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<image:caption>Kunal Shah</image:caption>
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<news:title>Meta to invest Rs 8,550 cr in CRED; appoints founder Kunal Shah as global WhatsApp head</news:title>
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<image:caption>LoP in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Ritabrata Banerjee, left, addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/nmc-to-phase-out-pg-diploma-courses-from-2027-28-shift-to-md-ms-programmes</loc>
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<news:title>NMC to phase out PG diploma courses from 2027-28, shift to MD, MS programmes</news:title>
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<image:caption>BJP workers celebrate after party candidate Rajiv Potdar wins in the Maharashtra Legislative Council by-election from Nagpur Local Authorities Constituency, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJP-led Mahayuti bags 16 of 17 MLC seats in Maharashtra; rebel shines in Nashik, Oppn draws blank</news:title>
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<image:caption>Fire personnel conduct a dousing operation after fire broke out at a commercial building in Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The blaze broke out in a complex on Usha Mehta Marg that housed an animation training centre and a pet clinic, prompting a major emergency response from firefighters, police, and disaster relief teams to rescue those trapped inside.</image:caption>
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<news:title>15 dead as fire rips through Lucknow building, students among victims</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/indians-among-13-killed-in-qatar-explosion-says-qatars-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Qatar gas supply facility explosion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:23:53.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 Indians among 13 killed in explosion at factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala-bjp-leader-seeks-action-over-alleged-deepfake-video-targeting-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:01:52.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala BJP leader seeks action over alleged deepfake video targeting PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi fake video</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ldf-alleges-police-used-dirty-water-on-pm-shri-protesters-govt-to-send-sample-for-testing</loc>
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<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan showing in the State Assembly a sample of the waste water allegedly used by police in water cannons fired against opposition protesters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:46:36.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF alleges police used dirty water on PM SHRI protesters; govt to send sample for testing</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/corporate-honchos-on-the-radar-of-cyber-criminals-i4c-warns-of-boss-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>i4c alert</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:38:35.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Corporate honchos on the radar of cyber criminals; I4C warns of 'Boss Scam'</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/deputy-speakers-proposal-likely-to-pave-way-for-assembly-convention-change-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Shanimol Osman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:30:31.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy Speaker's proposal likely to pave way for Assembly convention change in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shanimol Osman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/its-kataka-not-cuttack-from-now-on-odisha-changes-english-spellings-of-64-places</loc>
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<image:caption>Place name changes come in to effect in Odisha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T13:58:37.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's 'Kataka', not Cuttack from now on; Odisha changes English spellings of 64 places</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala-reports-10-new-shigella-cases-nipah-contained-ebola-vigil-intensified</loc>
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<image:caption>Shigella bacteria</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T13:42:00.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala reports 10 new Shigella cases; Nipah contained, Ebola vigil intensified</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/talks-in-switzerland-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-deal-to-end-war-vance</loc>
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<image:caption>US Vice President J D Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T12:14:43.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talks in Switzerland with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for deal to end war: Vance</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-in-talks-to-allow-free-public-screening-of-2026-fifa-world-cup-matches</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Minister O J Janeesh on screening FIFA World Cup 2026 screening in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T12:12:37.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala in talks to allow free public screening of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches </news:title>
<news:keywords>ASSEMBLY, FOOTBALL SCREENING</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/famous-nehru-trophy-boat-race-to-be-held-on-aug-22-rs-6-crore-budget-approved</loc>
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<image:caption>Nehru Trophy Boat Race , Alappuzha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:56:28.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Aug 22; Rs 6 crore budget approved</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEHRU TROPHY, RACE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/msmes-key-to-viksit-bharat-vision-rbi-guv-malhotra</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:53:11.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSMEs key to Viksit Bharat vision: RBI Guv Malhotra</news:title>
<news:keywords>MSMES, RBI, GUV</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cong-leader-seeks-fresh-probe-into-ex-sndp-yogam-union-secretarys-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader V M Sudheeran</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vellappally Natesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:48:22.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong leader seeks fresh probe into ex-SNDP Yogam union secretary's death</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL CM , SUDHEERAN</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/csm-technologies-limited-s-the-company-or-issuer-initial-public-offering-to-open-on-wednesday-june-24-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Mr. Priyadarshi Pany, MD &amp; CEO, CSM Technologies Limited</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:30:36.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSM Technologies Limited ’s (the “Company” or “Issuer”) Initial Public Offering to open on Wednesday, June 24, 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>CSM Technologies Limited , ₹920 crore Initial Public Offering, open on Wednesday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/union-home-minister-and-minister-of-cooperation-shri-amit-shah-to-launch-nafeds-auction-portal-nafexin-in-new-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to launch NAFED’s auction portal ‘NAFEX.in’ in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:19:23.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to launch NAFED’s auction portal ‘NAFEX.in’ in New Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Union Home Minister , Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, launch NAFED’s auction portal, NAFEX.in, New Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/fire-breaks-out-at-3-storey-commercial-building-in-lucknows-aliganj-14-fire-tenders-deployed</loc>
