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<image:caption>'Memorable', says Anupam Kher after calling on Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/karnataka-aims-to-make-bengaluru-global-deep-tech-hub-shivakumar</loc>
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<news:title>Karnataka aims to make Bengaluru global deep-tech hub: Shivakumar </news:title>
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<news:title>Mike Smith takes over as Pakistan''s all-format batting coach </news:title>
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<image:caption>Dhoot Transmission Limited’s Initial Public Offering to open on Monday, August 10, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dhoot Transmission Limited’s Initial Public Offering to open on Monday, August 10, 2026</news:title>
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<image:caption>Birth and Death registration (amendment) bill 2026 passed in LS</image:caption>
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<news:title>Registration of Births and Deaths Bill passed by RS amid Opposition protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-cm-showing-feudal-arrogance-balagopal-on-satheesans-lunch-event-chopper-ride</loc>
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<news:title>Kerala CM showing ''feudal arrogance'': Balagopal on Satheesan's lunch event, chopper ride</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/udhayanidhi-stalin-set-to-walk-free-as-tn-govt-says-it-has-no-intent-to-remand-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin set to walk free as TN govt says it has no intent to remand him</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:32:52.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin set to walk free as TN govt says it has no intent to remand him </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/sc-urged-to-urgently-hear-pleas-against-cbses-3-language-rule-for-class-9-students</loc>
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<image:caption>SC was urged to urgently hear pleas against CBSE's third language policy</image:caption>
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<news:title>SC urged to urgently hear pleas against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/world-breast-feeding-week-kicked-off-at-aster-medcity</loc>
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<image:caption>Ernakulam District Collector G. Priyanka IAS inaugurating the World Breast Feeding Week programs at Aster Medcity organized by the Centre of Excellence in Pediatrics &amp; Neonatology.</image:caption>
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<news:title>World Breast Feeding Week Kicked Off at Aster Medcity</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/heavy-rains-lash-kerala-imd-issues-red-alert-in-8-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rains lash Kerala; IMD issues red alert in 8 districts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:36:37.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains lash Kerala; IMD issues red alert in 8 districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/private-bus-driver-found-dead-inside-parked-bus-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<image:caption>Private bus driver found dead inside parked bus in Kozhikode</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:27:44.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private bus driver found dead inside parked bus in Kozhikode </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/aaps-agitation-against-e20-fuel-to-continue-people-must-join-protest-kejriwal</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP's agitation against E20 fuel to continue, people must join protest: Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:17:27.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP's agitation against E20 fuel to continue, people must join protest: Kejriwal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/retired-army-captains-wife-found-dead-in-panchkula-maid-under-suspicion</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:12:59.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Army captain's wife found dead in Panchkula; maid under suspicion </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/udhayanidhi-stalins-bail-plea-to-come-for-hearing-before-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:04:22.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin's bail plea to come for hearing before Madras HC </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/bjps-defeat-in-bankipur-bypoll-result-of-bihar-cms-negative-politics-tejashwi</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejashwi Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:52:48.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's defeat in Bankipur bypoll result of Bihar CM's negative politics: Tejashwi </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/six-neet-ug-candidates-move-sc-over-alleged-discrepancies-in-omr-sheets</loc>
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<image:caption>SC to hear NEET UG OMR sheet manipulation plea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:50:58.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six NEET-UG candidates move SC over alleged discrepancies in OMR sheets</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/air-indias-phuket-delhi-flight-experiences-turbulence-12-people-onboard-suffer-injuries</loc>
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<image:caption>Air India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:48:25.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight experiences turbulence; 12 people onboard suffer injuries </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-to-bring-effective-disaster-management-resilience-system-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:37:07.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt to bring effective disaster management, resilience system: CM Satheesan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-unveils-ai-led-governance-overhaul-to-streamline-administration-speed-up-public-services</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Govt unveils AI-led governance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:26:47.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala unveils AI-led governance overhaul to streamline administration, speed up public services</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/govt-to-raise-csam-lapses-wrongful-account-action-issue-with-meta-global-team-in-india-on-aug-5-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt of India summons META team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:13:44.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt to raise CSAM lapses, wrongful account action issue with Meta global team in India on Aug 5-6</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/crime-branch-to-probe-alleged-irregularities-in-ghee-supply-to-sabarimala-by-milma-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabarimala ghee irregularities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T07:56:35.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crime Branch to probe alleged irregularities in ghee supply to Sabarimala by Milma: Minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/virtual-queue-system-introduced-at-guruvayur-temple-on-trial-basis</loc>
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<image:caption>A file photo showing devotees queuing outside the Guruvayur Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T07:51:40.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Virtual queue system introduced at Guruvayur temple on trial basis</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/neeraj-to-face-pathirage-in-tough-field-at-lausanne-diamond-league</loc>
