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<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India - Oman FTA comes into force</image:caption>
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<news:title>Free govt bus ride for women rolled out in Bengal, passengers seek increase in frequency</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/govt-steps-up-el-nino-preparedness-crop-watch-groups-formed-fertiliser-stocks-at-51pc</loc>
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<image:caption>El Nino effect: Crop watch groups formed</image:caption>
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<news:title>Govt steps up El Nino preparedness; crop watch groups formed, fertiliser stocks at 51pc</news:title>
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<image:caption>Indo - Us trade deal</image:caption>
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<news:title>Most aspects finalised in trade pact with US; discussions now focus on minor issues, commas, full stops: Goyal</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cds-general-n-s-raja-subramani-calls-on-president-murmu</loc>
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<news:title>Zee to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 for Indian football fans </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/neet-paper-leak-delhi-court-sends-3-accused-to-14-days-judicial-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Jail- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T11:08:19.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak: Delhi court sends 3 accused to 14 days' judicial custody </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/wellness/platinumrx-is-helping-chronic-patients-cut-monthly-medicine-costs-by-50-60-through-branded-generic-substitutes</loc>
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<image:caption>PlatinumRx is helping chronic patients cut monthly medicine costs by 50-60% through branded generic substitutes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T10:57:51.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PlatinumRx is helping chronic patients cut monthly medicine costs by 50-60% through branded generic substitutes</news:title>
<news:keywords>PlatinumRx , serving 10 lakh unique,  patients served , across the country</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>NEET UG 2026 re-exam on Jun 21</image:caption>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/india-australia-underscore-maritime-freedom-and-supply-chain-security-in-high-level-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leads the defence talk with Australia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T10:10:03.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Australia underscore maritime freedom and supply chain security in high-level talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/indias-seafood-exports-hit-record-high-in-2025-26-official</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian seafood shipment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:59:17.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's seafood exports hit record high in 2025-26: Official </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/venkita-mohana-becomes-second-woman-to-be-directly-elevated-to-sc-from-bar</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana, who was appointed a judge in the Supreme Court on Monday,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:46:36.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venkita Mohana becomes second woman to be directly elevated to SC from Bar </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/probe-ordered-after-man-protests-vip-traffic-halt-for-pregnant-wife-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Probe ordered after man protests VIP traffic halt for pregnant wife in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:29:09.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe ordered after man protests VIP traffic halt for pregnant wife in Bengaluru </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-myanmar-president-aung-hlaing</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:03:10.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/centre-signs-agreement-with-isro-rolls-out-new-water-research-initiatives</loc>
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<image:caption>Satellite technology for water resource management</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T08:48:22.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiatives</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/mumbai/maharashtra-guv-pays-tribute-to-suman-kalyanpur-calls-her-music-immortal</loc>
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<image:caption>Legendary playback singerSuman Kalyanpur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T08:33:37.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra guv pays tribute to Suman Kalyanpur, calls her music immortal </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-to-launch-nehru-centres-of-scientific-temper-to-promote-scientific-thinking-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T08:33:00.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala to launch Nehru Centres of Scientific Temper to promote scientific thinking: CM Satheesan</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-congratulates-indian-team-for-winning-19-medals-at-asian-u20-athletics-championships</loc>
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<image:caption>Asian U20 Athletics 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T08:22:49.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM congratulates Indian team for winning 19 medals at Asian U20 Athletics Championships</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/very-fishy-cong-expresses-concern-over-fire-in-education-ministry-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of Education</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T08:04:37.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Very fishy: Cong expresses concern over fire in Education Ministry office</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/tn-cm-vijay-to-visit-tiruchirappalli-to-thank-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T07:31:57.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay to visit Tiruchirappalli to thank voters </news:title>
<news:keywords>TN CM Vijay, visit, Tiruchirappalli </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/bells-ring-classrooms-bloom-as-kerala-ushers-in-new-academic-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Bells ring, classrooms bloom as Kerala ushers in new academic year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T07:21:11.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bells ring, classrooms bloom as Kerala ushers in new academic year 	</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/shivakumar-slams-shifting-ipl-final-to-ahmedabad-calls-it-injustice-to-ktaka-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>IPL 2026 final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T07:13:22.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad, calls it 'injustice' to K'taka youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka , Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar,  slams shifting IPL final , Ahmedabad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/crude-oil-futures-rebounds-3-pc-to-rs-8536barrel-on-renewed-us-iran-tensions</loc>
