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<image:caption>Kerala Power Minister Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:title>No power outage during FIFA World Cup final, Kerala has made arrangements: Minister Sunny Joseph</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/sonam-wangchuks-wife-moves-delhi-hc-to-shift-activist-from-safdarjung-hospital</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC to shift activist from Safdarjung Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:04:40.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC to shift activist from Safdarjung Hospital</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/self-belief-paid-off-but-maintaining-tempo-key-to-world-championship-medal-bid-sindhu</loc>
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<image:caption>PV Sindhu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T07:38:21.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-belief paid off, but maintaining tempo key to World Championship medal bid: Sindhu</news:title>
<news:keywords> PV Sindhu, Interview</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-declares-holiday-for-schools-on-monday-over-fifa-world-cup-final</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala declares holiday for schools on Monday over FIFA World Cup final</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala declares holiday for schools on Monday over FIFA World Cup final</image:caption>
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<image:caption>General Education Minister N Samsudheen,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T07:16:15.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup final: Kerala declares holiday for all educational institutions on Monday</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/wont-allow-political-activities-inside-hospitals-says-kerala-health-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Won't allow political activities inside hospitals, says Kerala Health Minister</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T07:07:48.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won't allow political activities inside hospitals, says Kerala Health Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL MINISTER, FOOD , HOSPITALS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/rahul-kharge-write-to-pm-seek-probe-into-theft-of-donations-at-ayodhya-ram-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul, Kharge write to PM; seek probe into 'theft' of donations at Ayodhya Ram temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T06:06:08.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul, Kharge write to PM; seek probe into 'theft' of donations at Ayodhya Ram temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi , Kharge, write to PM, probe into 'theft' of donations, Ayodhya Ram temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/rajeev-chandrasekhar-accuses-cpim-iuml-of-spreading-fear-over-waqf-act</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI(M), IUML of spreading fear over Waqf Act</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T05:05:54.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI(M), IUML of spreading fear over Waqf Act</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/wangchuk-calls-july-20-parliament-march-indias-second-freedom-movement</loc>
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<image:caption>Wangchuk calls July 20 Parliament march India's 'second freedom movement'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T05:02:43.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wangchuk calls July 20 Parliament march India's 'second freedom movement'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Wangchuk ,  July 20 Parliament march, India's 'second freedom movement'</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/tiruppur-knitwear-units-work-overtime-for-cm-vijays-farewell-film-jana-nayagan</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiruppur knitwear units work overtime for CM Vijay’s farewell film 'Jana Nayagan'</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T05:01:04.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruppur knitwear units work overtime for CM Vijay’s farewell film 'Jana Nayagan'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiruppur , knitwear units , work overtime , CM Vijay’s farewell film, 'Jana Nayagan'</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/nature/4-dead-several-missing-as-flash-floods-landslides-batter-j-ks-poonch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-19/etu8qe3s/jk-flood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>4 dead, several missing as flash floods, landslides batter J-K's Poonch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T04:55:14.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J-K: Flash floods, landslides wreak havoc in Poonch-Rajouri belt; 11 dead, several missing</news:title>
<news:keywords> flash floods, landslides, J-K's Poonch</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/vintage-sindhu-stuns-yamaguchi-to-win-maiden-japan-open-title</loc>
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<image:caption>Vintage Sindhu stuns Yamaguchi to win maiden Japan Open title</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T04:51:02.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vintage Sindhu stuns Yamaguchi to win maiden Japan Open title</news:title>
<news:keywords> Two-time Olympic medallist , PV Sindhu, stuns Yamaguchi , win , maiden Japan Open title</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/former-prisoner-attacks-jail-officer-wife-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-19/z0enqng7/central-prison.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former prisoner attacks jail officer, wife in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T04:47:52.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former prisoner attacks jail officer, wife in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , PRISONER , ATTACK, OFFICER</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/murmu-departs-for-three-nation-european-tour-to-boost-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T04:41:15.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murmu embarks on 3-nation Europe tour to deepen ties with Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania</news:title>
<news:keywords>President Droupadi Murmu , depart, three-nation European tour </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/kylian-mbappé-passes-lionel-messi-for-career-world-cup-scoring-record-with-22-goals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-19/g0h1ip31/mbape-pass-messi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T02:33:10.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kylian Mbappé, passes Lionel Messi, World Cup scoring record , 22 goals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/football/sakas-hat-trick-lifts-england-past-mbappé-and-france-6-4-in-wild-world-cup-third-place-game</loc>
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<image:caption>Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-19T02:30:46.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game</news:title>