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<image:caption>Neeraj Chopra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T07:20:24.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neeraj to face Pathirage in tough field at Lausanne Diamond League</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/flipkart-backs-up-with-investments-in-msmes-agriculture-logistics-supports-700000-livelihoods</loc>
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<image:caption>Flipkart</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T07:14:31.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flipkart backs UP with investments in MSMEs, agriculture &amp; logistics; supports 7,00,000 livelihoods</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/kerala-hc-acquits-woman-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-of-newborn-baby</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala HC acquits woman sentenced for killing her baby</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-04T06:58:40.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC acquits woman sentenced to life for murder of newborn baby </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-under-secretary-suspended-for-irregularities-in-processing-jailed-bjp-councillors-leave-file</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP Councillor Sugathan, a KAPA detainee and suspended under secretary Chitra P Arunima (inset)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:16:12.080Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/milma-had-no-role-in-sabarimala-ghee-irregularities-will-cooperate-with-probe-chairman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/rrvnpl9f/MilmaGhee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala ghee irregularities: Milma ghee has no role</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T12:10:46.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milma had no role in Sabarimala ghee irregularities, will cooperate with probe: Chairman</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/nimrat-kaur-roshan-mathew-join-prime-videos-job-trafficking</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/2wrcuch4/roshan-andrw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nimrat Kaur, Roshan Mathew join Prime Video's 'Job Trafficking'</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:22:51.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nimrat Kaur, Roshan Mathew join Prime Video's 'Job Trafficking' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nimrat Kaur, Roshan Mathew, join Prime Video's, 'Job Trafficking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/will-show-my-scholarship-letter-if-pm-modi-shows-his-degree-dipke</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/pcxauc1p/deepke.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:05:02.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will show my scholarship letter if PM Modi shows his degree: Dipke 	</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/the-shree-dharma-sastha-sewa-samithi-regd-annual-general-meeting-agm-and-election-were-held-successfully-on-02082026</loc>
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<image:caption>The Shree Dharma Sastha Sewa Samithi (Regd) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election were held successfully on 02.08.2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/so9xj9uf/delhi66.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Shree Dharma Sastha Sewa Samithi (Regd) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election were held successfully on 02.08.2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:57:00.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Shree Dharma Sastha Sewa Samithi (Regd) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election were held successfully on 02.08.2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Shree Dharma Sastha Sewa Samithi (Regd), Annual General Meeting (AGM), election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/former-ksdc-md-resigned-from-key-posts-after-govt-sought-it-kerala-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/j4uf5aev/k-a-rathish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former KSDC MD K A Ratheesh resigned from key posts after govt sought it: Kerala CM</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:54:11.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former KSDC MD resigned from key posts after govt sought it: Kerala CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Former KSDC MD , K A Ratheesh, resigned</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-cm-denies-opposition-allegations-over-disaster-response-lunch-event-and-helicopter-use</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/cbkm09ka/CM-VDS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:53:31.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM denies opposition allegations over disaster response, lunch event and helicopter use</news:title>
<news:keywords>DISASTER RESPONSE, OPPN, CM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/immense-potential-for-cooperation-between-india-uzbekistan-in-mining-sector-prez-murmu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/ejbv0d1f/Odilo-Murmu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uzbekistan and President Droupadi Murmu during the meeting</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:27:31.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Immense potential for cooperation between India, Uzbekistan in mining sector: Prez Murmu</news:title>
<news:keywords>PREZ, UZBEKISTAN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-disburses-over-rs-49-lakh-to-kin-of-kalladi-landslide-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-09/tl5gp3wt/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Landslide at Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel project</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:19:58.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt disburses over Rs 49 lakh to kin of  Kalladi landslide victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>LANDSLIDE, EX GRATIA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/section-498a-of-ipc-will-also-apply-to-live-in-partners-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/3mlc6whf/SC-498A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court on live-in partners</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:17:41.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Section 498A of IPC will also apply to live-in partners: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>SC, LIVE IN, PROTECTION</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/leap-india-limiteds-initial-public-offering-to-open-on-friday-august-07-2026-price-band-set-at-151-159-per-equity-share</loc>
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<image:caption>Mr. Sunu Mathew, Founder &amp; Managing Director, Leap India Ltd at the IPO press conference in Mumbai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:15:10.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LEAP India Limited’s Initial Public Offering to Open on Friday, August 07, 2026, Price Band set at ₹ 151 – ₹ 159 per Equity Share</news:title>
<news:keywords>LEAP India Limited’s,  Initial Public Offering to Open, Friday, August 07, 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/we-dont-need-to-look-at-bangladesh-or-nepal-when-we-have-mahatma-gandhi-dipke</loc>
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<image:caption>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:09:52.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We don't need to look at Bangladesh or Nepal when we have Mahatma Gandhi: Dipke</news:title>
<news:keywords>MH, DIPKE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/bill-to-increase-supreme-court-judges-passed-by-ls-without-debate-house-adjourned-for-day</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:03:28.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill to increase Supreme Court judges passed by LS without debate; House adjourned for day </news:title>
