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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/ministry-nta-nmc-officials-to-appear-before-par-panel-on-health-tomorrow-over-neet-re-exam</loc>
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<image:caption>'Lock Upp 2' to stream on Netflix on June 27</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Lock Upp 2' to stream on Netflix on June 27 </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/gaikwad-hundred-powers-india-a-to-2776-in-sri-lanka-a</loc>
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<image:caption>Gaikwad hundred powers India A to 277/6 in Sri Lanka A</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gaikwad hundred powers India A to 277/6 in Sri Lanka A </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-steps-up-hygiene-drive-after-shigella-cases-reported-in-wayanad</loc>
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<news:title>Kerala steps up hygiene drive after Shigella cases reported in Wayanad </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/landmark-achievement-in-zojila-tunnel-blast-breaks-through-last-25-metre</loc>
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<image:caption>Landmark achievement in Zojila tunnel; blast breaks through last 2.5 metre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:01:25.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landmark achievement in Zojila tunnel; blast breaks through last 2.5 metre </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/shraddha-kapoors-eetha-to-release-on-august-28</loc>
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<image:caption>Shraddha Kapoor's 'Eetha' to release on August 28</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:14:51.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shraddha Kapoor's 'Eetha' to release on August 28 </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/cji-surya-kant-bats-for-mediation-says-arbitration-facing-procedural-hurdles</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:10:09.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Surya Kant bats for mediation, says arbitration facing procedural hurdles</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/lavacom-launches-international-poster-awards-inspired-by-fifa-world-cup-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>LaVA'com launches international poster awards</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T07:42:40.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LaVA'com launches international poster awards inspired by FIFA World Cup 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/ex-army-officer-accuses-gurugram-traffic-police-of-misbehaving-files-complaint</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T07:34:45.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-army officer accuses Gurugram traffic police of misbehaving; files complaint</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/rahul-gandhi-pays-tributes-to-aicc-secretary-suraj-hegde</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to AICC secretary Suraj Hegde</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AICC secretary Suraj Hegde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T07:19:28.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to AICC secretary Suraj Hegde</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/nature/rare-yellow-puffball-mushroom-found-in-arunachal</loc>
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<image:caption>Rare yellow puffball mushroom found in Arunachal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T07:14:01.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare yellow puffball mushroom found in Arunachal </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/womens-t20-wc-the-challengers-and-hopefuls</loc>
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<image:caption>Women's T20 WC: The Challengers and Hopefuls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T07:12:48.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's T20 WC: The Challengers and Hopefuls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Women's T20 WC, CONTENDERS, The Challengers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/ram-charans-peddi-earns-rs-315-crore-at-box-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Ram Charan's 'Peddi' earns Rs 315 crore at box office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T06:32:28.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Charan's 'Peddi' earns Rs 315 crore at box office</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/as-monsoon-begins-kerala-cracks-down-on-illegal-fishing-to-protect-breeding-fresh-water-fish</loc>
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<image:caption>Fresh water fishes from Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T06:29:15.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As monsoon begins, Kerala cracks down on illegal fishing to protect breeding fresh water fish</news:title>
<news:keywords>FRESH WATER, FISH</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/apple-unveils-upgraded-siri-voice-assistant-with-new-ai-features-at-its-annual-conference</loc>
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<image:caption>Apple unveils upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tim Cook</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:48:49.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple unveils upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/5-day-brics-meeting-begins-in-indore-to-discuss-global-issues-in-agriculture-sector</loc>
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<image:caption>BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:44:06.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5-day BRICS meeting begins in Indore, to discuss global issues in agriculture sector</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/heavy-rains-strong-winds-batter-parts-of-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rains in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:36:12.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains, strong winds batter parts of Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/24-indian-crew-rescued-after-missile-attack-on-merchant-vessel-off-oman-coast-icg</loc>
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<image:caption>24 Indian crew was rescued by ICG</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:29:38.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24 Indian crew rescued after missile attack on merchant vessel off Oman coast: ICG</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/tn-met-dept-forecast-heavy-rain-in-10-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>TN: Met dept forecast heavy rain in 10 districts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:22:01.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN: Met dept forecast heavy rain in 10 districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/ed-summons-pinarayi-vijayans-daughter-for-questioning-in-pmla-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:20:29.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning in PMLA case</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/keralas-annual-trawling-ban-to-begin-from-tuesday-midnight</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala to enforce 52-day annual trawling ban from June 9</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:15:17.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's annual trawling ban to begin from Tuesday midnight </news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/trump-says-pilots-are-fine-after-us-helicopter-crashes-near-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T04:58:09.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/rain-washes-out-the-3rd-cricket-international-in-the-west-indies-sri-lanka-wins-the-series-1-0</loc>
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<image:caption>Rain washes out the 3rd cricket international in the West Indies. Sri Lanka wins the series 1-0</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T04:18:34.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain washes out the 3rd cricket international in the West Indies. Sri Lanka wins the series 1-0</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/economy/business/chinas-exports-jump-194-in-may-from-a-year-earlier-despite-iran-war</loc>
