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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/coir-workers-in-keralam-to-get-rs-2000-ex-gratia-as-onam-gift-minister-chennithala</loc>
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<image:caption>State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:title>Coir workers in Keralam to get Rs 2,000 ex-gratia as Onam gift: Minister Chennithala</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pant retires hurt after being hit on left arm</image:caption>
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<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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<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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<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>
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<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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<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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<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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<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>
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<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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<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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<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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<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>
<news:keywords>SBI, Chairman C S Setty , Business, by 75th foundation year in 2030, Rs 200 lakh cr, business may double</news:keywords>
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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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<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>
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<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>
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<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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<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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<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>
<news:keywords>Methamphetamine seized,  bus passenger , Palakkad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-excise-busts-mdma-racket-smuggling-drugs-from-delhi-using-women-as-carriers</loc>
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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>
<news:keywords>Keralam,  Excise busts, MDMA racket </news:keywords>
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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>
<news:keywords>UP, offer free bus travel, women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-guruvayur-temple-witnesses-highest-number-of-weddings-on-sunday</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala's Onam celebration: Pookkalam, sadya, and traditional fun</image:caption>
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<news:title>160 folk artists from 10 states to add colour to Keralam’s Onam celebration</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kseb-reintroduces-rs-50000-aid-for-shifting-power-lines-obstructing-house-construction</loc>
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<image:caption>Power line - representational image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Power Minister Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:title>KSEB reintroduces Rs 50,000 aid for shifting power lines obstructing house construction </news:title>
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<image:caption>TN govt to form dedicated administrative body to implement gold ring scheme for newborns</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN issues work orders for 1.28 lakh gold rings to babies born in govt hospitals</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/iran-says-world-has-accepted-it-has-defeated-us-and-other-middle-east-developments</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran says world has accepted it has defeated US, and other Middle East developments</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:05:15.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says world has accepted it has defeated US, and other Middle East developments </news:title>
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<image:caption>Chintha Jerome becomes first woman president of DYFI Keralam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:57:42.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chintha Jerome becomes first woman president of DYFI Keralam</news:title>
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<image:caption>India decides no boarding pass stamping at airports for international travellers from Sep 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:52:39.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India decides no boarding pass stamping at airports for international travellers from Sep 1 </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/meenakshi-amman-temple-consecration-elaborate-arrangements-underway-for-sept-17-event</loc>
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<image:caption>Meenakshi Amman Temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:47:23.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meenakshi Amman Temple consecration: Elaborate arrangements underway for Sept 17 event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meenakshi Amman Temple , consecration, Tamil Nadu </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cji-surya-kant-lauds-justice-sanjay-karols-empathy-leadership-on-farewell</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Justice Sanjay Karol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:41:24.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Surya Kant lauds Justice Sanjay Karol's empathy, leadership on farewell </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/pinarayi-vijayan-rejects-cpi-demand-for-deputy-leader-post-in-keralam-assembly</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) veteran and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:22:34.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan rejects CPI demand for deputy leader post in Keralam Assembly</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Kerala Former CM Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:09:49.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former CM Vijayan says his hands clean; denies hawala dealings</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Starc and Islam take 6 wickets each in a wild 1st day of the 2nd Australia-Bangladesh cricket test</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:47:09.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starc and Islam take 6 wickets each in a wild 1st day of the 2nd Australia-Bangladesh cricket test</news:title>
<news:keywords> Australia, Bangladesh , cricket test</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/sabarimala-gold-loss-case-prasanth-denied-bail-former-tdb-member-ajikumar-gets-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>Former TDB president P S Prasanth and former board member A Ajikumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:27:29.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala gold loss case: Prasanth denied bail, former TDB member Ajikumar gets relief</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/temporary-stoppage-of-trains-at-bhodwal-majri-station</loc>