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<image:caption>Crude oil prices- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-01T06:48:29.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crude oil futures rebounds 3 pc to Rs 8,536/barrel on renewed US-Iran tensions </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/enumeration-phase-of-sir-begins-in-4-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Enumeration phase of SIR begins in 4 states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T12:18:46.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Enumeration phase of SIR begins in 4 states</news:title>
<news:keywords>EC , SIR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/satwik-chirag-end-title-drought-with-maiden-singapore-open-crown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/gklcpq18/chirag-sawtik9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satwik-Chirag end title drought with maiden Singapore Open crown</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T12:14:29.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satwik-Chirag end title drought with maiden Singapore Open crown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Satwik-Chirag, Singapore Open crown</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/operation-toofan-kerala-to-roll-out-major-anti-drug-drive-on-june-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/5p139ye3/rc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T11:16:25.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Toofan: Kerala to roll out major anti-drug drive on June 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala , Operation Toofan, anti-drug drive, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala , June 2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/kedarnath-yatra-temporarily-halted-due-to-bad-weather-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2025-06-18/u8udoami/landslide-ke.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kedarnath Yatra temporarily halted due to bad weather in Uttarakhand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T11:11:38.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kedarnath Yatra temporarily halted due to bad weather in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kedarnath Yatra , temporarily halted ,  bad weather, Uttarakhand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/saket-building-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-4-fir-registered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/fo3jqk4u/salet-building.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saket building collapse: Death toll rises to 4, FIR registered</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T10:11:39.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saket building collapse: Death toll rises to 4, FIR registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saket , building collapse, Death toll rises to 4</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cpi-condemns-attack-on-abhishek-banerjee-says-post-poll-violence-in-bengal-deeply-disturbing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/vs12pdq8/abishekk-banerji.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhishek Banerjee, TMC national general secretary and MP, was roughed up on Saturday in the South 24 Parganas district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T10:03:06.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI condemns attack on Abhishek Banerjee, says post-poll violence in Bengal 'deeply disturbing'</news:title>
<news:keywords>CPI condemns, attack , Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/centre-moves-two-cobra-battalions-to-manipur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-09/e1be5e9f-9235-46eb-a4f3-b60379551345/manipur_student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre moves two CoBRA battalions to Manipur</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T09:17:42.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre moves two CoBRA battalions to Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manipur, Centre moves , two CoBRA battalions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-assigns-ministers-to-oversee-14-districts</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>The UDF government led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T09:12:12.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt assigns ministers to oversee 14 districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala govt, assigns ministers , oversee 14 districts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-school-students-to-take-cyber-safety-pledge-on-june-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala school children</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T08:51:41.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala school students to take cyber safety pledge on June 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala , school students, take cyber safety pledge ,  June 1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/people/donald-trumps-daughter-visits-jaisalmer-security-heightened</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/mu1vxk48/truump-daughter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump's daughter visits Jaisalmer, security heightened</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T08:26:20.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Donald Trump's daughter visits Jaisalmer, security heightened</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump's daughter, visits , Jaisalmer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/pocso-act-applies-if-victim-of-commercial-sex-trafficking-is-minor-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>POCSO case- Representational image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T07:36:20.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>SC , POCSO , TRAFFICKING</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cbi-probe-likely-in-naveen-babu-death-case-says-congress-mla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2024-10-17/x0bn5sre/tearful.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T07:32:42.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI probe likely in Naveen Babu death case, says Congress MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>CBI probe, Naveen Babu death case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/pm-extends-birthday-greetings-to-kerala-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/jqostm61/cm-pm-greeting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM extends birthday greetings to Kerala CM</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T06:31:57.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM extends birthday greetings to Kerala CM</news:title>
