3u0/DK%20Shivakumar.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>2026-10-17T09:43:06.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Strong democracy is where citizens have the freedom to question govt': Karnataka CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, democracy, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, freedom to question govt, NLSIU convocation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/17/veteran-musician-deva-passes-away-at-75-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/zdrq0e1f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-2.14.54-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:42:15.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75</news:title>
<news:keywords>Deva, Thenisai Thendral, Tamil cinema, film composer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/scuffles-and-fires-break-out-as-protesters-rally-across-france-joining-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/31pjqbwm/AP26290464234778.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car burns at Place de La Republique during a protest against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:35:13.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, tear gas, water cannons, France students protest, rising living costs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/meerut-snakebite-case-convicts-shifted-to-new-barracks-were-restless-at-night-jail-authorities-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-17/ynyhmlmb/ANI_20250717042305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:33:21.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut snakebite case convicts shifted to new barracks, were restless at night: Jail authorities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Meerut snakebite case, convicts shifted to new barracks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/sri-lanka-suffers-nationwide-electricity-blackout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00afd41f-d66e-4c7e-b545-c6ceafcae75e/powerline_electricity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of electricity tower used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:23:58.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Sri Lanka, electricity blackout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/teen-shooter-who-killed-4-at-oregon-elementary-school-was-a-former-student-police-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ggnr44w3/children-place-flowers-at-memorial.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children place flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Ore., Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, a day after a deadly shooting.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:15:50.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Former student, Teen shooter, Oregon elementary shool shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/punjab-government-revokes-rs-40-crore-concessions-to-mohali-site-allottee-amid-ed-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/34h7xoj8/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-13-at-6.34.02-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Mohali Area Development Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:14:29.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab government revokes Rs 40 crore concessions to Mohali site allottee amid ED probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab government, GMADA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/ed-pastes-summons-at-pinarayi-vijayans-residence-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2uosnu5s/20260904067f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam ex-Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:58:49.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED pastes summons at Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Enforcement Directorate, CMRL payoff case, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/couple-killed-as-scooter-gets-trapped-between-two-lorries-on-highway-in-keralam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/0onqq1re/newindianexpress2025-05-1444672p7kBike-accidents.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:56:25.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple killed as scooter gets trapped between two lorries on highway in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-committed-to-expanding-nlsiu-campus-promises-land-and-financial-assistance-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/wly959yi/PTI08032026000498B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:36:47.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka committed to expanding NLSIU campus, promises land and financial assistance: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), CM D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/dual-stance-on-justice-sreelekha-slams-case-over-rahul-gandhi-thandav-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/3345yvdz/NH21Corporation02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former-DGP and BJP state vice president R Sreelekha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:30:28.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Dual stance on justice’: Sreelekha slams case over Rahul Gandhi ‘thandav’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, BJP councillor R Sreelekha, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/three-men-sentenced-to-more-than-158-years-for-the-killings-of-australian-us-surfers-in-mexico</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/t95cpeeb/AP26282807470963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debra and Martin Robinson, parents of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, leave the courthouse after the trial of the men accused of murdering the brothers and an American friend, in Ensenada, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:19:33.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, killings, sentenced to prison</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-court-acquits-21-bjp-rss-workers-in-2014-sdpi-activist-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/v5v5djcm/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:13:52.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Court acquits 21 BJP-RSS workers in 2014 SDPI activist murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kasargod, Kerala court, murder case acquittal, SDPI activist</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/growing-food-security-concerns-in-middle-east-boost-indian-basmati-demand-thus-benefiting-punjab-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-06/edjmqxjg/ANI_20250906072245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>the farmers in Punjab are raping the benefit from this. The reason the exporters are buying basmati from the farmers at Rs 4,000 per quintal now as against Rs 2,500 per quintal last year and selling at $1,000 per tonne as earlier it was being sold around $9,00 per tonne.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:07:51.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Growing food security concerns in Middle East boost Indian Basmati demand thus benefiting Punjab farmers </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gulf Cooperation Council, Punjab farmers, Indian Basmati exports</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/five-killed-five-injured-in-explosion-at-gujarat-chemical-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/x5215pin/3ba7bbb025f3402fb83d04adb80f7b25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The blast occurred around 10 pm on Friday during a hydrogenation process at SynZeal Pharmachem in the Saykha GIDC area of Vagra taluka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:59:02.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed, five injured in explosion at Gujarat chemical unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Explosion, Gujarat, chemical unit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/farmer-sends-money-order-of-rs-5000-to-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-over-paltry-interim-aid-by-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/3iu7b1w6/202605113783621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:43:27.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer sends money order of Rs 5,000 to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis over 'paltry' interim aid by government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, soybean farmers, drought-hit farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/aiadmk-at-55-from-three-decades-in-power-to-an-uncertain-future</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/8/original/EdappadiKPalaniswami.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flummoxed? AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:40:28.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK at 55: From three decades in power to an uncertain future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, elections, Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/indias-internal-security-landscape-has-changed-irrevocably-union-home-secretary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/97yrqiy2/PTI06102025000205A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:39:47.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's internal security landscape has changed irrevocably: Union Home Secretary </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian government, Internal Security, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Maoism elimination</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/hearsay-dressed-up-as-a-un-report-india-rejects-special-rapporteur-report-on-youth-retaliation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/nmu0p0jy/Anuj-Swarup.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anuj Swarup</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:25:52.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Hearsay dressed up as a UN report,’ India rejects Special Rapporteur report on youth retaliation </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, United Nations, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Cockroach Janata Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/womens-groups-march-to-delhi-police-hq-over-alleged-sexual-violence-during-sir-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Carrying placards and banners, the Left-wing women's groups raised slogans against the alleged sexual and gender-based violence by police personnel</image:caption>
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<news:title>Women’s groups march to Delhi Police HQ over alleged sexual violence during SIR protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/delhi-court-issues-bailable-warrants-against-youtuber-dhruv-rathee-in-2018-defamation-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>YouTuber Dhruv Rathee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:51:12.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court issues bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/houthi-strikes-on-saudi-arabia-show-the-yemeni-rebels-growing-strength-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-11/9t7cl3l2/AP26253605816800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even stronger.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:50:30.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza, U.N., Iran-backed Houthis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/proposed-insurance-commission-cap-may-cost-canara-bank-rs-150-200-crore-md-ceo</loc>
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<image:caption>Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD and CEO, Canara Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:42:52.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposed insurance commission cap may cost Canara Bank Rs 150-200 crore: MD &amp; CEO</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/17/tamilreview2026oct15jailer-2-movie-review-rajinikanth-nelson-dish-out-a-fulfilling-but-familiar-sequel</loc>
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<image:caption>Jailer 2 Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailer 2 Movie Review: Rajinikanth, Nelson dish out a fulfilling but familiar sequel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/india-uk-relation-must-move-beyond-trade-investment</loc>
