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<image:caption>J'khand job exam stir enters 14th day, protesters to hold 'Vidhan Sabha March'</image:caption>
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<news:title>J'khand job exam stir enters 14th day, protesters to hold 'Vidhan Sabha March' </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-to-stop-welfare-pension-delivery-through-cooperative-banks-shifts-to-dbt</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala welfare pension through DBT Bharat</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala to stop welfare pension delivery through cooperative banks, shifts to DBT </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/gill-skips-day-1-of-practice-game-against-slc-xi-due-to-finger-injury</loc>
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<image:caption>Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury</image:caption>
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<image:caption>KL Rahul</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-home-dept-cancels-letter-linked-to-jailed-bjp-councillors-six-month-leave-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP councillor , Sugathan R , who is currently lodged in jail under the KAAPA.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala Home Dept cancels letter linked to jailed BJP councillor's six-month leave plea </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-earns-rs-40080-crore-at-box-office</loc>
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<image:caption>''Spider-Man: Brand New Day' earns Rs 400.80 crore at box office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:09:12.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' earns Rs 400.80 crore at box office</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-minor-mudslips-reported-above-kuthiran-tunnels-on-nh-544-inspection-underway</loc>
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<image:caption>Mudslips at Kuthiran tunnel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:05:54.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Minor mudslips reported above Kuthiran tunnels on NH 544; inspection underway</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/lookout-circular-issued-against-husband-in-kerala-womans-death-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Asif and Fathimatha Risa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:35:38.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lookout circular issued against husband in Kerala woman's death case</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/cauvery-issue-tn-cm-vijay-breaks-silence-says-he-proposed-talks-with-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:27:56.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery issue: TN CM Vijay breaks silence, says he proposed talks with Karnataka</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/handloom-day-govt-will-keep-supporting-sector-says-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Handloom Day: Govt will keep supporting sector, says PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:23:31.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Handloom Day: Govt will keep supporting sector, says PM Modi </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/spacex-to-build-usd-168-billion-chip-plant-in-texas-create-over-3000-jobs</loc>
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<image:caption>Tesla to build USD 16.8 billion chip plant in Texas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:21:53.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpaceX to build USD 16.8 billion chip plant in Texas, create over 3,000 jobs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/russell-crowe-priyanka-chopra-join-bluefly</loc>
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<image:caption>Russell Crowe, Priyanka Chopra join 'Bluefly'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:15:42.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russell Crowe, Priyanka Chopra join 'Bluefly' </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/europe-heat-wave-puts-all-major-italian-cities-on-red-alert-as-austria-sets-heat-record</loc>
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<image:caption>Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:11:37.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/praggnanandhaa-wins-st-louis-rapid-and-blitz</loc>
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<image:caption>Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid and blitz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:06:12.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid and blitz </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/search-for-missing-fisherman-intensified-off-kerala-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image - Boats capsize off Kerala coast</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:52:38.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search for missing fisherman intensified off Kerala coast </news:title>
<news:keywords>KL ,  fisherman ,  missing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/nasa-astronauts-anil-menon-jessica-meir-undertake-spacewalk-to-upgrade-space-station</loc>
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<image:caption>NASA astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir undertake spacewalk to upgrade space station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:43:54.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NASA astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir undertake spacewalk to upgrade space station</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/heavy-rain-batters-kerala-imd-issues-red-alert-for-seven-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain batters Kerala; IMD issues red alert for seven districts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:35:49.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain batters Kerala; IMD issues red alert for seven districts </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/sit-registers-fir-against-three-persons-in-sabarimala-milma-ghee-irregularities-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabarimala ghee irregularities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:47:56.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT registers FIR against three persons in Sabarimala Milma ghee irregularities case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sabarimala Milma ghee case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/india-test-fires-agni-4-missile</loc>
