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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:title>Draft Tribal Welfare Plan for Great Nicobar Project Sparks Confusion Over Relocation and Forest Rights</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Great Nicobar Island (GNI) mega‑project, Forest Rights Act, 2006 and tribal consent, Displacement and rehabilitation of indigenous communities, Strategic importance of the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Balancing development with environmental and tribal rights, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:39:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Nuclear submarine capabilities, Arihant‑class SSBN fleet, Strategic Forces Command and nuclear deterrence, India’s nuclear triad (land, air, sea), Indigenisation of defence technology, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:36:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia Offers Increased Oil &amp; LNG Supplies to India Amid West Asia Energy Volatility</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑Russia energy cooperation, Strategic diversification of crude oil and LNG imports, Impact of West Asia conflict on global energy markets, Energy security and price volatility, Geopolitical implications of increased Russian supply to India, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:36:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia ने पश्चिम एशिया ऊर्जा अस्थिरता के बीच भारत को बढ़ी हुई तेल और LNG आपूर्ति का प्रस्ताव दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑Russia energy cooperation, Strategic diversification of crude oil and LNG imports, Impact of West Asia conflict on global energy markets, Energy security and price volatility, Geopolitical implications of increased Russian supply to India, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:31:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RSF ड्रोन हमले Al‑Jabalain Hospital, White Nile – 10 मारे गए, स्वास्थ्य प्रणाली पर घातक प्रहार (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sudan civil conflict and RSF operations, Use of drones in modern warfare, Violation of medical neutrality, Humanitarian crisis in White Nile province, International humanitarian law implications, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rsf-drone-strikes-on-aljabalain-hospital-white-nile-10-killed-health-system-under-siege-2026</loc>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:31:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RSF Drone Strikes on Al‑Jabalain Hospital, White Nile – 10 Killed, Health System Under Siege (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sudan civil conflict and RSF operations, Use of drones in modern warfare, Violation of medical neutrality, Humanitarian crisis in White Nile province, International humanitarian law implications, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Bars Govt from Adding Conditions to NFU under 7th Pay Commission</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Central Pay Commission recommendations, Supreme Court interpretation, Employee benefit protection, Judicial review of administrative orders, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने 7th Pay Commission के तहत NFU में शर्तें जोड़ने से सरकार को रोक दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Central Pay Commission recommendations, Supreme Court interpretation, Employee benefit protection, Judicial review of administrative orders, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-limits-provisional-appearance-in-rajasthan-si-recruitment-to-petitioner-suraj-mal-meen</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:29:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Limits Provisional Appearance in Rajasthan SI Recruitment to Petitioner Suraj Mal Meena</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court intervention in recruitment, Rajasthan Sub‑Inspector exam, Judicial modification of orders, Fairness in public service examinations, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-si-suraj-mal-meena</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:29:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने राजस्थान SI भर्ती में अस्थायी उपस्थिति को याचिकाकर्ता Suraj Mal Meena तक सीमित किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court intervention in recruitment, Rajasthan Sub‑Inspector exam, Judicial modification of orders, Fairness in public service examinations, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/indian-navy-operation-sindoor-may2025</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:17:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian Navy की Operation Sindoor (May 2025) में निर्णायक भूमिका – समुद्री प्रभुत्व और रणनीतिक संयम</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Operation Sindoor and maritime strategy, Carrier Battle Group composition and capabilities, Air‑defence and surveillance assets (MiG‑29K, AEW helicopters), India‑Pakistan naval dynamics in the Arabian Sea, Network‑centric warfare and force projection, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/indian-navys-decisive-role-in-operation-sindoor-may2025-maritime-dominance-strategic-restraint</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:17:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian Navy’s Decisive Role in Operation Sindoor (May 2025) – Maritime Dominance &amp; Strategic Restraint</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Operation Sindoor and maritime strategy, Carrier Battle Group composition and capabilities, Air‑defence and surveillance assets (MiG‑29K, AEW helicopters), India‑Pakistan naval dynamics in the Arabian Sea, Network‑centric warfare and force projection, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-accuses-govt-of-using-special-session-to-amend-womens-reservation-bill-delimitation-for-ele</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress Accuses Govt of