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<image:caption>Lord Karan Bilimoria</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:27:23.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-UK relation must move beyond trade, investment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/17/veteran-musician-deva-passes-away-at-75</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran Tamil film composer and singer Deva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:20:12.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/as-aiadmk-steps-into-55th-year-palaniswami-calls-for-unity-to-overcome-political-challenges-2</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:14:05.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As AIADMK steps into 55th year, Palaniswami calls for unity to overcome political challenges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Edappadi Palanisamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/iran-war-votes-in-congress-become-a-focal-point-for-campaign-ad-attacks-2</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens as Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., speaks at a campaign rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island, Neb.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:59:08.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/17/rajasthan-eight-killed-15-injured-as-bus-overturns-on-delhi-mumbai-expressway-in-kota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/vjm80hkw/accident_2_TSDDtGe.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:54:28.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: Eight killed, 15 injured as bus overturns on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Kota, bus overturns</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/17/ec-electoral-rolls-row-sc-puts-sanjay-raut-on-notice-over-conduct</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:48:52.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC Electoral Rolls Row: SC Puts Sanjay Raut On Notice Over Conduct</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court, Sanjay Raut, Electoral Rolls, Election Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/17/rajasthan-9-year-old-boy-dies-after-authorities-take-him-out-of-borewell-post-39-hour-long-operation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/97y1fkpv/ANI_20261017041835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The child had fallen into the borewell while playing on Friday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:47:18.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: 9-year-old boy dies after authorities take him out of borewell post 39-hour-long operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Borewell death</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Oct/17/prahaar-the-ujjwal-nikam-story-a-powerful-tale-of-justice</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:45:44.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story: A Powerful Tale of Justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ujjwal Nikam, Prahaar movie, Rajkummar Rao, 26/11 attacks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/an-american-pope-brings-american-style-governance-to-the-vatican-even-in-a-health-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>This picture, released by Vatican Media on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he is recovering after having cancer removed from his right lung.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:38:25.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Parkinson's disease, Pope Leo XIV</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-pradesh-eluru-aqua-farmers-form-association-to-curb-shrimp-diseases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/7dq15608/C_40_1_CH1555_35002125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shrimp affected by White Spot Syndrome displayed by a farmer in Lanka villages of Eluru district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:35:37.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Eluru aqua farmers form association to curb shrimp diseases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Aqua farmers, Eluru district, shrimp diseases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/fugitive-in-2023-mdma-smuggling-case-brought-to-keralam-from-abu-dhabi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/cmhsdxpb/ANI_20250325173257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:34:00.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fugitive in 2023 MDMA smuggling case brought to Keralam from Abu Dhabi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, extradition, MDMA smuggling case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/ktr-again-challenges-cm-revanth-to-order-probe-into-singareni-scams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/3kxk48l4/New-Project-2026-10-17T102119.492.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rama Rao wrote an open letter to the chief minister on Thursday alleging large-scale irregularities in the proposal to import coal for the Yadadri Thermal Plant located in Damaracheral in Nalgonda district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:52:16.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR again challenges CM Revanth to 
order probe into Singareni ‘scams’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SCCL, Telangana CM Revanth, BRS Leader KTR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/time-to-go-kapil-sibal-jabs-rajnath-on-regime-change-charge-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lzwqtqpa/ANI_20261017030216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kapil Sibal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:46:59.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Time to go': Kapil Sibal jabs Rajnath on 'regime change' charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, Kapil Sibal, Regime Change</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/industries-in-ncr-told-to-install-cameras-by-nov-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/r66ynxif/202610063969092.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:37:32.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industries in NCR told to install cameras by Nov 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCR, CCTV cameras, industries</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/nagai-tvk-functionary-among-four-held-for-smuggling-meth-worth-crores</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:34:30.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagai TVK functionary among four held for smuggling meth ‘worth crores’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK functionary, meth smuggling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/cong-mp-to-challenge-dismissal-from-jnu-over-sexual-harassment-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/saumz5so/Cong-MP-to-challenge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:29:46.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong MP to challenge dismissal from JNU over sexual harassment charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JNU, sexual harassment charges, Congress MP Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/delhi-hc-lets-2020-riots-accused-narwal-travel-abroad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ie7egwhs/20250912145F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Amit Bansal directed the trial court to release Narwal’s passport and clarified that any pending lookout circular (LOC) against her would be suspended for her travel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:23:57.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC lets 2020 riots accused Narwal travel abroad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, activist Natasha Narwal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-home-registrations-fall-15-per-cent-in-september-as-property-values-dip</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/11/3/original/GODREJ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:21:44.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Home registrations fall 15 per cent in September as property values dip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, property value, Home registrations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/100-petitioners-knock-hc-door-over-dus-1-yr-postgraduate-programme</loc>
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<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:17:44.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 petitioners knock HC door over DU’s 1-yr postgraduate programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, 1-yr postgraduate programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-74-year-old-powerlifter-wins-bronze-on-world-stage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/dhyh0lx9/d-v-shankar-rao-powerlifting-2026-10-13-15-49-39.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DV Shankar Rao, who won a bronze medal at the 2026 IPF World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships being held in the United States from October 15 to 24.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:17:14.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 74-year-old powerlifter wins bronze on world stage </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, powerlifter, 2026 IPF World Masters Classic</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-model-schools-to-coach-students-for-iit-jee-neet-clat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/xihv96lb/Schools.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 29 centres, 20 will offer coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET, while the remaining nine will focus on CLAT. Part-time faculty will be engaged for 152 working days. Each IIT-JEE and NEET centre will have six faculty members, while each CLAT centre will have five.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BJP leader LK Advani admitted to hospital, condition stable</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:13:13.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Minister Ponnam urges graduates to register as voters to protect democracy</news:title>
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<image:caption>TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud addresses the media at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:11:57.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Congress seeks CPM support in graduates’ MLC polls </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:11:36.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana revises estimated cost of vehicle testing stations to Rs 425.5 crore</news:title>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka with Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Lakshman Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:10:14.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare Rohith Vemula Bill in 3 months: DCM Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka</news:title>
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<news:title>Telangana: Contractors warned over C&amp;D debris dumping</news:title>
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<image:caption>AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi</image:caption>
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<news:title>AIMIM chief Owaisi trains guns at Musk for remarks on India’s domestic affairs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-hc-refuses-to-extend-interim-relief-in-cadre-allocation-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:03:15.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC refuses to extend interim relief in cadre allocation cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/two-arrested-for-killing-18-year-old-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:title>Two arrested for killing 18-year-old in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/cm-revanth-invites-hyundai-to-establish-car-manufacturing-unit-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy speaks to the Hyundai Motor India Engineering representatives in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:01:22.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth invites Hyundai to establish car manufacturing unit in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/telangana-identify-begging-hotspots-by-october-25-civic-bodies-told</loc>
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<news:title>Telangana: Identify begging hotspots by October 25, civic bodies told</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/operation-kavach-midnight-checks-by-3000-cops-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected vehicle checks at multiple locations across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:59:39.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Kavach: Midnight checks by 3,000 cops in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/centre-will-meet-ytps-coal-needs-says-union-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy works out after inaugurating an outdoor gym at Uma Nagar Colony of Khairatabad in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:59:22.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre will meet YTPS coal needs, says Union Minister Kishan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/six-held-as-ap-agencies-crack-drug-ganja-networks-worth-over-rs-2-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:55:18.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six held as AP agencies crack drug, ganja networks worth over Rs 2 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-college-girl-bitten-while-catching-snake</loc>
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<news:title>Odisha: College girl bitten while catching snake</news:title>
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<image:caption>International experts inspecting the ongoing construction of the Earth-Cum-Rock-Fill (ECRF) dam at the Polavaram Irrigation Project on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:53:21.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Works of Andhra's ECRF dam progressing well: Experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/eow-books-bjd-leader-raja-chakra-for-snatching-land-and-crusher-unit-of-woman</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD leader Soumya Sankar Chakra alias Raja Chakra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:53:10.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EOW books BJD leader Raja Chakra for snatching land and crusher unit of woman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/beatboxing-kuchipudi-kantara-enthral-vijayawada-utsav-audience</loc>
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<image:caption>Artistes performing at the Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:50:33.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beatboxing, Kuchipudi &amp; Kantara enthral Vijayawada Utsav audience</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/advanced-tech-to-ensure-safer-travel-on-raipur-visakhapatnam-economic-corridor</loc>
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<image:caption>Road and tunnel infrastructure along the Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor in Koraput’s Pottangi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:49:52.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advanced tech to ensure safer travel on Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhras-tirumala-barbers-likely-to-get-wage-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravi Chandra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:49:00.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Tirumala barbers likely to get wage hike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/cyber-fraud-cops-recover-rs-355-lakh-lost-in-two-months-retrieve-100-stolen-phones</loc>
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<image:caption>Cash and phones recovered by police</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:45:45.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber fraud: Cops recover Rs 35.5 lakh lost in two months, retrieve 100 stolen phones </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/clashes-erupt-in-rayalaseema-on-first-day-of-nominations</loc>