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<image:caption>Fire breaks out at 3-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj, 14 fire tenders deployed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:52:30.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at 3-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj, 14 fire tenders deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fire , commercial building , Lucknow's Aliganj,</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-hc-dismisses-pil-challenging-free-bus-travel-scheme-for-women-transgender-persons</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala HC on Priyadarshini Scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:20:32.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging free bus travel scheme for women, transgender persons</news:title>
<news:keywords>HC, PRIYADARSHINI SCHEME</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kochi-police-dash-to-photo-studio-ensure-neet-candidate-makes-it-to-exam-hall</loc>
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<image:caption>NEET UG Re-exam 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:09:39.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi police dash to photo studio, ensure NEET candidate makes it to exam hall</news:title>
<news:keywords>POLICE, NEET</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-launches-special-campaign-against-wild-boar-menace-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Forest Minister Shibu Baby John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:54:02.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala launches special campaign against wild boar menace: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>WILD BOAR, CAMPAIGN</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-should-address-concerns-over-liquor-tax-cut-rare-earth-mining-kc-venugopal</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary KC Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:24:52.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt should address concerns over liquor tax cut, rare earth mining: KC Venugopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIQOUR TAX CUT, VENUGOPAL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/pm-shri-protest-turns-tense-as-police-use-water-cannons-on-cpi-activists-near-kerala-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-22/rcj3z59b/Protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police uses water canon to disperse CPI students and youth activists</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:18:21.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM SHRI protest turns tense as police use water cannons on CPI activists near Kerala Assembly </news:title>
<news:keywords>PROTEST, PM SHRI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/minister-chennithala-dismisses-rift-claims-over-tax-cut-proposal-for-low-alcohol-beverages</loc>
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<image:caption>World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament, holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw</image:caption>
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<news:title>World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament, holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/major-fire-guts-cargo-barge-under-maintenance-at-private-shipyard-in-keralas-kochi</loc>
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<image:caption>Major fire guts cargo barge under maintenance at private shipyard in Kerala's Kochi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T03:49:25.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major fire guts cargo barge under maintenance at private shipyard in Kerala's Kochi </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/shwetha-menon-quits-amma-entire-executive-committee-steps-down</loc>
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<image:caption>Shwetha Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T18:09:25.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMMA President Shwetha Menon, entire executive committee resign after stormy general body meeting</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/mumbai/best-employees-unions-call-off-strike-bus-services-to-resume-in-mumbai</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel keep vigil on the second day of an indefinite strike by the employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) over various demands, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, June 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T18:06:40.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BEST employees’ unions call off strike; bus services to resume in Mumbai</news:title>
<news:keywords>BEST strike Mumbai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/all-round-marizanne-kapp-powers-south-africa-to-win-over-india-in-womens-t20-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>South Africa won with five balls to spare, making 161 for four in 19.1 overs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:59:22.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All-round Marizanne Kapp powers South Africa to win over India in Women's T20 World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Women's T20 World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/congress-leader-sudheeran-urges-kerala-cm-to-withdraw-liquor-tax-cut-proposal-amid-cpim-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>V M Sudheeran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:05:36.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leader Sudheeran urges Kerala CM to withdraw liquor tax cut proposal amid CPI(M) attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>liquor tax cut kerala, low alcohol liquor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/over-20-lakh-appear-for-neet-re-test-amid-tight-security-after-paper-leak-row</loc>
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<image:caption>NEET-UG candidates exit an examination centre after appearing for the Re-NEET UG 2026 exam, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>NEET-UG candidates gather at Bapu Pariksha Bhawan after appearing for the Re-NEET UG 2026 exam, in Patna, Bihar, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>NEET-UG candidates exit an examination centre after appearing for the Re-NEET UG 2026 exam, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T17:00:30.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 20 lakh appear for NEET re-test amid tight security after paper leak row</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET UG re-test</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/farmers-invited-to-join-cjp-stir-as-jantar-mantar-protest-heads-into-third-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke at Cockroach Janta Party protest venue in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T16:59:08.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers invited to join CJP stir as Jantar Mantar protest heads into third day</news:title>
