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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/citu-slams-ap-govt-s-ramayapatnam-port-privatization-bid-cmudhhi2yih196dx5z</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T02:09:49.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T02:09:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CITU slams AP govt&apos;s Ramayapatnam Port privatization bid</news:title>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/modi-set-for-canada-trip-to-seal-trade-deal-cmudhhkc3iiqiyz9j</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T02:06:00.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T02:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Modi set for Canada trip to seal trade deal</news:title>
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      <image:title>Modi set for Canada trip to seal trade deal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Canadian PM Mark Carney stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to visit Canada in December to finalize the trade agreement. Carney mentioned this while speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting the &apos;exceptionally important&apos; bond between the two nations. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that talks were fast-tracked after the fourth round concluded in Mumbai last week. The next round of negotiations is scheduled to kick off on October 5, marking a significant push forward. Both countries have been discussing a comprehensive trade pact for over ten years. 🤝</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/trump-admin-prioritizing-south-african-refugees-cmudhipjniuw6y5la</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T02:00:40.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Livemint</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T02:00:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump admin prioritizing South African refugees</news:title>
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      <image:title>Trump admin prioritizing South African refugees</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Trump administration intends to admit up to 17,500 refugees in FY2027, mainly Afrikaners from South Africa. This decision was outlined in a Tuesday notice to Congress by the State Department. The allocation is a shift from the broader refugee program, citing racial discrimination against Afrikaners. South African authorities, however, strongly dispute claims of systematic persecution or genocide. The program is projected to cost the US government around $500 million. 🧐</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/maharashtra-empowers-women-farmers-with-new-bill-cmudhhv2dik1x2t48v</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T02:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Maharashtra empowers women farmers with new bill</news:title>
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      <image:title>Maharashtra empowers women farmers with new bill</image:title>
      <image:caption>Maharashtra passed the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill in July 2026, granting independent recognition to women as farmers via a Woman Farmer Certificate. This legislation is the first in India to legally recognize activity-based farming, diverging from traditional land ownership criteria. In 2025, agriculture employed about 110 million women, showing a sharp increase in female participation. Currently, women often miss out on benefits because land records are mainly in men&apos;s names. This move could significantly boost women&apos;s access to crucial agricultural schemes nationwide. 🧑‍🌾</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/taylor-swift-drops-patient-zero-on-sept-25-cmudhirq2iv2m744m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:57:20.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Livemint</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:57:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taylor Swift drops &apos;Patient Zero&apos; on Sept 25</news:title>
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      <image:title>Taylor Swift drops &apos;Patient Zero&apos; on Sept 25</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taylor Swift announced her new single, &apos;Patient Zero,&apos; which is set to be released on September 25. The track comes from Taylor Swift, and the release is scheduled just before her MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. This new song follows her earlier release, &apos;I Knew It I Knew You,&apos; from 2026. Furthermore, it follows her 12th studio album, &apos;The Life of a Showgirl,&apos; released in 2025. Swift is also nominated for nine awards at this year&apos;s ceremony. 🤩</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/no-penalty-for-skipping-vande-mataram-singing-sc-to-centre-cmudhhmoiij2i3khm</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:54:51.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>NDTV</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:54:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>No penalty for skipping Vande Mataram singing: SC to Centre</news:title>
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      <image:title>No penalty for skipping Vande Mataram singing: SC to Centre</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Supreme Court told the Centre that a conscientious objector should not be punished for refusing to sing Vande Mataram. This ruling comes while hearing a petition from Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna against the law mandating all six stanzas. The bench specifically referenced the 1986 Bijoe Emmanuel judgment which protected children refusing the anthem on conscience grounds. Krishna&apos;s challenge targets the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, amended in 2026. The court will examine if the fundamental rights of conscientious objectors are protected under the law.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/india-eu-canada-back-global-rules-over-power-plays-cmudhhx7xilq8fkab</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:54:00.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India, EU, Canada back global rules over power plays 🤝</news:title>
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      <image:title>India, EU, Canada back global rules over power plays 🤝</image:title>
