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      <news:keywords>IAEA report on projectile near Bushehr nuclear plant, Casualty of physical protection staff, No rise in radiation levels, Nuclear safety and security protocols, Implications for Iran&apos;s nuclear programme amid regional conflict, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>IAEA Reports Projectile Strike Near Iran&apos;s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant – No Radiation Rise</news:title>
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      <news:keywords>Dowry harassment and domestic violence, Effectiveness of legal reforms and welfare schemes, Patriarchal social structures, Judicial observations on gender‑based violence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:keywords>Dowry harassment and domestic violence, Effectiveness of legal reforms and welfare schemes, Patriarchal social structures, Judicial observations on gender‑based violence, society, 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:title>Iran Rejects US‑Proposed 48‑Hour Ceasefire Amid Rising Hostilities and Downed F‑15E</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran&apos;s rejection of US‑proposed 48‑hour ceasefire, Mediation attempts via a third country, Stance of Tehran in the ongoing Iran‑Israel war, US diplomatic engagement in the region, Potential impact on conflict de‑escalation, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Judicial decorum and discipline, Ethics and accountability of judges, Role of the Supreme Court in upholding judicial standards, Impact of media on public perception of judiciary, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/eu-eppo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:56:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy fraud, ministerial resignations amid investigations, European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) actions, immunity waivers for elected officials, governance and accountability in the EU, 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>2026-04-04T08:56:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Greek Ministers Resign Amid EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Probe – Cabinet Shuffle and EPPO Investigation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy fraud, ministerial resignations amid investigations, European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) actions, immunity waivers for elected officials, governance and accountability in the EU, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:41:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ने अपने निवास पर Census 2027 के Phase I के लिए Self‑Enumeration पूरा किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Census 2027 schedule and phases, Self‑enumeration methodology, Role of the judiciary in civic participation, Data privacy and security in census operations, Implications of accurate demographic data for policy planning, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:41:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CJI Surya Kant Completes Self‑Enumeration for Phase I of Census 2027 – Boost to Digital Census Initiative</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Census 2027 – Houselisting and Housing Census, Self‑enumeration portal for citizens, Digital transformation in data collection, Role of the Chief Justice in promoting civic participation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:35:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pakistan Refutes Media Claims on Stalled US‑Iran Peace Initiative – Diplomatic Implications</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Pakistan’s diplomatic initiative to mediate US‑Iran talks, media narratives versus official statements, conflict in West Asia (US‑Iran tensions), role of foreign ministries in peace facilitation, strategic importance of South Asian mediation, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:35:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Pakistan’s diplomatic initiative to mediate US‑Iran talks, media narratives versus official statements, conflict in West Asia (US‑Iran tensions), role of foreign ministries in peace facilitation, strategic importance of South Asian mediation, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:16:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>military coup and governance in Burkina Faso, delay of democratic elections, insurgency and security challenges, authoritarian rhetoric versus democratic norms, regional stability in the Sahel, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:16:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>military coup and governance in Burkina Faso, delay of democratic elections, insurgency and security challenges, authoritarian rhetoric versus democratic norms, regional stability in the Sahel, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:12:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rahul Gandhi Flags Chinese CCTV Surveillance Risks; Govt Cites Security Measures</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Allegations of foreign surveillance through Chinese CCTV, Government transparency and national security, Cyber espionage and data privacy concerns, India-China strategic rivalry, Public discourse on security policy, 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>2026-04-04T08:12:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Allegations of foreign surveillance through Chinese CCTV, Government transparency and national security, Cyber espionage and data privacy concerns, India-China strategic rivalry, Public discourse on security policy, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Kerala&apos;s decade of development (2016‑2026), State‑level planning process and capital expenditure trends, Fiscal constraints imposed by the Union Government, Impact of sustained planning on socio‑economic indicators, Comparative analysis with other Indian states, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Kerala&apos;s decade of development (2016‑2026), State‑level planning process and capital expenditure trends, Fiscal constraints imposed by the Union Government, Impact of sustained planning on socio‑economic indicators, Comparative analysis with other Indian states, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Russia‑Ukraine front line status in March 2026, territorial gains/losses analysis, Institute for the Study of War (ISW) data usage, Kyiv’s counter‑offensives in southeast Ukraine, implications for regional security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:35:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Russia‑Ukraine front line status in March 2026, territorial gains/losses analysis, Institute for the Study of War (ISW) data usage, Kyiv’s counter‑offensives in southeast Ukraine, implications for regional security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </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>2026-04-04T07:24:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>China’s draft regulations on digital humans, mandatory labeling for AI‑generated avatars, prohibition of virtual intimate services for minors, cyberspace governance and child protection, ethical considerations of AI in entertainment, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:24:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China&apos;s Cyberspace Administration Drafts Regulations for Digital Humans — Labelling, Child Protection, and National Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>China’s draft regulations on digital humans, mandatory labeling for AI‑generated avatars, prohibition of virtual intimate services for minors, cyberspace governance and child protection, ethical considerations of AI in entertainment, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:55:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>downing of US aircraft over Iran, search for missing US pilot, airspace risk in Iran‑Israel conflict, US military posture and rules of engagement, media coverage of ongoing war dynamics, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:55:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>downing of US aircraft over Iran, search for missing US pilot, airspace risk in Iran‑Israel conflict, US military posture and rules of engagement, media coverage of ongoing war dynamics, defence, 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>2026-04-04T06:04:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Executes Two PMOI-linked Prisoners — Impact on Opposition Politics and Human Rights</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iranian execution of individuals linked to PMOI, state response to opposition groups, human rights and capital punishment, political dissent in the Islamic Republic, international criticism of Iran’s justice system, 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>2026-04-04T06:04:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Iranian execution of individuals linked to PMOI, state response to opposition groups, human rights and capital punishment, political dissent in the Islamic Republic, international criticism of Iran’s justice system, politics, 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>
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      <news:keywords>Targeting of health infrastructure in conflict zones, WHO&apos;s role in humanitarian emergencies, Implications of Iran‑Israel hostilities on regional health security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:26:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Targeting of health infrastructure in conflict zones, WHO&apos;s role in humanitarian emergencies, Implications of Iran‑Israel hostilities on regional health security, international, 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>
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      <news:keywords>Uranium enrichment levels and pathways, Iran’s nuclear capability and non‑proliferation concerns, International safeguards and IAEA monitoring, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Administrative law and judicial review, Regulation of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Interest liability and tax principles, Role of the Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), Delay by government authorities in financial matters, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Administrative law and judicial review, Regulation of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Interest liability and tax principles, Role of the Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), Delay by government authorities in financial matters, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>CBSE curriculum framework under NEP 2020, Allegations of linguistic imposition, Federalism and education policy, State‑centre relations in schooling, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>CBSE curriculum framework under NEP 2020, Allegations of linguistic imposition, Federalism and education policy, State‑centre relations in schooling, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:31:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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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: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: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: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:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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:publication>
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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:keywords>Legislative approval of health reform, Political endorsement by Home Minister, Jan Vishwas Bill significance, Inter‑ministerial coordination, politics, 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:keywords>Swachhata Pakhwada initiative, Workplace cleanliness drive, Government scheme implementation, Role of legal department in civic duties, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Legislative approval of health reform, Political endorsement by Home Minister, Jan Vishwas Bill significance, Inter‑ministerial coordination, politics, 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:keywords>Health sector legislation, De‑criminalisation of minor offences, Regulatory compliance rationalisation, Jan Vishwas Bill provisions, Impact on healthcare delivery, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <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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