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<image:caption>Vehicles of YSRCP leaders were set on fire and vandalized at the YSRCP office in Rayachoti on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:45:17.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clashes erupt in Rayalaseema on first day of nominations</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:44:47.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two migrant workers die in Andhra's Guntur</news:title>
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<image:caption>NIT-Rourkela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:42:27.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIT-Rourkela, ANRF conclave calls for collaborative, impact-driven research</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bhubaneswar: Student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) arrive to file their nomination papers ahead of the Utkal University Students' Union Election, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:40:39.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP claims 81 per cent strike rate, BCJD says win in 200 campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ABVP, BCJD, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/study-identifies-two-stingless-bee-species-in-five-ap-districts-recording-22-nests</loc>
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<image:caption>Two species of stingless bees identified in five districts of Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:40:38.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study identifies two stingless bee species in five AP districts, recording 22 nests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Alluri Sitharama Raju district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-governors-check-in-involves-special-aircraft-and-long-guest-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/b5y1sif0/20261013091L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:38:19.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Governor’s check-in involves special aircraft and long guest-list </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Governbor Braj Mohan Ram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/five-women-drown-in-andhras-gollapalli-reservoir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xrmwbcij/202610163981356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:37:04.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five women drown in Andhra's Gollapalli reservoir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Death by water, Gollapalli reservoir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/fresh-tender-for-stalled-rob-project-at-odishas-kalunga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/82234h97/img20240506wa0017085732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The under-construction ROB project in IDC area of Kalunga panchayat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:35:04.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh tender for stalled ROB project at Odisha's Kalunga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kalunga, road overbridge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/ysrcp-names-nominee-for-ongole-mayor-tdp-choice-not-yet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/w5rc0mho/YSRCP-MLAs-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:33:13.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP names nominee for Ongole Mayor, TDP choice not yet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/vegetable-markets-to-be-revamped-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0y2qe9jl/Vegetable-markets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi government has approved four projects to modernise agricultural markets across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:31:36.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vegetable markets to be revamped in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Vegetable markets</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/sea-of-women-march-against-sale-of-liquor-in-odishas-nabarangpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2utzgh7j/Sea-of-women-march-against.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The irate women staging protest at Chauria Guda square in Nabarangpur | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:30:56.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea of women march against sale of liquor in Odisha's Nabarangpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nabarangpur, Liquor sale, women protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/ganja-crops-over-30-acre-of-forest-land-destroyed-in-odishas-kandhamal-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/cb4qeg0w/Ganja-crops-over-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the plantations had been systematically developed using irrigation facilities and fertilisers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:29:13.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganja crops over 30 acre of forest land destroyed in Odisha's Kandhamal district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kandhamal district, ganja crop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/magnitude-41-earthquake-hits-himachal-pradeshs-shimla-district-early-saturday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-31/tv2aw1ie/ANI_20241031042941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:29:06.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district early Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shimla, earthquake, Himachal Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/ward-wise-seat-sharing-tests-ties-between-tdp-jsp-in-krishna-and-ntr-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has 86 wards, with the Mayor post allotted to JSP. The party sought over 30 wards, but discussions are centred on the possible allocation of around 20 seats, according to sources. The proposed distribution includes seven wards each in Vijayawada East and Central and six in Vijayawada West.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:28:43.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ward-wise seat sharing tests ties between TDP &amp; JSP in Krishna and NTR districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, seat sharing, TDP and JSP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/cm-majhi-announces-rs-11-lakh-cash-award-for-each-player-of-national-hockey-teams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/w2eszxqw/Majhi-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi posing for a group photo with women’s hockey team at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:27:31.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi announces Rs 11 lakh cash award for each player of national hockey teams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Indian hockey team, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/eye-on-panchayat-polls-cm-manjhi-clears-6-month-pay-for-pri-representatives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-31/rxqo8y6o/ANI_20250331062803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:26:08.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eye on panchayat polls, CM Manjhi clears 6-month pay for PRI representatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/routine-reprimand-by-teachers-not-abetment-of-suicide-orissa-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/jrarsh2y/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:24:15.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Routine reprimand by teachers not abetment of suicide: Orissa High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-to-focus-on-four-areas-for-development-of-children-and-women-dcm-pravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/fou1yz2j/Govt-to-focus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Pravati Parida at the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:23:25.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to focus on four areas for development of children and women: DCM Pravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Deputy CM Pravati Parida, women and child welfare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-bids-invited-for-rs-1700-crore-waterway-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/2zcgnyue/AP26210528348934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:22:13.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Bids invited for Rs 1,700-crore waterway project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, public-private partnership</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/over-6k-security-personnel-guard-connaught-place-against-protesters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/535ddrde/Over-6K-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even though the march did not witness the participation of any of the top leaders from the CJP or the student unions, about 100-150 people gathered and marched outside the Central Park premises waving their tricolour.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/uwuvojdw/against-protesters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel completely sealed the area around CP with heavy barricading during the tiranga march | parveen negi &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:21:51.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 6K security personnel guard Connaught Place against protesters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Connaught Place, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/sparsh-hospitals-in-bhubaneswar-launches-ai-enabled-cath-lab-and-robotic-surgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/5tj0gsr0/1791886244366-oracle-and-wipro-expand-cloud-pharmacovigilance-services-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-enabled catheterisation laboratory (Cath Lab)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:21:34.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparsh Hospitals in Bhubaneswar launches AI-enabled Cath Lab and robotic surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Robotic surgery, Sparsh Hospitals, catheterisation laboratory</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/report-events-of-stir-accurately-objectively-impartially-says-pci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/o5ldhuml/PTI10162026000491A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters being removed by the police during 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:19:39.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Report events of stir accurately, objectively &amp; impartially, says PCI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Press Council of India, PCI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-dme-rolls-out-trauma-care-initiatives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2017/12/20/Savingthe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:18:04.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra DME rolls out trauma care initiatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Directorate of Medical Education, trauma care unit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/dussehra-to-be-observed-on-october-21-in-cuttack-bhasani-scheduled-next-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/076efk19/Dussehra-to-be-observed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apart from the CCTV surveillance, four dedicated drone teams will be deployed on the immersion route, informed the DCP.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:17:48.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dussehra to be observed on October 21 in Cuttack, Bhasani scheduled next day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dussehra festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/odisha-to-prepare-action-plan-on-lightning-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/4w1e96u8/images-2026-10-17T084616.812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:16:59.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to prepare action plan on lightning: Minister Suresh Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/no-leaders-no-let-up-citizens-take-over-connaught-place-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/my50dgkk/march-makes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters gather in CP with tricolour</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/pj0j96a5/march-makes-its-presence-felt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AISA president Neha Bora detained near Mandi House as she moved towards Central Park | parveen negi &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/yezj66lk/Aborted-march.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:57.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No leaders, no let-up: Citizens take over Connaught Place protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Connaught Place, CJP protest, CP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/diganta-borah-appointed-new-director-of-biju-patnaik-international-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/w15s6087/Intl_flight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biju Patnaik International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:34.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diganta Borah appointed new director of Biju Patnaik International Airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Biju Patnaik International Airport, Diganta Borah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-sai-krishnas-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/o7owdfdg/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:02.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC orders CBI probe into Sai Krishna’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Central Bureau of Investigation, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-cm-naidu-offers-silk-robes-to-goddess-kanaka-durga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lbsk00xz/offers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari, offered silk clothes to Goddess Durga on behalf of the State government on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu offers silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Goddess Kanaka Durga, Andhra CM Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/every-blood-donor-is-a-lifesaver-ntr-trust-md-bhuvaneswari</loc>
