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<image:caption>India on Tuesday conveyed to China the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) for overall bilateral ties as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focusing on delimitation of the frontier and sustaining</image:caption>
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<news:title>India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEA</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/khelo-india-dialogue-pm-modi-to-motivate-youth-to-take-up-sports-shape-indias-future</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T07:35:47.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khelo India Dialogue: PM Modi to motivate youth to take up sports, shape India's future</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/karnataka-minister-nagendra-rejects-reports-of-his-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>B Nagendra</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka Minister Nagendra rejects reports of his resignation</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/india-reduce-sl-to-832-at-lunch-after-enforcing-follow-on</loc>
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<image:caption>India reduce SL to 83/2 at lunch after enforcing follow-on</image:caption>
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<news:title>India reduce SL to 83/2 at lunch after enforcing follow-on</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/us-halts-all-visa-appointments-globally-amid-trumps-immigration-crackdown-report</loc>
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<image:caption>US halts all visa appointments globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown: report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T06:27:59.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US halts all visa appointments globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown: report</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/kriti-sanons-rakhi-ad-pulled-by-jewellery-brand-after-controversy</loc>
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<image:caption>Kriti Sanon's Rakhi ad pulled by jewellery brand after controversy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T06:23:46.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kriti Sanon's Rakhi ad pulled by jewellery brand after controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>actor Kriti Sanon, Rakhi ad, pulled by jewellery brand </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/udf-leaders-hold-hunger-strike-over-mangaluru-area-transfer-from-palakkad-railway-division</loc>
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<image:caption>Palakkad divisional railway manager's (DRM) office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T06:05:54.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF leaders hold hunger strike over Mangaluru area transfer from Palakkad railway division</news:title>
<news:keywords>UDF leaders, hold hunger strike,  Palakkad divisional railway manager's (DRM) office </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-music-star-actor-beloved-figure-who-spanned-generations-dies-at-80-of-cancer</loc>
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<image:caption>Dolly Parton, music star, actor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T05:10:00.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dolly Parton, music star, actor, beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/india-impose-follow-on-as-sri-lanka-bowled-out-for-290-dinusha-gets-second-test-ton</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Lankan all-rounder Sonal Dinusha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T05:02:17.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India impose follow-on as Sri Lanka bowled out for 290; Dinusha gets second Test ton</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/pm-modi-greets-people-on-onam-4</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi greets people on Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T04:20:20.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi greets people on Onam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/amit-shah-sets-one-year-deadline-for-100-pc-implementation-of-new-criminal-laws</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:33:20.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah sets one-year deadline for 100 pc implementation of new criminal laws</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/canada-strikes-back-at-us-with-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-escalates</loc>
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<image:caption>Canadian PM Mark Carney</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:29:53.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Canada , US,  tariffs </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/fm-sitharaman-arrives-in-toronto-for-first-india-canada-economic-financial-dialogue</loc>
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<image:caption>FM Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:26:25.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FM Sitharaman arrives in Toronto for first India-Canada Economic, Financial Dialogue</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/six-killed-in-road-accident-in-telanganas-suryapet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-26/2ju9cpm0/bus-accident9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Six killed in road accident in Telangana's Suryapet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:22:44.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six killed in road accident in Telangana's Suryapet district</news:title>
<news:keywords>road accident, Telangana's Suryapet, Six killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/h1-b-fees-hike-will-shift-high-value-jobs-overseas-fiids</loc>
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<image:caption>H1-B Visa- Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:19:20.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H1-B fees hike will shift high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS</news:title>
<news:keywords>H1-B fees hik, shift high-value jobs , overseas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/thiruvonam-brings-keralam-alive-with-homecomings-feasts-and-cherished-traditions</loc>
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<image:caption>Thiruvonam brings Keralam alive with homecomings, feasts and cherished traditions</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala's Onam celebration: Pookkalam, sadya, and traditional fun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:16:34.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvonam brings Keralam alive with homecomings, feasts and cherished traditions</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/govt-approves-transfer-of-drdo-developed-missile-tech-to-indian-defence-industry</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt approves transfer of DRDO developed missile tech to Indian defence industry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T11:25:08.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt approves transfer of DRDO developed missile tech to Indian defence industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>DEF, MISSILES</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/from-gwaliors-3400-kiss-marks-to-tinted-glass-vehicle-modifications-delhi-motorists-must-avoid</loc>
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<image:caption>From Gwalior's 3,400 kiss marks to tinted glass: Vehicle modifications Delhi motorists must avoid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T11:19:27.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Gwalior's 3,400 kiss marks to tinted glass: Vehicle modifications Delhi motorists must avoid</news:title>