<news:keywords>CJP Delhi protest, cockroach janta party</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/sudheeran-targeting-me-out-of-grudge-over-2004-defeat-vellappally-natesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Vellappally Natesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T16:48:18.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudheeran targeting me out of grudge over 2004 defeat: Vellappally Natesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vellappally Natesan, V M Sudheeran, V m Sudheeran, SNDP chief Vellappally Natesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/shiv-sena-ubt-churn-mp-nimbalkar-weighs-options-with-supporters-before-deciding-political-stand</loc>
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<image:caption>Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T16:42:59.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar to join Shinde-led Shiv Sena</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shiv Sena (UBT) split, Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cbse-announces-class-12-re-evaluation-results-over-87-pc-applications-declared-in-first-phase</loc>
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<image:caption>CBSE re-evaluation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T16:20:36.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE announces Class 12 re-evaluation results; over 87 pc applications declared in first phase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Class 12 re-evaluation, CBSE result</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/thousands-mark-yoga-day-worldwide-under-healthy-ageing-theme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-21/kb5of0il/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People take part in a yoga session to celebrate International Yoga Day at the Thuwanna Indoor Stadium in Yangon on June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T16:11:20.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands mark Yoga Day worldwide under 'Healthy Ageing' theme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yoga day, Healthy Ageing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/one-more-shigella-death-seven-fresh-cases-reported-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-15/1he0sgkh/SHIGILLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shigella infection- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T14:42:52.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One more Shigella death, seven fresh cases reported in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shigella kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-crush-england-by-253-runs-in-2nd-test-at-the-oval-as-henry-rips-through-the-tail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-21/whal80i3/hendry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Zealand crush England by 253 runs in 2nd test at The Oval as Henry rips through the tail</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T11:48:46.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand crush England by 253 runs in 2nd test at The Oval as Henry rips through the tail</news:title>
<news:keywords>New Zealand , crush England, 253 runs , 2nd test</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/vice-president-radhakrishnan-leads-yoga-day-celebrations-in-leh</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice President Radhakrishnan leads yoga day celebrations in Leh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T11:31:02.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vice President Radhakrishnan leads yoga day celebrations in Leh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vice President Radhakrishnan, leads yoga day celebrations , Leh, Bethlehem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/7-women-killed-in-ammonia-gas-leak-in-tns-seafood-factory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-21/bvnryrl9/amoniya-leak2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>7 women killed in ammonia gas leak in TN’s seafood factory</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T11:09:22.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7 women killed in ammonia gas leak in TN’s seafood factory</news:title>
<news:keywords>ammonia gas leak , TN’s seafood factory, 7 women killed </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/thousands-join-international-yoga-day-events-worldwide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-21/8gu0w6k5/international-yoga-day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands join International Yoga Day events worldwide</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T11:02:45.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands join International Yoga Day events worldwide</news:title>
<news:keywords>International Yoga Day, worldwide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/police-to-file-chargesheet-soon-in-sexual-assault-case-against-director-ranjith</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2024-08-31/xvnxf3ys/Ranjit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Malayalam cinema director Ranjith</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T10:55:27.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police to file chargesheet soon in sexual assault case against director Ranjith</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL,  RANJITH, CHARGESHEET</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/minister-chennithala-announces-financial-aid-for-two-injured-kerala-policemen</loc>
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<image:caption>State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:31:36.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Chennithala announces financial aid for two injured Kerala policemen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Minister Chennithala, financial aid , injured Kerala policemen</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/aiims-in-kerala-not-far-away-if-state-completes-formalities-suresh-gopi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2025-09-30/hkpe3eql/SGopi2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Suresh Gopi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:26:43.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIIMS in Kerala not far away if state completes formalities: Suresh Gopi</news:title>
<news:keywords>AIIMS, Kerala, Union Minister Suresh Gopi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-power-shortage-linked-to-poor-rainfall-low-reservoir-levels-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-02/1xvf53hd/SunnyJ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Power Minister Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:24:25.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala power shortage linked to poor rainfall, low reservoir levels: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala , power shortage </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/rajmohan-unnithan-seeks-kpcc-chief-post-bats-for-merit-over-caste-equations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2025-11-28/fvtdc3jc/RajMUnni.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:10:01.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajmohan Unnithan seeks KPCC chief post, bats for merit over caste equations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajmohan Unnithan,  seeks KPCC chief post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/kohli-named-in-india-odi-squad-for-england-tour-subject-to-fitness-clearance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-11/ddd7d083-b1b2-44b9-9193-9d6805cd8ef0/koli33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Virat Kohli</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:01:37.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kohli named in India ODI squad for England tour, subject to fitness clearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kohli , India ODI squad, England tour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-to-release-on-august-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-21/5l2zkind/yash-toxic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yash's 'Toxic' to release on August 26</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T08:56:26.