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<image:caption>NTR Trust Managing Trustee Nara Bhuvaneswari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:07:32.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every blood donor is a lifesaver: NTR trust MD Bhuvaneswari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Nara Bhuvaneswari, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/no-eligible-voter-in-ap-will-be-left-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/g0ps9rn4/202610153979985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Backed by a vast administrative machinery comprising 28 District Election Officers, 175 Electoral Registration Officers, 3,044 Assistant EROs, 5,050 BLO supervisors and 50,330 BLOs, the initiative aims to maximise citizen enrollment and streamline voter lists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:03:41.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No eligible voter in AP will be left out’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief electoral officer (CEO)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/friction-between-police-and-protesters-in-anti-sir-protest-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor-cum-activist Prakash Raj speaking at the anti-SIR protest held in Thiruvananthapuram's Manaveeyam Veedhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:02:22.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friction between police and protesters in anti-SIR protest in Thiruvananthapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam police, anti-SIR protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/candidates-must-stick-to-poll-spending-limit-andhra-sec</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:00:56.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates must stick to poll spending limit: Andhra SEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Anil Chandra Punetha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/60-mous-worth-rs-429k-crore-signed-to-create-56k-jobs-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>CII partnership summit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:57:51.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60 MoUs worth Rs 42.9K crore signed 
to create 56K jobs across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, jobs, CII Partnership Summit, Andhra SRM University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/noorul-islam-varsity-introduces-kalam-spark</loc>
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<image:caption>Developed through a collaborative initiative between Noorul Islam University and Acubots, a robotics start-up, Kalam Spark aims to nurture scientific curiosity and foster greater engagement in learning among students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:54:27.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noorul Islam varsity introduces ‘Kalam Spark’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Noorul Islam university, Sir APJ Abdul Kalam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/right-to-protest-sell-peanuts-interconnected-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/i3dwvbvl/Right-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Areas around Connaught Place completely choked with protesters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:54:14.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Right to protest, sell peanuts interconnected: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Supreme Court, right to protest, peanuts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/unauthorised-private-dog-shelter-in-thiruvananthapuram-served-stop-memo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/t7sx2cu5/Unauthorised-private.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stray dogs kept at an illegal shelter in Kuttichal panchayat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:52:38.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unauthorised private dog shelter in Thiruvananthapuram served stop memo </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, private dog shelter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/unlike-bjp-youth-knows-how-to-respect-women-says-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/z0fil49a/Unlike-BJP-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam greeting actor Prakash Raj who came to take part in the anti-SIR protest at Manaveeyam Veedhi on Friday | Albin Mathew</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:51:17.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unlike BJP, youth knows how to 
respect women, says Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, BJP, Prakash Raj, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/isnt-it-time-we-were-ready-to-withstand-drought</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/22xffrdg/New-Project-2026-10-17T081908.972.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This failure leads to agrarian distress, expressed through severe impacts including unemployment, labour loss, and loss of wages for agrarian communities; food insecurity and malnutrition due to food shortage forcing prices upwards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:50:50.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Isn’t it time we were ready to withstand drought?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Labour Department</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Oct/17/kamal-mitra-chenoys-heart-kept-no-accounts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a6ec13e4/With-PC-joshi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal and Anuradha Chenoy with PC Joshi at JNU in 1973</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kamal Chenoy, the then JNUTA president, on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in 2006.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/s3fpu7el/Kamal-and-Rajeev.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajeev Bhargava with Kamal Chenoy at the latter’s home</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:49:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamal Mitra Chenoy's heart kept no accounts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kamal Chenoy, Kamal Mitra Chenoy JNU, Kamal Chenoy Rajeev Bhargava</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/nedumbassery-accident-court-reserves-order-on-bail-pleas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/2bhfcsku/images-2026-10-17T081739.587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:48:59.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nedumbassery accident: Court reserves order on bail pleas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Nedumbassery road rage, Nedumbassery accident, Keralam court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/union-minister-hdk-proposes-shorter-government-service-tenure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/fvn50qgz/HDK-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy interacts with students in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:47:36.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HDK proposes shorter government service tenure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPSC, HDK Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/mundamveli-pt-apartment-complex-protesters-seek-open-dialogue-with-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/aqfr5lxo/images-2026-10-17T081502.989.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of P&amp;T Apartment Complex at Mundamveli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:47:01.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment complex: Protesters seek open dialogue with govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/india-bloc-parties-to-form-coordination-committee-to-intensify-sir-stir-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>India Bloc parties.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:46:02.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc parties to form coordination committee to intensify SIR stir in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, INDIA bloc, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/pt-apartment-complex-amicus-curiae-for-urgent-rehabilitation-of-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0va3xxd5/PT-complex.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:44:05.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>P&amp;T apartment complex: Amicus curiae for urgent rehabilitation of residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-cm-dks-leaves-sting-operation-probe-to-home-department-meets-priyank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/zkvwb1pc/C_53_1_CH1386_4441985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:43:00.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM DKS leaves sting operation probe to Home Department, meets Priyank </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM DKS, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/kalamassery-rape-case-accused-suspected-to-own-more-spas-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/jusa78bv/images-2026-10-17T081130.917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sreeraj allegedly recruits women for the spas and intervenes in disputes at the establishments in return for money from their owners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:42:58.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalamassery rape case accused suspected to own more spas in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery rape case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/chennai-minister-opens-nageswara-rao-park-upgraded-at-rs-8-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/tafqxo8i/Minister-opens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister P Venkataramanan inaugurates the park in Mylapore on Friday, Oct 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:41:35.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Minister opens Nageswara Rao Park upgraded at Rs 8 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Nageswara Rao Park</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/cmrl-payoff-case-ed-summons-pinarayi-for-questioning-on-october-23</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/qsqphrzt/C_35_1_CH1576_71131652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:43.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL payoff case: ED summons Pinarayi for questioning on October 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Enforcement Directorate ED, CMRL payoff case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/chennai-rain-means-hunger-for-irulars-on-ecr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/f3rcweq5/means-hunger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Irular settlement in Kanima Nagar, Periya Nemmeli, along ECR in Chengalpattu district. The houses for 36 families, built by an NGO in 2005, have since deteriorated</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/o55k5hwm/for-Irulars.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:11.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Rain means hunger for Irulars on ECR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai rains, ECR, Irulars</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-india-europe-jointly-observe-solar-eruptions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-07/ef8nqpxl/ANI_20250907095820.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The teams measured the mass, density and energetics of the CEMs in the region close to the Sun. The study was also published in the Astronomy and Astrophysics journal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:04.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: India, Europe jointly observe solar eruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indian Institute of Astrophysics</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-seeks-governors-nod-to-arraign-former-minister-abdurahiman-accused-in-argentina-football-event-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/374oaav2/images-2026-10-17T080540.850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Minister V Abdurahiman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:37:36.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam seeks governor’s nod to arraign former minister Abdurahiman accused in Argentina football event case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Argentina football team, V Abdurahiman, Keralam government, Keralam visit, Keralam Governor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tn-increases-wages-for-weavers-engaged-in-free-dhoti-saree-production</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-29/pam7hl2k/202503293363110.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:36:54.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN increases wages for weavers engaged in free dhoti, saree production</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN increases wages for weavers, free dhoti, saree</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-isro-successful-in-crew-service-module-separation-test</loc>
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<image:caption>CM-SM separation test CM-SM separation test.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:36:20.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: ISRO successful in crew, service module separation test </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/long-tale-of-tailbacks-again-as-lakhs-leave-chennai-for-festival-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y7duvmcc/Long-tale-of-tailbacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic near Kilambakkam on Friday evening. A total of 2,546 government buses were operated from Chennai, transporting 1,01,840 people on that day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:30.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long tale of tailbacks again as lakhs leave Chennai for festival celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ayudha Pooja, traffic snarls, festival holidays</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/keralam-ebins-chats-show-offer-to-take-up-contract-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ld5niv2b/IMGWhatsAppImage2026-2180GLQ30G.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel posted at the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue on Market Road in Kochi after the alleged arson attack on October 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:30.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Ebin’s chats show offer to take up contract jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi police, Kadavumbhagam synagogue, Ebin Paul</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/implement-caste-survey-report-in-a-week-karnataka-bc-forum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/q09k5gk3/newindianexpress2025-09-28j270vptbnewindianexpress2025-09-2144s2ykbvday-survey-to-cover.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a press conference, federation president K M Ramachandrappa demanded that the issue be discussed at the next cabinet meeting and that the government implement the order issued during Siddaramaiah’s tenure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:17.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Implement caste survey report in a week: Karnataka BC forum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka BC quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/udhayanidhi-slams-denial-of-rti-info-on-fact-check-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/y17nqhhr/202610063968628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:30:57.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi slams denial of 
