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<image:caption>Polymer Currency</image:caption>
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<news:title>President Putin: Russia ready for peace under Trump's proposal if Kyiv compromises</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/vijayan-criticises-dismissal-of-tribal-mentor-teachers-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>P Vijayan, LoP, Kerala Assembly</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vijayan criticises dismissal of tribal mentor teachers in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/rupee-rises-81-paise-to-close-at-9493-against-us-dollar-post-rbi-policy-decision</loc>
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<image:caption>Rupee rises 81 paise to close at 94.93 against US dollar</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rupee rises 81 paise to close at 94.93 against US dollar post RBI policy decision </news:title>
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<image:caption>AirTrunk Founder and CEO Robin Khuda and PM Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk to invest Rs 3 lakh crore in India: PM Modi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-minister-defends-appointment-of-brother-in-law-amid-nepotism-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph and his brother-in-law Benny Thomas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T09:56:42.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala minister defends appointment of brother-in-law amid nepotism allegations</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/russian-president-putin-pitches-su-57-stealth-jet-to-india-indicates-readiness-for-co-production</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Putin on SU-57 5th generation stealth jet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T09:50:46.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-production</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/wont-tolerate-demographic-changes-in-west-bengal-tripura-bihar-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T09:15:32.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won't tolerate demographic changes in West Bengal, Tripura, Bihar: Amit Shah </news:title>
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<image:caption>Technology company AirTrunk to invest Rs 3 lakh crore in India: PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Technology company AirTrunk to invest Rs 3 lakh crore in India: PM Modi </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/11-hospitalised-after-ammonia-leak-at-ice-plant-in-munambam</loc>
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<news:title>11 hospitalised after ammonia leak at ice plant in Munambam </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/annamalais-exit-no-loss-for-party-says-tn-bjp-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai</image:caption>
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<news:title>Annamalai's exit no loss for party, says TN BJP chief </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/aicc-chief-kharge-files-nomination-for-rajya-sabha-from-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:title>AICC chief Kharge files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Karnataka </news:title>
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<image:caption>RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/samastha-cites-islamic-ruling-amid-debate-over-iuml-mla-lighting-nilavilakku</loc>
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<image:caption>Samastha</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/govt-issues-ordinance-to-exempt-foreign-investments-in-govt-bonds-from-capital-gains-tax</loc>
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<image:caption>No income tax for foreign investments in govt bonds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T07:52:47.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt issues Ordinance to exempt foreign investments in govt bonds from capital gains tax</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/great-nicobar-project-not-about-defence-but-aimed-at-benefitting-one-businessman-rahul</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi on Great Nicobar Island Project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T07:43:07.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Great Nicobar project not about defence but aimed at benefitting one businessman: Rahul</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/bihar-govt-withdraws-z-plus-security-cover-of-lalu-rabri</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar govt withdraws Z-plus security cover of Lalu, Rabri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T07:14:51.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar govt withdraws Z-plus security cover of Lalu, Rabri 	</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/delhi-hotel-fire-police-intensify-efforts-to-track-down-absconding-manager-jay-mishra</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T06:56:56.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi hotel fire: Police intensify efforts to track down absconding 'manager' Jay Mishra</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/four-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Four killed in separate road accidents in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T06:53:55.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed in separate road accidents in Kerala 	</news:title>
<news:keywords>road accidents , Kerala </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/shreyas-iyer-all-set-to-be-named-indias-new-t20i-captain-for-uk-tour</loc>
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<image:caption>Shreyas Iyer</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Poultry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:53:05.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hit by higher feed cost &amp; demand drop, poultry industry to cut production by 25 pc</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/balagopal-hits-back-at-white-paper-says-satheesans-debt-claims-on-kerala-stand-exposed</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan and CPI(M) leader K N Balagopal Balagopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:58:04.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Balagopal hits back at White Paper, says Satheesan's debt claims on Kerala stand exposed </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/stock-markets-end-flat-ahead-of-rbis-monetary-policy-decision</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:52:00.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets end flat ahead of RBI's monetary policy decision</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/govt-rolling-out-100-ethanol-fuel-stations-in-delhi-ncr-maharashtra-puri</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt rolling out 100 ethanol fuel stations in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra: Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:25:02.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt rolling out 100 ethanol fuel stations in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra: Puri</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-to-provide-rs-14-lakh-ex-gratia-to-families-of-thrissur-firecracker-blast-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather at the site after the blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur district, Kerala, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:19:29.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt to provide Rs 14 Lakh ex gratia to families of Thrissur firecracker blast victims </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Ladki Bahin scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:09:16.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladki Bahin scheme one of Maharashtra's biggest scandals, caused loss of Rs 24.3k cr: NCP</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cbi-books-man-for-posing-as-under-secretary-in-pmo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-04/8xzc1392/cbi7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBI books man for posing as under secretary in PMO</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:59:29.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI books man for posing as under secretary in PMO </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/liberty-general-insurance-launches-liberty-cyber-resolution</loc>
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<image:caption>Liberty General Insurance launches Liberty Cyber Resolution™</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:43:51.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liberty General Insurance launches Liberty Cyber Resolution™</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/air-india-riyadh-air-ink-initial-pact-for-codeshare-partnership</loc>
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<image:caption>Air India and Riyadh Air ink initial pact</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:53:30.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India, Riyadh Air ink initial pact for codeshare partnership</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:50:30.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi working to further external interests rather than national priorities: Rahul Gandhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>UKD , RAHUL GANDHI  , ALMORA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/delhi-hotel-fire-probe-narrows-focus-on-blocked-roof-exit-heaters-norm-violations-and-ownership-tangle</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi hotel blaze</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:34:20.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi hotel fire: Probe narrows focus on blocked roof exit, heaters, norm violations and ownership tangle</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Kerala government on Thursday decided to impose a 52-day trawling ban in the state's coastal waters from June 10 to July 31.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:22:33.614Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/beijing-bans-4-new-zealand-lawmakers-from-entering-china-because-they-visited-taiwan</loc>
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<image:caption>Beijing bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers from entering China because they visited Taiwan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:59:56.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beijing bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers from entering China because they visited Taiwan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-cabinet-recommends-cbi-probe-into-adm-naveen-babus-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Kannur ADM (late) Naveen Babu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:55:54.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Cabinet recommends CBI probe into ADM Naveen Babu's death</news:title>
<news:keywords>CABINET, ADM, CBI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:54:54.213Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Emilia Clarke, 'Game of Thrones' star, Interview</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-white-paper-seeks-major-kiifb-overhaul-says-it-evolved-into-second-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan on KIIFB</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:51:00.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF left Rs 5.07 lakh cr liabilities, 'misled' people on treasury balance: Kerala CM</news:title>
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<image:caption>Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and PM Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:41:44.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds talks with Venezuela's acting president</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Educational Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:15:35.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Political hack with zero integrity: Cong pushes for Pradhan's resignation </news:title>
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<image:caption>INS Airavat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:55:10.402Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:23:41.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: IMD</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:16:44.644Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:02:27.959Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>11 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:55:11.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka </news:title>
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<image:caption>Kuldeep Yadav, senior India spinner</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:49:18.985Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:28:02.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian corporations poised to become large brand owners in US: Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal</news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:22:19.253Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Black cloud rising above St Petersburg</image:caption>
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