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<image:caption>Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik reached Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress observers in Kerala ahead of CM-related talks with party MLAs</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/over-68-lakh-attempts-foiled-on-counting-day-to-hack-ecs-result-portal</loc>
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<news:title>Over 68 lakh attempts foiled on counting day to hack EC's result portal</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/iconic-writers-buildings-to-get-glory-back-as-bjp-to-shift-secretariat-from-mamata-era-nabanna</loc>
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<image:caption>Security heightened outside Writers' Buildings amid preparations ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government of West Bengal, in Kolkata, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iconic Writers Buildings to get glory back as BJP to shift secretariat from Mamata-era Nabanna</news:title>
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<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri with Army's Col Sofiya Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh during a press conference regarding 'Operation Sindoor', in New Delhi, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Op Sindoor: India marks first anniversary of its landmark multi-domain strike</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/sc-asks-can-it-direct-parliament-to-make-law-to-regulate-appointment-of-cec-ecs</loc>
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<image:caption>CEC, EC Amendment Bill 2023</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T17:08:34.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks can it direct Parliament to make law to regulate appointment of CEC, ECs</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/escalator-halt-at-thiruvananthapuram-railway-station-leaves-few-passengers-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Passenger escalator at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T16:45:23.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalator halt at Thiruvananthapuram railway station leaves few passengers injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/congress-betrayed-tn-people-by-supporting-tvk-dmk-leader-baalu</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MPs TR Baalu, left, and Dayanidhi Maran after the presentation of the 'Union Budget 2026-27', at the Parliament House, in New Delhi, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T16:41:28.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress 'betrayed' TN people by supporting TVK: DMK leader Baalu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Congress DMK </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/vijay-stakes-claim-to-form-govt-after-receiving-congress-support-gov-arlekar-undecided-on-tvks-claim</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a meeting, at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T16:37:31.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay stakes claim to form govt after receiving Congress support; Gov Arlekar undecided on TVK's claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijay claim TN CM</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpim-begins-review-after-kerala-poll-setback-promises-worker-consultations</loc>
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<image:caption>CPIM Kerala secretary MV Govindan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:49:42.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) begins review after Kerala poll setback, promises worker consultations</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/oath-taking-ceremony-of-first-bjp-govt-in-bengal-on-may-9-modi-shah-likely-to-attend</loc>
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<image:caption>Governor RN Ravi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:46:55.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oath-taking ceremony of first BJP govt in Bengal on May 9; Modi, Shah likely to attend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengal oath ceremony</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/deepfake-video-of-nirmala-sitharaman-used-to-dupe-belagavi-man-in-rs-79-lakh-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:43:13.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepfake video of Nirmala Sitharaman used to dupe Belagavi man in Rs 7.9 lakh scam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/wellness/low-accumulation-of-abdominal-fat-in-midlife-linked-with-slow-brain-atrophy-study-finds</loc>
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<image:caption>Low belly fat in midlife tied to slower brain shrinkage, study finds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:33:37.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife linked with slow brain atrophy, study finds</news:title>
<news:keywords>belly fat brain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/science/planes-ships-could-run-on-kelp-someday-but-serious-hurdles-persist</loc>
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<image:caption>Large undersea Kelp forest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:28:32.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planes, ships could run on kelp someday, but serious hurdles persist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kelp forest, seaweed biofuel Kelp</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/congress-declares-support-to-tvk-says-it-will-be-part-of-vijay-led-cabinet</loc>
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<image:caption>Girish Chodankar, Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T14:09:50.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress declares support to TVK, says it will be part of Vijay-led Cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>congress suppport TVK, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, AIADMKTamil Nadu election</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/ahmedabad-to-host-ipl-final-dharamsala-and-new-chandigarh-also-get-playoff-games</loc>
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<image:caption>Ahmedabad set to host 2026 IPL final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T12:15:03.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad to host IPL final, Dharamsala and New Chandigarh also get playoff games</news:title>
<news:keywords>IPL, SCHEDULE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/cant-be-called-backstabbing-whats-the-issue-if-like-minded-parties-forming-govt-in-tn-cong</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T12:03:33.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can't be called backstabbing, what's the issue if like-minded parties forming govt in TN: Cong</news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, DMK</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ex-bjp-leader-wins-with-strong-iuml-support-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Sandeep Varier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:53:10.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-BJP leader wins with strong IUML support in Kerala </news:title>
<news:keywords>Ex-BJP leader wins,  Sandeep Varier, strong IUML support, Kerala </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/eateries-shut-as-khra-calls-statewide-strike-against-gas-price-rise</loc>
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<image:caption>Hotels, restaurants, bakeries shut on May 6</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:52:21.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eateries shut as KHRA calls statewide strike against gas price rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>EATERIES, PROTEST, GAS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/crude-oil-futures-slump-over-11-pc-to-rs-8588barrel-brent-slips-below-usd-100</loc>
