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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/mha-to-build-60000-strong-civil-defence-network-in-12-states-uts-army-to-train-volunteers</loc>
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<image:caption>Civil defence volunteers during training</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/united-in-driving-vote-chors-out-of-power-congress-reviews-preparations-for-india-bloc-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress prepares for INDIA bloc rally</image:caption>
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<news:title>United in driving 'vote chors' out of power: Congress reviews preparations for INDIA bloc rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/bank-of-indias-q2-net-profit-jumps-25-to-3202-crore-operating-profit-up-33</loc>
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<image:caption>Bank of India’s Q2 Net Profit jumps 25% to ₹3,202 crore; Operating Profit up 33%</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bank of India’s Q2 Net Profit jumps 25% to ₹3,202 crore; Operating Profit up 33%</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/jio-platforms-ipo-makes-history-over-7-lakh-crore-demand-worlds-widest-investor-participation-and-multiple-records</loc>
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<image:caption>Jio Platforms IPO Makes History: Over ₹7 Lakh Crore Demand, World’s Widest Investor Participation and Multiple Records</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jio Platforms IPO Makes History: Over ₹7 Lakh Crore Demand, World’s Widest Investor Participation and Multiple Records</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/jio-ipo-draws-740-lakh-crore-in-bids-sets-world-record-for-applications</loc>
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<image:caption>Jio IPO Draws ₹7.40 Lakh Crore in Bids, Sets World Record for Applications</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T04:11:08.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio IPO Draws ₹7.40 Lakh Crore in Bids, Sets World Record for Applications</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/not-europe-yet-fear-of-dissent-lurks-in-mahatmas-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-28/8svove3f/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police laticharge CJP protesters.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ajayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T13:36:12.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not Europe, yet fear of dissent lurks in Mahatma’s land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP, BJP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/toddler-from-odisha-survives-life-threatening-battery-injury-following-rare-surgery-at-aster-medcity</loc>
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<image:caption>Two-year-old Priyanshi after the successful surgery sitting along with her parents Rajendra and Pushpalatha Panda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T13:20:24.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler from Odisha Survives Life-Threatening Battery Injury Following Rare Surgery at Aster Medcity</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ssr-begins-in-keralam-final-electoral-roll-to-be-published-on-jan-4-2027</loc>
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<image:caption>Keralam CEO D Sajith Babu (L) on Friday said the SSR of electoral rolls had begun in the state, with the final voters' list scheduled to be published on January 4, 2027.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T12:37:46.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSR begins in Keralam; final electoral roll to be published on Jan 4, 2027</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-seeks-extension-of-deadline-for-ration-card-e-kyc</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T12:30:26.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam seeks extension of deadline for ration card e-KYC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ldf-student-outfits-protest-in-keralam-seek-cecs-removal-over-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T12:21:12.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF student outfits protest in Keralam, seek CEC’s removal over SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , PROTEST, CEC, SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-minister-muraleedharan-hits-back-at-cpim-over-sma-drug-row-cites-pharma-firms-donations</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T12:14:47.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam minister Muraleedharan hits back at CPI(M) over SMA drug row, cites pharma firm's donations</news:title>
<news:keywords>PHARMA FIRM, MINISTER</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/sikkim-cm-attends-om-prakash-mathurs-swearing-in-as-keralam-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang congratulates Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:55:13.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikkim CM attends Om Prakash Mathur's swearing-in as Keralam governor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/rupee-falls-12-paise-to-close-at-9493-against-us-dollar</loc>
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<image:caption>Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 94.93 against US dollar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:50:39.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 94.93 against US dollar</news:title>
<news:keywords>BIZ, RUPEE, CLOSE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cong-mp-venugopal-slams-keralam-guvs-reported-veg-only-kitchen-order-lok-bhavan-denies-any-food-restrictions-for-employees</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:26:30.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong MP Venugopal slams Keralam guv's reported 'veg-only kitchen' order, Lok Bhavan denies any food restrictions for employees</news:title>
<news:keywords>GUV, VENUGOPAL, FOOD</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/general-sports/cue-sports-icon-pankaj-advani-wins-29th-world-title</loc>
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<image:caption>Pankaj Advani (M), World Billiards Champion 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:21:02.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cue sports icon Pankaj Advani wins 29th world title </news:title>
<news:keywords>SPORTS, BILLIARDS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/pope-leo-xiv-cancels-assisi-trip-on-doctors-advice-as-he-recovers-from-surgery</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:08:05.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery </news:title>
<news:keywords>VATICAN, POPE, ASSISI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/shivakumar-invites-poland-to-be-partner-for-gim-2027-welcomes-proposed-rs-80-cr-investment</loc>