      <image:caption>India joined the EU, Canada, and Australia in co-sponsoring a declaration supporting multilateralism and international law. This move was made at the UN General Assembly alongside the launch of the Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) initiative. The declaration highlighted concerns regarding escalating conflicts and power politics protectionism amidst global fragmentation. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stressed that international law must be scrupulously observed for multilateralism to thrive. The group aims to reform institutions like the UN for fairer global cooperation.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/pfizer-stresses-patient-safety-amid-fake-drug-probe-cmudhjzygixsjyk7h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:52:19.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
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        <news:name>NDTV</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:52:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pfizer stresses patient safety amid fake drug probe</news:title>
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      <image:title>Pfizer stresses patient safety amid fake drug probe</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pfizer stated that patient safety and product quality remain its highest priorities following the probe into counterfeit drugs. The Karnataka FDA took action on Sunday, cancelling 16 drug licenses and suspending eight others. This followed an August 18 inspection where spurious drugs and machinery worth Rs 5.05 crore were seized in Bengaluru. The scam allegedly involved repacking cheap medicines as expensive life-saving drugs, including those bearing the Pfizer brand. Pfizer continues to cooperate with authorities to resolve open queries and protect public health. 💊</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/trump-backs-imec-pushes-energy-shift-from-iran-cmudhhzelimh48dpb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:50:00.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump backs IMEC, pushes energy shift from Iran</news:title>
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      <image:title>Trump backs IMEC, pushes energy shift from Iran</image:title>
      <image:caption>Donald Trump strongly supported the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on Tuesday. He stated this support during a meeting with GCC and Arab leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The IMEC, launched in 2023, aims to create alternative energy and trade routes. Trump argued that attacks on commercial shipping highlight the need to move away from Iranian checkpoints. Furthermore, he confirmed US envoys met with Iranian officials while threatening action if a deal wasn&apos;t reached.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/tribal-women-face-health-risks-due-to-poor-menstrual-shelters-cmudgdkjkhti8l78n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:34:00.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tribal women face health risks due to poor menstrual shelters</news:title>
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      <image:title>Tribal women face health risks due to poor menstrual shelters</image:title>
      <image:caption>A severe health hazard exists in Lakkam tribal settlement because of the lack of hygienic menstrual shelters for Muthuvan women. The community, located near Munnar, has only one dilapidated &apos;valaimpura&apos; serving around 100 women and girls among nearly 80 families. This traditional segregation practice requires women to stay there for seven days during their cycle, despite the shelter leaking during rains. Residents are now asking authorities to build a modern facility similar to those in Edamalakkudy. The Idukki district panchayat has allocated ₹10 lakh for construction, but work has not yet started. 😥</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/pm-modi-heading-to-us-for-g20-summit-in-december-cmudgeugdi5rr4qwo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:33:57.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>India Today</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:33:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Modi heading to US for G20 summit in December</news:title>
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      <image:title>PM Modi heading to US for G20 summit in December</image:title>
      <image:caption>PM Modi is anticipated to travel to the US for the G20 Leaders&apos; Summit in Florida. US President Donald Trump will host the world leaders&apos; gathering from December 14 to 15 at the Trump National Doral Miami resort. During this trip, bilateral talks with Trump and a possible QUAD summit are expected. This visit comes amid trade discussions and a tariff threat related to Russian oil purchases. Following Florida, diplomatic sources suggest Modi might also visit Canada for talks with Mark Carney. 🤝</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/mea-tells-pakistan-to-act-against-terrorism-cmudgdmeghubtn9m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:33:15.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:33:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MEA tells Pakistan to act against terrorism</news:title>
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      <image:title>MEA tells Pakistan to act against terrorism</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism. This comment was made by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He emphasized that Pakistan needs to demonstrate firm commitment before the world doubts its words. India has maintained this stance since the Pahalgam attack last year. Moving forward, India continues to condemn Pakistani aggression and misrepresentations.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/brady-s-raiders-bet-pays-off-big-cmudhi1jwin3nhb8e</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:31:00.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Brady&apos;s Raiders Bet Pays Off Big</news:title>