RTI info on fact-check unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin, RTI information, fact-check unit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/four-cjp-representatives-from-keralam-allege-assault-by-delhi-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/yj58fai6/Jantar-Mantar-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel detain a woman activist during a demonstration called by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, at Connaught Place in New Delhi, October 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2b1rznjy/4-CJP-representatives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanoop , Isha ,Akshay, Sivapriya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:30:22.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four CJP representatives from Keralam allege assault by Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Delhi protest, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP supporters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/karti-chidambaram-urges-dmk-to-work-with-india-bloc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/pgjte1l9/ANI_20261009050802.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karti Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:28:06.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karti Chidambaram urges DMK to work with INDIA bloc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Karti Chidambaram, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/short-tunnel-ngt-stops-karnataka-from-felling-trees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/xvyrqi2y/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:27:21.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Short tunnel: NGT stops Karnataka from felling trees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Green Tribunal (NGT)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tn-delinks-incentives-for-chips-from-centres-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/b9yuhhhp/delinks-incentives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay launches TN Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:26:36.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN delinks incentives for chips from centre’s nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, semiconductor incentives</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/kia-bengaluru-vancouver-airport-sign-pact-to-boost-connectivity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vy3s7ua0/kia1121215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deserted view at the Kempegowda International Airport during Bharat Bandh - Express Photo by Pushkar V. [Karnataka, Bengaluru, Bharat Bandh, KIA, Kempegowda International Airport].</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:25:20.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIA Bengaluru, Vancouver airport sign pact to boost connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tamil-nadu-eps-calls-tvk-govt-anti-people-vows-to-restore-aiadmk-rule</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/vcx0y29o/EPS-calls-TVK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami in Tiruchy on Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:23:59.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: EPS calls TVK govt anti-people, vows to restore AIADMK rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswamy, TVK Government, anti-people</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/vigilance-begins-probe-against-pinarayi-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/q303owaa/Pinarayi-Vijayan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:20:27.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance begins probe against Pinarayi in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, CMRL payoff case, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-central-city-corporation-ends-water-stagnation-at-kr-circle-underpass</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/jburlxxz/Central-City-Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Engineer Vijaykumar Haridas monitors the laying of 900mm pipe that runs beneath the KR Circle Underpass.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:19:31.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Central City Corporation ends water stagnation at KR Circle underpass</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Public Works Department (PWD), Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-priority-in-contract-jobs-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/rix8quoo/8069227820261958351PHOTO6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Differently abled children and their parents need a lifetime of support at various stages of their lives</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:18:15.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Priority in contract jobs for parents of children with special needs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, parents, children with special needs, contract jobs, Keralam social justice department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/trump-waives-russia-related-tariffs-offering-india-relief-on-oil-imports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q8tfeg4z/trump.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:17:50.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump waives Russia-related tariffs, offering India relief on oil imports</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, india, Donald Trump, oil imports, Russia-related tariffs, Trump waives Russia-related tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-minister-patil-sets-march-target-for-kiadb-for-kwin-city-plot-allotment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ko0nahwa/New-Project-2026-10-17T074545.944.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patil chaired a review meeting of officials concerned on Friday and directed the industries department to constitute a dedicated team, with all its members working from the project site, to ensure its timely implementation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:17:08.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister Patil sets March target for KIADB for KWIN City plot allotment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Industries Development Minister MB Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/minister-krishna-byre-gowda-sets-october-31-deadline-to-replace-led-streetlights-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/4x75hnej/P_4994892178.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:12:10.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Krishna Byre Gowda sets October 31 deadline to replace LED streetlights in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, LED streetlights, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-cheaper-medical-testing-chips-on-the-horizon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/v2g80g3j/Cheaper-Medical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-generated image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:11:56.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Cheaper Medical testing chips on the horizon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Medical testing chips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/northeast-monsoon-onset-throws-light-on-growing-lightning-threat-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7ddgdmok/NE-monsoon-onset-throws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:10:48.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon onset throws light on growing lightning threat in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Northeast monsoon, lightning threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/dont-bury-kiifb-but-ditch-debt-model-economists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a4mp2pnl/Don’t-bury-KIIFB-but-ditch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:08:51.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t bury KIIFB, but ditch debt model: Economists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KIIFB, Keralam government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/varma-84-continues-to-revel-in-a-record-spanning-keralams-ranji-history</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sy3hec3m/with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam cricketer Praful Chandra Varma</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y9rl5e3w/Varma-84-continues-to-revel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam cricket team of 1960</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:07:16.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varma, 84, continues to revel in a record spanning Keralam’s Ranji history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ranji Trophy, Praful Chandra Varma, Former Keralam cricketer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/25-sweet-shops-in-karnataka-get-notices-in-two-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/g4tyqgb1/newindianexpress2026-10-150n3ufc6fANI20261015145940.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The violations included unhygienic conditions in food preparation and storage areas, absence of valid medical fitness certificates for food handlers, lack of registration or licences, labelling deficiencies and missing records.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:06:53.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 sweet shops in Karnataka get notices in two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sweet shops, Drug administration department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/new-book-debunks-stereotypes-reclaims-malappurams-rich-legacy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zm90e5lb/New-book-debunks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Release of the book on Malappuram</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ivchagwo/New.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:05:03.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New book debunks stereotypes, 
reclaims Malappuram’s rich legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malappuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/coimbatore-jumbo-died-due-to-anthrax-confirms-lab-report-forest-department-steps-up-vigil</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/affzj53s/Kovai-jumbo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest staff taking steps to incinerate the carcass on Thursday, Oct 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:04:26.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore jumbo died due to anthrax, confirms lab report; forest department steps up vigil  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jumbo, Coimbatore, forest department, anthrax</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/amid-108-strike-threat-karnataka-government-to-mobilise-drivers-nursing-staff</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/0ct6h9d5/ANI_20261009202443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:04:10.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid 108 strike threat, Karnataka government to mobilise drivers, nursing staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/rare-khula-ruling-keralam-woman-asked-to-return-gold-to-ex-husband</loc>
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<news:title>Rare ‘khula’ ruling: Keralam woman asked to return gold to ex-husband</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/will-ensure-proper-probe-into-sexual-assault-case-against-veeramani-madras-hc</loc>
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<news:title>Will ensure proper probe into sexual assault case against Veeramani: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, granite baron, Veeramani POCSO Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-wants-centre-to-allow-new-lpg-connections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:57:37.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka wants Centre to allow new LPG connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG connections, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/us-unlikely-to-slap-punitive-tariff-on-indias-russian-buy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:56:54.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US unlikely to slap punitive tariff on India’s Russian buy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-based-c-camp-gets-rs-500-crore-to-back-deeptech-startups</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:55:21.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru based C-CAMP gets Rs 500 crore to back deeptech startups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IIT Bombay, IISc, C-CAMP National Bio Entrepreneurship</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-form-8-applications-cross-12l-over-45k-forms-filed-in-a-week</loc>
