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heron]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/one-lake-may-pic-h.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[White-throated kingfisher]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/one-lake-may-pic-f.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Indian pond heron]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/one-lake-may-pic-i.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grey-headed swamphen]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/one-lake-may-pic-e.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ashy prinia]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/one-lake-may-pic-j.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eastern cattle egrets]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[Powai Lake, Lake, Powai, Birds, Great egret, Purple heron, Bronze-winged jacana, Grey heron, Purple heron, White-throated kingfisher, Indian pond heron, Grey-headed swamphen, Ashy prinia, Eastern cattle egrets, Mumbai news, Mumbai Updates, Mumbai News Headlines Latest Mumbai News, Mumbai Breaking News, Mumbai Local News, Mumbai Daily News, Mumbai Latest News, Trending]]></image:keyword></image:image></url><url><loc><![CDATA[https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-baramati-bus-depot-in-pune-ranks-first-in-msrtcs-cleanliness-campaign-111355]]></loc><image:image><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/MSRTC-awards.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Friday announced the results of the Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Clean and Beautiful Bus Stand Campaign"]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/MSRTC-awards-baramati-bus.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik said that the campaign has led to measurable improvements in the upkeep and management of bus stands]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/MSRTC-awards-baramati-bus-depot.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The MSRTC said a total prize pool of Rs 3 crore will be awarded to 54 bus stands across Maharashtra that performed well in the annual assessment]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/MSRTC-awards-baramati-bus-depot-ST.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A prize distribution ceremony will be held in Mumbai on June 1, coinciding with the 78th Foundation Day of the State Transport Corporation]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/MSRTC-awards-baramati.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The campaign assessed bus stands on multiple parameters, including cleanliness, toilet maintenance, beautification, greenery development, passenger amenities, and employee participation]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[Mumbai, MSRTC cleanliness campaign, Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Clean and Beautiful Bus Stand Campaign, Baramati bus stand, MSRTC awards 2025, Maharashtra bus stand cleanliness drive, Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra Transport Minister, clean bus stations Maharashtra, Baramati ranks first, Pune division bus stand, Rs 1 crore prize Baramati, Lakhani bus stand, Akole bus stand, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, bus depot cleanliness, passenger amenities MSRTC, infrastructure improvement Maharashtra, state transport news, Maharashtra transport department, clean and beautiful bus stand campaign, bus stand rankings Maharashtra, MSRTC Foundation Day, Mumbai award ceremony, public transport Maharashtra, commuter facilities Maharashtra, hygiene at bus stands, bus station maintenance, greenery development bus depots, transport infrastructure Maharashtra, MSRTC passenger services, Photos]]></image:keyword></image:image></url><url><loc><![CDATA[https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/spotted-in-the-city-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-kriti-sanon-promote-cocktail-2-111354]]></loc><image:image><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 2.16.31 AM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Television actor Kushal Ahuja was spotted in the city after a party with friend. he looked dapped in sheer black t-shirt and olive green pants.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 12.05.36 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rashmika Mandanna was seen arriving in Mumbai to promote her upcoming film Cocktail 2. She was all smiles as she waved at the paps upon arrival.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 3.00.51 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kriti Sanon turned heads in a vibrant green mini dress adorned with shiny embellishments all over.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 3.00.51 PM (1).jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[She styled her hair in soft waves and completed the appearance with statement blue earrings and glowing makeup.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 3.13.28 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rashmika Mandanna looked classy in an oversized ivory blazer teamed with a white shirt and charcoal wide-leg trousers.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 3.20.59 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shahid Kapoor kept it cool and sporty in a sleeveless coral Balenciaga tee paired with oversized navy blue trousers.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 3.39.17 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon struck stylish poses together as they flashed bright smiles for the paparazzi.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 4.51.30 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dia Mirza looked effortlessly graceful in a sleeveless ombre maxi dress featuring shades of deep red and brown.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-29 at 4.51.29 PM.jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The actress paired the breezy outfit with comfortable red sandals, adding to the relaxed vibe.]