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      <image:title>Brady&apos;s Raiders Bet Pays Off Big</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tom Brady&apos;s $220 million investment in the Las Vegas Raiders has seen huge returns this season. The former Patriots legend, alongside Tom Wagner, acquired a 10% stake in the team in October 2024. The Raiders&apos; valuation has jumped to $13 billion, up from $7.7 billion in December 2025. This significant growth occurred in just the last nine months, showing a 68.83% increase. Brady remains hands-off with daily operations but continues to build his business empire. 💰</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/doctor-loses-huge-sum-in-digital-arrest-scam-cmudgdoswhvvw2nrq</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:30:00.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Doctor loses huge sum in digital arrest scam</news:title>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/kpsc-challenges-prosecution-sanction-in-high-court-cmudgdsglhwu5fbh8</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:30:00.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>KPSC challenges prosecution sanction in High Court</news:title>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/two-accused-injured-during-police-action-in-assam-murder-case-cmudhitvkiw1aahxsp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:28:57.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>NDTV</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:28:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two accused injured during police action in Assam murder case</news:title>
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      <image:title>Two accused injured during police action in Assam murder case</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two men arrested in connection with the September 18 killing of former CRPF jawan Biman Barua in Sivasagar district were injured in police firing. The first incident on September 19 involved Vicky Singh, who allegedly tried to grab a service weapon while being investigated. A second shooting happened Monday night when Md Rubul Khan attacked a police officer with a sharp object. Both injured accused were hospitalized for treatment at AMCH and Assam Medical College and Hospital. The investigation into Barua&apos;s murder is ongoing, and a detailed chargesheet is currently being prepared. 😥</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/indian-rowers-make-it-to-asian-games-2026-finals-cmudhi3yyio23xi1d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:22:23.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Google News · Sports</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:22:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian rowers make it to Asian Games 2026 finals</news:title>
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      <image:title>Indian rowers make it to Asian Games 2026 finals</image:title>
      <image:caption>Indian rowers Satnam Singh, Salman Khan, and Balraj Panwar reached the finals of their events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. Satnam and Salman qualified for the men’s double sculls Final A after finishing second in their heat. Balraj Panwar secured his spot in Final A in the men’s single sculls event with a time of 6:52.84. The Indian contingent also saw the men’s kayak four 500m team qualify after placing third in their heat. The team hopes to build on these strong qualifying results as the competition moves forward. 🚣</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/man-who-shot-wife-and-priests-killed-in-police-encounter-cmudhiablip9ubuyl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:08:07.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>NDTV</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:08:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man who shot wife and priests killed in police encounter</news:title>
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      <image:title>Man who shot wife and priests killed in police encounter</image:title>
      <image:caption>A man who shot his wife and two priests and held three children hostage in Azamgarh has been killed in a police encounter. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Shambhupur, Uttar Pradesh, after a verbal fight started. The standoff lasted seven hours, leading police to use force to enter the premises. During the encounter, the accused and his son were both fatally injured. Authorities are currently collecting evidence and proceeding with legal actions related to the tragedy. 😥</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/murder-suspect-shot-dead-in-up-encounter-cmudfc982h5i0rr7z</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:02:26.000Z</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>India Today</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:02:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Murder Suspect Shot Dead in UP Encounter</news:title>
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      <image:title>Murder Suspect Shot Dead in UP Encounter</image:title>
      <image:caption>A man accused of killing his wife, son, and two priests was shot during a police encounter. This incident took place in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh early on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Arvind Singh, was involved in multiple fatal acts. He had reportedly taken his children hostage during the commission of these crimes. Authorities are continuing to investigate the details of this confrontation. 🔫</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://memews.com/news/1981-byelection-shook-tamil-nadu-politics-cmudf9qj6gl1019vju</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:02:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>1981 byelection shook Tamil Nadu politics</news:title>
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      <image:title>1981 byelection shook Tamil Nadu politics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Byelections are happening in Tamil Nadu for Madurantakam and Dharapuram, and more are expected soon. The Tiruppathur Assembly seat, vacated in December 1980, was key in a major political shift. In 1980, M.G. Ramachandran led the AIADMK to power with 129 seats, forming a significant coalition. MGR faced tension with PM Indira Gandhi over past political disagreements around 1981. The Tiruppathur bypoll was seen as a potential catalyst for political changes in the state. 🧐</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/sc-asks-up-to-change-prosecutor-in-lakhimpur-kheri-case-cmudfb5qnh0ib7hb7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:01:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SC asks UP to change prosecutor in Lakhimpur Kheri case</news:title>
