<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"
        xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rbi-leans-on-us-fima-facility-launches-echeques-bans-ndds-india-inducts-ssbn-insaridhaman-and-advanc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:24:46.421Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RBI Leans on US FIMA Facility, Launches e‑Cheques, Bans NDDs; India Inducts SSBN INS Aridhaman and Advances Artemis II &amp; Kavach</news:title>
      <news:keywords>RBI monetary policy stance, Rupee depreciation trends, Foreign exchange reserves status, Coordination with US Federal Reserve, Macro‑economic stability measures, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rbi-us-fima-facility-echeques-ndds-ssbn-insaridhaman-induct-artemisii-kavach</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:24:46.421Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RBI US FIMA Facility पर निर्भर, e‑Cheques लॉन्च, NDDs पर प्रतिबंध; भारत ने SSBN INS Aridhaman को induct किया और Artemis II एवं Kavach को आगे बढ़ाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>RBI monetary policy stance, Rupee depreciation trends, Foreign exchange reserves status, Coordination with US Federal Reserve, Macro‑economic stability measures, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/study-maps-antimicrobial-resistance-in-indian-metro-wastewater-implications-for-policy-surveillance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:24:46.421Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Study Maps Antimicrobial Resistance in Indian Metro Wastewater – Policy Implications</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in wastewater, Superbugs detected in urban sewers, Public‑health implications of AMR, Surveillance of drug‑resistant pathogens, Link between sanitation and health, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/new-solid-waste-management-rules-2026-circular-economy-bulkgenerator-duties-landfill-reforms</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:24:46.421Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026: Circular Economy, Bulk‑Generator Duties &amp; Landfill Reforms</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Plastic waste ban and management, Segregation of waste at source, Municipal solid waste treatment standards, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/solid-waste-management-rules-2026-circular-economy-bulkgenerator-duties-landfill-reforms</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:24:46.421Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>नया Solid Waste Management Rules 2026: Circular Economy, Bulk‑Generator Duties &amp; Landfill Reforms</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Plastic waste ban and management, Segregation of waste at source, Municipal solid waste treatment standards, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/wto-mc14-concludes-without-ecommerce-moratorium-extension-impact-on-indias-food-security-and-digital</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:24:46.421Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WTO MC14 Ends Without E‑commerce Moratorium Extension – Implications for India’s Food Security and Digital Trade</news:title>
      <news:keywords>WTO MC14 outcomes, Customs duties on e‑commerce, Agriculture &amp; food security in trade talks, Developed‑developing country divide, WTO reform agenda, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/tbm-deployment-begins-for-16km-mumbaiahmedabad-bullet-train-tunnel-nhsrcl-progress</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:40:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TBM Deployment Begins for 16 km Mumbai‑Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel – NHSRCL Progress</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) deployment, Mumbai‑Ahmedabad High‑Speed Rail project, Infrastructure development under the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, First seven‑km under‑sea tunnel in India, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/tbm-16km-nhsrcl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:40:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TBM तैनाती शुरू हुई 16 km मुंबई‑अहमदाबाद बुलेट ट्रेन टनल के लिए – NHSRCL प्रगति</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) deployment, Mumbai‑Ahmedabad High‑Speed Rail project, Infrastructure development under the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, First seven‑km under‑sea tunnel in India, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/petroleum-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-to-visit-qatar-apr910-amid-west-asia-tensions-impacting-natura</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:07:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to Visit Qatar (Apr 9‑10) Amid West Asia Tensions Impacting Natural Gas Supplies</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s official visit to Qatar, LNG import dependence amid West Asia tensions, Impact of Iran‑QatarEnergy attacks on global gas markets, India’s energy diplomacy and diversification strategy, Strategic importance of natural gas for power and industry, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/petroleum-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-will-visit-qatar-apr910-amid-west-asia-tensions-impacting-natu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:07:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will visit Qatar (Apr 9‑10) amid West Asia tensions impacting natural gas supplies</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s official visit to Qatar, LNG import dependence amid West Asia tensions, Impact of Iran‑QatarEnergy attacks on global gas markets, India’s energy diplomacy and diversification strategy, Strategic importance of natural gas for power and industry, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/china-defence-ministry-usisraeli-war-iran-satellite-imagery-chip-equipment-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:39:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China Defence Ministry ने US‑Israeli war के बीच Iran को satellite imagery और chip equipment सप्लाई करने से इनकार किया (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>China‑Iran defence cooperation claims, Technology transfer in conflict zones, US‑China strategic rivalry, Disinformation in international media, Sanctions on dual‑use technologies, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/china-defence-ministry-denies-supplying-satellite-imagery-chip-equipment-to-iran-amid-usisraeli-war</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:39:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China Defence Ministry denies supplying satellite imagery, chip equipment to Iran amid US‑Israeli war (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>China‑Iran defence cooperation claims, Technology transfer in conflict zones, US‑China strategic rivalry, Disinformation in international media, Sanctions on dual‑use technologies, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/world-bank-india-fy-2026-27-growth-forecast-66-west-asia-conflict-impact</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:20:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank ने India FY 2026-27 के Growth Forecast को 6.6% तक घटाया, West Asia Conflict Impact के बीच</news:title>
      <news:keywords>World Bank revision of India’s FY 2026‑27 GDP growth to 6.6%, Attribution of slowdown to West Asia war impact on consumption and industry, Projected growth in the absence of conflict (7.2%), Implications for fiscal policy and external sector, Role of global financial institutions in forecasting Indian economy, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/world-bank-lowers-india-fy-2026-27-growth-forecast-to-66-amid-west-asia-conflict-impact</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:20:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank Lowers India FY 2026-27 Growth Forecast to 6.6% Amid West Asia Conflict Impact</news:title>
      <news:keywords>World Bank revision of India’s FY 2026‑27 GDP growth to 6.6%, Attribution of slowdown to West Asia war impact on consumption and industry, Projected growth in the absence of conflict (7.2%), Implications for fiscal policy and external sector, Role of global financial institutions in forecasting Indian economy, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/indias-it-ministry-certin-assess-anthropics-claude-mythos-ai-model-for-uncovering-hidden-cyber-vulne</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:17:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India’s IT Ministry &amp; CERT‑IN Assess Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI Model for Uncovering Hidden Cyber Vulnerabilities</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity, Regulatory framework for emerging AI models, Role of CERT‑IN in national cyber‑security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/indias-it-ministry-certin-anthropic-claude-mythos-ai</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:17:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India’s IT Ministry &amp; CERT‑IN ने Anthropic के Claude Mythos AI मॉडल का मूल्यांकन किया, जो छिपी साइबर कमजोरियों को उजागर करने के लिए है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity, Regulatory framework for emerging AI models, Role of CERT‑IN in national cyber‑security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-usiran-iran-lebanon</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:14:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने US‑Iran शांति संधि की घोषणा की; Iran स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज को फिर खोलने वाला – Lebanon पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire terms, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s mediation role, Iran’s 10‑point proposal, Implications for global oil supply, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-announces-usiran-ceasefire-iran-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-impact-on-lebanon</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:14:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Announces US‑Iran Ceasefire; Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz – Impact on Lebanon</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire terms, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s mediation role, Iran’s 10‑point proposal, Implications for global oil supply, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-9judge-bench-deliberates-sabarimala-entry-issue-day3-highlights</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:51:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court’s 9‑Judge Bench Hear Sabarimala Case – CJI Surya Kant Leads Deliberations on Constitutional Morality</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala case, Transformative