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[spotted in the city, bollywood celebs spotted, dia mirza, shahid kapoor, rashmika mandanna, kriti sanon, Bollywood News, Bollywood Latest News, Bollywood Breaking News, Bollywood Latest Updates, Entertainment News, Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Breaking News, Entertainment Updates,]]></image:keyword></image:image></url><url><loc><![CDATA[https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/ipl-2026-gt-vs-rr-qualifier-2-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-96-run-knock-helps-royals-cruise-to-214-runs-111353]]></loc><image:image><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/vaibsooryarr-1780070189313_d.png]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Having opted to bat first, RR`s opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal departed on one run in two balls. Fellow opening batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a knock of 96 runs off 47 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums (Pic: X/@rajasthanroyals)]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/dhruvjrr.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel scored seven runs in six balls, including a boundary. Skipper Riyan Parag scored 11 runs in six balls, which included a boundary and a maximum. Facing nine balls, Dasun Shanaka was dismissed on three runs. Jofra Archer managed to score seven runs in four balls, with the help of a maximum (Pic: X/@rajasthanroyals)]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/ravindjad.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Later, Ravindra Jadeja garnered an unbeaten 45 runs in 35 balls, with the help of five boundaries and a maximum. Shouldering him was Donovan Ferreira, who scored an unbeaten 38 runs in just 11 balls, including two boundaries and four maximums. With this, the Royals posted a total of 214 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs (Pic: X/@rajasthanroyals)]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/titansg.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gujarat`s Jason Holder returned with the figures of two wickets for 27 in four overs. Kagiso Rabada also claimed two wickets by conceding 35 runs in four overs. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna also bagged one wicket each. Washington Sundar and Rashid Khan went wicketless in the IPL 2026 match against the Royals (Pic: X/@gujarat_titans)]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/titansroyals.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It will be interesting to see if Gujarat`s captain, Shubman Gill, manages to deliver a big knock tonight to help his team seal the final berth (Pic: X/@gujarat_titans)]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[IPL 2026, IPL 2026 GT vs RR Qualifier 2, IPL 2026 GT vs RR Qualifier 2 live, GT vs RR, GT vs RR live, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jason Holder, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, GT, RR, Shubman Gill, Riyan Parag, Indian Premier League 2026, Indian Premier League, IPL, ipl news, ipl 2026, ipl latest news, ipl updates, ipl match updates, ipl photos, ipl photo gallery, ipl match photos, indian premier league news, indian premier league updates, ipl live score 2026, ipl 2026 match highlights, ipl 2026 photo gallery, ipl 2026 match photos, ipl 2026 player news, ipl 2026 team news, ipl 2026 match results, ipl 2026 match preview, ipl 2026 standings, ipl 2026 fixtures, chennai super kings ipl 2026 news, mumbai indians ipl 2026 news, rcb ipl 2026 news, kolkata knight riders ipl 2026 news, delhi capitals ipl 2026 news, rajasthan royals ipl 2026 news, sunrisers hyderabad ipl 2026 news, punjab kings ipl 2026 news, gujarat titans ipl 2026 news, lucknow super giants ipl 2026 news, Trending]]></image:keyword></image:image></url><url><loc><![CDATA[https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/in-photos-pre-monsoon-showers-lash-bengaluru-and-kolkata-imd-issues-2026-monsoon-forecast-111352]]></loc><image:image><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/2reinsam.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday has also released its updated long-range forecast for the 2026 southwest monsoon, indicating a higher probability of below-normal rainfall across the country]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/3reinsam.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Office-goers and pedestrians wade through waterlogged streets in Bengaluru amid intense monsoon showers disrupting normal movement]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/4reinsam.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Locals document storm damage as an uprooted tree obstructs traffic movement on a busy Kolkata street during heavy rainfall]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/5reinsam.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents in Kolkata capture images of an uprooted tree blocking a major road following severe weather conditions and strong winds]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/6reinsam.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As per IMD, according to the seasonal outlook for June to September, the total rainfall is expected to be around 90 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA)]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[pre-monsoon rains India, Bengaluru rainfall, Kolkata heavy rain, IMD monsoon forecast 2026, below normal monsoon India, waterlogging Bengaluru, storm Kolkata, India weather news, southwest monsoon forecast, LPA rainfall 2026, IMD update, weather disruption India, Bengaluru rains, Kolkata rains]]></image:keyword></image:image></url><url><loc><![CDATA[https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-cpm-activists-stage-protest-at-azad-maidan-over-raid-at-pinarayi-vijayan-residence-111351]]></loc><image:image><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/3CPIM.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protestors gather at Azad Maidan, expressing strong objections to what they allege is a politically motivated raid at the residence of Pinarayi Vijayan]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/6CPIM.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[They also raised slogans during a CPM-led demonstration in Mumbai, alleging misuse of central agencies to target political opponents]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/4CPIM.