<news:keywords> Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extends birthday greetings, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/admiral-krishna-swaminathan-takes-charge-as-new-navy-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/k3t7polk/ad-kirshna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Navy chief</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T05:46:45.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Navy chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, takes charge of, new Navy chief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/india-beat-korea-3-1-to-continue-winning-run-at-womens-u18-asia-cup-hockey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/9e8ax6zd/india-hockey-w18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India beat Korea 3-1 to continue winning run at Women's U18 Asia Cup hockey</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T05:40:29.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India beat Korea 3-1 to continue winning run at Women's U18 Asia Cup hockey</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, beat Korea 3-1 , Women's U18 Asia Cup hockey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/woman-partner-held-after-her-toddler-sons-death-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-30/tnccxnat/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child murder case Nedumangad</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T05:34:56.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, partner held after her toddler son's death in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , TODDLER , DEATH , ARREST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/soaring-prices-during-the-iran-war-jeopardize-travel-to-tourism-dependent-countries-in-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-07/661a499f-3bc0-40c6-9298-fb0fb422b193/manali.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourist - Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T03:44:37.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>IRAN,  ASIA , TOURISM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/psg-wins-back-to-back-champions-league-titles-after-shootout-victory-against-arsenal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-31/vnai2j7b/psg-vin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-31T03:33:45.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal</news:title>
<news:keywords>PSG wins, Champions League titles , against Arsenal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/nia-conducts-multi-state-searches-in-connection-with-explosives-seizure-in-kerala</loc>
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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>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:47:52.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA conducts multi-state searches in connection with explosives' seizure in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>NIA search kerala explosives, Malappuram explosive case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/death-of-toddler-in-keralas-nedumangad-is-murder-says-police-mothers-partner-suspect</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-30/tnccxnat/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child murder case Nedumangad</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:39:25.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death of toddler in Kerala's Nedumangad is murder, says police; mother's partner suspect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Child murder Nedumangad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/vineshs-comeback-dream-ends-at-asian-games-selection-trials-loses-to-meenakshi-in-semifinals</loc>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Vinesh Phogat after her exit from Asian games qualifier.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Vinesh Phogat prepares after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) allowed her to compete in the women's 53kg category for the Asian Games selection trials, reversing its earlier decision that had restricted her participation to the 50kg division, at Indira Gandhi Arena, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 30, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:34:03.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinesh's comeback dream ends at Asian Games selection trials, loses to Meenakshi in semifinals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vinesh Phogat, Asian Games selection trials, Wrestling Federation of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/court-denies-bail-to-5-accused-of-attack-on-ed-officials-vehicles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-30/c4cawkyg/2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Left Democratic Front (LDF) activists vandalise 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>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:28:42.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court denies bail to 5 accused of attack on ED officials' vehicles</news:title>
<news:keywords>ED attack bail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/ugly-face-of-bjps-politics-of-revenge-oppn-leaders-condemn-attack-on-tmcs-abhishek</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee wears a helmet after stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at him during his visit to meet families of post-poll violence victims, in Sonarpur, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:24:40.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ugly face of BJP's politics of revenge': Oppn leaders condemn attack on TMC's Abhishek</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhishek attack TMC, Bengal violence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/shivakumar-meets-guv-gehlot-stakes-claim-to-form-new-govt-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot congratulates Congress President D K Shivakumar after receiving a letter from the latter, who staked claim to form a new government following his election as leader of the legislature party, in Bengaluru on May 30, 2026. Party leader and former state CM Siddaramaiah is also seen.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress leaders Siddaramaiah, KC Venugopal, DK Shivakumar, Randeep Singh Surjewala and others during the Congress legislature party meeting at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on May 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:20:36.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>D K Shivakumar to be new Karnataka CM; oath on June 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka new CM, karnataka cm change, Shivakumar CM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/several-feared-trapped-as-five-storey-building-reduced-to-rubble-in-south-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue operation underway after a five-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro station area, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-30T18:15:05.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: 3-storey commercial building reduced to rubble; 9 rescued as search operation continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>delhi building collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-cm-tells-officials-to-revoke-suspension-of-school-principal</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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