Using Special Session to Amend Women’s Reservation Bill &amp; Delimitation for Electoral Gain</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special sessions of Parliament, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and its enforcement, Delimitation of constituencies, Women&apos;s reservation bill, Political timing of legislative business, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-e6966eb8</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>कांग्रेस ने सरकार पर विशेष सत्र का उपयोग महिलाओं के आरक्षण बिल और निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के पुनर्रचना के लिए करने का आरोप लगाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special sessions of Parliament, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and its enforcement, Delimitation of constituencies, Women&apos;s reservation bill, Political timing of legislative business, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/jain-organisations-seek-supreme-court-protection-of-religious-autonomy-in-sabarimala-reference</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:56:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>India‑US trade negotiations post‑Liberation Day tariffs, Preferential market access and tariff barriers, Strategic partnership and bilateral economic ties, World Trade Organization (WTO) principles, Impact of tariffs on Indian exports, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-union-exservicemen</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:05:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने Union की स्थिति पूछी बोर्डेड‑आउट मिलिटरी कैडेट्स के लिए रिज़र्वेशन के संबंध में, जिन्हें Ex‑Servicemen माना जाए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Boarded‑out cadets and disability, Ex‑servicemen reservation policy, Supreme Court&apos;s referral to Centre, Employment benefits for armed forces personnel, Legal interpretation of reservation provisions, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-seeks-union-stance-on-reservation-for-boardedout-military-cadets-as-exservicemen</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:05:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Seeks Union Stance on Reservation for Boarded‑Out Military Cadets as Ex‑Servicemen</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Boarded‑out cadets and disability, Ex‑servicemen reservation policy, Supreme Court&apos;s referral to Centre, Employment benefits for armed forces personnel, Legal interpretation of reservation provisions, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:57:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Action Against Pakistan Over Operation Sindoor</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India-Pakistan security dynamics, Defence preparedness and deterrence, Operation Sindoor and counter‑terrorism measures, Civil‑military coordination in crisis response, Implications for regional stability in South Asia, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-6bb90810</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:57:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने ऑपरेशन सिंधूर के खिलाफ पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ ‘अभूतपूर्व’ कार्रवाई की चेतावनी दी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India-Pakistan security dynamics, Defence preparedness and deterrence, Operation Sindoor and counter‑terrorism measures, Civil‑military coordination in crisis response, Implications for regional stability in South Asia, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:54:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court&apos;s intervention in law‑and‑order matters, Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Deployment of Central Forces in a state, Judicial independence and protection of judges, West Bengal administration&apos;s handling of protests, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-orders-central-forces-deployment-after-attack-on-sir-judges-in-west-bengal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:54:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Orders Central Forces Deployment after Attack on SIR Judges in West Bengal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court&apos;s intervention in law‑and‑order matters, Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Deployment of Central Forces in a state, Judicial independence and protection of judges, West Bengal administration&apos;s handling of protests, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/parliamentary-affairs-minister-kiren-rijiju-budget-session-womens-reservation-bill-106th-amendment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:53:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Constitutional amendment procedure, Women’s reservation in legislatures, Parliamentary calendar and extra sittings, Gender equity policies, Impact of reservation on political representation, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/parliamentary-affairs-minister-kiren-rijiju-announces-budget-session-recess-to-discuss-womens-reserv</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:53:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Announces Budget Session Recess to Discuss Women’s Reservation Bill (106th Amendment)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Constitutional amendment procedure, Women’s reservation in legislatures, Parliamentary calendar and extra sittings, Gender equity policies, Impact of reservation on political representation, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:48:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Allows INC Candidate Deleted in West Bengal SIR to Appeal before New Appellate Tribunal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Deletion of a candidate from the electoral roll, Role of the Appellate Tribunal (Kolkata) in election disputes, Supreme Court&apos;s guidance on post‑SIR remedies, Rights of political parties and