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<image:caption>Agni-4 ballistic missile</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:24:10.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India demonstrates strategic might with successful Agni-4 missile test</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/man-booked-for-making-defamatory-post-about-kerala-cms-chopper-trip-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:21:03.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man booked for making defamatory post about Kerala CM's chopper trip, arrested</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-allows-iti-polytechnic-holders-to-join-ug-courses-without-plus-two</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:13:57.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala allows ITI, Polytechnic holders to join UG courses without Plus Two</news:title>
<news:keywords>No plus 2 UG admission, ITI, Poly UG qualification</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/creamy-layer-principle-not-applicable-to-quotas-for-scs-sts-centres-affidavit-to-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:08:15.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Creamy layer principle not applicable to quotas for SCs, STs: Centre's affidavit to SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/allahabad-hc-seeks-report-from-nia-court-over-slow-trial-in-uapa-case-against-2-suspected-pfi-members</loc>
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<image:caption>NIA raid at PFI locations - Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:04:03.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC seeks report from NIA court over slow trial in UAPA case against 2 suspected PFI members</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAPA case trial delay, PFI members case delay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/meta-faces-second-day-of-indian-govt-scrutiny-over-algorithms-platform-compliance</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of the Meta delegation arrive at Rail Bhawan to meet Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T17:00:14.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meta faces second day of Indian govt scrutiny over algorithms, platform compliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meta India, Modi video blocked</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/rahul-launches-ask-me-anything-on-instagram-says-every-govt-must-listen-to-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul launches 'Ask Me Anything' on Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T16:53:03.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul launches 'Ask Me Anything' on Instagram, says every govt must listen to students</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/wellness/amai-opposes-keralas-move-to-set-up-standalone-ayush-university</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T16:47:56.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMAI opposes Kerala's move to set up standalone AYUSH University</news:title>
<news:keywords>AYUSH University Kerala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/money/rbi-bars-banks-from-disabling-mobile-devices-of-defaulting-borrowers</loc>
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<image:caption>Reserve Bank logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T15:46:32.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI bars banks from disabling mobile devices of defaulting borrowers</news:title>
<news:keywords>loan default mobile ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/gen-z-grievances-are-genuine-protest-lawful-form-of-dialogue-says-bhagwat-after-student-stir</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat interacts with students during an India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) event, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Amal Krishna Bose</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) head office in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kiren Rijiju (R) Rahul Gandhi (L)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rijiju calls up Rahul second time in 3 days, seeks Cong's support on delimitation bill</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/milky-mist-dairy-food-limited-ipo-of-equity-shares-to-open-on-tuesday-11-august-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>MILKY MIST DAIRY FOOD LIMITED IPO OF EQUITY SHARES TO OPEN ON TUESDAY 11 AUGUST 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T13:10:54.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MILKY MIST DAIRY FOOD LIMITED IPO OF EQUITY SHARES TO OPEN ON TUESDAY 11 AUGUST 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/bangladesh-presidential-elections-on-august-20-ec</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh presidential elections on August 20: EC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:53:02.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh presidential elections on August 20: EC</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-plans-courier-service-with-cooperative-societies-says-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>KSRTC bus</image:caption>
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<image:caption>KSRTC plans courier service with cooperative societies, says minister</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:44:49.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC plans courier service with cooperative societies, says minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpim-alleges-unpardonable-disrespect-to-body-of-flood-rescuer-rajesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior CPI(M) leader and former minister V Sivankutty</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Swimming instructor, R Rajesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:31:25.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) alleges ‘unpardonable disrespect’ to body of flood rescuer Rajesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/technopark-based-hex20-inks-multi-mission-launch-pact-with-skyroot-aerospace</loc>
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<image:caption>HEX20 - Skyroot Aerospace: Multi-mission launch pact</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:15:48.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technopark-based HEX20 inks multi-mission launch pact with Skyroot Aerospace</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/itel-launches-ace-3-heera-brings-type-c-charging-to-entire-feature-phone-portfolio</loc>