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<news:title>China's exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, despite Iran war</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/indian-diaspora-groups-welcome-court-ruling-striking-down-usd-100000-h-1b-visa-fee</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T04:11:41.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/tn-cm-to-launch-singappen-special-force-for-women-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-09T04:08:08.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM to launch Singappen Special Force for women protection</news:title>
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<news:title>A 7.8 magnitude quake in Philippines kills at least 32, fells buildings and sets off tsunami</news:title>
<news:keywords>A 7.8 magnitude quake, Philippines , kills at least 19</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:42:01.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF govt attempting to implement PM SHRI scheme, alleges CPI(M) leader Sivankutty </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:33:21.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge calls for unity in INDIA bloc to confront challenges facing country </news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA BLOC, KHARGE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/iran-official-says-us-is-responsible-for-consequences-of-any-escalation-in-mideast-caused-by-israel</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian FM spokesman Esmail Baghaei on recent escalation of Iran war</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:07:55.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran official says US is 'responsible for consequences of any escalation' in Mideast caused by Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>IRAN, US, ISRAEL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/court/physical-relationship-between-consenting-unmarried-adults-no-ground-to-show-poor-character-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court on physical relationship before marriage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:45:10.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults no ground to show poor character: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>SC, ADULTS, RELATIONSHIP </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/states/fadnavis-gadkari-strike-musical-note-at-sports-event-in-nagpur-win-applause</loc>
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<image:caption>Fadnavis, Gadkari strike musical note at sports event in Nagpur, win applause</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:03:07.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fadnavis, Gadkari strike musical note at sports event in Nagpur, win applause</news:title>
<news:keywords>MH , FADNAVIS , GADKARI , SONGS,  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari , struck a musical chord, event in Nagpur </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/free-travel-for-women-in-ksrtc-buses-to-cost-rs-712-1300-cr-annually-says-minister-john</loc>
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<image:caption>Free KSRTC bus ride for women in Kerala from Jun 15</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Transport Minister CP John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T06:55:32.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free travel  for women in KSRTC buses to cost Rs 712-1,300 cr annually, says Minister John </news:title>
<news:keywords>Free travel , women,  KSRTC buses , Minister John </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/varun-dhawan-starrer-hai-jawani-toh-ishq-hona-hai-earns-rs-4199-crore-at-box-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Varun Dhawan-starrer 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' earns Rs 41.99 crore at box office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T06:36:35.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varun Dhawan-starrer 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' earns Rs 41.99 crore at box office </news:title>
<news:keywords>Varun Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, box office, earns Rs 41.99 crore </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/woman-killed-in-wild-elephant-attack-in-keralas-idukki-district</loc>
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<image:caption>Wild elephant attack in Idukki</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T06:25:57.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman killed in wild elephant attack in Kerala's Idukki district</news:title>
<news:keywords>WOMAN, ELEPHANT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/kerala-born-nithya-raman-in-second-spot-in-primary-for-los-angeles-mayor-poll</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala-born Nithya Raman in second spot in primary for Los Angeles mayor poll</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T06:24:12.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala-born Nithya Raman in second spot in primary for Los Angeles mayor poll </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala-born Nithya Raman, Los Angeles , mayor poll , second spot </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-govt-committed-to-protect-lives-property-of-people-in-forest-border-areas-minister-john</loc>
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<image:caption>Forest Minister Shibu Baby John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T06:18:45.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt committed to protect lives, property of people in forest border areas: Minister John</news:title>
<news:keywords>WILDLIFE ATTACKS, MINISTER</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/emak-silent-heroes-awards-2026-lifetime-achievement-award-for-hari-anand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-08/hzhuq4mk/Higher-Education-Minister-Roji-M.-John-inaugurating-the-eighth-edition-of-the-EMAK-Silent-Heroes-Awards-2026-held-at-Hyatt-Regency-Thrissur.-Joint-Secretary-Ajesh-Mukundan-EMAK-President-Raju-Kann.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher Education Minister Roji M. John inaugurating the eighth edition of the EMAK Silent Heroes Awards 2026, held at Hyatt Regency Thrissur. Joint Secretary Ajesh Mukundan, EMAK President Raju Kann</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T06:12:39.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EMAK Silent Heroes Awards 2026: Lifetime Achievement Award for Hari Anand</news:title>
<news:keywords>EMAK , Silent Heroes Awards 2026, Lifetime Achievement Award, Hari Anand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/india-enforce-follow-on-after-bowling-out-afghanistan-for-152</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-08/gnon6ay7/india-afgan-test.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India enforce follow-on after bowling out Afghanistan for 152</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Manav Suthar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:54:44.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India reduce Afghanistan to 98 for five at tea, tighten grip over one-off Test </news:title>