candidates, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-west-bengal-sir-inc-appellate-tribunal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:48:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने West Bengal SIR में हटाए गए INC उम्मीदवार को नए Appellate Tribunal के सामने अपील करने की अनुमति दी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Deletion of a candidate from the electoral roll, Role of the Appellate Tribunal (Kolkata) in election disputes, Supreme Court&apos;s guidance on post‑SIR remedies, Rights of political parties and candidates, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:23:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian Workers&apos; Fatalities Abroad Surge: 37,740 Deaths (2021‑2025) – Govt Response &amp; Gulf Focus</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indian migrant worker fatalities abroad, Labour welfare of overseas Indian workers, Gulf nations as major destination, Government data on worker deaths, Policy implications for labour migration, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/37740-20212025-govt-response-gulf-focus</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:23:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>विदेश में भारतीय श्रमिकों की मौतों में वृद्धि: 37,740 मौतें (2021‑2025) – Govt Response &amp; Gulf Focus</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indian migrant worker fatalities abroad, Labour welfare of overseas Indian workers, Gulf nations as major destination, Government data on worker deaths, Policy implications for labour migration, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rajya-sabha-raises-369-lakh-crore-cess-transfer-shortfall-highlighted-by-rjd-mp</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:11:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rajya Sabha Raises ₹3.69 Lakh Crore Cess Transfer Shortfall Highlighted by RJD MP</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cess collection and earmarked funds, CAG audit findings and fiscal accountability, Parliamentary oversight mechanisms, Fiscal federalism and central‑state transfers, Impact of shortfalls on sectoral schemes, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rjd-mp-369</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:11:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Cess collection and earmarked funds, CAG audit findings and fiscal accountability, Parliamentary oversight mechanisms, Fiscal federalism and central‑state transfers, Impact of shortfalls on sectoral schemes, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:06:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Justice KV Viswanathan Recuses from Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Appeal Over Prior Counsel Role</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial recusal due to prior representation, Conflict of interest in Supreme Court benches, Procedural safeguards for fair hearing, Impact of recusal on case timelines, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-justice-kv-viswanathan-alchemist-asset-reconstruction-appeal-counsel</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:06:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Justice KV Viswanathan ने Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Appeal से पूर्व Counsel भूमिका के कारण स्वयं को हटाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial recusal due to prior representation, Conflict of interest in Supreme Court benches, Procedural safeguards for fair hearing, Impact of recusal on case timelines, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:04:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Census 2027 to be Fully Digital with Self‑Enumeration Portal – Key Details for UPSC Aspirants</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Census 2027 schedule and methodology, Self‑enumeration facility for citizens, Digital census using mobile applications, Demographic and socio‑economic data collection, Implications for policy planning and resource allocation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/census-2027-selfenumeration-upsc-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:04:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Census 2027 पूरी तरह डिजिटल होगा Self‑Enumeration पोर्टल के साथ – UPSC आकांक्षियों के लिए मुख्य विवरण</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Census 2027 schedule and methodology, Self‑enumeration facility for citizens, Digital census using mobile applications, Demographic and socio‑economic data collection, Implications for policy planning and resource allocation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sarfaesi-sale-certificate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:57:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court SARFAESI के तहत उधारकर्ता के रिडेम्प्शन अधिकार को Sale Certificate के बावजूद मान्य करता है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>SARFAESI Act and its provisions on asset reconstruction, Borrower’s right of redemption after auction, Supreme Court interpretation of balance consideration timing, Implications for banking and finance sector, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-upholds-borrowers-redemption-right-under-sarfaesi-despite-sale-certificate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:57:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Clarifies SARFAESI Auction Rule: Incomplete Sale Lets Borrower Keep Property</news:title>