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<image:caption>Crude oil futures slump over 11 pc to Rs 8,588/barrel; Brent slips below USD 100</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:48:07.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crude oil futures slump over 11 pc to Rs  8,588/barrel; Brent slips below USD 100 </news:title>
<news:keywords>CRUDE OIL,  slumped over 11 per cent, Rs  8,588/barrel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/india-south-korea-likely-to-hold-fta-review-talks-on-may-25</loc>
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<image:caption>India-South Korea CEPA review (file photo)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:43:25.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, South Korea likely to hold FTA review talks on May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>BIZ, INDIA, KOREA, FTA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/govts-foodgrain-stocks-hit-604-lakh-tonnes-nearly-three-times-buffer-requirement</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:27:57.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement </news:title>
<news:keywords>FCI , FOOD STOCK</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/sonakshi-sinha-led-courtroom-thriller-system-to-premiere-on-may-22</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonakshi Sinha-led courtroom thriller 'System' to premiere on May 22</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:24:46.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonakshi Sinha-led courtroom thriller 'System' to premiere on May 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Actor Sonakshi Sinha, debut on Prime Video, courtroom thriller,  'System',  May 22, courtroom thriller 'System'</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/stock-markets-rally-as-oil-prices-decline-amid-progress-in-us-iran-talks-sensex-jumps-940-pts</loc>
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<image:caption>Bombay stock exchange</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:20:01.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally as oil prices decline amid progress in US-Iran talks; Sensex jumps 940 pts </news:title>
<news:keywords>BIZ , STOCKS,  CLOSE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/muthoot-finance-marks-15-years-of-listing-on-indian-stock-exchanges-market-cap-surges-from-60-billion-to-15-trillion</loc>
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<image:caption>Muthoot Finance Marks 15 Years of Listing on Indian Stock Exchanges</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:07:29.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muthoot Finance Marks 15 Years of Listing on Indian Stock Exchanges; 
Market Cap Surges from ₹60 Billion to ₹1.5 Trillion</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/vijay-calls-on-tn-governor-stakes-claim-to-form-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay meets Governor R V Arlekar to stake claim to form Govt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T11:01:42.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay calls on TN Governor, stakes claim to form govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>TN, VIJAY, GUV</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/india-vietnam-elevate-ties-to-enhanced-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-set-usd-25-bn-trade-target</loc>
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<image:caption>Vietnamese President To Lam and PM Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T10:49:53.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership; set USD 25 bn trade target</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM, INDIA, VIETNAM</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Cong declares support to TVK</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T09:27:49.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta resigns as Assam CM, oath-taking ceremony likely after May 11</news:title>
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<image:caption>When politics comes home: Husband ( MP V K Sreekandan) and wife (K A Thulasi) share power in Palakkad</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Congress leader K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:keywords>TN, TVK, CONG</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<news:keywords>CM, CHENNITHALA</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T08:42:10.241Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>BJP on INDIA Bloc after TN assembly election</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T08:35:21.892Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T08:17:49.448Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T07:19:22.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP winning 3 seats in Kerala a 'danger' to state politics: CPI state secy</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T06:57:32.421Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T06:41:16.504Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and Chinese FM Wang Yi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T06:38:29.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China, Iran hold talks to discuss opening of Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/antarcticas-tourism-boom-raises-concerns-about-contamination-and-disease</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T06:22:50.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease </news:title>
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<image:caption>Nair Service Society (NSS) General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-06T05:47:21.272Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>DMK spokesperson Saravanan Anadurai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Blast outside BSF HQ, Jalandhar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sanju Samson is our backbone, says CSK skipper after big win over Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference, at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Party MP Abhishek Banerjee also seen.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/udf-win-mandate-against-violence-alleges-sunny-joseph-asks-cpim-to-introspect</loc>
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<image:caption>KPCC President Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Assembly Single largest party TVK's chief Vijay</image:caption>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/anti-incumbency-sabarimala-gold-loss-issue-helped-bjp-win-3-assembly-seats-muraleedharan</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Anti-incumbency, Sabarimala gold loss issue helped BJP win 3 Assembly seats: Muraleedharan </news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T08:25:11.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Put petty politics aside; it's not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMC's loss in polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/pinarayi-vijayan-arrives-in-state-capital-sans-usual-security-cover-official-vehicle</loc>
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<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T08:24:56.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan arrives in state capital sans usual security cover, official vehicle</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/cm-stalin-tenders-resignation-dmk-sources</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK President M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T08:20:27.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Stalin tenders resignation: DMK sources </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-condemns-attacks-on-uae-that-injured-three-indians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-05/oij9i93s/pm-condem.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE that injured three Indians</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T07:36:19.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE that injured three Indians </news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi , condemns attacks, UAE </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/double-decker-bus-rams-into-truck-on-ganga-expressway-in-ups-budaun-27-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T07:27:06.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double-decker bus rams into truck on Ganga Expressway in UP's Budaun, 27 injured </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/tmc-failed-to-open-account-in-nine-of-23-districts-of-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal outgoing Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T07:23:37.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC failed to open account in nine of 23 districts of West Bengal </news:title>
