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<image:caption>Priority Jewels Limited (the “Company”) has fixed the price band of Rs 190/- to Rs 200/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Priority Jewels Limited’s Initial Public Offering to open on Friday, August 28, 2026</news:title>
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<news:title>Loan Write-Offs Aren’t Loan Waivers: How Banks Manage Bad Loans While Still Continuing Recovery</news:title>
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<image:caption>India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Innings</image:caption>
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<news:title>India declare 1st innings at 503/9 after Jurel hundred on Day 2</news:title>
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<news:title>FM to leave for 8-day official trip to Canada, US; focus on deepening bilateral ties</news:title>
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<image:caption>EAM S Jaishankar and Russian First Dy PM Denis Manturov</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jaishankar, Russian deputy PM Manturov discuss bilateral economic ties in Moscow</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/us-envoy-gor-visits-tata-lockheed-martin-manufacturing-hub-as-india-hunts-for-80-transport-aircraft</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub, Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:38:13.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US envoy Gor visits Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub as India hunts for 80 transport aircraft</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-sees-rs-279-crore-liquor-sales-in-first-three-days-of-onam-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Liquor sale in Keralam during Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:29:50.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam sees Rs 279 crore liquor sales in first three days of Onam season</news:title>
<news:keywords>ONAM, LIQUOR, SALE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/nsa-doval-arrives-in-beijing-for-talks-with-chinese-fm-wang-yi-on-boundary-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi on boundary issue</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/upi-completes-10-years-clocks-nearly-13000-fold-rise-in-transaction-volume</loc>
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<image:caption>UPI and RuPay Debit card</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:14:39.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI completes 10 years, clocks nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/17-year-old-boys-organs-donated-after-his-death-in-motorcycle-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Organ Donation (representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:09:11.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old boy's organs donated after his death in motorcycle accident </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/man-held-for-uploading-intimate-videos-performing-sexual-act-before-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Under arrest: For 'uploading intimate videos' of wife</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:29:59.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for 'uploading intimate videos', performing sexual act before daughter</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/jurels-95-leads-india-to-4758-as-rain-forces-early-tea</loc>
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<image:caption>India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 2, Tea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:11:56.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jurel's 95 leads India to 475/8 as rain forces early tea</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/modi-govt-has-completely-ravaged-young-indias-pathway-from-education-to-employment-cong</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:05:23.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi govt has 'completely ravaged' young India's pathway from education to employment: Cong</news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-iuml-seeks-district-reorganisation-based-on-population</loc>
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<image:caption>District re-organisation in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:57:36.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: IUML seeks district reorganisation based on population</news:title>
<news:keywords>IUML, DISTRICTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/rain-likely-to-play-spoilsport-during-key-onam-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain predicted in Kerala during Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:40:01.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain likely to play spoilsport during key Onam days</news:title>
<news:keywords>RAINS, ONAM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/congress-slams-govt-on-skyrocketing-price-rise-takes-swipe-over-achche-din-promise</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:13:34.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams govt on 'skyrocketing' price rise, takes swipe over 'achche din' promise </news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, PRICE RISE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/india-gulf-bloc-discuss-next-steps-on-free-trade-agreement</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian envoy to Saudi Arabia Vipul, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:05:36.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreement </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/standard-protocol-govt-sources-on-gors-remarks-that-india-asked-for-no-media-interaction-after-modi-trump-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>US envoy Sergio Gor on Modi - Trump meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T08:57:04.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standard protocol: Govt sources on Gor's remarks that India asked for no media interaction after Modi-Trump meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA, US, GOR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpis-demand-for-keralam-deputy-lop-post-genuine-vijayan-should-be-more-accommodating-d-raja</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI general secretary D Raja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T08:39:14.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI's demand for Keralam Deputy LoP post genuine, Vijayan should be more accommodating: D Raja</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cong-using-palakkad-railway-issue-to-divert-attention-from-udfs-100-day-performance-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP Krerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T08:07:23.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong using Palakkad railway issue to divert attention from UDF's 100-day performance: BJP </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-actor-devan-to-join-tvk-after-quitting-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Devan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T07:23:47.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Actor Devan to join TVK after quitting BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>DEVAN, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-receives-23-per-cent-less-monsoon-rain-than-normal-so-far-imd</loc>