constitutionalism, Gender equality and religious freedom, Composition of a 9‑judge bench, Supreme Court jurisprudence, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-9judge-bench-sabarimala-day3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:35:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court 9‑Judge Bench ने Sabarimala प्रवेश मुद्दे पर चर्चा की – Day 3 मुख्य बिंदु</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala case, Supreme Court 9‑judge bench, Gender equality vs. religious freedom, Constitutional provisions (Articles 14, 25, 21), Judicial activism, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-warns-exclusion-of-denominations-in-temples-could-harm-hinduism-sabarimala-reference-h</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:34:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Warns Exclusion of Denominations in Temples Could Harm Hinduism – Sabarimala Reference Hearing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court judgment on temple entry, Sabarimala reference hearing, Denominational exclusion in Hindu temples, Religious freedom vs sectarian practices, Impact on Hindu personal law, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-23</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:34:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने मंदिरों में संप्रदायों को बाहर रखने से हिंदू धर्म को नुकसान हो सकता है – सबरीमाला रेफ़रेंस सुनवाई</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court judgment on temple entry, Sabarimala reference hearing, Denominational exclusion in Hindu temples, Religious freedom vs sectarian practices, Impact on Hindu personal law, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-announces-twoweek-truce-in-west-asia-war-calls-extend-ceasefire-to-lebanon-amid-200-deaths</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:23:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Announces Two‑Week Truce in West Asia War; Calls Extend Ceasefire to Lebanon Amid 200+ Deaths</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Israeli military operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliation, Extension of US‑Iran ceasefire, Civilian casualties in modern warfare, International diplomatic pressure on conflict parties, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-west-asia-lebanon-200-ceasefire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:23:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने West Asia युद्ध में दो‑सप्ताह का संधि घोषित किया; Lebanon में 200+ मौतों के बीच ceasefire का विस्तार करने का आह्वान</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Israeli military operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliation, Extension of US‑Iran ceasefire, Civilian casualties in modern warfare, International diplomatic pressure on conflict parties, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-rejects-pension-claim-of-sbi-clerk-for-voluntary-service-abandonment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Rejects Pension Claim of SBI Clerk for Voluntary Service Abandonment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Voluntary retirement vs abandonment of service, Pension eligibility for government employees, Supreme Court interpretation of service law, SBI clerk case as precedent, Public sector employment norms, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-2f3fb07e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने एसबीआई क्लर्क के स्वैच्छिक सेवा त्याग के कारण पेंशन दावे को खारिज किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Voluntary retirement vs abandonment of service, Pension eligibility for government employees, Supreme Court interpretation of service law, SBI clerk case as precedent, Public sector employment norms, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/irans-nuclear-chief-stresses-uranium-enrichment-as-precondition-for-us-ceasefire-talks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:13:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran’s Nuclear Chief Stresses Uranium Enrichment as Pre‑condition for US Ceasefire Talks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, Conditions for US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Non‑proliferation regime, Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Implications for regional security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/irans-nuclear-chief-us</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:13:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran’s Nuclear Chief ने यूरेनियम संवर्धन को US शांति वार्ता की पूर्व‑शर्त के रूप में ज़ोर दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, Conditions for US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Non‑proliferation regime, Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Implications for regional security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/telangana-hc-reserved-order-on-pawan-kheras-anticipatory-bail-in-fir-filed-by-assam-cms-wife</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:10:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Telangana HC Reserved Order on Pawan Khera’s Anticipatory Bail in FIR Filed by Assam CM’s Wife</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Anticipatory bail plea, FIR filed by Assam CM&apos;s wife, Passport controversy, Role of Telangana High Court, Political ramifications of personal legal disputes, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/telangana-hc-assam-cm-fir-pawan-khera-anticipatory-bail</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:10:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Telangana HC ने Assam CM की पत्नी द्वारा दायर FIR में Pawan Khera की Anticipatory Bail पर आदेश आरक्षित किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Anticipatory bail plea, FIR filed by Assam CM&apos;s wife, Passport controversy, Role of Telangana High Court, Political ramifications of personal legal disputes, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-f7a8486f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:47:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>इज़राइल ने बेयरुत में किए गए हमले में हेज़्बोला के सचिव-जनरल नैम क़ासेम के भतीजे को मार दिया – क्षेत्रीय सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Targeted killing of Hezbollah leadership, Israel‑Hezbollah escalation, Beirut security dynamics, Impact on Lebanon‑Israel relations, Retaliatory strikes, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/israel-kills-hezbollah-secretary-general-naim-qassems-nephew-in-beirut-strike-implications-for-regio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:47:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel Kills Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s Nephew in Beirut Strike – Implications for Regional Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Targeted killing of Hezbollah leadership, Israel‑Hezbollah escalation, Beirut security dynamics, Impact on Lebanon‑Israel relations, Retaliatory strikes, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-pil-aadhaar-6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:16:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court PIL ने Aadhaar जारी करने को 6 वर्ष तक के बच्चों तक सीमित करने की मांग की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Public Interest Litigation on Aadhaar, Proposed age ceiling of 6 years for enrolment, UIDAI&apos;s role and security concerns, Infiltration and identity fraud issues, Supreme Court&apos;s jurisdiction over biometric programmes, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-pil-demands-aadhaar-issuance-limited-to-children-up-to-6-years</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:16:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court PIL Seeks Aadhaar Limit to Children ≤6 Years — Citizenship Verification Concerns</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Aadhaar enrolment age ceiling, Public Interest Litigation against UIDAI, Privacy and biometric data concerns, Role of Sub‑Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar in Aadhaar issuance, Supreme Court hearing of the PIL, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-shehbaz-sharif-forms-ncmc-to-tackle-west-asia-conflict-fallout-ahead-of-usiran-ceasefire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:12:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Shehbaz Sharif Forms NCMC to Tackle West Asia Conflict Fallout Ahead of US‑Iran Ceasefire</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Impact of West Asia conflict on Pakistan&apos;s economy, National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC), US-Iran ceasefire and regional security implications, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-shehbaz-sharif-usiran-west-asia-conflict-ncmc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:12:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Shehbaz Sharif ने US‑Iran संघर्षविराम से पहले West Asia Conflict के प्रभाव को संभालने के लिए NCMC का गठन किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Impact of West Asia conflict on Pakistan&apos;s economy, National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC), US-Iran ceasefire and regional security implications, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-warns-of-escalating-child-trafficking-calls-for-immediate-state-action</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:17:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Warns of Escalating Child Trafficking; Calls for Immediate State Action</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Child trafficking surge, Supreme Court directives, Coordinated action by states and UTs, Role of Home Departments, Protection of child rights, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-24</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:17:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने बढ़ते बाल तस्करी की चेतावनी दी; तुरंत राज्य कार्रवाई का आह्वान किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Child trafficking surge, Supreme Court directives, Coordinated action by states and UTs, Role of Home Departments, Protection of child rights, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-takes-up-murder-of-forest-guard-in-chambal-sanctuary-amid-illegal-sand-mining</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:00:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Takes Up Murder of Forest Guard Amid Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining in riverine sanctuaries, Safety of forest personnel, Environmental law and suo motu jurisdiction, Conservation of National Chambal Sanctuary, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-national-chambal-sanctuary-illegal-sand-mining-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:00:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने National Chambal Sanctuary में Illegal Sand Mining