<news:keywords>WB POLLS, TMC , WHITEWASH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/are-you-nations-chief-priest-sc-questions-indian-young-lawyers-association-in-sabarimala-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T06:48:46.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Are you nation's chief priest'? SC questions Indian Young Lawyers Association in Sabarimala case </news:title>
<news:keywords>SC , SABARIMALA , HEARING </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/local-leaders-told-us-if-rahul-gandhi-campaigned-with-vijay-180-190-seats-can-be-won-chodankar</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T06:40:42.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local leaders told us if Rahul Gandhi campaigned with Vijay, 180-190 seats can be won: Chodankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>TN, POLLS, CONG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/actor-santhosh-nair-was-killed-in-road-accident-in-pathanamthitta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-05/t2sp57to/SanthoshN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T06:31:32.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Santhosh Nair was killed in road accident in Pathanamthitta</news:title>
<news:keywords>ACTOR, DEMISE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/indian-investments-in-us-on-rise-creating-american-jobs-official</loc>
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<image:caption>US Dy Undersecretary Brandon Remington during SelectUSA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T06:15:48.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian investments in US on rise, creating American jobs: official</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, INDIA, FDI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/india-describes-attack-on-fujairah-unacceptable</loc>
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<image:caption>EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemns Fujairah attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T05:33:37.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>MEA, WESTASIA, FUJAIRAH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/vijays-tvk-wins-an-impressive-108-seats-in-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T05:30:22.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay's TVK wins an impressive 108 seats in TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>TN, POLLS, TALLY</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/ramaswamy-looks-to-put-primary-behind-him-turn-to-expensive-fall-campaign-for-ohio-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>Republican Vivek Ramaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T05:27:05.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him, turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, ELECTION, RAMASWAMY</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-assembly-poll-outcome-a-rejection-of-communal-polarisation-attempts-venugopal</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T05:20:12.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly poll outcome a rejection of communal polarisation attempts: Venugopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>POLLS, OUTCOME, VENUGOPAL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/udf-balances-celebration-and-govt-talks-as-cong-cm-race-intensifies</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Congress team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T05:10:32.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF balances celebration and Govt talks as Cong CM race intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>UDF, GOVT, TALKS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/pak-navy-aids-crew-of-indian-vessel-stranded-in-arabian-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan Navy provides humanitarian assistance to Indian crew</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T04:51:41.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pak Navy aids crew of Indian vessel stranded in Arabian Sea </news:title>
<news:keywords>PAK, INDIAN, VESSEL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/14-year-old-boy-killed-in-leopard-attack-in-up-village</loc>
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<image:caption>14-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in UP village</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T04:44:33.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in UP village</news:title>
<news:keywords>leopard attack , UP village, boy killed </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/the-latest-us-pushes-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-as-iranian-attacks-on-uae-strain-ceasefir</loc>
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<image:caption>US forces on Monday launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T04:27:58.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefir</news:title>
<news:keywords>WASIA , IRAN , US, HORMUZ</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/aap-mps-merger-with-bjp-punjab-cm-leaves-for-delhi-to-meet-president-murmu</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu, seeks cancellation of membership of 6 RS members</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T04:23:19.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu, seeks cancellation of membership of 6 RS members</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/cruise-ship-waiting-for-help-after-3-died-in-suspected-outbreak-of-rare-hantavirus</loc>
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<image:caption>Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 died in suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus</image:caption>
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<image:caption>hanta virus</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T04:19:03.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 died in suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus </news:title>
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<image:caption>26 killed, 61 injured in blast at fireworks factory in China</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-05T04:11:25.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 killed, 61 injured in blast at fireworks factory in China  </news:title>
<news:keywords>China, blast, fireworks factory, 26 killed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/saffron-wave-in-bengal-assam-vijays-tvk-holds-trump-card-in-tn-solitary-win-for-congress-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>The saffron celebration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T18:48:16.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saffron wave in Bengal, Assam; Vijay's TVK holds trump card in TN, solitary win for Congress in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assembly election results 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/3-indians-injured-after-fire-breaks-out-in-uaes-fujairah-due-to-drone-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T18:32:39.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 Indians injured after fire breaks out in UAE's Fujairah due to drone attack</news:title>
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