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<image:caption>Karanataka CM D K Shivkumar and Poland PM Donald Tusk with their respective teams</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:04:31.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivakumar invites Poland to be partner for GIM 2027, welcomes proposed Rs 80 cr investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>KA, POLAND PM, SHIVAKUMAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-govt-orders-vigilance-probe-against-cpim-leader-over-alleged-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) leader P P Divya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T09:00:13.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam govt orders vigilance probe against CPI(M) leader over alleged irregularities </news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , VIGILANCE PROBE, CPI(M) LEADER, P P Divya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/tn-class-xi-student-ends-life-over-alleged-caste-based-harassment-for-consuming-beef</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-23/9jkd35hu/coimbatur-student-suicide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Peelamedu police station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:52:45.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN: Class XI student ends life over alleged caste-based harassment for consuming beef 	</news:title>
<news:keywords>TN, BEEF, student , suicide, TN:</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/m-k-sons-fine-jewels-limiteds-ipo-to-open-on-wednesday-october-28-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited’s IPO to open on Wednesday, October 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:41:28.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited’s IPO to open on Wednesday, October 28, 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited, IPO, Open October 28, 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/india-azerbaijan-discuss-strengthening-of-bilateral-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-23/jte2wbwa/SJaishankar-Az.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EAM S Jaishankar with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:40:25.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Azerbaijan discuss strengthening of bilateral ties </news:title>
<news:keywords>AZERBAIJAN, JAISHANKAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/raihan-vadra-row-deals-another-blow-to-indias-global-image-as-freedom-loving-democracy-tharoor</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:29:30.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raihan Vadra row deals another blow to India's global image as freedom-loving democracy: Tharoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>THAROOR, RAIHAN, PICS ROW</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-bjp-chief-slams-cms-offer-to-host-raihan-vadras-photo-exhibition-as-preferential-treatment</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Keralam CM's offer to Raihan Vadra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:22:11.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam BJP chief slams CM's offer to host Raihan Vadra's photo exhibition as 'preferential treatment' </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/must-unite-society-against-divisive-forces-inspire-citizens-towards-self-reliance-pm</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:07:43.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Must unite society against divisive forces; inspire citizens towards self-reliance: PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM, CHINMAYA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-car-catches-fire-near-toll-plaza-in-malappuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-23/e3wxsev2/CarFire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Car was caught fire near Vettichiral toll plaza</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:03:49.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Car catches fire near toll plaza in Malappuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>CAR, FIRE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/bhopal/come-to-madhya-pradesh-for-authentic-rustic-and-raw-experiences-secretary-dr-ilaiyaraaja-t</loc>
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<image:caption>Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as 29th Governor of Keralam.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:57:39.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as 29th Governor of Keralam.</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ebin Paul</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kiryat Shmona, the once strong bastion of PM Netanyahu's Liqud party</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:50:42.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Netanyahu stronghold, signs of fraying loyalty emerge on eve of election</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Oil India discovers natural gas in shallow KG waters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:39:39.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil India discovers natural gas in shallow KG waters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Oil India, discovers, natural gas, shallow KG waters </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/pakistan-refused-to-accept-bodies-of-its-own-soldiers-killed-in-kargil-war-india-at-un</loc>
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<image:caption>First Sec at the Permanent Mission of India to UN Bhavika Mangalanandan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:28:54.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/country-wants-answers-on-national-security-not-hollow-claims-cong-slams-pm-on-reported-face-offs-with-pla</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:22:38.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Country wants answers on national security not hollow claims: Cong slams PM on reported 'face-offs' with PLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, GOVT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/cmrl-bribery-case-kerala-hc-posts-vijayan-familys-appeals-against-fir-order-to-oct-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-01/v4621pcm/1-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CMRL bribery case: Kerala HC posts Vijayan, family’s appeals against FIR order to Oct 26</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:22:32.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL bribery case: Kerala HC posts Vijayan, family’s appeals against FIR order to Oct 26</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , HC, VIJAYAN, CMRL bribery case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/youth-protests-across-europe-the-overlapping-crises-facing-gen-z</loc>
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<image:caption>Gen Z protest</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:17:41.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth protests across Europe: the overlapping crises facing Gen Z</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/tom-skerritt-emmy-winning-actor-with-roles-in-picket-fences-alien-and-top-gun-dies-at-93</loc>