के बीच वन गार्ड की हत्या को उठाया (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining in riverine sanctuaries, Safety of forest personnel, Environmental law and suo motu jurisdiction, Conservation of National Chambal Sanctuary, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-859-meerut</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:53:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने 859 Meerut संपत्तियों में अवैध सेटबैक को ध्वस्त करने का आदेश दिया — कोई कंपाउंडिंग नहीं</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court demolition order, Illegal setbacks in Meerut properties, Self‑demolition timeline, Recovery of demolition costs, Urban land‑use regulation enforcement, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-orders-demolition-of-illegal-setbacks-in-859-meerut-properties-no-compounding-allowed</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:53:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Setbacks in 859 Meerut Properties — No Compounding Allowed</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court demolition order, Illegal setbacks in Meerut properties, Self‑demolition timeline, Recovery of demolition costs, Urban land‑use regulation enforcement, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-dissolves-decadelong-estranged-marriage-orders-rs5crore-alimony-under-article142</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Dissolves Decade‑Long Estranged Marriage, Orders Rs 5 Crore Alimony under Article 142</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court jurisdiction and powers, Family law – dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, Judicial intervention in protracted matrimonial disputes, Legal backlog and case management in civil courts, Impact of judicial pronouncements on societal norms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-article142-rs5crore</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने दशक‑लंबी अलगाव वाली शादी को रद्द किया, Article 142 के तहत Rs 5 Crore अलिमोनी का आदेश दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court jurisdiction and powers, Family law – dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, Judicial intervention in protracted matrimonial disputes, Legal backlog and case management in civil courts, Impact of judicial pronouncements on societal norms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-announces-alternative-shipping-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-mine-threat-twoweek-truce</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:32:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Announces Alternative Shipping Routes in Strait of Hormuz Amid Mine Threat — Two‑Week Truce</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Alternative shipping routes announced by Iran, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Risk of sea mines and maritime security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-strait-of-hormuz-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:32:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran ने Strait of Hormuz में खनन खतरे के बीच वैकल्पिक शिपिंग मार्गों की घोषणा की — दो‑सप्ताहीय संधि</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Alternative shipping routes announced by Iran, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Risk of sea mines and maritime security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/philippine-coast-guard-inaugurates-first-dedicated-command-centre-in-spratly-islands-strategic-boost</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:21:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philippine Coast Guard Inaugurates First Dedicated Command Centre in Spratly Islands – Strategic Boost in South China Sea</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Philippines Coast Guard new command centre in Spratly Islands, South China Sea territorial disputes, Maritime surveillance and domain awareness, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/philippine-coast-guard-spratly-islands</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:21:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philippine Coast Guard Spratly Islands में पहला समर्पित कमांड सेंटर का उद्घाटन – दक्षिण चीन सागर में रणनीतिक बढ़ोतरी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Philippines Coast Guard new command centre in Spratly Islands, South China Sea territorial disputes, Maritime surveillance and domain awareness, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-ni-act</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:15:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने कहा कि बोर्ड रेज़ोल्यूशन पर हस्ताक्षर करना निदेशक के दैनिक नियंत्रण का प्रमाण नहीं है – NI Act के तहत प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, Director&apos;s liability for company actions, Board resolution signing vs day‑to‑day control, Supreme Court interpretation of corporate governance, Cheque dishonour criminal complaint, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-rules-signing-board-resolution-not-proof-of-directors-daytoday-control-implications-un</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:15:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Rules Signing Board Resolution Not Proof of Director’s Day‑to‑Day Control – Implications under NI Act</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, Director&apos;s liability for company actions, Board resolution signing vs day‑to‑day control, Supreme Court interpretation of corporate governance, Cheque dishonour criminal complaint, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-backed-hackers-pause-us-cyberattacks-post-ceasefire-continue-targeting-israel</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran-backed Hackers Pause US Cyberattacks Post Ceasefire, Continue Targeting Israel</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran‑linked cyber‑attacks post‑ceasefire, Handala hacking group targeting US and Israel, Cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iranbacked-hackers-us-israel</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran‑backed Hackers ने शांति संधि के बाद US साइबर हमलों को रोका, Israel को लक्षित करना जारी रखा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran‑linked cyber‑attacks post‑ceasefire, Handala hacking group targeting US and Israel, Cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-slams-bjps-withdrawal-of-cop33-bid-questions-indias-paris-agreement-commitment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:49:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress slams BJP’s withdrawal of COP33 bid, questions India’s Paris Agreement commitment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Withdrawal of COP33 bid, India’s climate commitments, Paris Agreement adherence, Political criticism of environmental policy, International climate summit hosting, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-bjp-cop33-paris-agreement</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:49:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress ने BJP की COP33 बोली वापस लेने की आलोचना की, भारत की Paris Agreement प्रतिबद्धता पर सवाल उठाए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Withdrawal of COP33 bid, India’s climate commitments, Paris Agreement adherence, Political criticism of environmental policy, International climate summit hosting, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imf-700million</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:23:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF ने श्रीलंका के साथ स्टाफ‑लेवल समझौता किया, इरान युद्ध के जोखिम के बीच $700 Million वित्तीय सहायता खोलते हुए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>IMF staff‑level agreement with Sri Lanka for $700 million financing, Linkage of funding to completion of economic reform programme, Exposure of Sri Lanka’s economy to Iran‑related war risks, Conditionalities attached to IMF disbursement, Implications for South Asian financial stability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imf-secures-staff-level-pact-with-sri-lanka-unlocking-700million-financing-amid-iran-war-exposure</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:23:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF Secures Staff-Level Pact with Sri Lanka, Unlocking $700 Million Financing Amid Iran War Exposure</news:title>
      <news:keywords>IMF staff‑level agreement with Sri Lanka for $700 million financing, Linkage of funding to completion of economic reform programme, Exposure of Sri Lanka’s economy to Iran‑related war risks, Conditionalities attached to IMF disbursement, Implications for South Asian financial stability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/karnataka-hc-dismisses-pil-over-mandatory-singing-of-all-six-stanzas-of-vande-mataram</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:15:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Against MHA Advisory on Mandatory Singing of Vande Mataram</news:title>
      <news:keywords>National song and its constitutional status, MHA circular on school curriculum, Secularism and basic structure challenge, Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in cultural matters, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/karnataka-hc-vande-mataram-pil</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:15:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Karnataka HC ने Vande Mataram के सभी छह पद्य के अनिवार्य गायन पर PIL को खारिज किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Karnataka High Court dismissal of PIL, MHA circular on Vande Mataram in schools, Mandatory singing of national song, Freedom of expression vs national integration, Judicial review of executive directives, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-allows-insurer-to-contest-quantum-of-motor-accident-claim-national-insurance-co-v-gaur</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:11:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Allows Insurer to Contest Quantum of Motor Accident Claim – National Insurance Co. v. Gauri Gurudas Gaonkar</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court allows insurance company to contest quantum, Motor accident claim litigation, Impleader of insurance company as party, Legal principles on compensation assessment, Impact on insurance claim jurisprudence, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-national-insurance-co-v-gauri-gurudas-gaonkar</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:11:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने मोटर दुर्घटना दावे की राशि को चुनौती देने की अनुमति दी – National Insurance Co. v. Gauri Gurudas Gaonkar</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court allows insurance company to contest quantum, Motor accident claim litigation, Impleader of insurance company as party, Legal principles on compensation assessment, Impact