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<image:caption>Data till October 15 showed that the CEO’s office received 10,07,392 Form 6s for inclusion and 4,777 Form 6As for inclusion of NRI voters. Also, 1,55,109 Form 7s for deletion were filed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:49:53.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Form 8 applications cross 12L, over 45K forms filed in a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision, Form 7</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tamil-nadu-service-pg-doctors-posting-counselling-from-oct-22</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:49:41.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Service PG doctors’ posting counselling from Oct 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Counselling, Service PG doctors</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/guards-kill-youth-admitted-to-de-addiction-centre-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>The murder took place at the de-addiction centre around 4.30 pm on Thursday | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:45:50.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guards kill youth admitted to de-addiction centre in Chennai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bed-student-attempts-suicide-after-neighbour-friends-film-her-secretly-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:43:49.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BEd student attempts suicide after neighbour, friends film her secretly in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Suicide Attempt, BNS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/northeast-monsoon-orange-alert-for-6-tamil-nadu-districts-on-saturday</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain caused waterlogging under the Chetpet bridge on Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:42:02.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon: Orange alert for 6 Tamil Nadu districts on Saturday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/btech-student-jumps-to-death-from-hostel-building-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>The police said that preliminary inquiries revealed that Varshini had been suffering from depression for the past few months and she was being treated. On Thursday night, she allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of the hostel building and died on the spot. Hostel authorities alerted the police, who shifted the body for postmortem. The body was handed over to her parents on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:39:26.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech student jumps to death from hostel building in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Gitam University, jumps to death, BTech students</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/lottery-firm-gave-rs-260-crore-to-dmk-and-aiadmk</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:36:56.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata-based lottery firm gave Rs 260 crore to DMK and AIADMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIADMK, Tiger Associates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-police-deny-permission-for-cjps-tiranga-march-near-town-hall</loc>
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<image:caption>Police break up the Cockroach Janata Party’s ‘Tiranga March’ near Town Hall in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:34:41.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police deny permission for CJP’s Tiranga March near Town Hall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru police, AISA, CJP Tiranga march</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/cmi-hospital-in-bengaluru-conducts-kidney-transplant-through-donor-swap</loc>
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<image:caption>Under the arrangement, the teenager received a kidney from the adult patient’s family donor, while the 21-year-old received a kidney from the teenager’s family donor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:31:48.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMI Hospital in Bengaluru conducts kidney transplant through donor swap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, kidney transplant</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/neha-bora-released-abhijeet-dipke-remains-in-custody-after-delhi-protest-detentions</loc>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:30:18.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody after Delhi protest detentions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AISA president Neha Bora, cjp abhijeet dipke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/from-refugee-camp-to-phd-as-vijitharans-journey-of-resilience-and-triumph</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Refugee Camp to PhD: AS Vijitharan's Journey of Resilience and Triumph</news:title>
<news:keywords>AS Vijitharan, Sri Lankan refugee, AS Vijitharan phd, Political Science, PhD in Political Science, education for refugees, education, education news, civil war in Sri Lanka, Jaffna , Navalkuzhi, Kilinochchi , Mannar, Mandapam camp, rehabilitation camps in Bhavanisagar, Master of Social Work in Loyola College, Political Science in Madras University, A Study on the Role of Women in the Emergence of Tamil Nationalism in Sri Lanka,  Department of Political Science in Annamalai Univerisity, chennai news, chennai news today, chennai features, chennai achievers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/local-flavours-take-centre-stage-at-social</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local flavours take centre stage at Social</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, South Indian food, Mindspace Social, Local Heroes, Local cuisine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/17/a-new-ace-on-the-motoracing-track</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A new ace on the motoracing track</news:title>
<news:keywords> Formula LGB 1300, Viswas Vijayaraj, MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W – 2026,  Diljith TS, Kari Motor Speedway, Madras International Circuit,  Night Street Race chennai, MRF 1300 car, 1300cc Esteem (Maruti), sports, sports news, chennai, chennai news</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/coffee-and-cuisine-creatively-paired</loc>
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<news:title>Coffee and cuisine, creatively paired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Kiplings, Koffee with Kona</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/bommai-golu-a-tradition-woven-across-generations</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bommai Golu: A tradition woven across generations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Bommai Golu, Priya Rajesh, Puranas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/bengali-feast-falls-short-of-expectations</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengali feast falls short of expectations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Bengali Food, Bengali feast, Sheraton Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/where-is-siraj</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where is Siraj?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Mohammed Siraj, sandesh, First Lancer, Bajaj Platina</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/weaving-tradition-into-contemporary-elegance</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Weaving tradition into contemporary elegance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Deepthi Reddy, Adhvarai Silks, Narayani</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/thandatti-a-journey-from-ancient-tamil-traditions-to-modern-celebrity-styling</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thandatti: A Journey from Ancient Tamil Traditions to Modern Celebrity Styling</news:title>
<news:keywords>thandatti, Folklore and Cultural Studies at Madurai Kamaraj University, Professor T Dharmaraj, HoD, Folklore and Cultural Studies at Madurai Kamaraj University, Pa Ranjith, Vettuvam, Sobhita Dhulipala , Choolamani , Ainchirukappiyam, Akananuru, pambadam, Pattinappaalai , MP Dharmarajan, HoD, Anthropology, University of Madras, Devadasi, Inmathi, Daily Madurai, Kuravar community, Thodudaiya Seviyan, Ardhanarishvara, Nagarathars, Vellalars, Kallars, colonial-era , Maravars, Agamudaiyars, Nadars, Pallars, Parayars, Chettiyars, ear piercing in women, ear piercing for girl child, thandatti in wedding, chennai news, chennai fashion, earrings, ear accessories, news today</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/16/independent-court-led-probe-into-violence-on-journalists-way-to-go</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/ibeo7atl/C_53_1_CH1540_45935833.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accounts are chilling—more so those from women journalists</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T21:12:27.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independent court-led probe into violence on journalists way to go</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Morne Morkel during the press conference on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>There were no casualties or injuries in either incident, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:00:04.858Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The white dwarf WDJ1330+6435 absorbs broad wavelengths through sodium-rich planetary debris, giving its dense atmosphere a ghostly green appearance.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The pressure accumulates through fresh borrowing and refinancing, gradually reducing room for schools, hospitals, infrastructure and support for vulnerable households</image:caption>
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<news:title>SC warns Centre of dharna outside Delhi HC if pedestrian crossing not built by November 25</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/asiad-gold-medallist-aman-to-skip-world-championships</loc>
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<image:caption>Aman Sehrawat (L) in action during the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Asiad gold medallist Aman to skip World Championships</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/non-tariff-barriers-biggest-hurdle-in-india-china-trade-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the latest government data, India’s imports from China rose nearly 28% to $80.35 billion during April-September this year, while exports stood at $11.41 billion</image:caption>
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<news:title>Non-tariff barriers biggest hurdle in India-China trade: Sitharaman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/archery-premier-league-how-knowledge-sharing-with-international-archers-is-helping-indians</loc>
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<image:caption>Mike Schloesser has been one of the archers Indians have sought advice from</image:caption>
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<news:title>Archery Premier League: How 'knowledge sharing' with international archers is helping Indians</news:title>
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<image:caption>The ABVP also criticised the Congress, arguing that disrupting the daily lives of students, traders and ordinary citizens through political demonstrations and attempts to exert pressure on institutions was unjustified.</image:caption>
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<news:title>ABVP stages nationwide protests against ‘politics of anarchy’, backs constitutional institutions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ntas-abhyas-ai-app-to-help-competitive-exam-aspirants-improve-speed-accuracy-and-time-management</loc>
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<image:caption>The self-study tool, available in both English and Hindi, comprises multiple three-hour free mock tests that can be taken at one’s convenience.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NTA’s Abhyas AI app to help competitive exam aspirants improve speed, accuracy and time management</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/days-after-us-visa-denial-for-u23-worlds-maharashtra-wrestler-ahilya-wins-senior-world-championships-trials</loc>
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<image:caption>Ahilya Shatrughan Shinde will represent India in the 55kg weight category at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:44:26.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Days after US visa denial for U23 Worlds, Maharashtra wrestler Ahilya wins Senior World Championships trials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Oct/16/cjp-protest-live-delhi-police-reach-abhijeet-dipkes-home-ahead-of-tiranga-march</loc>
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<image:caption>AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People participate in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march called by called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CJP Tiranga March HIGHLIGHTS | Over 150, including Dipke, Neha Bora detained in Delhi </news:title>
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<image:caption>Street Fighter Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:34:18.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Street Fighter Movie Review: Bland fights and a few good laughs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/16/tamilreview2026oct16drones-movie-review-hovers-around-mediocrity-at-best-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Drones Movie Review: A poster from Drones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:33:48.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones Movie Review: Hovers around mediocrity at best</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-sugarcane-farmers-stage-mock-funeral-of-union-ministers-amid-ongoing-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Agitating sugarcane farmers performing mock funeral of Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shivraj Chauhan during their Padayatra on National Highway. on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka sugarcane farmers stage mock funeral of Union Ministers amid ongoing protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-to-bar-bs-iv-and-older-commercial-vehicles-from-november-1</loc>
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<image:caption>The restriction will cover light, medium and heavy goods vehicles, trucks and buses, according to an advisory issued by the traffic police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:47:55.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to bar BS-IV and older commercial vehicles from November 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/centre-asks-nodal-officers-to-ensure-timely-verification-of-nmmss-scholarship-applications</loc>