<news:keywords>England , 6-4 win over France ,  third place in the World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/wangchuk-needs-urgent-therapy-family-declining-treatment-despite-counselling-safdarjung-hospital</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard as activist Sonam Wangchuk, unseen, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:03:10.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wangchuk needs urgent therapy, family declining treatment despite counselling: Safdarjung Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Wangchuk hospital</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cbse-class-10-2nd-board-exam-results-out-59-candidates-improve-numbers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2025-06-25/u6go70w5/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBSE Board Exam - 10th</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:50:06.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE Class 10 2nd board exam results out; 59% candidates improve numbers</news:title>
<news:keywords>CBSE class 10 result</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/four-and-counting-mammoottys-bramayugam-triumph-adds-to-his-legend</loc>
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<image:caption>Mammootty- Bramayugam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:43:00.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four and counting: Mammootty's Bramayugam' triumph adds to his legend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bramayugam, Mammootty, Happy Birthday Mammootty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/national-awards-article-370-best-feature-film-mammotty-yami-gautam-kartik-aaryan-best-acting</loc>
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<image:caption>Mammotty, Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:24:50.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National awards: 'Article 370' best feature film; Mammotty, Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan best acting</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Film Awards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/union-home-minister-minister-of-cooperation-shri-amit-shah-to-perform-bhoomi-puja-of-the-worlds-largest-curd-production-plant-in-kolkata-on-19-july</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister &amp; Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to perform Bhoomi Puja of the world’s largest curd production plant in Kolkata on 19 July</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amul</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T16:24:13.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Home Minister &amp; Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to perform Bhoomi Puja of the world’s largest curd production plant in Kolkata on 19 July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Union Home Minister, Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, perform Bhoomi Puja , world’s largest curd production plant, Kolkata on 19 July</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/countrys-first-pvt-suborbital-rocket-successfully-places-tech-payloads-postcards-into-orbit</loc>
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<image:caption>Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 (Mission Aagaman), India's first private orbital rocket launch, lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T15:27:46.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's first pvt rocket Vikarm-1 succeeds in maiden orbital launch, carries diamonds, postcard by PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>SPACE, PRIVATE, ROCKET</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/delhi-police-shifts-sonam-wangchuk-to-safdarjung-hospital-on-21st-day-of-hunger-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, waves as he is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The woman with a police official after she threw an ink-like liquid on Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke as he begins an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T15:18:44.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police whisk away Wangchuk to hospital; Dipke starts hunger strike; Oppn slams govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>WANGCHUK, HOSPITALISED</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/abhishek-dares-tmc-rebels-to-return-to-mamata-says-will-resign-within-an-hour-if-they-come-back</loc>
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<image:caption>All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee addresses party workers and supporters during a meeting to discuss the party's upcoming programmes and organisational strategy, in Kolkata on July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T15:13:15.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek dares TMC rebels to return to Mamata, says will resign within an hour if they come back</news:title>
<news:keywords>TMC split, Abhishek TMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/govt-has-right-to-reconstitute-waqf-board-in-accordance-with-law-minister-samsudheen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-18/w4sruvz9/Shamsudheen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Gen Edu Minister N Samsudheen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:15:07.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong leader Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift in Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpim-leader-rajeev-says-cms-tata-investment-remarks-affected-keralas-credibility</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) leader Rajeev Rajeev</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:11:02.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) leader Rajeev says CM's TATA investment remarks affected Kerala's credibility</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-virtually-inaugurates-six-redeveloped-railway-stations-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/mfuwdtcb/pm-inagu8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi virtually inaugurates six redeveloped railway stations in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:39:18.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi virtually inaugurates six redeveloped railway stations in Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/many-provisions-of-vbsa-bill-against-federal-principles-kerala-higher-education-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Higher Edu Min Roji M John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:27:12.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Many provisions of VBSA Bill against federal principles: Kerala Higher Education Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL,  VBSA BILL, Roji M John , Kerala Higher Education Minister</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/govt-pleader-row-ksu-chief-says-he-will-repeat-mistake-of-questioning-appointment</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt pleader row: KSU chief says he will repeat 'mistake' of questioning appointment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:07:12.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt pleader row: KSU chief says he will repeat 'mistake' of questioning appointment</news:title>