on insurance claim jurisprudence, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-strait-of-hormuz-israelhezbollah-us</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:18:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran ने Strait of Hormuz बंद किया Israel‑Hezbollah संघर्ष के बीच; US ने युद्धविराम की मांग की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran-Israel conflict, Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Hezbollah strikes in Lebanon, US diplomatic response, Impact on global oil markets, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-amid-israelhezbollah-conflict-us-pushes-for-ceasefire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:18:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Israel‑Hezbollah Conflict; US Pushes for Ceasefire</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran-Israel conflict, Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Hezbollah strikes in Lebanon, US diplomatic response, Impact on global oil markets, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/indias-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-meets-us-defence-commerce-officials-to-deepen-indopacific-ties</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:05:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India&apos;s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets US Defence &amp; Commerce Officials to Deepen Indo‑Pacific Ties</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑U.S. defence cooperation, Bilateral trade relations, Indo‑Pacific strategic dynamics, West Asia geopolitical developments, Diplomatic engagement at the ministry level, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-us-defence-commerce-officials-indopacific</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:05:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India के Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri ने US Defence &amp; Commerce Officials से मुलाकात की ताकि Indo‑Pacific संबंधों को गहरा किया जा सके</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑U.S. defence cooperation, Bilateral trade relations, Indo‑Pacific strategic dynamics, West Asia geopolitical developments, Diplomatic engagement at the ministry level, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iitkanpur</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IIT‑Kanpur के खगोलविदों ने पल्सर‑आधारित ब्रह्मांडीय दूरी मापन तकनीक में अग्रणी भूमिका निभाई</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Pulsar timing and dispersion measures, Distance measurement techniques in astrophysics, India’s contribution to space science research, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iitkanpur-astronomers-pioneer-pulsarbased-cosmic-distance-measurement-technique</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IIT‑Kanpur Astronomers Pioneer Pulsar‑Based Cosmic Distance Measurement Technique</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Pulsar timing and dispersion measures, Distance measurement techniques in astrophysics, India’s contribution to space science research, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cens-jncasr-unveil-temperaturecontrolled-nanomaterials-for-adaptive-electronics</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CeNS &amp; JNCASR Unveil Temperature‑Controlled Nanomaterials for Adaptive Electronics</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Temperature‑controlled nanomaterials, Future electronics, Material science breakthroughs, Thermal management in devices, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/union-home-minister-amit-shah-pays-tribute-to-crpf-martyrs-on-valour-day-highlights-1965-rann-of-kut</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to CRPF Martyrs on Valour Day – Highlights 1965 Rann of Kutch Action</news:title>
      <news:keywords>CRPF Valour Day, Paramilitary forces in internal security, Martyrdom and sacrifice, Role of central armed police forces, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/jncasr-develops-humidityresponsive-neuromorphic-sensor-a-leap-towards-energyefficient-ai-iot</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JNCASR Develops Humidity‑Responsive Neuromorphic Sensor – A Leap Towards Energy‑Efficient AI &amp; IoT</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Bio‑inspired sensors, Humidity‑responsive electronics, Energy efficiency in devices, Frog‑inspired nanotechnology, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/fiuind-and-i4c-sign-mou-to-boost-coordination-against-cyber-fraud-and-financial-crimes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FIU‑IND and I4C Sign MoU to Boost Coordination Against Cyber Fraud and Financial Crimes</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cyber‑crime coordination, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Combating cyber fraud, Digital payments security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/union-minister-dr-jitendra-singh-urges-private-sector-to-boost-rd-participation-new-rdi-fund-reforms</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Urges Private Sector to Boost R&amp;D Participation — New RDI Fund &amp; Reforms</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Private sector participation in R&amp;D, Innovation ecosystem, Science and technology policy, Industry‑government collaboration, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/fiuind-i4c-mou</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FIU‑IND और I4C ने साइबर धोखाधड़ी और वित्तीय अपराधों के खिलाफ समन्वय को बढ़ाने के लिए MoU पर हस्ताक्षर किए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cyber‑crime coordination, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Combating cyber fraud, Digital payments security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/jncasr-ai-iot</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JNCASR विकसित करता है आर्द्रता‑प्रतिक्रियाशील न्यूरोमोर्फिक सेंसर – ऊर्जा‑कुशल AI और IoT की दिशा में एक छलांग</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Bio‑inspired sensors, Humidity‑responsive electronics, Energy efficiency in devices, Frog‑inspired nanotechnology, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/indias-defence-minister-congratulates-vietnams-new-deputy-pm-defence-minister-strengthening-indiavie</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India‑Vietnam Defence Ties Strengthened as General Phan Van Giang Becomes Deputy PM &amp; Defence Minister</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑Vietnam strategic partnership, Appointment of Vietnam’s Deputy PM &amp; Defence Minister, Indo‑Pacific security architecture, Bilateral defence cooperation, Regional balance of power, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/department-of-higher-education-mission-sadhana-saptah-2026-iks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Department of Higher Education ने Mission Sadhana Saptah 2026 के दौरान IKS सत्र आयोजित किया – बहु‑विषयक एकीकरण पर जोर</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Mission Sadhana Saptah 2026, Curriculum integration of indigenous knowledge, Higher education reforms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-defence-minister-vietnam-deputy-pm-defence-minister-indiavietnam</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India के Defence Minister ने Vietnam के नए Deputy PM और Defence Minister को बधाई दी – India‑Vietnam संबंधों को सुदृढ़ करना</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Vietnam&apos;s defence leadership, India‑Vietnam strategic partnership, Regional security dynamics in Southeast Asia, Defence diplomacy, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ins-sunayna-ios-sagar-passex-indiamaldives</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>INS Sunayna (IOS SAGAR) मालदीव से PASSEX के बाद प्रस्थान, India‑Maldives समुद्री साझेदारी को सुदृढ़ बनाते हुए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indian Navy deployment, India-Maldives strategic ties, Maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, Naval diplomacy, Regional maritime cooperation, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/union-minister-dr-jitendra-singh-rd-rdi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh निजी क्षेत्र को R&amp;D भागीदारी बढ़ाने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं — नया RDI फंड और सुधार</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Private sector participation in R&amp;D, Innovation ecosystem, Science and technology policy, Industry‑government collaboration, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cens-jncasr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CeNS &amp; JNCASR ने अनुकूली इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स के लिए ताप‑नियंत्रित नैनोमैटेरियल्स का अनावरण किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Temperature‑controlled nanomaterials, Future electronics, Material science breakthroughs, Thermal management in devices, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/union-home-minister-amit-shah-crpf-valour-day-1965-rann-of-kutch</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Union Home Minister Amit Shah ने CRPF शहीदों को Valour Day पर श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की – 1965 Rann of Kutch कार्रवाई के मुख्य बिंदु</news:title>