<news:keywords>LS , JUDGES, BILL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/delhi-couple-killed-as-roof-of-house-collapses-child-escapes-unhurt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/blb6zy1c/RoofC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roof collapse in Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:56:55.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: Couple killed as roof of house collapses, child escapes unhurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>DL, COLLAPSE,  DEATH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/bankipur-bypoll-results-prashant-kishor-widens-lead-over-bjp-candidate-to-10436-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party candidate Prashant Kishor</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:43:46.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankipur bypoll results: Prashant Kishor widens lead over BJP candidate to 10,436 votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bankipur bypoll results, Prashant Kishor,  widened his lead over, BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha to 10,436 votes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/nauru-the-worlds-3rd-smallest-country-changes-its-name-to-naoero</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/0rxqhx1c/nauri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:37:49.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nauru, world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name, Naoero</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/cong-workers-protest-against-ethanol-blended-fuel-outside-gadkaris-nagpur-home-several-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/vib8nrs5/protest-ethanol.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:24:51.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detained 	</news:title>
<news:keywords>MH , GADKARI , PROTEST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/govt-introduces-bankers-books-evidence-act-to-replace-british-era-law</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-03-17/qy2jae8p/FM-NS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FM Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:07:35.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt introduces Bankers' Books Evidence Act to replace British era law </news:title>
<news:keywords>Govt introduces, Bankers' Books Evidence Act , replace, British era law </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/indias-mfg-sector-activity-growth-falls-to-5-yr-low-in-july-amid-challenging-market-condition-pmi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-06/587f7490-7d4e-4607-bd54-6848130ad2d9/manufacture_india.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:02:20.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's mfg sector activity growth falls to 5-yr low in July amid challenging market condition: PMI </news:title>
<news:keywords> PMI, MANUFACTURING</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/attack-on-ed-officials-kerala-hc-grants-bail-to-several-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-28/vlnz4qhv/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC grants bail to several accused</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2024-02/19286118-609e-4b2a-9e8f-8d662f4040dc/hc_kl4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:46:48.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC grants bail to nine accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL HC , ED , ASSAULT , BAIL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/bill-to-provide-statutory-framework-to-indian-statistical-institute-introduced-in-ls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-30/rsx98fbz/ISI-Bill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:38:25.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute introduced in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>LS, STATISTICAL, BILL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/nhai-orders-probe-after-fresh-surface-damage-on-lucknow-kanpur-expressway-debars-3-engineers</loc>
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<image:caption>Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:27:58.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI orders probe after fresh surface damage on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, debars 3 engineers</news:title>
<news:keywords>UP, EXPRESSWAY, DAMAGE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/in-keralas-rubber-growing-belt-spiky-red-fruit-is-raising-hopes-for-new-farming-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-03/n4z9vcne/Rambutan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rambutan farming</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:52:41.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Kerala's rubber-growing belt, spiky red fruit is raising hopes for new farming future</news:title>
<news:keywords>RAMBUTAN, FARMING</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/varanasis-kashi-vishwanath-temple-sees-over-225-lakh-devotees-by-7-am-on-first-shravan-monday</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:49:06.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple sees over 2.25 lakh devotees by 7 am on first Shravan Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Varanasi's, Kashi Vishwanath temple </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-rain-toll-rises-to-15-says-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Several parts of Keralam flooded in heavy rain</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:38:09.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala rain toll rises to 15, says CM Satheesan</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:23:40.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Health Min accuses Oppn of politicising disaster, rejects charges over relief measures </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/multiple-schools-in-delhi-receive-bomb-threats-police-say-nothing-suspicious-found</loc>
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<news:title>Multiple schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; police say nothing suspicious found </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/sc-agrees-to-examine-pil-seeking-alternative-to-jantar-mantar-as-protest-venue</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jantar Mantar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:02:55.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC agrees to examine PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest venue</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-keralas-palakkad-several-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>KSRTC bus falls into gorge in Kerala's Palakkad, several injured</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:31:29.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC bus falls into gorge in Kerala's Palakkad, several injured </news:title>
<news:keywords>KSRTC bus, falls into gorge, Kerala's Palakkad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/mumbai/fir-against-tv-actor-aditi-sharmas-husband-in-laws-on-charges-of-harassment</loc>
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<image:caption>FIR against TV actor Aditi Sharma's husband, in-laws on charges of harassment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:12:02.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against TV actor Aditi Sharma's husband, in-laws on charges of harassment</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/newborn-found-dead-in-hospital-toilet-in-thiruvananthapuram-case-registered</loc>