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      <image:title>SC asks UP to change prosecutor in Lakhimpur Kheri case</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Supreme Court has intervened in the five-year-old Lakhimpur Kheri case involving Asish Mishra, son of former Union minister Ajay Mishra. The SC directed the UP government to replace the current public prosecutor with a more senior legal expert. Furthermore, the court mandated the new prosecutor to recall witnesses previously dropped by the prosecution. This action follows allegations by Prashant Bhushan regarding witness intimidation by the trial judge. The SC also asked the Allahabad HC Chief Justice to review the judge&apos;s handling of serious cases. ⚖️</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/five-arrested-with-elephant-tusks-in-wayanad-raid-cmudf9sf4gm784tw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T01:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Five arrested with elephant tusks in Wayanad raid</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/3lb01a/article71496484.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/23tval-%20forest.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Five arrested with elephant tusks in Wayanad raid</image:title>
      <image:caption>Forest department officials made a major bust seizing elephant tusks near Chethalayam in Wayanad. The raid targeted a homestay and resulted in the arrest of five individuals from the area. The seized tusks weighed approximately two kilograms, and the operation took place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This action was based on prior intelligence regarding the illegal sale of elephant ivory. Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing, suggesting further arrests might happen.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/ravindra-out-of-t20is-due-to-shoulder-injury-cmudfeuxqh61kifwgh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:57:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>ESPNcricinfo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ravindra out of T20Is due to shoulder injury</news:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413513.6.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Ravindra out of T20Is due to shoulder injury</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the initial T20I series due to a shoulder dislocation sustained during a promo shoot. The New Zealand team will begin their five-match T20I series against India starting on October 22 in Christchurch. Ravindra is expected to take approximately six weeks to recover, aiming to be fit for the ODIs commencing on November 4. Coach Rob Walter noted the large pace battery will help manage workloads during this busy season. The team has a full-strength squad ready to challenge the T20 world champions. 🤕</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/pm-modi-to-guide-next-govt-priorities-at-chintan-shivir-cmudfb7x0h11ijs8xt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:57:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Modi to guide next govt priorities at Chintan Shivir</news:title>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>PM Modi to guide next govt priorities at Chintan Shivir</image:title>
      <image:caption>A Union council of ministers will meet at Chintan Shivir this Wednesday and Thursday to set future government goals. PM Narendra Modi will lead this two-day brainstorming session at Seva Teerth, PMO. The meeting reviews key programs and focuses on Viksit Bharat@2047 milestones. Ministries were directed to involve senior citizens in mentorship and make Viksit Bharat a mass movement. Ministers like Hardeep Singh Puri and Piyush Goyal will present on major themes during the Shivir. 🇮🇳</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/the-ghost-of-madras-s-government-farm-village-cmudf9uo7gn1i6wra2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:55:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The ghost of Madras&apos;s Government Farm Village</news:title>
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      <image:title>The ghost of Madras&apos;s Government Farm Village</image:title>
      <image:caption>Government Farm Village, a historical agricultural site, existed near Chennai for a long time. It was established in 1865 by Governor Sir William Denison in Nandanam, Saidapet, Thatandar Nagar, and Golf Links. At its peak, it covered 300 acres, with 139 acres under crop and 36 under timber by 1868. The farm introduced new farming methods and had an Agriculture School, despite opposition from newspapers like The Madras Mail. Eventually, it evolved into the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/govinda-spotted-with-komal-rani-at-lalbaugcha-raja-cmudg0q7bhp8uijxb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:46:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Google News · Entertainment</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Govinda spotted with Komal Rani at Lalbaugcha Raja</news:title>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Govinda spotted with Komal Rani at Lalbaugcha Raja</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bollywood actor Govinda visited the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai late Tuesday night to seek Ganpati blessings. He was seen with his co-star, Komal Rani Swarnkar, instead of his family. The visit occurred amidst cheating allegations by his wife, Sunita Ahuja, who is his daughter&apos;s age. Govinda is set to make a comeback with his upcoming film, ‘Roopa’, which he hopes will inspire youth. He stated that being written off by people only made him stronger.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/dgma-updates-court-on-msc-elsa-3-wreck-survey-cmude748eg97uflo4</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:41:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGMA updates court on MSC Elsa 3 wreck survey</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pvh57z/article71497199.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/Underwater-survGULGHQFJ0.3.jpg.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>DGMA updates court on MSC Elsa 3 wreck survey</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has informed the Kerala High Court about assessing the MSC Elsa 3 wreck. The DGMA requested the Indian Navy to use its expertise for an underwater survey of the submerged containers and hazardous cargo. Two Indian firms, C Track Surveys and Fugro Survey India Pvt. Ltd., were identified for the required surveys. The court is reviewing PILs for wreck removal and compensation for fishermen from the 2025 sinking. MSC will cover the costs, and an inter-departmental committee is sought for the assessment.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/star-signs-update-for-september-23-2026-cmudh4lh8i617d9yif</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Google News · Entertainment</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Star Signs Update for September 23, 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/anahat-singh-starts-senior-squash-with-confidence-cmudfba6nh22juxuj</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anahat Singh starts senior squash with confidence</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134416539,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Anahat Singh starts senior squash with confidence</image:title>