      <news:keywords>SARFAESI Act provisions, Incomplete auction sale, Borrower&apos;s redemption right, Balance sale consideration deadline, Implications for secured lending, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-bars-remand-of-election-petitions-for-fresh-evidence-in-doublevoting-case</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:22:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Bars High Court from Ordering Fresh Evidence in Election Petition – Rakam Singh vs Amit</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Election petition adjudication, Material on record principle, Limitation on remand for fresh evidence, Role of Election Tribunal, Judicial interpretation of electoral law, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-18</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:22:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने डबल‑वोटिंग केस में नई साक्ष्य के लिए चुनाव याचिकाओं को रिमांड करने पर रोक लगाई</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Principles governing election petitions, Use of material on record vs. remand for evidence, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on double‑voting cases, Procedural safeguards in electoral dispute resolution, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/hrw-report-burkina-junta-vdp-jnim-linked-to-1800-civilian-deaths-20232025-icc-probe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:13:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>HRW Report: Burkina Junta, VDP &amp; JNIM Linked to 1,800 Civilian Deaths (2023‑2025) — ICC Probe</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Jihadist insurgency in the Sahel, Burkina Faso junta and security apparatus, Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), Civilian casualties and human rights violations, Counter‑insurgency strategies, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/hrw-burkina-junta-vdp-jnim-1800-20232025-icc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:13:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>HRW रिपोर्ट: Burkina Junta, VDP &amp; JNIM से जुड़े 1,800 नागरिक मौतें (2023‑2025) — ICC जांच</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Jihadist insurgency in the Sahel, Burkina Faso junta and security apparatus, Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), Civilian casualties and human rights violations, Counter‑insurgency strategies, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Justice Chandurkar Recuses from Surendra Gadling Bail Hearing in Gadchiroli Arson Case</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial recusal in high‑profile criminal matters, Bail proceedings in the Gadchiroli arson case, Impact of multiple recusals on case management, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-justice-chandurkar-gadchiroli-surendra-gadling</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Justice Chandurkar ने Gadchiroli दहशतगर्दी मामले में Surendra Gadling की जमानत सुनवाई से खुद को हटाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial recusal in high‑profile criminal matters, Bail proceedings in the Gadchiroli arson case, Impact of multiple recusals on case management, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/sc-rules-appeal-dismissal-doesnt-bar-order-ix-rule-13-application-to-vacate-exparte-decree</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SC Rules Appeal Dismissal Doesn&apos;t Bar Order IX Rule 13 Application to Vacate Ex‑Parte Decree</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Order IX Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Effect of an appeal on filing a setting‑aside application, Procedural rights after ex‑parte decree, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/sc-order-ix-rule-13-exparte</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SC ने कहा कि अपील के खारिज होने से Order IX Rule 13 के तहत Ex‑Parte डिक्री को रद्द करने की आवेदन पर रोक नहीं लगती</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Order IX Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Effect of an appeal on filing a setting‑aside application, Procedural rights after ex‑parte decree, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-cancels-bail-of-satinder-singh-bhasin-forfeits-rs50crore-in-grand-venice-scam</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:46:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Satinder Singh Bhasin, Forfeits Rs 50 Crore in Grand Venice Scam</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cancellation of bail for non‑compliance with conditions, Grand Venice project and alleged financial irregularities, Supreme Court&apos;s role in enforcing corporate accountability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-satinder-singh-bhasin-grand-venice-rs50crore</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:46:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने Satinder Singh Bhasin की जमानत रद्द की, Grand Venice घोटाले में Rs 50 Crore जब्त किए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cancellation of bail for non‑compliance with conditions, Grand Venice project and alleged financial irregularities, Supreme Court&apos;s role in enforcing corporate accountability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-postfacto-board-approval-cannot-cure-jurisdictional-defect-in-clu-without-statutory-ba</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:15:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court: Post‑Facto Board Approval Cannot Cure Jurisdictional Defect in CLU Without Statutory Backing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Retrospective validation of statutes, Ex‑post‑facto approval, Validity of CLU without statutory authority, Administrative law principles, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-postfacto-board-approval-clu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:15:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court: Post‑Facto Board Approval CLU में बिना वैधानिक समर्थन के क्षेत्रीय दोष को ठीक नहीं कर सकता</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Retrospective validation of statutes, Ex‑post‑facto approval, Validity of CLU without statutory authority, Administrative law principles, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-labels-west-bengal-judicial-gherao-as-criminal-contempt-orders-cbinia-probe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:11:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Labels