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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:33:47 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>Hardik Pandya Wins Hearts Despite MI's Loss vs KKR in IPL 2026 With Emotional Statement on Children: 'Let Them Smile Freely'</title>
      <description>KKR vs MI, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya found love despite loss in Kolkata with his emotional statement on needy children. </description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[KKR vs MI, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya found love despite loss in Kolkata with his emotional statement on needy children. After the four-wicket loss on Wednesday at the iconic Eden Gardens, Hardik spoke about the importance of supporting the needy and bringing a smile on their face.   <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-wins-hearts-despite-mi-s-loss-vs-kkr-in-ipl-2026-with-emotional-statement-on-children-let-them-smile-freely-2026-05-21-125112">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Ankit Banerjee)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-wins-hearts-despite-mi-s-loss-vs-kkr-in-ipl-2026-with-emotional-statement-on-children-let-them-smile-freely-2026-05-21-125112</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:20:11 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>KKR Qualification Scenario: Can Kolkata Qualify For IPL 2026 Playoffs After Win Over Mumbai Indians? </title>
      <description>KKR vs MI, IPL 2026: Kolkata beat Mumbai by four wickets to keep their playoff hopes alive. </description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[KKR vs MI, IPL 2026: Kolkata beat Mumbai by four wickets to keep their playoff hopes alive. Kolkata were clinical in their approach and held their nerves in clinch victory on Wednesday at the iconic Eden Gardens. With the win, KKR have got 13 points and have a game still left. Th  <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/cricket/kkr-qualification-scenario-can-kolkata-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-after-win-over-mumbai-indians-2026-05-21-125111">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Ankit Banerjee)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/cricket/kkr-qualification-scenario-can-kolkata-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-after-win-over-mumbai-indians-2026-05-21-125111</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:31:36 +0530</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman Dies After Fall From Building, Husband & Brother-In-Law Arrested]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old woman in West Delhi died after falling from a building. Police registered a dowry death case against her husband Raju Singh and two relatives, arresting them. The victim&#39;s family claims she faced harassment and abuse. Investigations continue, with evidence collected by forensic teams.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New Delhi: A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in West Delhi’s Inderpuri area, following which Delhi Police registered a dowry death case against her husband and his family members and arrested two accused in connection with the incident.According to   <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/india/delhi-woman-dies-after-fall-from-building-husband-brother-in-law-arrested-in-dowry-death-case-2026-05-21-125102">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Melvin Narayan)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/india/delhi-woman-dies-after-fall-from-building-husband-brother-in-law-arrested-in-dowry-death-case-2026-05-21-125102</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:33:38 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>Falta Repolling Underway: Inside Massive Security Fortress, EVM Tampering Chaos, And Jahangir Khan's Exit- What We Know</title>
      <description>With the ruling BJP looking to consolidate its new grip on the state and the TMC fighting to protect its traditional bastion in the Diamond Harbour belt, all eyes remain fixed on Falta’s voters today.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New Delhi: West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency is heading back to the polls today (May 21) following an unprecedented directive from the Election Commission.Repolling is currently underway across all 285 polling stations in the 144-Falta constituency, located in the South 2  <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/india/breaking-falta-repolling-today-diamond-habour-eci-tmc-bjp-west-bengal-polls-2026-05-21-125103">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Amrita Narayan)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/india/breaking-falta-repolling-today-diamond-habour-eci-tmc-bjp-west-bengal-polls-2026-05-21-125103</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:48:31 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>Netflix vs JioHotstar, OTT Giants Announce Dhurandhar Raw And Undekha Release On May 22; Internet Divided</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dhurandhar Raw &amp; Undekha war between Netflix and JioHotstar. On noticing that both streaming giants are at loggerheads, netizens rooted for Netflix. Here&#39;s why.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Movie buffs in India have been eagerly awaiting the release of Ranveer Singh's starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge on OTT. While the 'Raw and Undekha' version is already streaming overseas on Netflix, people are waiting to watch the same. A few days ago, the makers announced that in   <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/ott/dhurandhar-raw-and-undekha-to-release-on-netflix-netizens-mistake-for-dhurandhar-2-ott-release-in-india-jiohotstar-ki-fielding-set-kar-di-2026-05-21-125108">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Niharika Sanjeeiv)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/ott/dhurandhar-raw-and-undekha-to-release-on-netflix-netizens-mistake-for-dhurandhar-2-ott-release-in-india-jiohotstar-ki-fielding-set-kar-di-2026-05-21-125108</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:46:04 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>'Long-Tainted Record Of Genocidal Acts': India Tears Into Pakistan At UNSC Over Terrorism, Civilian Killings In Afghanistan</title>
      <description>The Indian envoy further accused Pakistan of ignoring international calls to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations. </description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New York: Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, noted that Pakistan has a long record of involvement in genocidal acts against civilians, as 750 civilian deaths and injuries were documented in Afghanistan as a result of cross-border armed vi  <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/india/long-tainted-record-of-genocidal-acts-india-tears-into-pak-at-unsc-over-terrorism-civilian-killings-in-afghanistan-2026-05-21-125106">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/india/long-tainted-record-of-genocidal-acts-india-tears-into-pak-at-unsc-over-terrorism-civilian-killings-in-afghanistan-2026-05-21-125106</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:53:26 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>Trump Jokes About Running For Israel PM, Claims '99%  Approval' Amid US-Iran Tensions</title>
      <description>Donald Trump joked about potentially running for Israeli Prime Minister during a crisis with Iran, claiming 99% support in Israel. He emphasized his influence over Netanyahu regarding military actions and faced mixed reactions online for his comments about entering Israeli politics.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after joking that he could “run for prime minister in Israel,” while claiming he enjoys “99 per cent” approval in the country amid the ongoing Iran conflict.Speaking to reporters before departing for an event, Tru  <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/trump-jokes-about-running-for-israel-pm-claims-99-approval-amid-iran-tensions-2026-05-21-125107">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Melvin Narayan)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/trump-jokes-about-running-for-israel-pm-claims-99-approval-amid-iran-tensions-2026-05-21-125107</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:48:34 +0530</pubDate>
      <title>Kerala Milk Prices See Sharp Spike: Milma Announces Rs 4/Litre Hike; Check Revised Rates Effective June 1</title>
      <description>The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation has raised milk prices by Rs per litre starting June 1. To support struggling dairy farmers facing drought and high production costs, Rs 3.35 of this increase will go directly to them. Prices for other Milma dairy products are also expected to rise.
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Keralam Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has announced a hike of Rs 4 per litre in milk prices across the state, with the revised rates set to come into effect from June 1.The decision was taken on Wednesday by the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Mi  <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/business/kerala-milk-prices-see-sharp-spike-milma-announces-rs-4litre-hike-check-revised-rates-effective-june-1-mother-dairy-amul-mil-prices-2026-05-21-125105">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International)</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:40 +0530</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA['Nausea & Dizziness': 3 Dead In New Mexico, First Responders Decontaminated After Exposure To Unknown Substance]]></title>
      <description>During the response, first responders were exposed to the substance and began experiencing symptoms including nausea and dizziness, authorities said.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[MOUNTAINAIR: Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders had to be quarantined and assessed Wednesday for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a suspected drug overdose at a rural New Mexico home, authorities said.New Mexico State   <p><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/3-dead-in-new-mexico-first-responders-decontaminated-after-exposure-to-unknown-substance-2026-05-21-125101">Read More</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      <author>editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News)</author>
      <link>https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/3-dead-in-new-mexico-first-responders-decontaminated-after-exposure-to-unknown-substance-2026-05-21-125101</link>
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