<news:keywords>KL , KSU , CM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/aamir-says-sonam-wangchuk-didnt-3-idiots-role-sparks-reactions-from-rjd-cong-aap</loc>
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<image:caption>Aamir says Sonam Wangchuk didn't '3 Idiots' role; sparks reactions from RJD, Cong &amp; AAP</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:55:21.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aamir says Sonam Wangchuk didn't '3 Idiots' role; sparks reactions from RJD, Cong &amp; AAP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aamir ,  Sonam Wangchuk , 3 Idiots'</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-lays-foundation-stone-of-projects-worth-rs-5470-crore-in-jalandhar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/pafw99fv/PM-Modi-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi unveils projects worth Rs 5,470 cr in Punjab</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:03:29.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 5,470 crore in Jalandhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>PB, PM, PROJECTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/andy-burnham-confirmed-as-new-labour-leader-uk-pm-designate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/158wude0/UK-PM-AB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UK PM-designate Andy Burnham</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:50:52.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, UK PM-designate</news:title>
<news:keywords>UK, PM</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/west-asia-crisis-uncertain-monsoon-major-risks-for-growth-rbi-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:40:38.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor</news:title>
<news:keywords>BIZ, RBI, GOVERNOR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/power-supply-assured-for-fifa-world-cup-final-nuclear-plant-only-after-consultations-says-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-02/1xvf53hd/SunnyJ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Power Minister Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:34:31.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power supply assured for FIFA World Cup final; nuclear plant only after consultations, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>ELECTRICITY, MINISTER</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/probe-ordered-into-purported-krishnankuttys-audio-clip-on-2018-floods-says-mla-kuzhalnadan</loc>
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<image:caption>The 2018 flood view</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:29:59.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe ordered into purported Krishnankutty's audio clip on 2018 floods, says MLA Kuzhalnadan</news:title>
<news:keywords>KUZHALNADAN, AUDIO, PROBE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cong-leader-seeks-chandys-name-for-vizhinjam-port-ahead-of-third-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/w9k3qd93/VizhiP-OC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seeks Oommen Chandy's name for Vizhinjam Port</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:28:04.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong leader seeks Chandy's name for Vizhinjam Port ahead of third death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>VIZHINJAM PORT, CONG, CHANDY</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/disbursed-ex-gratia-to-kin-of-those-killed-in-recent-wayanad-landslide-govt-to-kerala-hc</loc>
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<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>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:23:26.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disbursed ex-gratia to kin of those killed in recent Wayanad landslide: Govt to Kerala HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>HC, LANDSLIDE, EXGRATIA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/hll-launches-compostable-sanitary-napkin-to-cut-menstrual-waste</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/srlyqjj8/HLL-CNapkin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Happy Days Earth' - compostable sanitary napkin</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>metrovaartha-en</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:17:03.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HLL launches compostable sanitary napkin to cut menstrual waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>COMPOSTABLE SANITARY NAPKIN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/general-sports/sindhu-enters-semis-of-japan-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-16/mvsdtfs5/SINDU-SHUTTLE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P V Sindhu enters semis of Japan Open</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:00:40.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sindhu enters semis of Japan Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>SPORTS, BAD, IND</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/governors-interference-in-varsity-affairs-should-be-strongly-opposed-lop-pinarayi-vijayan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-05-29/r3246upd/PVijayan2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Vijayan, LoP, Kerala Assembly</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:56:48.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor's interference in varsity affairs should be strongly opposed: LoP Pinarayi Vijayan </news:title>
<news:keywords>GOVERNOR, VIJAYAN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/us-strikes-bridges-collapses-tower-at-key-port-as-its-iran-campaign-expands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-07-17/ufdzkkgk/US-IR-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US strikes Iran; Bridges, collapses tower at key port</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:26:53.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes bridges, collapses tower at key port as its Iran campaign expands </news:title>
<news:keywords>IRAN, US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-development-projects-worth-rs-14700-cr-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of development projects</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:08:36.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 14,700 cr in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>HR, PM, PROJECTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-unveils-healthcare-other-projects-worth-rs-4700-cr-in-chandigarh</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi unveils projects worth Rs 4,700 cr in Chandigarh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:01:33.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi unveils healthcare, other projects worth Rs 4,700 cr in Chandigarh</news:title>
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