      <image:caption>Anahat Singh feels confident transitioning to senior squash after winning the World Junior Championship. She is currently competing in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where she has a first-round bye in the women&apos;s singles draw. The Asian Games is a pivotal point as the singles winner secures a quota spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. She credits her parents&apos; advice and recent training with seniors like Gregory Gaultier for this boost. Anahat plans to keep focusing step-by-step towards her ultimate goal of becoming a senior world champion. 🏸</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/woman-facing-charges-for-sharing-nude-photos-on-whatsapp-in-kerala-cmude76iqgaf608fd</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woman facing charges for sharing nude photos on WhatsApp in Kerala</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/mamankam-festival-dates-announced-for-2027-cmude78vjgbfjc2h8</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mamankam Festival Dates Announced for 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/llqv2j/article71496278.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/Azhva.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Mamankam Festival Dates Announced for 2027</image:title>
      <image:caption>Azhvanchery Thamprakkal officially announced the dates for the 33rd Mamankam memorial festival on Tuesday. This event will take place at Tirunavaya from January 22 to 24, 2027, in Malappuram. The festival is organized by Re-Echo and has been running since 1994 to promote Tirunavaya&apos;s heritage. It will feature historical re-enactments, Kalaripayattu demos, and history seminars for the community. Re-Echo aims to keep the memory of Mamankam alive through these cultural programs. 🗓️</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/samastha-meeting-in-kozhikode-over-iuml-ties-cmude7eoagc1pxwhl2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:29:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Hindu</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Samastha meeting in Kozhikode over IUML ties</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/kushner-and-witkoff-meet-iran-mediators-cmude7giugd15t9ec</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:28:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kushner and Witkoff meet Iran mediators</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134423456,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Kushner and Witkoff meet Iran mediators</image:title>
      <image:caption>Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Iranian mediators for over three hours in New York. This meeting occurred amid renewed diplomatic activity near the UN General Assembly. The talks followed Trump&apos;s UN speech where he threatened to &apos;annihilate&apos; Iran without an agreement. Trump described the engagement as a &apos;very good meeting&apos; despite limited details being shared. The outcome is uncertain, as no agreement was announced, keeping diplomatic channels open. 🤝</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/imtiaz-ali-s-daughter-ida-ali-engaged-to-krish-agarwal-cmudh4njsi7idofyp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:14:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Google News · Entertainment</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Imtiaz Ali&apos;s daughter Ida Ali engaged to Krish Agarwal</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134423409,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Imtiaz Ali&apos;s daughter Ida Ali engaged to Krish Agarwal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Imtiaz Ali&apos;s daughter, Ida Ali, recently got engaged to Krish Agarwal following a proposal on July 1st in Norway. The engagement was officially announced by Imtiaz via Instagram, with a celebration later held in Mumbai. Ida, who is also in filmmaking, debuted her project &apos;On a Whim&apos; and has worked on other creative ventures. Imtiaz shared that Krish had spoken to him before proposing, expressing his happiness. No wedding date has been set yet for the couple. 💍</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/drug-war-goes-local-under-new-strategy-cmudd38zpff1ydx8z7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:13:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Drug War Goes Local Under New Strategy</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134423404,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Drug War Goes Local Under New Strategy</image:title>
      <image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India&apos;s drug war will now be fought at the district level. This announcement was made during the third National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads in Delhi. Districts will be categorized into three clusters based on their role in the narcotics supply chain, effective immediately. Enforcement agencies must shift from routine reporting to active missions aimed at dismantling entire drug networks. Shah aims to achieve a &apos;Nasha Mukt Bharat&apos; by 2029 with this grassroots strategy. 🇮🇳</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://memews.com/news/talking-to-toys-when-is-it-normal-play-cmude7jb7geastr14</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T00:11:00.000Z</lastmod>
    <priority>0.6</priority>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Times of India</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T00:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Talking to toys: When is it normal play?</news:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-134423401,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Talking to toys: When is it normal play?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Talking to toys or imaginary friends is usually a normal part of childhood pretend play, helping practice communication and social skills. For most kids, this imaginary friendship is common and does not automatically signal loneliness. Parents should seek pediatrician advice if the friend causes distress or threatens self-harm. Significant changes in sleep, eating, or social interaction are also warning signs. Instead of banning them, parents can use curiosity to engage with the child&apos;s imaginary world. 🧸</image:caption>
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