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash's 'Toxic' to release on August 26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yash's 'Toxic', release on August 26</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/strong-maritime-capabilities-deciding-factor-for-countrys-economic-strategic-influence-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-21/n8mjjmuy/strong-maritime.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Strong maritime capabilities deciding factor for country's economic, strategic influence: Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T07:46:38.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strong maritime capabilities deciding factor for country's economic, strategic influence: Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>WB , PM  , NAVY</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-organ-trafficking-racket-operated-under-guise-of-medical-tourism-co-says-ed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-15/p3uza6vq/ed-cmrl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala organ trafficking racket operated under guise of medical tourism co, says ED</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T07:43:25.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala organ trafficking racket operated under guise of medical tourism co, says ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala , organ trafficking racket , ED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/odisha-native-dies-after-clash-at-suspected-prostitution-centre-in-thrissur-six-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T07:32:08.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha native dies after clash at suspected prostitution centre in Thrissur; six held</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/india-boosts-russian-uae-oil-purchases-in-jun-ahead-of-full-hormuz-recovery</loc>
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<image:caption>India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in Jun ahead of full Hormuz recovery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T06:17:25.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in Jun ahead of full Hormuz recovery</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/security-beefed-up-across-delhi-for-neet-re-examination</loc>
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<image:caption>Security beefed up across Delhi for NEET re-examination</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Security beefed up across Delhi for NEET re-examination</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T06:13:46.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-UG retest begins across country, overseas centres amid tight security</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ed-summons-former-kerala-cms-daughter-again-in-cmrl-money-laundering-case</loc>
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<image:caption>ED summons former Kerala CM’s daughter again in CMRL money laundering case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T06:10:19.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons former Kerala CM’s daughter again in CMRL money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>ED, VEENA, Kerala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/mobile-phone-concealed-in-bottle-recovered-from-kannur-central-jail-probe-launched</loc>
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<image:caption>Central Prison, Kannur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T06:07:56.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mobile phone concealed in bottle recovered from Kannur Central Jail; probe launched</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/sooryavanshi-smashes-fastest-list-a-fifty-falls-short-of-fastest-hundred-by-one-stroke</loc>
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<image:caption>Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty, falls short of fastest hundred by one stroke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T06:04:33.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty, falls short of fastest hundred by one stroke</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/neet-re-exam-pradhan-urges-candidates-to-appear-fearlessly-free-of-anxiety</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T03:50:41.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/curacaos-eloy-room-makes-15-saves-sends-island-nation-to-0-0-draw-with-ecuador-in-wc</loc>
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<image:caption>Curacao's Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in WC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T03:06:17.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curacao's Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in WC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Curacao's , Eloy Room,  makes 15 saves</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/pak-pm-sharif-army-chief-munir-leave-for-switzerland-for-iran-us-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Pak PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir leave for Switzerland for Iran-US talks</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Vice President J D Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T02:10:43.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pak PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir leave for Switzerland for Iran-US talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pak PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir , Switzerland,  Iran-US talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/dutch-royals-swap-orange-for-blue-as-they-cheer-for-netherlands-then-curaçao-at-wc</loc>
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<image:caption>Dutch royals swap orange for blue as they cheer for Netherlands, then Curaçao at WC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T02:05:57.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dutch royals swap orange for blue as they cheer for Netherlands, then Curaçao at WC</news:title>
<news:keywords>ROYALTY, Dutch </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/yoga-has-become-worlds-largest-community-celebration-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Yoga can pave way for world peace, it must be embraced across all ages: Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T01:59:30.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yoga can pave way for world peace, it must be embraced across all ages: Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Yoga </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-leads-yoga-day-celebrations-from-kolkatas-red-road-thousands-join-event</loc>
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<image:caption>PM leads Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata’s Red Road, thousands join event</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T01:55:42.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM leads Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata’s Red Road, thousands join event</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM leads Yoga Day, Kolkata’s Red Road</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/world-cup-undav-scores-twice-saves-germany-with-2-1-win-over-ivory-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>World Cup: Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 win over Ivory Coast</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T01:48:49.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup: Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 win over Ivory Coast</news:title>
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