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<image:caption>Monsoon 2026, 23% less in Kerala, IMD</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T07:20:26.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam receives 23 per cent less monsoon rain than normal so far: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>MONSOON, DEFICIT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/pant-jurel-fifties-drive-india-to-4196-at-lunch-against-sl</loc>
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<image:caption>India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2, Lunch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T07:01:54.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pant, Jurel fifties drive India to 419/6 at lunch against SL </news:title>
<news:keywords>SPORTS, CRI, IND, LUNCH</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-boy-killed-after-being-hit-by-tipper-lorry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-08/5kkjb4od/accident-new.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T06:48:23.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Boy killed after being hit by tipper lorry</news:title>
<news:keywords>CHILD</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/tn-cm-vijay-announces-more-free-buses-for-women-3-free-cooking-gas-cylinders</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T06:19:08.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay announces more free buses for women; 3 free cooking gas cylinders</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kannur-residents-turn-onam-flower-sales-into-fundraiser-for-students-kidney-transplant</loc>
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<image:caption>Onam flower sale into fundraiser in Kannur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T06:14:10.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannur residents turn Onam flower sales into fundraiser for student's kidney transplant </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/modi-govt-strangulating-emasculating-isro-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on ISRO privatisation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T05:34:46.234Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T11:27:43.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coir workers in Keralam to get Rs 2,000 ex-gratia as Onam gift: Minister Chennithala</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Pant retires hurt after being hit on left arm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T11:20:42.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pant retires hurt after being hit on left arm</news:title>
<news:keywords>India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant , retired hurt </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/suresh-gopi-offers-rs-32-lakh-to-clear-unpaid-wages-of-alappuzha-kudumbashree-workers</loc>
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<image:caption>Suresh Gopi offers Rs 32 lakh to clear unpaid wages of Alappuzha Kudumbashree workers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T11:18:20.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suresh Gopi offers Rs 32 lakh to clear unpaid wages of Alappuzha Kudumbashree workers</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/kerala-hc-pulls-up-mvd-over-inaction-against-modified-suv-used-in-flood-rescue</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T11:15:16.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC pulls up MVD over inaction against modified SUV used in flood rescue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala HC , MODIFIED SUV</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/two-arrested-for-allegedly-honey-trapping-extorting-businessman-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:caption>Arrest (representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T11:05:23.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for allegedly honey-trapping, extorting businessman in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , HONEY TRAP, ARREST</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/french-pair-gicquel-delrue-creates-history-as-first-from-country-to-win-world-cship</loc>
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<image:caption>French pair Gicquel-Delrue creates history as first from country to win World C'ship</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T11:02:18.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French pair Gicquel-Delrue creates history as first from country to win World C'ship</news:title>
<news:keywords>French pair Gicquel-Delrue, becoming France's first-ever , badminton World Champions , becoming France's first-ever badminton World Champions </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/bjp-alleges-udf-govt-neglecting-monsoon-hit-people-in-three-keralam-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP Keralam general secretary Anoop Antony</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T10:58:32.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP alleges UDF govt ‘neglecting’ monsoon-hit people in three Keralam districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , FLOOD, BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-cm-says-govt-will-examine-demand-for-separate-muvattupuzha-district</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T09:40:21.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam CM says govt will examine demand for separate Muvattupuzha district</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/assam-couple-electrocuted-to-death-at-poultry-farm-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam couple electrocuted to death at poultry farm in Keralam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T09:38:13.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam couple electrocuted to death at poultry farm in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam couple , electrocuted to death, poultry farm, Keralam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/india-capable-of-becoming-global-shipbuilding-hub-rajnath</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T09:28:58.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India capable of becoming global shipbuilding hub: Rajnath</news:title>
<news:keywords>WB , RAJNATH , PROJECTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/bjp-leader-defends-palakkad-railway-bifurcation-asks-if-mysuru-division-part-of-america</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader defends Palakkad railway bifurcation, asks if Mysuru division part of America</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T09:23:39.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader defends Palakkad railway bifurcation, asks if Mysuru division part of America</news:title>