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<image:caption>A regional orientation-cum-review Workshop on the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) was held on Wednesday in Bhopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:46:06.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks nodal officers to ensure timely verification of NMMSS scholarship applications</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/us-coast-guard-rescues-at-least-16-and-is-searching-for-more-in-the-water-off-mexicos-baja-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>The Coast Guard was assisting Mexican authorities in the search efforts with a helicopter, fixed-wing plane and a cutter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:42:09.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/unwarranted-and-uninformed-mea-condemns-us-lawmakers-comments-on-revision-of-electoral-rolls</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:38:50.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Unwarranted and uninformed': MEA condemns US lawmaker's comments on revision of electoral rolls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/16/india-vs-west-indies-hardik-nitish-the-all-rounder-conundrum</loc>
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<image:caption>Hardik Pandya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:23:12.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs West Indies: Hardik, Nitish &amp; the all-rounder conundrum</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/16/pleased-with-ticket-sales-ca-leaving-no-stone-unturned-in-build-up-to-bbl-opener-at-chepauk</loc>
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<image:caption>Jhye Richardson and Brendan Doggett with the BBL trophy in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:19:39.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pleased with ticket sales, CA leaving no stone unturned in build up to BBL opener at Chepauk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Cricket Australia, Big Bash League, BBL opener</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/16/bumrah-rested-for-nz-odis-gill-rahul-to-skip-last-two-matches-for-test-prep</loc>
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<image:caption>Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:17:01.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumrah rested for NZ ODIs, Gill &amp; Rahul to skip last two matches for Test prep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/state-govt-cannot-receive-gift-of-temple-property-from-temporary-trustee-sc-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:title>State govt cannot receive gift of temple property from temporary trustee: SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-moves-sc-against-hc-order-quashing-charges-against-three-in-kavin-honour-killing-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:07:24.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu moves SC against HC order quashing charges against three in Kavin honour killing case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/12-year-old-bhopal-tribal-girl-found-murdered-in-house-ruins-man-detained</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:51:15.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old Bhopal tribal girl found murdered in house ruins; man detained</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/mp-government-moves-supreme-court-against-hc-verdict-striking-down-27-obc-quota</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:46:56.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP government moves Supreme Court against HC verdict striking down 27% OBC quota</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/pgti-player-support-programme-to-help-indian-professional-golfers</loc>
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<image:caption>DP World PGTI president Kapil Dev and CEO Amandeep Johl on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:45:08.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PGTI player support programme to help Indian Professional Golfers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/three-way-lead-after-day-two-as-competition-intensifies-in-golf</loc>
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<image:caption>Angel Hidalgo of Spain at the golf course</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:40:53.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-way lead after Day Two as competition intensifies in golf</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/centre-to-notify-airfare-regulation-rules-within-two-weeks-tells-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/v7ngecda/ANI_20260515092422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:39:54.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to notify airfare regulation rules within two weeks, tells Supreme Court</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/jio-share-commands-over-20-premium-in-grey-market</loc>
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<image:caption>Jio Platforms fixes IPO price band at Rs 1,065-1,119 per share; issue to open on October 21.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jio share commands over 20% premium in grey market 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-mulls-new-nikahnama-framework-registration-of-clerics-under-ucc</loc>
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<image:caption>The Dhami government and the State Waqf Board say the initiative will improve procedures, but it raises questions about religious practices and women’s rights ahead of the next Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:32:39.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand mulls new nikahnama framework, registration of clerics under UCC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/16/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-25-food-outlets-including-six-dominos-pizza-outlets</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:17:47.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 25 food outlets, including six Domino’s Pizza outlets</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/yogi-adityanath-warns-against-conspiracy-to-bring-regime-change-in-india-like-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:01:17.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi Adityanath warns against ‘conspiracy’ to bring regime change in India like Bangladesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/dalit-man-beaten-to-death-in-ups-sitapur-in-front-of-10-year-old-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:00:30.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit man beaten to death in UP's Sitapur in front of 10-year-old daughter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/bimol-akoijam-to-challenge-jnu-dismissal-urges-manipur-to-maintain-calm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/u70dy4dw/manipur100105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP from Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:44:41.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bimol Akoijam to challenge JNU dismissal, urges Manipur to maintain calm</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JNU, A Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/what-is-delhi-police-up-to-mamata-slams-dipkes-detention-calls-it-undeclared-emergency</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:43:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘What is Delhi Police up to?’: Mamata slams Dipke’s detention, calls it ‘undeclared Emergency’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/meerut-court-sentences-woman-lover-to-death-for-strangling-husband-staging-snakebite-death</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:35:54.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut court sentences woman, lover to death for strangling husband, staging snakebite death</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Oct/16/cjp-holds-lehra-do-tiranga-protest-in-mumbai-seeks-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party workers demonstrate during the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest at Azad Maidan against the arrest of party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:29:04.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP holds ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest in Mumbai, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ranchi-gram-sabha-bars-christian-missionaries-warns-converts-of-possible-eviction</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:26:12.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Gram Sabha bars Christian missionaries, warns converts of possible eviction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ranchi, Christian missionaries, converts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/51kfyvf9/HUuxI9gXoAAtrZC.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the demo, which was livestreamed on Tesla's X account, the car launched from a steep steel ramp and performed a full barrel roll in mid-air before landing on its wheels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:17:29.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/derek-obrien-says-much-can-happen-before-ec-hearing-on-rival-tmc-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Derek O'Brien</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:15:57.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Derek O’Brien says ‘much can happen’ before EC hearing on rival TMC claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, Derek O’Brien</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/russia-strikes-nine-ukrainian-regions-as-strain-grows-between-zelenskyy-and-trump</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves after addressing a press conference as part of a European Union summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:10:30.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia- Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/manipur-backs-congress-mp-bimol-akoijam-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations-bjp-seeks-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:05:19.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur backs Congress MP Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations, BJP seeks resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress MP, Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ambedkars-constitution-kept-india-united-despite-challenges-former-cji-gavai</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:00:47.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambedkar’s Constitution kept India united despite challenges: Former CJI Gavai</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar, BR Gavai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/devendra-fadnavis-says-regime-change-possible-only-through-elections-under-constitution</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:58:21.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devendra Fadnavis says regime change possible only through elections under constitution</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Bhushan, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Regime Change</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/press-council-issues-guidelines-for-responsible-reporting-of-protests-cautions-against-airing-police-tactics</loc>
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<image:caption>Press Council of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:56:35.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Press Council issues guidelines for responsible reporting of protests, cautions against airing police tactics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/akhilesh-questions-need-for-another-voter-roll-revision-alleges-bjp-electoral-malpractice</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:53:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh questions need for another voter roll revision, alleges BJP electoral malpractice</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akilesh Yadav, SIR irregularities, Special Summary Revision</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/malayali-couple-found-dead-in-gurugram-flat-police-suspect-murder-suicide-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased are Muhammed Aslam, 30, a native of Pullavoor in Koduvally, Kozhikode district, and his wife Farhana, 28, from Nediyiruppu in Kondotty, Malappuram district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:52:26.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayali couple found dead in Gurugram flat, police suspect murder-suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malayali couple, murder-suicide case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/caqm-directs-polluting-industries-in-ncr-to-install-cameras-for-real-time-monitoring-by-november-30</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:48:56.715Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/calcutta-hc-stayed-the-single-judges-order-allowing-cpi-m-to-set-up-bookstall-at-west-bengals-bongaon</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:43:06.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC stayed the single-judge’s order allowing CPI-M to set up bookstall at West Bengal’s Bongaon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/cm-mann-accuses-centre-of-defaming-punjab-over-drugs-urges-crackdown-on-cross-border-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>Mann made these remarks while reviewing the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:41:20.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mann accuses Centre of defaming Punjab over drugs, urges crackdown on cross-border supply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/16/gauhati-hc-grants-bail-to-suspended-assam-dsp-in-zubeen-garg-death-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Singer Zubeen Garg</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:41:04.456Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A 2025 review of research found that AI was used for literature reviews (examinations of existing research), data analysis, developing research ideas, and academic writing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:36:53.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When AI becomes part of academic work, what counts as cheating?