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On Wednesday, ED conducted a raid at Vijayan`s rented residence in Thiruvananthapuram. The Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly alleged that the central agency was increasingly being deployed as a political tool to target rivals of the BJP government at the Centre]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/2CPIM.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The case stems from an Income Tax Department raid conducted at Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) in January 2019, during which alleged fake expenditure entries worth nearly Rs 130 crore were detected. The company subsequently admitted to the irregularities before the Income Tax Settlement Commission]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/5CPIM.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[During the protest, CPM Mumbai District Committee members held placards and banners demanding an end to what they describe as suppression of dissent through investigative agencies.]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[CPM protest Mumbai, Azad Maidan protest, Pinarayi Vijayan raid, CPM activists Mumbai, political protest Mumbai, central agencies misuse allegation, Kerala CM news, Mumbai district committee CPM, Azad Maidan rally, political demonstration India, investigative agencies controversy, Mumbai breaking news]]></image:keyword></image:image></url><url><loc><![CDATA[https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/kashish-2026-10-films-to-watch-out-for-at-south-asia-biggest-lgbtq-film-festival-111350]]></loc><image:image><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_2_587688647_18413407978143320_4677369347133901772_n.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On The Road
Director David Pablos`s Spanish film is the story of Veneno, a rebellious young drifter, who frequents roadside diners where he sleeps with truck drivers. He meets Mu&ntilde;eco, a hard-edged driver who keeps to himself. As they travel together and an unexpected intimacy builds between them, shadows from Venenos past resurface, putting both their lives at risk.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_2_632449919_18127586002539615_3061297458325598370_n.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ivan and Hadoum (Iv&aacute;n  Hadoum)
Directed by Ian de la Rosa, this Spanish film is about Iv&aacute;n, a 33-year-old trans man working a low-level, physically demanding job in a greenhouse managed by his family connections. He is focused on securing a long-awaited promotion to improve his life and that of his family.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_2_642426141_18283255912303822_1777926467840142886_n.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[I Am Going To Miss You (Eu Vou Ter Saudades de Voc&ecirc;)
Director Daniel Ribeiro`s Portuguese film is about Amanda and Caio, a transgender couple who have shared seven years of love and dreams, but when they decide to move in together, their differences start to weigh on them.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_3_671030990_18182121862377141_6859115532497952366_n.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A (Dis)Liked Story (Na Aavadti Goshta)
Directed by Sai Deodhar,Na Aavadti Goshta is the story of two small-town cousins, Avantika and Soha, who are complete opposites and constantly at odds. Yet beneath their differences lies a shared dream to build a life in London and discover who they truly are.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_139_202604921_1_RWD_1380.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Barbara Forever
Directed by Brydie OConnor, this documentary feature is based on Queer cinema pioneer Barbara Hammer (19392019), who started making films at the age of 27, coming out as a lesbian in her early 30s.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_2_589828111_18432299416104674_916156674652423471_n.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dreamers
Directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Dreamers is about Nigerian migrant Isio, who is arrested and sent to Hatchworth detention centre, hoping for a fair hearing on her asylum claim. Her charismatic new housemate, Farah, tells her this is a naive mistake. When Isios asylum claim is rejected, Farah proposes they run away together to give their love a chance.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_45_631787601_17983037435954767_9004707880000029624_n.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Out Laws
Director James Lewis and Lexi Powner`s documentary is aboutFriedel Dausab, who is at the heart of a battle centuries in the making. Challenging Namibias criminalisation of same-sex love, Friedel becomes a beacon of hope for countless queer Namibians longing for freedom and safety.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_2_537714127_17881312668370283_4319167395667201126_n (1).jpeg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda)
Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, this Marathi film is aboutAnand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer struggling to stay unmarried.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_72_Crowd.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Crowd (Jamaat)
Hamed, an upper middle class Iranian gay, decides to hold an underground party with his friends on the occasion of his partners migration in the abandoned garage of their family, but his orthodox brother finds out about his party and tries to stop him. This Iranian film is directed by Sahand Kabiri.]]></image:caption><image:loc><![CDATA[https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/imgi_102_jimpa-poster.jpg]]></image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jimpa
Helmed by Sophie Hyde, revolves around Jim (Lithgow), who calls himself Jimpa to escape the word grandpa, true to type for this charming contrarian, who left his family to pursue a free, gay life in Amsterdam.]]></image:caption><image:keyword><![CDATA[Kashish 2026, Kashish Film Festival 2026, Kashish Pride film festival 2026, Bollywood News, Bollywood Latest News, Bollywood Breaking News, Bollywood Latest Updates, Entertainment News, Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Breaking News, Entertainment Updates 
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