<news:keywords> Senior BJP leader P K Krishnadas ,  Palakkad railway bifurcation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/nsa-doval-to-visit-china-on-monday-to-attend-special-representatives-talks-with-fm-wang</loc>
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<image:caption>NSA Doval</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T07:31:40.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSA Doval to visit China on Monday to attend Special Representatives talks with FM Wang</news:title>
<news:keywords>NSA Doval, visit China , on Monday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/starcs-10-wickets-leads-australia-to-series-leveling-victory-in-2nd-test-against-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Starc's 10 wickets leads Australia to series-leveling victory in 2nd test against Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T07:27:39.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starc's 10 wickets leads Australia to series-leveling victory in 2nd test against Bangladesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/2nd-test-sl-oust-rahul-jaiswal-as-india-reach-882-at-lunch</loc>
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<image:caption>2nd Test: SL oust Rahul, Jaiswal as India reach 88/2 at lunch</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gill falls after fifty, India 187/3 at tea against Sri Lanka on Day 1 in 2nd Test</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T07:06:11.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padikkal, Gill make fifties as India reach 187/3 at tea against SL</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/sbis-total-business-may-double-to-rs-200-lakh-cr-by-75th-foundation-year-in-2030-chairmans</loc>
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<image:caption>SBI Chairman Mr. Challa Sreenivasulu Setty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T06:36:26.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'SBI's total business may double to Rs 200 lakh cr by 75th foundation year in 2030: Chairmans </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-consumer-forum-orders-biriyani-outlet-to-pay-rs-96500-to-woman-over-contaminated-food</loc>
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<image:caption>A consumer redressal commission in Keralam has directed the proprietor and manager of a biryani cafe in this district to jointly pay Rs 96,500 to a woman who alleged that she fell ill after consuming food from the eatery.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T06:20:42.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Consumer forum orders Biriyani outlet to pay Rs 96,500 to woman over contaminated food</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , FOOD POISONING, COMMISSION</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/france-expands-education-outreach-in-india-as-it-targets-30000-indian-students-by-2030</loc>
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<image:caption>France expands education outreach in India as it targets 30,000 Indian students by 2030</image:caption>
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<image:caption>France</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T06:15:12.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France expands education outreach in India as it targets 30,000 Indian students by 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA , FRANCE, EDUCATION, 6-4 win over France</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/mp-unnithan-alleges-palakkad-division-bifurcation-done-without-railway-ministers-knowledge</loc>
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<image:caption>Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T05:40:21.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam MPs to hold hunger strike on Onam against Palakkad railway division bifurcation</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , CONG MP, RAILWAY</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/chennithala-says-op-toofan-not-about-topping-arrest-charts-disputes-malappuram-claim</loc>
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<image:caption>State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T05:30:36.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennithala says Op Toofan not about topping arrest charts, disputes Malappuram claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala , Op Toofan, Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/2-killed-5-injured-as-ganesh-idol-falls-during-arrival-ceremony-in-mumbai</loc>
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<image:caption>2 killed, 5 injured as Ganesh idol falls during arrival ceremony in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T05:10:18.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganesh idol collapsed in Mumbai after welding support broke, say police; ADR registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>mumbai, 2 killed, Ganesh idol falls, during arrival ceremony, ADR registered, Mumbai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/saransh-jain-handed-debut-as-india-elect-to-bat-against-sri-lanka-in-2nd-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Saransh Jain handed debut as India elect to bat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T04:49:46.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saransh Jain handed debut as India elect to bat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/methamphetamine-seized-from-bus-passenger-in-palakkad</loc>
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<image:caption>Methamphetamine seized from bus passenger in Palakkad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T04:46:15.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Methamphetamine seized from bus passenger in Palakkad</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T04:43:59.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Excise busts MDMA racket smuggling drugs from Delhi using women as carriers</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/up-to-offer-free-bus-travel-to-women-one-companion-for-raksha-bandhan</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T03:58:45.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP to offer free bus travel to women, one companion for Raksha Bandhan</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-guruvayur-temple-witnesses-highest-number-of-weddings-on-sunday</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T03:51:51.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Guruvayur temple witnesses highest number of weddings on Sunday</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/160-folk-artists-from-10-states-to-add-colour-to-keralams-onam-celebration</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala's Onam celebration: Pookkalam, sadya, and traditional fun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T03:49:45.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>160 folk artists from 10 states to add colour to Keralam’s Onam celebration</news:title>
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