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<image:caption>Ace 3 Heera</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:58:20.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>itel Launches Ace 3 Heera, Brings Type-C Charging to Entire Feature Phone Portfolio</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mobile phone, CHARGERS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/independent-mla-not-part-of-udf-despite-its-support-in-polls-kunhikrishnan</loc>
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<image:caption>UDF-backed Independent MLA P V Kunhikrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:49:46.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independent MLA, not part of UDF despite its support in polls: Kunhikrishnan</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/is-pm-seeking-to-dilute-upi-open-digital-payments-sector-to-us-businesses-cong</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:27:13.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': Cong</news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, TAXATION BILL</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/lok-sabha-passes-bill-to-authorise-govt-to-permit-banks-to-levy-charges-on-upi-transactions</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha passes bill to levy charges on UPI transactions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:14:10.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Sabha passes bill to authorise govt to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/private-bus-rams-multiple-vehicles-in-kerala-one-killed</loc>
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<image:caption>Pvt Bus accident in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur</image:caption>
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<news:title>Private bus rams multiple vehicles in Kerala; one killed</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-bjym-march-in-support-of-psc-rank-holders-turns-tense-police-use-water-cannons</loc>
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<image:caption>Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha protest outside Kerala Secretariat</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala: BJYM march in support of PSC rank holders turns tense; police use water cannons </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/passenger-arrested-for-attempting-to-open-emergency-exit-on-kochi-bound-flight</loc>
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<image:caption>Passenger arrested for attempting to open emergency exit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:00:47.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger arrested for attempting to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>AVI, MAN, ARREST</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/ksrtc-bus-collides-with-motorcycle-in-belagavi-three-killed</loc>
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<image:caption>KSRTC bus hit motorcycle in Belgavi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:32:05.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC bus collides with motorcycle in Belagavi; three killed</news:title>
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<image:caption>The excise team from Angamaly that seized 1350L of spirit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:19:26.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise seizes 1,350 litres of spirit, arrests two in Kerala</news:title>
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<image:caption>'My Police Station' : Kerala to reform police stations</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala to roll out 'My Police Station' reform from Aug 15, SIs to head most police stations </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/priyanka-gandhi-seeks-more-memu-services-for-wayanad-in-letter-to-railways</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LS passes taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T09:31:38.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid din, LS passes taxation bill to promote domestic electronic manufacturing</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/consult-experts-before-commenting-on-thottappally-spillway-mla-sudhakaran</loc>
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<image:caption>MLA G Sudhakaran</image:caption>
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<news:title>Consult experts before commenting on Thottappally Spillway: MLA Sudhakaran</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shaiju, Vilayur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-06T09:21:16.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for selling liquor illegally at inflated prices in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/aster-dm-quality-care-limited-q1-fy27-revenues-up-by-20-to-inr-2597-cr-op-ebitda-up-by-30</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Azad Moopen, Executive Chairman, Aster DM Quality Care</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Varun Khanna, Managing Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Quality Care</image:caption>
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<image:caption>SpaceX rocket launch</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tewolde Gebremariam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mullaperiyar Dam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of the Meta delegation arrive at Rail Bhawan to meet Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr. Shaji Krishnan V., Chairman, NABARD, inaugurated the National Handloom Day Exhibition-cum-Sale at NABARD Head Office, Mumbai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr. Shaji Krishnan V., Chairman, NABARD, inaugurated the National Handloom Day Exhibition-cum-Sale at NABARD Head Office, Mumbai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Molbio Diagnostics Limited: Initial public offering to open on Monday, August 10, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bombay Stock Exchange</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:14:43.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex gains 152 pts in volatile session as RBI keeps policy rates unchanged </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sensex gains 152 pts, RBI keeps policy rates , unchanged </news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Kerala Child Rights Commission</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Minister Bindu Krishna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:10:58.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala child rights panel launches digital dashboard for real-time monitoring </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/google-emerges-as-indias-most-attractive-employer-brand-followed-by-tata-group-amazon-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Google emerges as India's most attractive employer brand, followed by Tata Group, Amazon: Report</image:caption>