West Bengal Judicial Gherao as Criminal Contempt – Orders CBI/NIA Probe</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial independence and contempt of court, Supreme Court’s authority over lower judiciary, Electoral roll revisions (Special Intensive Revision), State‑court conflicts in West Bengal, Legal safeguards for judicial officers, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-west-bengal-judicial-gherao-cbinia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:11:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने West Bengal के Judicial Gherao को आपराधिक अपमान के रूप में लेबल किया – CBI/NIA जांच का आदेश</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial independence and contempt of court, Supreme Court’s authority over lower judiciary, Electoral roll revisions (Special Intensive Revision), State‑court conflicts in West Bengal, Legal safeguards for judicial officers, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/albanese-says-iran-israel-war-objectives-met-australia-eyes-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-amid-global-o</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:33:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albanese Says Iran-Israel War Objectives Met; Australia Eyes Strait of Hormuz Re‑opening Amid Global Oil Shock</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran‑Israel conflict dynamics, Australia’s diplomatic stance, De‑escalation calls, Impact on Iran’s military capabilities, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/albanese-iran-israel</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:33:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albanese ने कहा कि Iran-Israel युद्ध के उद्देश्य पूरे हो गए; ऑस्ट्रेलिया वैश्विक तेल शॉक के बीच स्ट्रेट ऑफ़ होर्मुज़ को फिर से खोलने की ओर देख रहा है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran‑Israel conflict dynamics, Australia’s diplomatic stance, De‑escalation calls, Impact on Iran’s military capabilities, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/74magnitude-undersea-quake-in-molucca-sea-triggers-tsunami-warning-and-casualties-in-north-sulawesi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:15:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>7.4‑Magnitude Undersea Quake in Molucca Sea Triggers Tsunami Warning and Casualties in North Sulawesi, Indonesia</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indonesia undersea earthquake, Tsunami generation and warning, Disaster response mechanisms, Seismic activity in the Indo‑Pacific region, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/74-molucca-sea-north-sulawesi-indonesia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:15:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>7.4‑मैग्नीट्यूड अंडरसी क्वेक Molucca Sea में सूनामी चेतावनी और North Sulawesi, Indonesia में हताहतों को उत्पन्न करता है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indonesia undersea earthquake, Tsunami generation and warning, Disaster response mechanisms, Seismic activity in the Indo‑Pacific region, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-says-employer-must-prove-documentary-evidence-via-witness-in-dept-enquiry</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:00:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Says Employer Must Prove Documentary Evidence via Witness in Dept. Enquiry</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Departmental enquiry procedure, Burden of proof on employer, Requirement of witness evidence, Service discipline and dismissal, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-17</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:00:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court कहती है कि नियोक्ता को विभागीय जांच में दस्तावेज़ी साक्ष्य गवाह के माध्यम से साबित करना होगा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Departmental enquiry procedure, Burden of proof on employer, Requirement of witness evidence, Service discipline and dismissal, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/uk-pm-keir-starmer-us</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:57:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK PM Keir Starmer ने स्ट्रेट ऑफ़ होर्मुज़ को फिर से खोलने के लिए वैश्विक कूटनीतिक पहल का नेतृत्व किया, US युद्ध दबाव को ठुकराया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz strategic importance, UK foreign policy stance amid Iran‑Israel war, Maritime security and global oil supply, Transatlantic relationship dynamics, Multilateral diplomatic initiatives, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/uk-pm-keir-starmer-leads-global-diplomatic-drive-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-rejects-us-war-pressure</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:57:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK PM Keir Starmer Leads Global Diplomatic Drive to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Rejects US War Pressure</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz strategic importance, UK foreign policy stance amid Iran‑Israel war, Maritime security and global oil supply, Transatlantic relationship dynamics, Multilateral diplomatic initiatives, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-clarifies-postqualifying-date-form6-registrations-wont-entitle-voters-in-west-bengal-e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:25:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Clarifies Form 6 Enrolment vs Voting Rights in West Bengal SIR Case</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Form 6 registration for new voters, Qualifying date under Representation of the People Act, 1950, Electoral roll inclusion and voting rights, Supreme Court interpretation of election law, Impact on upcoming assembly elections, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-c6a1102b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:25:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने स्पष्ट किया: क्वालिफाइंग डेट के बाद फॉर्म 6 पंजीकरण से पश्चिम बंगाल चुनाव में मतदाताओं को वोट देने का अधिकार नहीं मिलेगा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Form 6 registration for new voters, Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Eligibility to vote after SIR, Supreme Court interpretation of electoral law, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-announces-aggressive-us-military-action-on-iran-oil-strategy-amid-iran-israel-war-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:21:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Announces Aggressive US Military Action on Iran, Oil Strategy Amid Iran-Israel War (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US strategic communication on Iran‑Israel conflict, Planned military operations against Tehran, Global oil price fluctuations, Supply‑chain challenges amid war, US domestic political messaging, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-iran-us-iran-israel-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:21:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने Iran पर आक्रामक US सैन्य कार्रवाई और तेल रणनीति की घोषणा की, Iran-Israel युद्ध के बीच (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US strategic communication on Iran‑Israel conflict, Planned military operations against Tehran, Global oil price fluctuations, Supply‑chain challenges amid war, US domestic political messaging, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/defence-exports-reach-record-rs38424crore-in-fy202526-6266-rise-dpsus-up-151</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Defence Exports Reach Record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025‑26 – 62.66% Rise, DPSUs Up 151%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Growth of Indian defence exports, Make in India and strategic autonomy, Role of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Private sector participation in defence manufacturing, Export destinations and product mix, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India‑Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Marks 4 Years – Trade Hits $24.1 bn, Zero‑Duty Access from 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑Australia ECTA provisions, Tariff line access and zero‑duty policy, Bilateral trade growth trends, Strategic economic partnership in Indo‑Pacific, Implications for Make in India and Australian exporters, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BioE3 Policy Drives Biofoundry and Carbon Capture Projects in India&apos;s North Eastern Region</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Green hydrogen production in North‑Eastern Region (NER), Bio‑manufacturing initiatives under BioE3 policy, High‑performance biomanufacturing thematic areas, Energy transition and regional development, Integration of renewable hydrogen with biotech, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/customs-duty-waiver-on-petrochemical-products-till-30-june-2026-response-to-west-asia-conflict</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Government Grants Full Customs Duty Exemption on Critical Petrochemical Products till June 2026 — Relief for Manufacturing Sectors</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Customs duty exemption on petrochemical products, Impact of West Asia conflict on Indian trade policy, Petrochemical feedstock security, Inflationary pressure mitigation, Sectoral relief for plastics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TDB‑DST Funds Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies for Bio‑Waste Hard Carbon in Sodium‑Ion Batteries</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Commercialisation of bio‑waste derived hard carbon, Sodium‑ion battery technology, Technology Development Board (TDB) funding, Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies Pvt. Ltd. project, Role of waste valorisation in energy storage, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CSIR Submits FY 2025‑26 Accounts on Day‑One for Third Year, Showcasing Digital Financial Governance</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Financial governance in public sector undertakings, Day‑One audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), CSIR&apos;s role in science &amp; technology research, Benchmarking of accounts submission, Accountability mechanisms for ministries, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/biotechkisan-scheme-progress-50-hubs-women-empowerment-soil-health-gains-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Biotech‑KISAN Scheme Expands: DBT Boosts Farmer‑Centric Biotechnology Across India</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Biotech‑KISAN scheme objectives, Farmer‑centric biotechnology interventions, Establishment of demonstration hubs across agro‑climatic zones, Technology transfer from labs to fields, Impact on agricultural productivity and livelihoods, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/children-face-higher-health-risks-from-heavy-metal-pollution-at-betwayamuna-confluence-bsip-study</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Children Face Higher Health Risks from Heavy Metal Pollution at Betwa‑Yamuna Confluence – BSIP Study</news:title>
      <news:keywords>River metal contamination, Child health risk, Heavy metal bioaccumulation, Environmental monitoring, Public health policy, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/bioe3-bioai-biofoundries-biomanufacturing</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BioE3 नीति: Bio‑AI हब, Biofoundries और Biomanufacturing हब के माध्यम से भारत को बायोटेक्नोलॉजी लीडर बनाना</news:title>
      <news:keywords>BioE3 policy framework, Biotech ecosystem development, Funding mechanisms, Infrastructure support, Skill &amp; entrepreneurship promotion, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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