<news:keywords>India , Afghanistan, Test </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/national/india-witnessed-many-transformations-in-last-12-years-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:50:22.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India witnessed many transformations in last 12 years: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM, SCHEMES, TRANSFORMATION</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/life/wellness/memory-begins-in-the-belly</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:42:06.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Memory begins in the belly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Memory, belly, connection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/trump-dismisses-idea-that-iran-betrays-his-no-new-wars-campaign-message</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:38:44.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, TRUMP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/minister-joseph-says-brother-in-law-resigned-to-avoid-nepotism-controversy</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph and his brother-in-law Benny Thomas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:31:16.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Joseph says brother-in-law resigned to avoid nepotism controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>MINISTER, PERSONAL, STAFF</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/chinese-president-xi-heads-to-north-korea-for-closely-watched-talks-with-kim</loc>
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<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:18:34.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese President Xi heads to North Korea for closely-watched talks with Kim</news:title>
<news:keywords>CHINA, XI, KIM JONG UN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/heavy-rain-alerts-continue-across-kerala-as-monsoon-remains-active</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-09/4f1cf6fe-8eb0-499f-927e-c241c20f4ab3/KLrain_4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rain in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:10:36.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red alert in three districts as monsoon remains active in Kerala, two killed</news:title>
<news:keywords>RAINS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/israel-says-it-has-struck-iran-after-taking-missile-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-08/db6n2nhv/ILattack.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel retaliate against Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T05:02:21.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>ISRAEL, IRAN, MISSILE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/international/iran-launches-missiles-at-israel-in-first-such-escalation-since-april-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:caption>Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T04:57:51.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such escalation since April ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>ISRAEL, IRAN, MISSILE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/attempt-to-abduct-passenger-loot-gold-foiled-13-arrested-in-keralas-malappuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2023-09/216300bc-2b68-47bc-a31e-66149455271b/arrest_gurgam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T04:52:37.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attempt to abduct passenger, loot gold foiled; 13 arrested in Kerala's Malappuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>ABDUCTION, FOILED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/kerala-bids-adieu-to-national-award-winning-actor-salim-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-07/bk1cpqwg/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan pays homage to National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who passed away following pneumonia-related complications, in Kochi, Kerala, Sunday, June 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan expresses his condolences to the family of the late actor Salim Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T18:15:01.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala says farewell to National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala,  bids adieu, National Award-winning actor , Salim Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/vaibhav-sooryavanshis-parents-to-accompany-him-to-ireland-england</loc>
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<image:caption>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents Sanjeev Suryavanshi and Aarti Suryavanshi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T17:41:25.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s parents to accompany him to Ireland, England</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/cambodia-based-online-fraud-kingpin-arrested-in-share-trading-scam-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/metrovaartha-en/2026-06-07/9lrzbe87/1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Online fraud operatives</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T17:33:10.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cambodia-based online fraud kingpin arrested in share trading scam case</news:title>
<news:keywords>online fraud arrest, kochi cyber police arrest, matrimonial site fraud, Kochi online fraud case, doctor cjeated matrimonial fraud, cambodia cyber fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/rahman-performs-at-attari-border-in-tribute-to-bsf-ahead-of-main-vaapas-aaunga-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Singer and musician AR Rahman and others perform at Jai Ho, a tribute to the bravehearts event, during the beating the retreat ceremony at JCP Stadium, Attari Border Post, in Amritsar, Punjab, Sunday, June 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee interacts with AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi on June 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses the launch of 'Annapurna Yojana', at Nabanna Sabhaghar, in Howrah.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Suvendu announces 125-ft Syama Prasad Mookerji statue, memorial on 125th birth anniversary</news:title>
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<image:caption>Benny Thomas, Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Satellite image shows vehicles at the Fordo enrichment facility in Iran on Friday, June 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Will work with Iran to retrieve, destroy its enriched uranium: Trump</news:title>
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<image:caption>G Sudhakaran speaking at a function</image:caption>
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<image:caption>B Ashok and N Prasanth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T14:44:41.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt reinstates two IAS officers suspended by previous LDF regime</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/crime/teen-killed-after-being-pushed-into-glass-door-in-kerala-three-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiva Soorya murder CCTV visual</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T14:33:11.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen killed after being pushed into glass door in Kerala; three held</news:title>
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<image:caption>.Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian politics dominated by Hindu-Muslim agenda; joblessness key concern, CJP apolitical: Dipke</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T14:18:19.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No plans to privatise public health sector: Kerala Minister Muraleedharan</news:title>
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<image:caption>UDF government to rethink on opposing PM SHRI scheme</image:caption>
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<news:title>UDF govt to decide on PM SHRI scheme after consultations; LDF accuses it of ‘double standards’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Afghanistan 113/5 in reply to India''s 564/8 declared on Day 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-07T11:58:47.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Afghanistan 113/5 in reply to India''s 564/8 declared on Day 2</news:title>
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<loc>https://english.metrovaartha.com/news/kerala/rajeev-chandrasekhar-calls-keralas-political-culture-strange-after-first-assembly-session</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala BJP president Rajeev ChandrasekharChandrasekhar</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar calls Kerala’s political culture ‘strange’ after first Assembly session</news:title>
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