      <news:keywords>CRPF Valour Day, Paramilitary forces in internal security, Martyrdom and sacrifice, Role of central armed police forces, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/department-of-higher-education-holds-iks-session-during-mission-sadhana-saptah-2026-emphasis-on-mult</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Department of Higher Education Holds IKS Session During Mission Sadhana Saptah 2026 – Emphasis on Multidisciplinary Integration</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Mission Sadhana Saptah 2026, Curriculum integration of indigenous knowledge, Higher education reforms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ins-sunayna-ios-sagar-departs-maldives-after-passex-strengthening-india-maldives-maritime-partnershi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>INS Sunayna (IOS SAGAR) Departs Maldives After PASSEX, Strengthening India-Maldives Maritime Partnership</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indian Navy deployment, India-Maldives strategic ties, Maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, Naval diplomacy, Regional maritime cooperation, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pfbr-achieves-first-criticality-in-2026-cost-overruns-delays-raise-policy-questions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:21:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PFBR Achieves First Criticality in 2026; Cost Overruns &amp; Delays Raise Policy Questions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>First criticality of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Cost overruns and schedule delays in nuclear projects, Regulatory oversight by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Fast reactor fuel‑cycle facility commissioning timeline, Implications for India’s nuclear energy roadmap, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pfbr-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:21:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PFBR ने 2026 में पहली क्रिटिकलिटी हासिल की; लागत बढ़ोतरी और देरी ने नीति प्रश्न उठाए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>First criticality of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Cost overruns and schedule delays in nuclear projects, Regulatory oversight by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Fast reactor fuel‑cycle facility commissioning timeline, Implications for India’s nuclear energy roadmap, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cabinet-committee-approves-84-cost-hike-for-hpcl-rajasthan-refinery-boost-to-domestic-petrochemicals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:18:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cabinet Committee Approves 84% Cost Hike for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery – Boost to Domestic Petrochemicals</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves 84% cost hike for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, Total project cost now Rs 79,459 crore; equity infusion of Rs 19,600 crore, Strategic aim to boost domestic petrochemical production, Implications for fiscal allocation and private sector participation, Timeline and capacity expansion of the refinery, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cabinet-committee-hpcl-rajasthan-refinery-84</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:18:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cabinet Committee ने HPCL Rajasthan Refinery के लिए 84% लागत वृद्धि को मंजूरी दी – घरेलू पेट्रोकेमिकल्स को बढ़ावा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves 84% cost hike for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, Total project cost now Rs 79,459 crore; equity infusion of Rs 19,600 crore, Strategic aim to boost domestic petrochemical production, Implications for fiscal allocation and private sector participation, Timeline and capacity expansion of the refinery, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-f8d2f05d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:14:06.710Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>अध्ययन ने भारतीय मेट्रो अपशिष्ट जल में एंटीमाइक्रोबियल रेजिस्टेंस को मानचित्रित किया — नीति और निगरानी के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Wastewater surveillance, Super‑bugs in urban sewers, Public health implications, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/andhra-pradesh-5000-107-6-wte</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:02:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Andhra Pradesh रोज़ाना 5,000 टन से अधिक कचरा 107 केंद्रों और 6 WtE प्लांट्स के माध्यम से प्रोसेस करेगा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh scientific waste management drive, Processing &gt;5,000 tonnes of waste daily via 107 centres, Six waste‑to‑energy plants and circular economy policy, Swachh Andhra Corporation initiatives, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/andhra-pradesh-to-process-5000-tonnes-of-waste-daily-via-107-centres-6-wte-plants</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:02:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Andhra Pradesh to Process 5,000+ Tonnes of Waste Daily via 107 Centres &amp; 6 WtE Plants</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh scientific waste management drive, Processing &gt;5,000 tonnes of waste daily via 107 centres, Six waste‑to‑energy plants and circular economy policy, Swachh Andhra Corporation initiatives, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-40</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:21:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने संघर्ष के 40वें दिन इरान के साथ दो‑सप्ताह का युद्धविराम घोषित किया — क्षेत्रीय सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran military confrontation in 2026, Ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, Implications for Strait of Hormuz security, US foreign policy under President Trump, Regional power dynamics in the Middle East, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-announces-twoweek-ceasefire-with-iran-on-day-40-of-conflict-implications-for-regional-security</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:21:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Announces Two‑Week Ceasefire with Iran on Day 40 of Conflict — Implications for Regional Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran military confrontation in 2026, Ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, Implications for Strait of Hormuz security, US foreign policy under President Trump, Regional power dynamics in the Middle East, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/eacpm-s-mahendra-dev-inr-9293usd-fii</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:27:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>EAC‑PM चेयरमैन S. Mahendra Dev ने INR को 92‑93/USD पर स्थिर होने की भविष्यवाणी की, FII प्रवाह की उम्मीद जताई</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Rupee exchange‑rate outlook 2026, Impact of global geopolitical tensions on currency, Foreign investment inflows, Macroeconomic fundamentals supporting stability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/eacpm-chairman-s-mahendra-dev-predicts-inr-stabilisation-at-9293usd-anticipates-fii-inflows</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:27:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>EAC‑PM Chairman S. Mahendra Dev Predicts INR Stabilisation at 92‑93/USD, Anticipates FII Inflows</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Rupee exchange‑rate outlook 2026, Impact of global geopolitical tensions on currency, Foreign investment inflows, Macroeconomic fundamentals supporting stability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-quashes-murder-conviction-over-faulty-section27-evidence-recovery</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:05:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Quashes Murder Conviction Over Faulty Section 27 Evidence Recovery</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, Forensic linkage of seized items to offences, Judicial standards for admissibility of evidence, Criminal procedure and conviction standards, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-section27</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:05:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने दोषपूर्ण Section 27 साक्ष्य पुनर्प्राप्ति के कारण हत्या की सज़ा को रद्द किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, Forensic linkage of seized items to offences, Judicial standards for admissibility of evidence, Criminal procedure and conviction standards, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-ccs</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:00:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने आपराधिक या अनुशासनात्मक कार्यवाही के लंबित रहने पर ग्रैच्युटी रोकने को बरकरार रखा – CCS पेंशन नियम</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Gratuity under CCS Pension Rules, Withholding of benefits during pending proceedings, Criminal and disciplinary proceedings against government employees, Supreme Court interpretation of service law, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-upholds-withholding-of-gratuity-during-pending-criminal-or-disciplinary-proceedings-cc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:00:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Upholds Withholding of Gratuity During Pending Criminal or Disciplinary Proceedings – CCS Pension Rules</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Gratuity under CCS Pension Rules, Withholding of benefits during pending proceedings, Criminal and disciplinary proceedings against government employees, Supreme Court interpretation of service law, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-says-courts-can-review-superstitious-practices-violating-public-order-sabarimala-refer</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Bench Examines Power to Strike Down ‘Superstitious’ Religious Practices – Sabarimala Reference</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial review of superstitious religious practices, Article 25(2)(b) – power of State to reform religion, Essential Religious Practice (ERP) doctrine, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on public order, morality, health, Implications for religious freedom jurisprudence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sabarimala</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court कहती है कि अदालतें सार्वजनिक व्यवस्था का उल्लंघन करने वाली अंधविश्वास प्रथाओं की समीक्षा कर सकती हैं – Sabarimala संदर्भ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial review of religious practices, Public order, morality and health as grounds for interference, Sabarimala temple women‑entry case, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on superstition, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/mpc-keeps-rbi-repo-rate-at-525-under-laf-implications-for-inflation-and-liquidity</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:30:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MPC Keeps RBI Repo Rate at 5.25% under LAF — Implications for Inflation and Liquidity</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, Monetary Policy Committee decision process, Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Implications for inflation and growth, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/mpc-laf-rbi-525</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:30:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MPC ने LAF के तहत RBI रेपो रेट को 5.25% पर बनाए रखा — मुद्रास्फीति और तरलता के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, Monetary Policy Committee decision process, Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Implications for inflation and growth, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sabarimala-nondevotees-pil</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:18:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने Sabarimala में महिलाओं के प्रवेश की समीक्षा में Non‑Devotees की PIL स्टैंडिंग पर सवाल उठाए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Locus standi in public interest litigation, Temple customs and constitutional challenge, Sabarimala women‑entry controversy, Supreme Court&apos;s procedural scrutiny, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-questions-pil-standing-of-nondevotees-in-sabarimala-womenentry-review</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:18:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Questions