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<image:caption>Hurriyat Conference chairman and cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:29:09.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After opposing Waqf Board’s common sermon plan, Mirwaiz-led MMU launches coordinated Friday sermons in J&amp;K, Ladakh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/jaishankar-rubio-to-hold-talks-on-strengthening-india-us-ties-in-mumbai-on-october-20</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on May 26, 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, right, welcomes United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:28:47.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks on strengthening India-US ties in Mumbai on October 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, India-US Ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/aap-mla-manwinder-singh-giaspura-declared-tankhaiya-by-akal-takht</loc>
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<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Payal, Manwinder Singh Giaspura, was today declared a “tankhaiya” (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:23:52.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura declared ‘Tankhaiya’ by Akal Takht</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akal Takht, tankhaiya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/ahir-community-threatens-religious-conversion-rally-over-denial-of-obc-certificates-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/62qynunn/Protester-out-side-colloctor-office.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayanti Ahir, an ex-serviceman and author who led the representation, claimed that the community’s ancestors had refused to convert from Hinduism to Islam under Mughal rule nearly 450 years ago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:54:39.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahir community threatens religious conversion rally over denial of OBC certificates in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, OBC certificates, Ahir community</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-and-haryana-hc-allows-cm-mann-to-visit-france-after-centre-denies-political-clearance</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab and Haryana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:40:29.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab and Haryana HC allows CM Mann to visit France after Centre denies political clearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab and Haryana High Court, CM Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/india-issues-fresh-advisory-for-its-nationals-in-saudi-arabia-amid-flight-disruptions-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Umrah pilgrims urged to review travel plans as Saudi flight disruptions continue after Riyadh attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:39:07.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-cm-manns-osd-ghuman-appears-before-cbi-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Guman and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:32:33.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann’s OSD Ghuman appears before CBI in corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Rajbir Singh Ghuman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/16/how-compounding-and-investment-duration-influence-the-projected-value-of-a-ulip-plan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:28:36.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Compounding and Investment Duration Influence the Projected Value of a ULIP Plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/healthy-talk/2026/Oct/16/can-a-severely-curved-spine-be-straightened-scoliosis-explained</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:28:35.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can a Severely Curved Spine Be Straightened? Scoliosis Explained </news:title>
<news:keywords>scoliosis, spine surgery, curved spine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ksrtc-ready-to-use-private-buses-on-wet-lease-says-transport-minister-c-p-john</loc>
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<image:caption>Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:25:20.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC ready to use private buses on wet-lease, says Transport Minister C P John</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, private buses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Oct/16/cjps-tiranga-march-live-delhi-on-high-alert-6000-cops-220-capf-companies-deployed</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:25:15.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Tiranga March LIVE | Delhi on High Alert, 6,000 Cops &amp; 220 CAPF Companies Deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiranga March, Delhi security, CJP march, Connaught Place</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bengaluru-rs-55-crore-to-transform-quarry-from-heat-island-to-climate-resilient-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sjkfytwe/New-Project-2026-10-16T072312.920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representative purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:00:20.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Rs 5.5 crore to transform quarry from heat island to climate-resilient park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, climate change, GBA, BNCC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/no-loo-at-govt-built-home-in-chennais-tiruttani-deaf-boy-out-to-relieve-self-hit-by-train</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased was identified as K Surya Prakash, a Class 8 student at the Government Middle School in Mathur Panchayat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:57:54.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No loo at govt-built home in Chennai's Tiruttani, deaf boy out to relieve self hit by train</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tiruttani, train hit deaf boy, deaf boy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/79-per-cent-irrigation-tanks-in-tamil-nadu-almost-dry</loc>
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<image:caption>As per Water Resources Department data available with TNIE, 4,734 of the state’s 14,141 irrigation tanks were dry on Thursday, while another 6,385 held just 1% to 25% of their capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:56:02.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>79 per cent irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu almost dry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, irrigation tanks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/union-minister-to-tribal-king-jual-oram-plays-nishadraj-on-ramlila-stage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/k1ikur58/Tribal-Affairs-min-to-tribal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Jual Oram enacting the role at Lal Quila Maidan in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:53:54.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister to tribal king: Jual Oram plays Nishadraj on Ramlila stage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ramayana, Union Minister Jual Oram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6pg46cof/New-Project-2026-10-16T083842.118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spot-bellied eagle-owl spotted in Janakikadu, Kozhikode.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:50:56.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare spot-bellied eagle-owl found in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, spot-bellied eagle-owl, owl</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/state-to-issue-single-notification-to-fill-scst-backlog-vacancies-across-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3bs52d8c/State-to-issue-single.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara, which met at Vikas Soudha on Thursday to review the filling of SC/ST backlog vacancies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:49:16.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State to issue single notification to fill SC/ST backlog vacancies across Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, SC/ST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/uniform-guidelines-for-government-medical-college-hostels-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ay29mr4x/Rats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government Medical College Girls Hostel in Eluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:44:39.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uniform guidelines for government medical college hostels in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, model guidelines, government medical college hostels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/tension-in-andhras-punganur-as-tdp-ysrcp-workers-clash-during-nomination-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0mcpqj5f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-13.42.02.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two vehicles in Midhun Reddy’s convoy were reportedly damaged in the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:25:16.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Andhra's Punganur as TDP, YSRCP workers clash during nomination process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP workers, P. V. Midhun Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/jk-government-orders-15-day-inquiry-into-ias-officers-alleged-misconduct-towards-woman-jkas-officer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/hexzt9pi/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:24:52.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K government orders 15-day inquiry into IAS officer’s alleged misconduct towards woman JKAS officer</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JKAS officers, Kumar Rajiv Ranjan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/twisha-sharma-death-case-sc-stays-bhopal-trial-seeks-responses-on-transfer-to-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/omfzf534/ANI_20260827091739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:20:24.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: SC stays Bhopal trial, seeks responses on transfer to Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Supreme Court, Twisha Sharma Death Case, Bhopal trial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/fssai-flags-cholesterol-lowering-claims-on-rice-bran-oil-issues-notices-to-bigbasket-flipkart</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-20/sxv76y6o/ANI_20251120144552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:17:18.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI flags ‘cholesterol-lowering’ claims on rice bran oil, issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FSSAI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/madras-hc-rules-vijays-appeal-to-children-to-get-parents-to-vote-for-tvk-not-undue-influence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/xe19h561/C_1_1_CH1035_124751413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MADRAS HIGH COURT.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:13:45.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC rules Vijay's appeal to children to get parents to vote for TVK not undue influence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Madras High Court​, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/when-your-phone-becomes-the-first-response-to-emotions-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ci5t6ntp/9664.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/drbdqm0b/Dr.-Neeraj-H.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Neeraj H</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:13:37.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When your phone becomes the first response to emotions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Relationship anxiety, Digital habits, Distraction as a habit, Restoring emotional awareness, AI becomes a confidant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/case-against-bjp-v-p-sreelekha-for-controversial-remarks-against-rahul-gandhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/f0sszisv/Sreelekha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state vice-president and ex-DGP R Sreelekha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:10:53.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case against BJP V-P Sreelekha for controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, BJP councillor R Sreelekha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/impromptu-performances-add-sparkle-to-navaratri-art-fervour-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kupmnhdp/1001407408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child singing at the 'Aarkum Paadam' stage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/s9lnbxi5/1001407413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A policeman on 'Aarkum Paadam' stage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/agrscrup/1001407213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An impromptu Veena performance at Ayodhya Nagar hall.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/1dxvsk8l/DSC01266.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>An impromptu Mohiniyattom performance at Lalithambika Sangeeta Natya Koodam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:08:10.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Impromptu performances add sparkle to Navaratri art fervour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Navaratri, ayodhya nagar, lalithambika sangeeta natya koodam, aarkum paadam, janakeeya saraswathy mandapam samithi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Milma ghee</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chaos, a popular Malayali band known for their thrash metal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>I Got The Wrong Tattoo, a Bengaluru-based metal and hard-rock band.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Metafolks blends heavy rock with Malayalam and Keralam folklore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:57:50.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groove with indie bands at Kochi’s Groovefest</news:title>
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<image:caption>Manoj Bajpayee in Gajab Raat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:40.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manoj Bajpayee’s controversial Ghooskhor Pandat now titled Gajab Raat; release date announced</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/nitin-nabin-accuses-opposition-of-pursuing-regime-change-agenda</loc>
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<image:caption>Nitin Nabin, BJP national president</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:21.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin accuses Opposition of pursuing ‘regime change’ agenda</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/hindinews2026oct15krithi-shetty-to-make-hindi-film-debut-with-hum-tere-pyaar-mein-rohit-shetty-onboard-as-presenter</loc>
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<image:caption>Krithi Shetty (L) and Rohit Shetty (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:20.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krithi Shetty to make Hindi film debut with Hum Tere Pyaar Mein, Rohit Shetty onboard as presenter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/hindinews2026oct15kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-film-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Kartik Aaryan (L) and Sreeleela (R) in a still from the sets of their upcoming film</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:01.285Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/run-it-like-rajam-the-70-year-old-star-of-the-tracks</loc>
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<image:caption>Medals won by Rajam Gopi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:46:54.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Run it like Rajam, the 70-year-old star of the tracks!</news:title>
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<image:caption>Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram (L), Anna Ben (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:46:22.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exclusive | Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram, Anna Ben pair up for romantic drama</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:44:54.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian markets close higher on Friday as IT stocks lead gains</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police personnel outside the residence where Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is staying, ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:41:53.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police notice to Dipke flags stampede risks, traffic disruption to bar Connaught Place march</news:title>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:40:29.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand minister's husband hits back at FIR, alleges Rs 210 crore graft; calls viral audio AI-generated</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:32:07.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar excise constable killed by colleague’s bullet during liquor smuggler chase, team accused of cover-up</news:title>
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