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<image:caption>Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:42:47.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Picket Fences', 'Alien' and 'Top Gun', dies at 93</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor ,  dies at 93</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ima-keralam-backs-move-to-expand-sma-treatment-seeks-affordable-drugs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-23/reggrg41/IMA-SMA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMA Keralam backs Govt move to expand SMA treatment</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:42:03.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMA Keralam backs move to expand SMA treatment, seeks affordable drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>SMA, MEDICINE, IMA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-2nd-t20i-against-nz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-09/a61c886a-cf1b-4e00-98a2-38ed7a50ffbd/ishan_k.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:35:35.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I against NZ</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ishan Kishan,  ruled out , 2nd T20I against NZ</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/kolkata-stampede-chorbagan-durga-puja-treasurer-held-over-pandal-collapsing-announcement</loc>
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<image:caption>Arrest (representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:28:28.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer held over 'pandal collapsing' announcement </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata stampede, Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer,  held , pandal collapsing' announcement</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:17:26.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Organisation founded 80 years ago struggling to deliver peace today: India on need for UNSC reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>UN, INDIA, NSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/deafening-silence-calibrated-concessions-cong-slams-pm-on-reported-arunachal-face-offs-with-pla</loc>
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<image:caption>'Deafening silence, calibrated concessions': Cong slams PM on reported Arunachal 'face-offs' with PLA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T04:49:58.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Deafening silence, calibrated concessions': Cong slams PM on reported Arunachal 'face-offs' with PLA</news:title>
<news:keywords> CONGRESS , GOVT, CHINA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/heavy-rains-continue-in-puducherry-holiday-declared-for-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2024-05/b6b9e02d-cfeb-4d85-981b-fca43735976e/KLrain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rains continue in Puducherry, holiday declared for schools</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T04:33:22.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains continue in Puducherry, holiday declared for schools </news:title>
<news:keywords>Heavy rains , Puducherry, holiday declared for schools </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/indias-sandeep-haney-win-gold-with-world-records-at-asian-para-game</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-23/51m1j1tm/SHOT-PUT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India''s Sandeep (L), Haney win gold with world records at Asian Para Game</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T04:13:40.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India''s Sandeep, Haney win gold with world records at Asian Para Game</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Para Game,  India's Sandeep , Haney,  won gold medals, world record performances</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cm-satheesan-offers-to-host-raihan-vadras-exhibition-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-23/hyb52bvp/cm-satheesan6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Satheesan offers to host Raihan Vadra's exhibition in Keralam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T03:59:26.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Satheesan offers to host Raihan Vadra's exhibition in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , Raihan Vadra, CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/powerful-earthquake-in-chinas-tibet-collapses-hundreds-of-homes-and-kills-at-least-16-people</loc>
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<image:caption>At least 16 killed, 65 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T03:47:12.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 16 killed, 65 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet</news:title>
<news:keywords> earthquake, China's Tibet ,  kills at least 16 people, collapses hundreds of homes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/important-to-kill-games-in-powerplay-itself-says-sanju-samson</loc>
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<image:caption>Important to kill games in powerplay itself, says Sanju Samson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:54:47.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Important to kill games in powerplay itself, says Sanju Samson</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA , SAMSON</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/spr-city-enters-world-book-of-records-with-tallest-golu-display-attracts-over-one-lakh-visitors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-10-22/1669eyu7/tallest-gollu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SPR City Enters World Book of Records with Tallest Golu Display; Attracts Over One Lakh Visitors</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:46:39.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SPR City Enters World Book of Records with Tallest Golu Display; Attracts Over One Lakh Visitors</news:title>
<news:keywords>SPR City, Enters World Book of Records , Tallest Golu Display</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Kerala Higher Edu Min Roji M John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:39:17.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam to introduce apprenticeship programme for degree students</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL, APPRENTICESHIP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/bodies-of-three-keralam-natives-killed-in-germany-fire-to-arrive-on-friday</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased are Nova Sabu (25) of Kattappana in Idukki district , Anjali Sheela Joy (27) of Chemmakkad in Kollam district and Sivin Johny (26) of Kalady in Ernakulam district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:08:29.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of three Keralam natives killed in Germany fire to arrive on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , GERMANY , BODIES</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/show-cause-notice-issued-after-chhattisgarh-woman-ips-officer-fires-ak-47-during-dussehra-ritual</loc>
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<image:caption>Show-cause notice issued after Chhattisgarh woman IPS officer ( (SP) Ankita Sharma),fires AK-47 during Dussehra ritual</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T11:57:31.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Show-cause notice issued after Chhattisgarh woman IPS officer fires AK-47 during Dussehra ritual</news:title>
<news:keywords>CG , IPS FIRING</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/outgoing-guv-arlekar-backs-private-universities-opposes-campus-politicisation</loc>
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<image:caption>Outgoing Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</image:caption>
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