PIL Standing of Non‑Devotees in Sabarimala Women‑Entry Review</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Locus standi in public interest litigation, Temple customs and constitutional challenge, Sabarimala women‑entry controversy, Supreme Court&apos;s procedural scrutiny, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-9judge-bench-sabarimala-day2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:15:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court 9‑Judge Bench ने Sabarimala समीक्षा जारी रखी – Day 2 मुख्य बिंदु</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Constitutional validity of religious practices, Article 25‑26 (freedom of religion) vs. gender equality, Supreme Court’s larger bench jurisprudence, Impact on personal law and secularism, Public interest litigation (PIL) dynamics, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-9judge-bench-continues-sabarimala-review-day2-highlights</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:15:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court 9‑Judge Bench Continues Hearing on Sabarimala Constitutional Issues – Day 2</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala temple entry dispute, Gender equality and women&apos;s rights, Fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 25, 26, Role of a constitutional bench, Balancing religious freedom with equality, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-8901d1d7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>गुजरात हाई कोर्ट ने ओमिटेड वोटर को इलेक्टोरल रोल में शामिल करने का आदेश दिया — मतदान अधिकार की पुष्टि</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Electoral roll inclusion, Right to vote under Article 326, High Court intervention in electoral matters, Ensuring universal adult franchise, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/gujarat-high-court-orders-inclusion-of-omitted-voter-in-electoral-roll-upholding-electoral-rights</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gujarat High Court Orders Inclusion of Omitted Voter in Electoral Roll — Upholding Electoral Rights</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Electoral roll inclusion, Right to vote under Article 326, High Court intervention in electoral matters, Ensuring universal adult franchise, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sabarimala-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:22:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court सॉलिसिटर जनरल ने Sabarimala समीक्षा में संवैधानिक नैतिकता के उपयोग को चुनौती दी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Transformative constitutionalism, Constitutional morality, Article 25 (Freedom of Religion), Sabarimala case arguments, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-solicitor-general-challenges-use-of-constitutional-morality-in-sabarimala-review</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:22:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Hearing on Sabarimala Review: SG Mehta Rejects ‘Constitutional Morality’ as Judicial Standard</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Transformative constitutionalism as a judicial doctrine, Concept of constitutional morality, Solicitor General&apos;s critique of these concepts, Application to Article 25 cases, Debate on judicial activism vs restraint, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-welcomes-usiran-ceasefire-calls-for-deescalation-dialogue-and-diplomacy-in-west-asia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:11:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India Welcomes US‑Iran Ceasefire, Calls for De‑escalation, Dialogue and Diplomacy in West Asia</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India’s foreign policy stance on the US‑Iran ceasefire, Call for diplomatic de‑escalation in West Asia, Implications for global oil markets and energy security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/usiran-west-asia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:11:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>भारत ने US‑Iran संघर्ष विराम का स्वागत किया, West Asia में तनाव घटाने, संवाद और कूटनीति की अपील की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India’s foreign policy stance on the US‑Iran ceasefire, Call for diplomatic de‑escalation in West Asia, Implications for global oil markets and energy security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-22</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:50:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने धन‑उधारी कानूनों के दायरे को स्पष्ट किया – कोई विधायी शून्य नहीं</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Unauthorised money lending, Suo motu proceedings vs. statutory enforcement, State Money Lending Acts, Supreme Court&apos;s clarification on enforcement, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-clarifies-scope-of-moneylending-laws-no-legislative-vacuum</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:50:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Clarifies Money‑Lending Laws – Existing State Provisions Remain Enforceable</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Regulation of unlicensed money lenders, State Money Lending Acts and their enforcement, Supreme Court clarification on existing legal framework, Suo motu jurisdiction and proactive judicial action, Impact on informal credit markets, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/isro-chairperson-gaganyaan-hlvm3-g1om1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:35:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ISRO Chairperson ने Gaganyaan की पहली अनक्रूड मिशन (HLVM3 G1/OM1) के निकट लॉन्च तिथि की घोषणा की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Gaganyaan programme, Uncrewed space mission, India’s human spaceflight ambitions, ISRO’s launch schedule, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/isro-chairperson-announces-imminent-launch-date-for-gaganyaans-first-uncrewed-mission-hlvm3-g1om1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:35:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ISRO Chairperson Announces Imminent Launch Date for Gaganyaan&apos;s First Uncrewed Mission (HLVM3 G1/OM1)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Gaganyaan programme, Uncrewed space mission, India’s human spaceflight ambitions, ISRO’s launch schedule, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iranian-hackers-escalate-attacks-on-us-critical-infrastructure-plcs-and-scada-systems-8-april-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:11:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iranian Hackers Escalate Attacks on US Critical Infrastructure PLCs and SCADA Systems — 8 April 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iranian cyber‑attacks on US critical infrastructure, Targeting of PLCs and SCADA systems, Cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, Implications for national security and energy sector, US cyber‑defence response mechanisms, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-critical-infrastructure-plcs-scada-systems-8-april-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:11:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ईरानी हैकर्स US Critical Infrastructure PLCs और SCADA Systems पर हमले बढ़ाते हैं — 8 April 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iranian cyber‑attacks on US critical infrastructure, Targeting of PLCs and SCADA systems, Cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, Implications for national security and energy sector, US cyber‑defence response mechanisms, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/russian-west-asia-us</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:00:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russian उपग्रह सर्वेक्षण इरान की West Asia में US बलों को लक्षित करने में सहायता – भू-राजनीति और साइबर सुरक्षा के निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Russia-Iran strategic partnership in cyber and space domains, Use of satellite imagery for targeting US forces in West Asia, Hybrid warfare and cyber collaboration between Russian GRU and Iranian hackers, Implications for regional security and India’s maritime interests, Ukraine intelligence assessment on Russia-Iran cooperation, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/russian-satellite-surveys-aid-irans-targeting-of-us-forces-in-west-asia-implications-for-geopolitics</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:00:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russian Satellite Surveys Aid Iran&apos;s Targeting of US Forces in West Asia – Implications for Geopolitics and Cybersecurity</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Russia-Iran strategic partnership in cyber and space domains, Use of satellite imagery for targeting US forces in West Asia, Hybrid warfare and cyber collaboration between Russian GRU and Iranian hackers, Implications for regional security and India’s maritime interests, Ukraine intelligence assessment on Russia-Iran cooperation, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sets-fresh-12year-limitation-clock-for-decree-execution-after-appeal-dismissal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:43:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Sets Fresh 12‑Year Limitation Clock for Decree Execution After Appeal Dismissal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Limitation period for decree execution, Effect of appeal dismissal on limitation, Supreme Court interpretation of the Limitation Act, Civil Procedure Code implications, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-12-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:43:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने अपील खारिज होने के बाद डिक्री निष्पादन के लिए नई 12‑साल की सीमा अवधि निर्धारित की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Limitation period for decree execution, Effect of appeal dismissal on limitation, Supreme Court interpretation of the Limitation Act, Civil Procedure Code implications, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-iran-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:14:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S.-Iran शांति संधि और स्ट्रेट ऑफ़ होर्मुज़ का पुनः खुलना भारतीय निर्यातकों को तुरंत राहत प्रदान करता है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire impact on maritime trade, Strait of Hormuz reopening, Export sector relief in India, Role of trade bodies like FIEO, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-iran-ceasefire-and-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-offers-immediate-relief-to-indian-exporters</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:14:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Offers Immediate Relief to Indian Exporters</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire impact on maritime trade, Strait of Hormuz reopening, Export sector relief in India, Role of trade bodies like FIEO, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/2026-assembly-elections-in-kerala-assam-puducherry-campaign-dynamics-alliances-and-key-issues</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:01:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 Assembly Elections in Kerala, Assam &amp; Puducherry – Campaign Dynamics, Alliances and Key Issues</news:title>
