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<news:title>10-man Lens stuns Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to claim its first French Super Cup </news:title>
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<image:caption>Seven killed, several injured in hotel fire in West Bengal's Tarapith</image:caption>
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<news:title>Seven killed, several injured in hotel fire in West Bengal's Tarapith </news:title>
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<news:title>Drunk Agniveer misbehaves with, assaults cops in UP's Meerut </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/trump-terms-saudi-turkey-pak-defence-agreement-big-bold-step</loc>
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<image:caption>Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement 'big, bold' step</image:caption>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement 'big, bold' step </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/six-dead-several-injured-in-stampede-at-bihar-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Six dead, several injured in stampede at Bihar temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ashok Dham Temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:08:22.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7 dead in stampede near Bihar temple; CM announces Rs 4 lakh aid for kin of deceased</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/sabarimala-temple-opens-doors-for-devotees-as-malayalam-new-year-begins</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabarimala temple opens doors for devotees as Malayalam New Year begins</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:02:20.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala temple opens doors for devotees as Malayalam New Year begins </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/indias-80th-independence-day-marked-by-conservation-milestone-20-blackbucks-rewilded-in-banni-grasslands</loc>
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<image:caption>20 BLACKBUCKS REWILDED IN BANNI GRASSLANDS</image:caption>
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<image:caption>20 BLACKBUCKS REWILDED IN BANNI GRASSLANDS</image:caption>
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<image:caption>20 BLACKBUCKS REWILDED IN BANNI GRASSLANDS</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:20:43.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA’S 80TH INDEPENDENCE DAY MARKED BY CONSERVATION MILESTONE: 20 BLACKBUCKS REWILDED IN BANNI GRASSLANDS</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/man-daughter-die-by-suicide-in-keralas-kasaragod-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Death- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:45:12.299Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/cong-should-apologise-for-insulting-vande-mataram-on-independence-day-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:title>Cong should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah</news:title>
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<image:caption>AICC general secretary K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJP using Vande Mataram issue to divert attention from real ones: Venugopal</news:title>
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<news:title>Passenger's pistol goes off accidentally at Varanasi airport; 2 injured, BCAS probing incident</news:title>
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<image:caption>25 Atal canteens inaugurated across Delhi; meals to be served at Rs 5</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T09:43:14.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 Atal canteens inaugurated across Delhi; meals to be served at Rs 5</news:title>
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<image:caption>Funeral of ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji to be held in Beijing on Aug 18</image:caption>
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<news:title>Funeral of ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji to be held in Beijing on Aug 18</news:title>
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<news:title>AI-based surveillance system implemented in Thiruvananthapuram central jail: Chennithala</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-education-ministers-office-lodges-complaint-over-social-media-claims-on-onam-exam-papers</loc>
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<news:title>Kerala Education minister's office lodges complaint over social media claims on Onam exam papers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/bjp-leader-says-every-family-in-his-constituency-will-experience-benefits-of-progress-in-5-years</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:37:12.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader says every family in his constituency will experience benefits of progress in 5 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL DEVELOPMENT, NEMOM,  BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/indias-80th-independence-day-celebrations-celebrated-by-senior-officials-government-of-west-bengal-and-their-families-at-moore-avenue-govt-rhe</loc>
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<image:caption>India's 80th Independence Day celebrations , celebrated by senior officials, Government of WEST BENGAL</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India's 80th Independence Day celebrations , celebrated by senior officials, Government of WEST BENGAL</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India's 80th Independence Day celebrations , celebrated by senior officials, Government of WEST BENGAL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:33:20.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's 80th Independence Day celebrations , celebrated by senior officials,  Government of WEST BENGAL , and their families  at MOORE AVENUE GOVT RHE</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/emraan-hashmi-starrer-awarapan-2-earns-over-rs-50-crore-at-box-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-06/fahrngqb/awarapan288.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit in 'Awarapan 2' trailer</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:19:19.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Awarapan 2' earns over Rs 50 crore at box office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Emraan Hashmi-starrer , 'Awarapan 2' , earns over Rs 50 crore, box office</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/vande-mataram-row-minister-says-only-national-anthem-was-compulsory-at-i-day-celebrations-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:14:13.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram row: Minister says only national anthem was compulsory at I-Day celebrations in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vande Mataram row, KL MINISTER</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/athachamayam-celebrations-herald-start-of-10-day-onam-festivities-in-kerala-5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-08/39402150-8f4f-445a-80cd-68947c7bca51/Athachamayam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Athachamayam' celebrations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:03:40.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Athachamayam' celebrations herald start of 10-day Onam festivities in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>'Athachamayam' , celebrations herald start ,  10-day Onam festivities, Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/operation-toofan-anti-narcotics-drive-to-be-intensified-during-onam-warns-chennithala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/5p139ye3/rc.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-08-16T05:50:29.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Toofan: Anti-narcotics drive to be intensified during Onam, warns Chennithala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Operation Toofan, Anti-narcotics drive , intensified during Onam, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-claims-historic-first-win-in-australia-with-9-wicket-victory-in-1st-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/coi9qkq6/bangladesh-win.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st test</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:44:24.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh , historic first win, Australia , 9-wicket victory ,  1st test</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/heavy-rains-forecast-for-northern-districts-of-tn-from-monday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-10/a8819cc1-7a4b-41cb-903b-4df3c1b9eef2/KLrain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rains forecast for northern districts of TN from Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:04:48.