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<image:caption>Newborn- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:04:37.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn found dead in hospital toilet in Thiruvananthapuram; case registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEWBORN, DEATH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/public-anger-growing-people-demanding-accountability-cong-on-e20-petrol-roll-out</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:35:34.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Cong on E20 petrol roll out </news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, E20</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/stock-markets-surge-in-early-trade-as-crude-oil-prices-drop-sharply</loc>
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<image:caption>Bombay stock exchange</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:26:56.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets take winning run to 4th day as crude oil prices drop sharply; Nifty surges 1.6 pc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Stock markets, Surge, CLOSE ,  surge,  early trade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/auqib-nabi-earns-maiden-india-call-up-replaces-injured-bumrah-in-indias-test-squad-for-sl-tour</loc>
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<image:caption>Auqib Nabi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:06:36.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up, replaces injured Bumrah in India's Test squad for SL tour </news:title>
<news:keywords>Auqib Nabi, India's Test , squad , SQUAD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/iran-deja-vu-trump-once-again-threatens-massive-escalation-against-tehran-only-to-walk-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-04-01/tew7t1b5/Trump.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump once again threatens Iran</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:57:12.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran deja vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back </news:title>
<news:keywords>IRAN, US, TRUMP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/bihar-2-coaches-of-samastipur-saharsa-memu-train-catch-fire-none-hurt</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar: 2 coaches of Samastipur-Saharsa MEMU train catch fire, none hurt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:53:57.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar: 2 coaches of Samastipur-Saharsa MEMU train catch fire, none hurt </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, 2 coaches of Samastipur-Saharsa MEMU train, catch fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/heavy-rain-batters-kerala-pathanamthitta-on-alert-as-water-levels-may-rise</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain batters Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:32:42.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain batters Kerala; Pathanamthitta on alert as water levels may rise </news:title>
<news:keywords>RAINS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/eight-dead-13-injured-8-missing-following-rains-kerala-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Search operation underway for a man swept away in the Kanjirappuzha river, in Kannur, Kerala, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:14:31.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight dead, eight missing, 13 injured in Kerala rains</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL  , RAINS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/keralite-couple-19-year-old-daughter-end-lives-in-pune-suicide-note-cites-financial-stress</loc>
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<image:caption>Vinod Pillai, Srija and Purnima</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:49:53.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralite couple, 19-year-old daughter end lives in Pune; suicide note cites financial stress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pune suicide Kerala family</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/people/taslima-bats-for-ucc-implementation-in-india-stresses-need-for-such-law-in-bangladesh-pakistan</loc>
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<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin leaves after a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:33:46.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taslima bats for UCC implementation in India, stresses need for such law in Bangladesh, Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Writer Taslima Nasrin, Taslima return Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/slipper-hurled-at-pappu-yadav-at-presser-as-he-defends-skit-on-ram-temple-donation-theft</loc>
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<image:caption>Independent MP Pappu Yadav addresses the media, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. A man hurled a slipper at Yadav during the press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:24:53.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slipper hurled at Pappu Yadav at presser as he defends skit on Ram temple donation theft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pappu Yadav slipper attack, Ram temple skit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/attack-on-officials-coordinated-organised-not-a-spontaneous-protest-ed-in-kerala-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Left Democratic Front (LDF) activists attack the vehicle carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials outside former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence after a raid conducted at Vijayan's residence as part of ED's investigation in the CMRL money laundering case, in Thiruvananthapuram, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:18:16.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attack on officials coordinated, organised; not a spontaneous protest: ED in Kerala HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>ED attack cpim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/ai-boom-west-asia-crisis-trigger-printed-circuit-board-shortage-price-rise-in-electronics-industry</loc>
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<image:caption>Printed circuit board- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:57:37.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI boom, West Asia crisis trigger printed circuit board shortage, price rise in electronics industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>circuit board shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/cauvery-tn-cm-vijay-has-agreed-to-postpone-visit-says-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM Vijay</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T12:30:23.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery: TN CM Vijay has agreed to postpone visit, says Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>KA CAUVERY , SHIVAKUMAR , VIJAY</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/youth-drowns-in-temple-pond-in-keralas-manjeri</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:30:36.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth drowns in temple pond in Kerala’s Manjeri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Youth drowns ,  temple pond, Kerala’s Manjeri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/pinarayi-vijayan-accuses-udf-govt-of-negligence-in-disaster-management</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>"The repeated flooding of the Pamba, towns like Ranni getting submerged once again, is not just a natural disaster. It is also the direct result of the state government's long neglect and failure to desilt and dredge the river," he added.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:28:47.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF govt of negligence in disaster management</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , RAINS , GOVT , VIJAYAN</news:keywords>
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