      <news:keywords>2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, LDF&apos;s third consecutive term claim, Single‑phase voting and result declaration date, Electoral alliances and seat distribution, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/2026-in-kerala-assam-puducherry</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:01:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 विधानसभा चुनाव in Kerala, Assam &amp; Puducherry – अभियान गतिशीलता, गठबंधन और मुख्य मुद्दे</news:title>
      <news:keywords>2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, LDF&apos;s third consecutive term claim, Single‑phase voting and result declaration date, Electoral alliances and seat distribution, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-orders-sealing-of-44-illegal-properties-in-meerut-censures-former-divisional-commissio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:59:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Orders Sealing of 44 Illegal Properties in Meerut, Censures Former Divisional Commissioner</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Unauthorised Structures, Demolition Orders, State Officer Liability, Public Safety, Supreme Court Intervention, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-44-divisional-commissioner</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:59:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने मेरठ में 44 अवैध संपत्तियों को सील करने का आदेश दिया, पूर्व Divisional Commissioner की निंदा की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Unauthorised Structures, Demolition Orders, State Officer Liability, Public Safety, Supreme Court Intervention, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-unveils-10point-plan-demanding-us-acceptance-of-uranium-enrichment-and-sanctions-lift</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:37:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Unveils 10‑Point Plan Demanding US Acceptance of Uranium Enrichment and Sanctions Lift</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran&apos;s 10‑point plan demanding US acceptance of uranium enrichment, Lifting of primary and secondary sanctions on Iran, Implications for the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT), US‑Iran diplomatic deadlock and regional security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/iran-us-uranium-enrichment-10</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:37:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran ने US की uranium enrichment की स्वीकृति और प्रतिबंधों की समाप्ति की मांग करते हुए 10‑बिंदु योजना का खुलासा किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran&apos;s 10‑point plan demanding US acceptance of uranium enrichment, Lifting of primary and secondary sanctions on Iran, Implications for the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT), US‑Iran diplomatic deadlock and regional security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-justice-department-disrupts-grurun-dns-hijacking-network-implications-for-cyber-security</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:19:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Justice Department Disrupts GRU‑Run DNS Hijacking Network – Implications for Cyber Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US Justice Department disrupts Russian GRU‑run DNS hijacking network, Use of routers for global DNS hijacking attacks, Implications for cyber‑security of critical internet infrastructure, Legal mechanisms for counter‑cyber operations, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-justice-department-gru-dns</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:19:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Justice Department ने GRU‑चलित DNS हाइजैकिंग नेटवर्क को बाधित किया – साइबर सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US Justice Department disrupts Russian GRU‑run DNS hijacking network, Use of routers for global DNS hijacking attacks, Implications for cyber‑security of critical internet infrastructure, Legal mechanisms for counter‑cyber operations, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-announces-twoweek-suspension-of-iran-bombing-pakistan-mediates-ceasefire-apr72026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:18:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Announces Two‑Week Suspension of Iran Bombing – Pakistan Mediates Ceasefire (Apr 7 2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran’s 10‑point conditions for ceasefire and negotiations, US‑Iran truce mediated by Pakistan, Strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, Potential pathways to de‑escalation in the Iran‑Israel conflict, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-pakistan-7-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:18:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने ईरान बमबारी पर दो‑सप्ताह का निलंबन घोषित किया – Pakistan ने युद्धविराम का मध्यस्थता की (7 अप्रैल 2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran’s 10‑point conditions for ceasefire and negotiations, US‑Iran truce mediated by Pakistan, Strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, Potential pathways to de‑escalation in the Iran‑Israel conflict, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/delhi-high-court-orders-action-on-rana-ayyubs-x-posts-allegedly-insulting-hindu-deities</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:09:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Delhi High Court Orders Action on Rana Ayyub’s X Posts Allegedly Insulting Hindu Deities</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Communal hate speech on social media, Freedom of expression vs. public order, Judicial intervention in online content, Defamation and insult to religious sentiments, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/delhi-high-court-rana-ayyub-x</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:09:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Delhi High Court ने Rana Ayyub के X पोस्टों पर कार्रवाई का आदेश दिया, जो हिंदू देवताओं को अपमानित करने का आरोप है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Communal hate speech on social media, Freedom of expression vs. public order, Judicial intervention in online content, Defamation and insult to religious sentiments, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-revises-ndcs-47-gdp-emission-intensity-cut-by-2035-60-clean-power-354gtcoe-forest-sink</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:40:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India Revises NDCs: 47% GDP Emission Intensity Cut by 2035, 60% Clean Power, 3.5‑4 GtCO₂e Forest Sink</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Revised NDCs for 2026, India’s climate mitigation targets, Energy‑development trade‑offs, International climate commitments, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-revises-ndcs-2035-47-gdp-60-354gtcoe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:40:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India Revises NDCs: 2035 तक 47% GDP उत्सर्जन तीव्रता में कट, 60% स्वच्छ पावर, 3.5‑4 GtCO₂e फ़ॉरेस्ट सिंक</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Revised NDCs for 2026, India’s climate mitigation targets, Energy‑development trade‑offs, International climate commitments, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-constitutional-morality-centre</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:10:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court बेंच ने धार्मिक स्वतंत्रता मामलों में ‘Constitutional Morality’ पर सवाल उठाए – Centre का रुख</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court hearing on Sabarimala women entry case, Constitutional morality and its application, Challenge to religious customs by non‑devotees, Gender discrimination at religious places, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-bench-questions-constitutional-morality-in-religious-freedom-cases-centres-stand</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:10:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Bench Questions ‘Constitutional Morality’ in Religious Freedom Cases – Centre’s Stand</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court hearing on Sabarimala women entry case, Constitutional morality and its application, Challenge to religious customs by non‑devotees, Gender discrimination at religious places, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-review-of-max-hospital-doctors-stance-in-gurugram-child-rape-case</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:53:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Review of Max Hospital Doctor’s Stance in Gurugram Child Rape Case</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Child sexual abuse and protection laws, Role of medical professionals in forensic examinations, Supreme Court&apos;s oversight of criminal investigations, Show‑cause notice to medical experts, Implementation of the POCSO Act, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-review-of-max-hospital-doctors-stance-in-gurugram-child-rape-case-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:53:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Review of Max Hospital Doctor’s Stance in Gurugram Child Rape Case</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Child sexual abuse and protection laws, Role of medical professionals in forensic examinations, Supreme Court&apos;s oversight of criminal investigations, Show‑cause notice to medical experts, Implementation of the POCSO Act, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/meitys-proposed-rule-change-to-empower-ib-over-social-media-users-civil-society-pushback-7-april-202</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MeitY’s Proposed Rule Change to Empower I&amp;B Over Social Media Users — Civil Society Pushback, 7 April 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Proposed rule change expanding Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting powers, Treating individual social media users as regulated news publishers, Civil society concerns over growing censorship, Regulation of digital news and social media platforms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/meity-ib-7-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MeitY का प्रस्तावित नियम परिवर्तन I&amp;B को सोशल मीडिया उपयोगकर्ताओं पर अधिकार देने के लिए — नागरिक