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<news:title>Google emerges as India's most attractive employer brand, followed by Tata Group, Amazon: Report</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh turns ousted Hasina's official residence into museum; observes'July Mass Uprising Day'</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's deposed PM Sheikh Hasina</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bangladesh turns ousted Hasina's official residence into museum; observes'July Mass Uprising Day' </news:title>
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<image:caption>Mullaperiyar dam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan and TN CM C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:06:56.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM mulls talks with TN counterpart on Mullaperiyar dam issue</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>India-UK free trade pact</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:04:44.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian auto, agri, processed food sectors to get export boost from UK trade pact: Experts</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/vijay-led-tn-govt-earmarks-over-rs-1000-cr-to-shower-people-with-gifts-of-gold-ring-coin-cows</loc>
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<image:caption>TN Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vijay-led TN govt earmarks over Rs 1,000 cr to shower people with gifts of gold ring, coin, cows</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:00:01.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay-led TN govt earmarks over Rs 1,000 cr to shower people with gifts of gold ring, coin, cows </news:title>
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<image:caption>JK LF Manoj Sinha on Article 370 protests in JK</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T09:58:23.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haven't seen protests; discriminatory system ended in 2019: J-K LG on Article 370 abrogation</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Yaskawa launches Kerala's first Centre for Drone, Robotics and IoT Technologies at MBITS ECE under CSR initiative</image:caption>
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<news:title>Yaskawa launches Kerala's first Centre for Drone, Robotics and IoT Technologies at MBITS ECE under CSR initiative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yaskawa , launches Kerala's first Centre for Drone, Robotics and IoT Technologies, Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science,  MBITS ECE </news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Meta global team meets top IT Ministry officials on govt summons over PM's FB post takedown</image:caption>
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<news:title>Meta global team meets top IT Ministry officials on govt summons over PM's FB post takedown </news:title>
<news:keywords>Meta global team , meet,  top IT Ministry officials,  PM's FB post takedown </news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Parliament deadlock: Rijiju(R) meets Rahul Gandhi (L)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gold Jewellery (representational image)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi on the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35(A)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Polymer Currency</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Opposition MPs protest in Parliament complex</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Parl panel gives Zuckerberg three days to apologise</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM's video removed from FB: Parl panel gives Zuckerberg three days to apologise</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-to-launch-ai-powered-whatsapp-ticketing-system</loc>
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<image:caption>KSRTC bus</image:caption>
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<image:caption>WhatsApp</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T07:13:04.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC to launch AI-powered WhatsApp ticketing system </news:title>
<news:keywords>KSRTC,  launch AI-powered , WhatsApp ticketing system </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/havent-forgotten-jk-cm-omar-on-7th-anniversary-of-article-370-abrogation</loc>
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<image:caption>Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T07:09:44.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wounds unhealed, statehood promise unfulfilled: JK CM Omar on 7 years of Article 370 abrogation</news:title>
<news:keywords>JK CM Omar,  7th anniversary , Article 370 abrogation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/cjp-to-act-as-pressure-group-for-now-abhijeet-dipke</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T07:05:08.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP to act as pressure group for now: Abhijeet Dipke</news:title>
<news:keywords>CJP, Abhijeet Dipke</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/up-woman-dies-during-faith-healing-ritual-husband-godman-among-3-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T07:00:43.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP: Woman dies during 'faith healing' ritual, husband, godman among 3 held </news:title>
<news:keywords>UP, Woman dies, 'faith healing' ritual, husband, godman,  arrested</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-arrives-in-sri-lanka-for-day-long-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T06:46:42.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Sri Lanka for day-long visit </news:title>
<news:keywords>LANKA, MISRI</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/policy/rbi-marginally-raises-fy27-gdp-growth-projection-to-67-pc-lowers-inflation-forecast</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI raised GDP Growth projection to 6.7%</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-05T06:41:10.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI marginally raises FY27 GDP growth projection to 6.7 pc, lowers inflation forecast </news:title>
<news:keywords>BIZ, RBI, GROWTH, INFLATION</news:keywords>
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