<news:keywords>DL , TRAFFIC RULES, POLICE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/wellness/h1n1-cases-are-rising-but-no-sign-of-new-or-more-dangerous-strain-experts-urge-caution-not-panic</loc>
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<image:caption>H1N1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T11:15:58.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panic</news:title>
<news:keywords>H1N1 , cases are rising,  Delhi ,  North India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/markets-bounce-back-as-crude-oil-drops-below-usd-90-per-barrel-sensex-climbs-287-points</loc>
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<image:caption>Bombay stock exchange</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T11:13:23.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Markets bounce back as crude oil drops below USD 90 per barrel; Sensex climbs 287 points</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/guv-arlekar-cm-satheesan-extend-onam-greetings-call-for-unity-harmony</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Satheesan and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala's Onam celebration: Pookkalam, sadya, and traditional fun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T11:04:05.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guv Arlekar, CM Satheesan extend Onam greetings; call for unity, harmony</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/first-kanda-express-with-800-tn-onion-to-reach-delhi-on-wed-to-be-retailed-at-rs-35kg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-08/e9b4cc2d-e1d1-457f-9ca0-f95dfc096adf/Onion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Onion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T10:42:08.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First 'Kanda Express' with 800 tn onion to reach Delhi on Wed; to be retailed at Rs 35/kg</news:title>
<news:keywords>onion , Delhi </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/chidambaram-says-one-nation-one-election-not-possible-in-2029-warns-of-nationwide-campaign-by-oppn</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T10:29:26.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chidambaram says 'one nation one election' not possible in 2029, warns of nationwide campaign by Oppn</news:title>
<news:keywords>POLL , SIMULTANEOUS, CHIDAMBARAM</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/fedex-to-invest-usd-150-mn-for-air-cargo-hub-at-delhi-airport</loc>
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<image:caption>FedEx to invest USD 150 mn for air cargo hub at Delhi airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T10:23:53.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FedEx to invest USD 150 mn for air cargo hub at Delhi airport</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/india-pivots-to-us-for-lpg-lng-as-west-asia-crisis-disrupts-gulf-supplies</loc>
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<image:caption>India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf supplies</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T10:19:20.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf supplies</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA, US , LPG, commercial LPG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/market/esds-software-solution-limiteds-initial-public-offering-to-open-on-28august-2026</loc>
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<news:title>'When will we stop telling women what to wear': Kriti Sanon breaks silence over Rakhi ad row</news:title>
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<image:caption>SC directs Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks, rejects his plea for exemption</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Bank of Baroda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T09:26:00.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank of Baroda to Recruit 2,482 Local Bank Officers, Deepening Banking Reach Across India</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain in Kerala</image:caption>
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<url>
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<image:caption>SC declines to direct reopening of CBSE re-evaluation portal for class 12 answer sheets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T08:28:03.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC declines to direct reopening of CBSE re-evaluation portal for class 12 answer sheets</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/maharashtra-hill-tragedy-teenage-boy-only-wanted-his-father-to-return-to-family-make-him-emotional</loc>
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<image:caption>Parents try to stop son from committing suicide; all 3 fall to death in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kunal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T08:19:57.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra hill tragedy: 'Teenage boy only wanted his father to return to family, make him emotional'</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Kriti Sanon's modern outfit for a Rakhi ad sparks debate online</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kriti Sanon's modern outfit for a Rakhi ad sparks debate online</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-govt-allocates-rs-2-lakh-for-onam-celebrations-at-childcare-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T07:27:01.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam govt allocates Rs 2 lakh for Onam celebrations at childcare centres'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-cm-satheesan-says-his-govt-open-to-criticism-but-wont-bow-to-pressure</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:51:06.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan says his govt open to criticism, but won't bow to pressure</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/prasidhs-strikes-help-india-reduce-sri-lanka-to1304-at-lunch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-08-25/zixikm8b/prasidha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Classy Indian bowlers reduce Sri Lanka to 216/7 at tea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:49:12.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Classy Indian bowlers reduce Sri Lanka to 216/7 at tea</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA, SRILANKA, second and final Test</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/eam-jaishankar-holds-talks-with-russian-counterpart-lavrov-on-bilateral-global-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov on bilateral, global issues</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:46:04.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov on bilateral, global issues</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/major-turning-point-in-indias-digital-payment-journey-pm-modi-on-10-years-of-upi</loc>
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<image:caption>UPI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Major turning point in India's digital payment journey: PM Modi on 10 years of UPI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:39:18.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major turning point in India's digital payment journey: PM Modi on 10 years of UPI</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM , UPI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/at-this-temple-in-keralam-monkeys-get-their-own-onam-feast</loc>
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<image:caption>At a temple in Keralam, Onam is not only a celebration for people. The monkeys that live around the premises have a place at the feast too.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:23:33.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At this temple in Keralam, monkeys get their own Onam feast</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/doval-calls-on-chinese-vice-president-han-zhang-ahead-of-border-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Doval calls on Chinese Vice President Han Zhang ahead of border talks</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gujarat hooch tragedy: 13 more arrested; 27 held so far</image:caption>