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<image:caption>Temporary Stoppage of Trains at Bhodwal Majri station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:21:16.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temporary Stoppage of Trains at Bhodwal Majri station </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Running of Special Trains during Onam - 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title> Running of Special Trains during Onam - 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords> Running of Special Trains, Onam - 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-varsity-vc-alleges-foreign-forces-try-to-turn-youngsters-into-cockroaches</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala University Vice Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:08:48.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala varsity VC alleges foreign forces try to turn youngsters into 'cockroaches' </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Indian railway train service</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:05:30.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam to seek Centre's intervention over shifting Mangaluru from Palakkad division </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/former-world-champion-boxer-zolani-tete-killed-in-south-africa</loc>
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<image:caption>Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:01:44.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Former world champion boxer, Zolani Tete, killed,  South Africa</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Chiranjeevi's 'Kaaka' to release on January 13, 2027</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:33:20.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chiranjeevi's 'Kaaka' to release on January 13, 2027 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chiranjeevi's , Kaaka,  release , January 13, 2027 </news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) leader P A Mohamed Riyas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:16:22.936Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP leader K Surendran</image:caption>
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<image:caption>ED report on Veena</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FLOOD-RESCUED ELEPHANT JOYMOTI AIRLIFTED TO VANTARA FOR SPECIALISED HOSPITAL CARE</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FLOOD-RESCUED ELEPHANT JOYMOTI AIRLIFTED TO VANTARA FOR SPECIALISED HOSPITAL CARE</image:caption>
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<image:caption>ICICI Lombard achieves Guinness World Records™ Title in its 25th year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:35:09.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICICI Lombard achieves Guinness World Records™ Title in its 25th year</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/cpim-leader-ragesh-hits-out-at-vellappally-nateshan-over-remarks-against-shamseer</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Rajya Sabha MP K K Ragesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vellappally Natesan, general secretary of the SNDP Yogam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:25:28.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) leaders hit out at Vellappally Nateshan over remarks against Shamseer</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-announces-onam-benefits-worth-rs-3392-crore-for-employees</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Transport Minister C P John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:21:14.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC announces Onam benefits worth Rs 33.92 crore for employees </news:title>
<news:keywords>KSRTC, announces Onam benefits , Rs 33.92 crore , employees </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/us-is-set-to-impose-50-tariffs-on-20-billion-worth-of-canadian-products</loc>
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<image:caption>Trump's tariffs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:18:43.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products; Canada says it will retaliate</news:title>
<news:keywords>US , CANADA  , TARIFFS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/pfi-case-accused-dies-in-judicial-custody-court-orders-release-of-body</loc>
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<image:caption>PFI ban (Representational image)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-30/rgkjt7hu/nia%20jk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIA search- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:12:27.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PFI case accused dies in judicial custody, court orders release of body </news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , COURT , PFI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-steps-up-food-safety-checks-at-borders-e-commerce-warehouses-ahead-of-onam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2025-11-28/vasnerom/kl-sadhya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kerala Food Safety Department has stepped up round-the-clock inspections at five border checkposts to ensure the quality and safety of food items arriving in the state during the Onam season</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:03:58.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam steps up food safety checks at borders, e-commerce warehouses ahead of Onam </news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , FOOD SAFETY, MINISTER</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/rahul-ends-over-6-hour-dharna-after-fir-registered-on-pellet-victims-complaint</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-21/vii2orae/rahul-darna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul ends over-6-hour dharna after FIR registered on pellet victim's complaint</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:36:40.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul ends over-6-hour dharna after FIR registered on pellet victim's complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>RAHUL , DHARNA ENDS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/andhra-cm-deputy-cm-condole-death-of-actress-sowcar-janaki</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-21/7qsy6sdx/sowcar-janaki.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM, Deputy CM condole death of actress Sowcar Janaki</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:21:59.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM, Deputy CM condole death of actress Sowcar Janaki</news:title>
<news:keywords>AP , SOWCAR JANAKI, CONDOLENCE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/parents-try-to-stop-son-from-committing-suicide-all-3-fall-to-death-in-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-21/lcsbyrqd/suicide-99.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parents try to stop son from committing suicide; all 3 fall to death in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:16:27.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents try to stop son from committing suicide; all 3 fall to death in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>MH , FAMILY, DEATHS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-to-expedite-surcharge-action-over-financial-irregularities-in-co-ops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-04/flrxdxtj/CoOpe-Liju.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister M Liju on Co-Operative sector</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:54:57.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam to expedite surcharge action over financial irregularities in co-ops</news:title>
<news:keywords>MINISTER, COOPERATION</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-excise-registers-6977-cases-in-onam-drive-says-excise-minister-liju</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-03/78ynsg3b/ML-Liquor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Excise Minister Liju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:47:07.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Excise registers 6,977 cases in Onam drive, says Excise Minister Liju</news:title>
<news:keywords>EXCISE, ONAM DRIVE</news:keywords>
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