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains forecast for northern districts of TN from Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Heavy rains forecast, northern districts of TN , from Monday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/day-2-of-india-sri-lanka-test-delayed-by-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/xihyppib/india-sl-delay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Day 2 of India-Sri Lanka Test delayed by rain</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/y7lurjg1/test7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devdutt Padikkal produced an excellent 167 but a much-improved Sri Lankan bowlers found some rhythm to keep India in check at 364 for five at tea on a truncated day two of the first Test here on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:02:00.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1st Test: Devdutt makes 167, but SL bowlers limit India to 364/5 at tea on rain-hit Day 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Test delayed by rain, India-Sri Lanka , Day 2 </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/arunachal-pradesh-engineering-student-found-dead-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/7fsy7tzk/engineer-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:51:59.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arunachal Pradesh ,  engineering student , found dead,  Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/bengal-ex-deputy-speaker-ashis-banerjee-found-hanging-at-tmc-party-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/j5laetd3/bengal-ashis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengal: Ex-deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found hanging at TMC party office</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:40:59.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal: Ex-deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found hanging at TMC party office </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengal, Ex-deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee, found hanging , TMC party office </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/rescuers-dig-through-rubble-landslides-after-indonesia-quake-kills-47</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/jjrcb8e4/rescuers-indo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescuers dig through rubble, landslides after Indonesia quake kills 47</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:28:48.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuers dig through rubble, landslides after Indonesia quake kills 47 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Indonesia , quake, landslides , kills 47 </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/26-more-bodies-recovered-in-zimbabwe-ferry-disaster-death-toll-at-72</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/0unna5cd/zimbave-ferry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>26 more bodies recovered in Zimbabwe ferry disaster; death toll at 72</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:25:53.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 more bodies recovered in Zimbabwe ferry disaster; death toll at 72 </news:title>
<news:keywords> Zimbabwe , ferry disaster, death toll at 72 </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/indiana-authorities-say-at-least-five-people-have-died-as-severe-weather-crosses-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/vbii7cwl/us-flood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indiana authorities say at least five people have died as severe weather crosses state</image:caption>
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<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:21:37.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indiana authorities say at least five people have died as severe weather crosses state</news:title>
<news:keywords>US , FLOOD  , DEATHS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-atal-vihari-vajpayee-on-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-16/4sbt6e6x/pm-vajpoy9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Vihari Vajpayee on death anniversary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:18:10.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Vihari Vajpayee on death anniversary </news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi , pays tribute, Atal Vihari Vajpayee , death anniversary </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/man-allegedly-stabs-parents-to-death-in-keralas-idukki-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-15/8t50zssz/murder-88.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ajeesh ,</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:48:31.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man allegedly stabs parents to death in Kerala’s Idukki, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL MAN, STABS,  PARENTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/centre-allocates-additional-coaches-for-bengaluru-ernakulam-vande-bharat-as-onam-gift-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Vande Bharat train</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:41:24.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre allocates additional coaches for Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat as ''Onam gift'': BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL BJP, TRAIN</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-pitches-for-making-india-global-defence-manufacturing-hub-emphasises-raksha-shakti-for-viksit-bharat-2047</loc>
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<image:caption>PM pitches for making India global defence manufacturing hub, emphasises 'Raksha Shakti' for Viksit Bharat 2047</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:17:23.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM pitches for making India global defence manufacturing hub, emphasises 'Raksha Shakti' for Viksit Bharat 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>IDAY PM , DEFENCE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/vijayan-criticises-udf-govt-over-pmay-urban-20-alleges-cut-in-housing-aid</loc>
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<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:10:26.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayan criticises UDF govt over PMAY-Urban 2.0, alleges cut in housing aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , PMAY , VIJAYAN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/bjp-claims-sonia-objected-to-full-version-of-vande-mataram-at-event-cong-denies-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP claims Sonia 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Cong denies charge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:23:09.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP claims Sonia 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Cong denies charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>BJP , CONG,  VANDE MATARAM, Sonia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-closes-in-on-historic-win-as-australias-batting-woes-return-on-day-3-of-1st-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh closes in on historic win as Australia''s batting woes return on Day 3 of 1st test</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:15:06.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh closes in on historic win as Australia''s batting woes return on Day 3 of 1st test</news:title>
<news:keywords>SPO , CRI , AUS  , BANGLA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kozhikode-civic-body-witnesses-row-over-vande-mataram-during-i-day-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-15/ulfxzgot/calicut-vande-baratham.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kozhikode civic body witnesses row over Vande Mataram during I-Day celebrations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:05:12.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kozhikode civic body witnesses row over Vande Mataram during I-Day celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , I DAY , VANDE MATRAM, CORPORATION</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/pm-announces-5-8-more-semiconductor-plants-coming-up-in-7-8-years</loc>
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<image:caption>PM announces 5-8 more semiconductor plants coming up in 7-8 years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:25:06.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM announces 5-8 more semiconductor plants coming up in 7-8 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM announces, 5-8 more semiconductor plants , coming up in 7-8 years</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-announces-bonus-special-festival-allowance-for-employees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-09/481555ce-b11a-4c3d-8151-1ddf0a2565ef/pension.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala govt announces bonus, special festival allowance for employees</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:50:23.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt announces bonus, special festival allowance for employees</news:title>
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