समाज की प्रतिक्रिया, 7 अप्रैल 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Proposed rule change expanding Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting powers, Treating individual social media users as regulated news publishers, Civil society concerns over growing censorship, Regulation of digital news and social media platforms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/instrikand-mahasagar</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>INS Trikand की मोंबासा में पोर्ट कॉल – भारत‑केन्या समुद्री संबंधों को सुदृढ़ करना और MAHASAGAR विज़न</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India‑Kenya maritime cooperation, Strategic significance of the Indian Ocean Region, Naval goodwill visits and port calls, Enhancing security of sea‑lines of communication, India&apos;s Act East and Africa outreach, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ins-sudarshini-departs-ste-after-successful-participation-in-escale-ste-2026-boosting-indiafrance-ma</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>INS Sudarshini Departs Sète After Successful Participation in Escale à Sète 2026 – Boosting India‑France Maritime Ties</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Naval diplomacy and bilateral defence cooperation, India&apos;s participation in international maritime exercises, Strategic importance of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean Region, Indo‑French defence ties, Maritime security and blue‑water capability, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/caqm-imposes-rs6185crore-environmental-compensation-on-six-thermal-power-plants-for-breaching-biomas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CAQM Imposes Rs 61.85 crore Environmental Compensation on Six Power Plants for Ignoring Biomass Co‑firing Norms</news:title>
      <news:keywords>CAQM environmental compensation on thermal power plants, Biomass co‑firing norms in the NCR region, Air quality management and regulatory enforcement, Impact of non‑compliance on public health, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pmmy-completes-11-years-4007lakhcr-disbursed-women-firsttime-entrepreneurs-drive-inclusive-growth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PMMY Marks 11 Years: Over ₹40 Lakh Crore Disbursed, Boosting MSME Credit Inclusion</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) – 11‑year milestone, Credit access for MSMEs and micro‑entrepreneurs, Financial inclusion and non‑collateralised lending, Impact on employment generation, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/niti-aayogs-national-meeting-on-institutional-structures-for-research-translation-6-apr-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NITI Aayog&apos;s Consultative Meeting on Research Translation – Strengthening Industry‑Academia Ties</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Institutional structures for research translation, Productisation of scientific outcomes, NITI Aayog’s role in S&amp;T policy formulation, Stakeholder engagement in innovation ecosystems, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-mudra-yojana-marks-11-years-40lakhcrore-disbursed-23-loans-to-women-boost-to-msmes-selfemployment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Mudra Yojana Marks 11 Years: ₹40 Lakh Crore Disbursed, 2/3 Loans to Women</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Collateral‑free loans for small traders and start‑ups, Government’s role in promoting self‑employment, Scale of credit disbursement under the scheme, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ins-sudarshini-escale-ste-2026-ste-indiafrance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>INS Sudarshini ने Escale à Sète 2026 में सफल भागीदारी के बाद Sète से प्रस्थान किया – India‑France समुद्री संबंधों को सुदृढ़ किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Naval diplomacy and bilateral defence cooperation, India&apos;s participation in international maritime exercises, Strategic importance of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean Region, Indo‑French defence ties, Maritime security and blue‑water capability, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/niti-aayog-6-apr-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NITI Aayog की राष्ट्रीय बैठक संस्थागत संरचनाओं पर अनुसंधान अनुवाद (6 Apr 2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Research translation and productisation, Innovation ecosystem in India, Role of NITI Aayog in policy formulation, Public‑private partnership for R&amp;D, Technology commercialization, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-mudra-yojana-11-40-23-msmes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Mudra Yojana ने 11 साल पूरे किए: ₹40 लाख क्रोड़ वितरित, 2/3 ऋण महिलाओं को – MSMEs और स्व‑रोजगार को बढ़ावा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Collateral‑free credit schemes, Support to start‑ups and MSMEs, Government’s role in entrepreneurship promotion, Policy impact on self‑employment, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/caqm-6185</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CAQM ने बायोमास को‑फ़ायरिंग मानदंडों का उल्लंघन करने वाले छह थर्मल पावर प्लांट्स पर ₹61.85 करोड़ पर्यावरणीय मुआवजा लगाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Biomass co‑firing norms for thermal power plants, Environmental compensation and penalty mechanisms, Air quality management around the National Capital Region, Renewable integration in coal‑based power generation, Regulatory role of CAQM, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/national-quantum-mission-achieves-1000km-qkd-network-in-under-3-years-implications-for-defence-deept</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000‑km QKD network in under 3 years — Implications for Defence &amp; Deep‑Tech</news:title>
      <news:keywords>National Quantum Mission – 1,000 km secure communication link, Quantum cryptography and its defence applications, Startup support and deep‑tech funding under the mission, R&amp;D funding mechanisms for quantum technologies, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/niti-aayog-report-shows-womens-credit-portfolio-hits-76-lakh-crore-26-of-system-credit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NITI Aayog Report (7 Apr 2026): Women’s Credit Portfolio Hits ₹76 Lakh Crore – 26% of System Credit</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women’s credit portfolio in India, Financial inclusion and gender gap in credit, NITI Aayog report on evolving credit market, Role of microfinance and credit bureaus, Policy measures for women borrowers, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/national-quantum-mission-3-1000km-qkd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>National Quantum Mission ने 3 साल से कम में 1,000‑km QKD नेटवर्क हासिल किया — रक्षा और डीप‑टेक के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>National Quantum Mission – 1,000 km secure communication link, Quantum cryptography and its defence applications, Startup support and deep‑tech funding under the mission, R&amp;D funding mechanisms for quantum technologies, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/instrikands-port-call-at-mombasa-boosting-indiakenya-maritime-ties-and-mahasagar-vision</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>INS Trikand’s Port Call at Mombasa (07 Apr 2026) – Boosting India‑Kenya Maritime Ties under MAHASAGAR</news:title>
      <news:keywords>INS Trikand port call at Mombasa, India‑Kenya maritime cooperation, Security dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region, Naval diplomacy and anti‑piracy initiatives, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pmmy-11-4007</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PMMY 11 साल पूरे – ₹40.07 लाख क्रोड़ वितरित, महिलाएँ और प्रथम‑बार उद्यमी समावेशी विकास को आगे बढ़ाते हैं</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Mudra loans and their impact on MSMEs, Financial inclusion strategies, Credit flow to micro‑enterprises, Role of NBFCs and banks in scheme implementation, Economic contribution of the informal sector, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/niti-aayog-76-26</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NITI Aayog रिपोर्ट दर्शाती है कि महिलाओं का क्रेडिट पोर्टफोलियो ₹76 लाख करोड़ तक पहुँच गया – सिस्टम क्रेडिट का 26%</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women’s access to credit, Gender gap in financial services, Evolution of the Indian credit market, Policy measures for inclusive finance, Impact of credit on women’s entrepreneurship, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/106-loksabha-vidhansabha</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T20:28:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>संविधान (106वां संशोधन) अधिनियम – Lok Sabha और Vidhan Sabha में महिलाओं के एक‑तिहाई सीटों को स्थगित</news:title>
      <news:keywords>106th Constitutional Amendment – women’s reservation, One‑third seat reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies, Linkage with post‑census delimitation, Impact on gender representation and electoral politics, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/constitution-106th-amendment-act-onethird-womens-seats-in-loksabha-vidhansabha-deferred</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T20:28:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Constitution (106th Amendment) Act – One‑Third Women’s Seats in Lok Sabha &amp; Vidhan Sabha Deferred</news:title>
      <news:keywords>106th Constitutional Amendment – women’s reservation, One‑third seat reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies, Linkage with post‑census delimitation, Impact on gender representation and electoral politics, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/madurai-court-convicts-9-police-for-custodial-killing-of-trader-jayaraj-son-death-penalty</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T20:10:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Madurai Court Convicts 9 Police for Custodial Killing of Trader Jayaraj &amp; Son, Death Penalty</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Custodial death and police brutality, Judicial activism in criminal justice, Evidence gathering and victim witness protection, Reforms needed in law‑enforcement agencies, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/madurai-court-jayaraj-9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T20:10:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Madurai Court ने व्यापारी Jayaraj और उनके पुत्र की हिरासत में हत्या के लिए 9 पुलिस को दंडित किया, मृत्युदंड</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Custodial death and police brutality, Judicial activism in criminal justice, Evidence gathering and victim witness protection, Reforms needed in law‑enforcement agencies, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>