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<image:caption>Legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers no more</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/heavy-rains-lash-parts-of-kerala-brings-brief-respite-from-hot-weather-power-cuts</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:title>Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala; brings brief respite from hot weather, power cuts</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cong-leader-shashi-tharoor-rescued-after-being-trapped-in-hotel-lift-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Cong leader Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:title>Cong leader Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpim-leader-rajeev-says-cms-tata-investment-remarks-affected-keralas-credibility</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) leader Rajeev Rajeev</image:caption>
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<news:title>CPI(M) leader Rajeev says CM's TATA investment remarks affected Kerala's credibility</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-virtually-inaugurates-six-redeveloped-railway-stations-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi virtually inaugurates six redeveloped railway stations in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:39:18.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi virtually inaugurates six redeveloped railway stations in Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/many-provisions-of-vbsa-bill-against-federal-principles-kerala-higher-education-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Higher Edu Min Roji M John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:27:12.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Many provisions of VBSA Bill against federal principles: Kerala Higher Education Minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/govt-pleader-row-ksu-chief-says-he-will-repeat-mistake-of-questioning-appointment</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt pleader row: KSU chief says he will repeat 'mistake' of questioning appointment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:07:12.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt pleader row: KSU chief says he will repeat 'mistake' of questioning appointment</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/aamir-says-sonam-wangchuk-didnt-3-idiots-role-sparks-reactions-from-rjd-cong-aap</loc>
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<image:caption>Aamir says Sonam Wangchuk didn't '3 Idiots' role; sparks reactions from RJD, Cong &amp; AAP</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:55:21.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aamir says Sonam Wangchuk didn't '3 Idiots' role; sparks reactions from RJD, Cong &amp; AAP</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-lays-foundation-stone-of-projects-worth-rs-5470-crore-in-jalandhar</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi unveils projects worth Rs 5,470 cr in Punjab</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:03:29.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 5,470 crore in Jalandhar</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/andy-burnham-confirmed-as-new-labour-leader-uk-pm-designate</loc>
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<image:caption>UK PM-designate Andy Burnham</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:50:52.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, UK PM-designate</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/west-asia-crisis-uncertain-monsoon-major-risks-for-growth-rbi-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:40:38.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/power-supply-assured-for-fifa-world-cup-final-nuclear-plant-only-after-consultations-says-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Power Minister Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:34:31.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power supply assured for FIFA World Cup final; nuclear plant only after consultations, says minister</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/probe-ordered-into-purported-krishnankuttys-audio-clip-on-2018-floods-says-mla-kuzhalnadan</loc>
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<image:caption>The 2018 flood view</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:29:59.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe ordered into purported Krishnankutty's audio clip on 2018 floods, says MLA Kuzhalnadan</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cong-leader-seeks-chandys-name-for-vizhinjam-port-ahead-of-third-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/w9k3qd93/VizhiP-OC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seeks Oommen Chandy's name for Vizhinjam Port</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:28:04.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong leader seeks Chandy's name for Vizhinjam Port ahead of third death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>VIZHINJAM PORT, CONG, CHANDY</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/disbursed-ex-gratia-to-kin-of-those-killed-in-recent-wayanad-landslide-govt-to-kerala-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-09/tl5gp3wt/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Landslide at Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:23:26.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disbursed ex-gratia to kin of those killed in recent Wayanad landslide: Govt to Kerala HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>HC, LANDSLIDE, EXGRATIA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/hll-launches-compostable-sanitary-napkin-to-cut-menstrual-waste</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/srlyqjj8/HLL-CNapkin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Happy Days Earth' - compostable sanitary napkin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:17:03.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HLL launches compostable sanitary napkin to cut menstrual waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>COMPOSTABLE SANITARY NAPKIN</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/general-sports/sindhu-enters-semis-of-japan-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-16/mvsdtfs5/SINDU-SHUTTLE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P V Sindhu enters semis of Japan Open</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:00:40.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sindhu enters semis of Japan Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>SPORTS, BAD, IND</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/governors-interference-in-varsity-affairs-should-be-strongly-opposed-lop-pinarayi-vijayan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-29/r3246upd/PVijayan2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Vijayan, LoP, Kerala Assembly</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:56:48.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor's interference in varsity affairs should be strongly opposed: LoP Pinarayi Vijayan </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/us-strikes-bridges-collapses-tower-at-key-port-as-its-iran-campaign-expands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/ufdzkkgk/US-IR-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US strikes Iran; Bridges, collapses tower at key port</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:26:53.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes bridges, collapses tower at key port as its Iran campaign expands </news:title>
<news:keywords>IRAN, US</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-development-projects-worth-rs-14700-cr-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/m7z9pd0v/PM-Modi-15.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of development projects</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:08:36.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 14,700 cr in Haryana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-unveils-healthcare-other-projects-worth-rs-4700-cr-in-chandigarh</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi unveils projects worth Rs 4,700 cr in Chandigarh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:01:33.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi unveils healthcare, other projects worth Rs 4,700 cr in Chandigarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>CH, MODI, PROJECTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpim-leader-cheriyan-criticises-udf-govt-decision-to-cancel-land-for-krishna-pillai-memorial</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2024-01/605be76e-f1a3-4bf1-b37a-f3995789214e/saji_cherian_jpeg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPIM leader Saji Cheriyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:03:55.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) leader Cheriyan criticises UDF govt decision to cancel land for Krishna Pillai memorial </news:title>
<news:keywords>MEMORIAL, CPI(M)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-completely-surrendered-to-bjp-on-waqf-issue-vijayan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2024-04/1b20c48b-fcc2-49fd-8e50-49354f0a59c9/cm_10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala ex-CM P Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:54:31.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt 'completely surrendered' to BJP on Waqf issue: Vijayan</news:title>
<news:keywords>WAQF, VIJAYAN, JK WAQF</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/andy-burnham-a-mayor-from-englands-north-is-poised-to-become-britains-next-prime-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/zlgafbwu/andy-burman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andy Burnham</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:51:07.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andy Burnham, mayor from England's north, Britain's next prime minister</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/sp-rank-vacb-officer-to-reassess-ghee-related-irregularities-at-sabarimala-govt-tells-kerala-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt to Kerala HC on Sabarimala Ghee row</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:38:27.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP-rank VACB officer to reassess ghee-related irregularities at Sabarimala, govt tells Kerala HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>HC, SABARIMALA, GHEE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/sc-urged-to-hear-pil-against-promise-distribution-of-freebies-by-political-parties</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court was urged to hear PIL against freebies</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:32:10.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC urged to hear PIL against promise, distribution of freebies by political parties</news:title>
<news:keywords>SC, FREEBIES, PIL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/maradona-above-messi-in-wcs-will-be-of-same-status-if-argentina-win-trophy-again-bhutia</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana's Jind</image:caption>
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<image:caption>To air or not to air? US TV networks struggle</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court to hear Waqf Board'plea</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sreena Devi Kunjamma, Rajan Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:19:03.912Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:16:17.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR registered over hoax bomb threat to Bengaluru-Ahmedabad IndiGo flight </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>New Ex officer for Sabarimala</image:caption>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:19:41.042Z</news:publication_date>
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