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<image:caption>When shadows bring Mahabali alive: Tholpavakoothu adds a timeless touch to Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T04:50:43.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When shadows bring Mahabali alive: Tholpavakoothu adds a timeless touch to Onam</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Rupee falls 4 paise to 95.74 against US dollar in early trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T04:45:00.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 4 paise to 95.74 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/father-four-others-get-life-imprisonment-for-killing-daughter-to-frame-rival-in-ups-pilibhit</loc>
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<image:caption>Crime (representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-25T04:16:32.045Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>15 pc decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US: Report</image:caption>
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<image:caption>7-yr-old student of Palghar residential school dies after fever; 26 hospitalised</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Priority Jewels Limited (the “Company”) has fixed the price band of Rs 190/- to Rs 200/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Loan recovery- Representational image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Write-off versus waiver</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Innings</image:caption>
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<news:title>FM to leave for 8-day official trip to Canada, US; focus on deepening bilateral ties</news:title>
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<image:caption>EAM S Jaishankar and Russian First Dy PM Denis Manturov</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:49:11.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar, Russian deputy PM Manturov discuss bilateral economic ties in Moscow</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/us-envoy-gor-visits-tata-lockheed-martin-manufacturing-hub-as-india-hunts-for-80-transport-aircraft</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub, Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:title>US envoy Gor visits Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub as India hunts for 80 transport aircraft</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-sees-rs-279-crore-liquor-sales-in-first-three-days-of-onam-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Liquor sale in Keralam during Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:29:50.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam sees Rs 279 crore liquor sales in first three days of Onam season</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/nsa-doval-arrives-in-beijing-for-talks-with-chinese-fm-wang-yi-on-boundary-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:21:05.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi on boundary issue</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/upi-completes-10-years-clocks-nearly-13000-fold-rise-in-transaction-volume</loc>
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<image:caption>UPI and RuPay Debit card</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:14:39.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI completes 10 years, clocks nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/17-year-old-boys-organs-donated-after-his-death-in-motorcycle-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Organ Donation (representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T11:09:11.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old boy's organs donated after his death in motorcycle accident </news:title>
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<image:caption>Under arrest: For 'uploading intimate videos' of wife</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:29:59.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for 'uploading intimate videos', performing sexual act before daughter</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/jurels-95-leads-india-to-4758-as-rain-forces-early-tea</loc>
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<image:caption>India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 2, Tea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:11:56.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jurel's 95 leads India to 475/8 as rain forces early tea</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/modi-govt-has-completely-ravaged-young-indias-pathway-from-education-to-employment-cong</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:05:23.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi govt has 'completely ravaged' young India's pathway from education to employment: Cong</news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralam-iuml-seeks-district-reorganisation-based-on-population</loc>
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<image:caption>District re-organisation in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:57:36.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: IUML seeks district reorganisation based on population</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/rain-likely-to-play-spoilsport-during-key-onam-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain predicted in Kerala during Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:40:01.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain likely to play spoilsport during key Onam days</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/politics/congress-slams-govt-on-skyrocketing-price-rise-takes-swipe-over-achche-din-promise</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:13:34.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams govt on 'skyrocketing' price rise, takes swipe over 'achche din' promise </news:title>
<news:keywords>CONG, PRICE RISE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/india-gulf-bloc-discuss-next-steps-on-free-trade-agreement</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian envoy to Saudi Arabia Vipul, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T09:05:36.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreement </news:title>
<news:keywords>GCC, INDIA, ENVOY</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/standard-protocol-govt-sources-on-gors-remarks-that-india-asked-for-no-media-interaction-after-modi-trump-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>US envoy Sergio Gor on Modi - Trump meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T08:57:04.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standard protocol: Govt sources on Gor's remarks that India asked for no media interaction after Modi-Trump meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA, US, GOR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/cpis-demand-for-keralam-deputy-lop-post-genuine-vijayan-should-be-more-accommodating-d-raja</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI general secretary D Raja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T08:39:14.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI's demand for Keralam Deputy LoP post genuine, Vijayan should be more accommodating: D Raja</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-24T08:07:23.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong using Palakkad railway issue to divert attention from UDF's 100-day performance: BJP </news:title>
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