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      <news:title>Study Maps Antimicrobial Resistance in Indian Metro Wastewater — Implications for Policy &amp; Surveillance</news:title>
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      <news:title>अध्ययन ने भारतीय मेट्रो अपशिष्ट जल में एंटीमाइक्रोबियल रेजिस्टेंस को मानचित्रित किया — नीति और निगरानी के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
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      <news:title>Andhra Pradesh रोज़ाना 5,000 टन से अधिक कचरा 107 केंद्रों और 6 WtE प्लांट्स के माध्यम से प्रोसेस करेगा</news:title>
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      <news:title>Andhra Pradesh to Process 5,000+ Tonnes of Waste Daily via 107 Centres &amp; 6 WtE Plants</news:title>
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      <news:title>Trump Announces Two‑Week Ceasefire with Iran on Day 40 of Conflict — Implications for Regional Security</news:title>
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      <news:title>Trump ने संघर्ष के 40वें दिन इरान के साथ दो‑सप्ताह का युद्धविराम घोषित किया — क्षेत्रीय सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
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      <news:title>EAC‑PM Chairman S. Mahendra Dev Predicts INR Stabilisation at 92‑93/USD, Anticipates FII Inflows</news:title>
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      <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>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Quashes Murder Conviction Over Faulty Section 27 Evidence Recovery</news:title>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court ने दोषपूर्ण Section 27 साक्ष्य पुनर्प्राप्ति के कारण हत्या की सज़ा को रद्द किया</news:title>
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      <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>
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      <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>
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      <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>
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      <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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/mpc-keeps-rbi-repo-rate-at-525-under-laf-implications-for-inflation-and-liquidity</loc>
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      <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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/mpc-laf-rbi-525</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-questions-pil-standing-of-nondevotees-in-sabarimala-womenentry-review</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <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>
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      <news:publication>
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      <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>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:15:54.000Z</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>
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      <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>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-8901d1d7</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:27.000Z</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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sabarimala-1</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:22:25.000Z</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>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-solicitor-general-challenges-use-of-constitutional-morality-in-sabarimala-review</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:22:25.000Z</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>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-welcomes-usiran-ceasefire-calls-for-deescalation-dialogue-and-diplomacy-in-west-asia</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:11:10.000Z</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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/usiran-west-asia</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:11:10.000Z</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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-clarifies-scope-of-moneylending-laws-no-legislative-vacuum</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:50:55.000Z</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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-22</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:50:55.000Z</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>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/isro-chairperson-announces-imminent-launch-date-for-gaganyaans-first-uncrewed-mission-hlvm3-g1om1</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>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>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>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>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news: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>
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    <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>
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      <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>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:18:12.105Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India&apos;s Water Crisis: Gendered Impacts, Policy Gaps and the Jal Jeevan Mission</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India’s per‑capita water availability trends, Gender disparities in water access, Societal adaptations to drought (e.g., water wives), environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-modi-credits-ethanol-push-for-saving-45crore-barrels-of-crude-oil-policy-milestones-and-productio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:18:12.105Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Modi Highlights Ethanol Push as India Cuts Crude Oil Imports — Policy, Production &amp; UPSC Implications</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Ethanol blending programme (E10/E15), Biofuel policy and subsidies, Strategic importance of renewable fuels for energy security, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <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>2026-04-07T14:18:12.104Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WTO MC14 Concludes Without E‑commerce Moratorium Extension – Impact on India’s Food Security and Digital Trade</news:title>
      <news:keywords>WTO MC14 2026 outcomes, E‑commerce customs duties moratorium, Developed‑developing country divide in trade negotiations, Agriculture and food security in WTO, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/wto-mc14-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:18:12.104Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WTO MC14 बिना ई‑कॉमर्स मोराटोरियम विस्तार के समाप्त – भारत की खाद्य सुरक्षा और डिजिटल ट्रेड पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>WTO MC14 2026 outcomes, E‑commerce customs duties moratorium, Developed‑developing country divide in trade negotiations, Agriculture and food security in WTO, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-upholds-section138-presumption-in-cheque-dishonour-case-implications-for-criminal-proc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:29:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Upholds Section 138 Presumption in Cheque Dishonour Case – Implications for Criminal Procedure</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, Cheque bounce jurisprudence, Pre‑trial quash of criminal complaints, Supreme Court interpretation, Legal procedure for negotiable instruments, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-0b0a4fd2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:29:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Transgender rights legislation, Legal definition of gender identity, Social inclusion and welfare of transgender persons, Parliamentary process for amendment bills, Intersection of law and human rights, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T07:46:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Transgender rights legislation, Legal definition of gender identity, Social inclusion and welfare of transgender persons, Parliamentary process for amendment bills, Intersection of law and human rights, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T07:00:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Extends Iran Strait of Hormuz Deadline to April 7, 2026 – Threatens Power Plant Strikes</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran diplomatic pressure, Deadline extensions on Hormuz reopening, Strategic importance of oil transit routes, Potential military escalation, Sanctions and coercive diplomacy, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz-7-2026-power-plant</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T07:00:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने Iran Strait of Hormuz की समय सीमा 7 अप्रैल 2026 तक बढ़ा दी – Power Plant पर हमलों की धमकी दी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran diplomatic pressure, Deadline extensions on Hormuz reopening, Strategic importance of oil transit routes, Potential military escalation, Sanctions and coercive diplomacy, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:51:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Extends Iran Strait Deadline as US‑Iran Air Clash Escalates, US Forces Lose Multiple Aircraft</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Escalation of Iran‑Israel war, US threats to target Iranian infrastructure, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Power‑plant and bridge targeting as coercive tools, Regional security implications for the Middle East, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-iran-strait-usiran-us-forces</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:51:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Escalation of Iran‑Israel war, US threats to target Iranian infrastructure, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Power‑plant and bridge targeting as coercive tools, Regional security implications for the Middle East, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:29:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Government Proposes ₹2.5 Lakh‑Crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Amid West Asia Crisis</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs, Impact of West Asia crisis on Indian businesses, Role of NCGTC in loan guarantees, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/msmes-25</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:29:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs, Impact of West Asia crisis on Indian businesses, Role of NCGTC in loan guarantees, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:05:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Based on CCTV Evidence — Implications for Section 482/528 BNSS</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Quashing of criminal proceedings, Role of CCTV as reliable evidence, Supreme Court standards for material reliability, Criminal Procedure Code implications, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:05:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने CCTV Evidence के आधार पर Criminal Proceedings को रद्द किया — Section 482/528 BNSS के लिए प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Quashing of criminal proceedings, Role of CCTV as reliable evidence, Supreme Court standards for material reliability, Criminal Procedure Code implications, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:56:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Washington Visit (8‑10 April 2026) to Advance India‑U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India-US strategic partnership, Bilateral trade negotiations, Diplomatic visits and high‑level exchanges, External Affairs Ministry&apos;s role, Full‑spectrum ties, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-washington-810april2026-indiaus</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:56:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>India-US strategic partnership, Bilateral trade negotiations, Diplomatic visits and high‑level exchanges, External Affairs Ministry&apos;s role, Full‑spectrum ties, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:34:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Labels Sand‑Mining Mafia ‘Modern Dacoits’ in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Impact of sand mining on riverine ecosystems, Conservation of gharial and other endangered aquatic species, Supreme Court&apos;s role in environmental protection, Illegal mining and governance challenges, Biodiversity of the Chambal river basin, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-national-chambal-gharial-sanctuary-modern-dacoits</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:34:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary में रेत‑खनन माफिया को ‘Modern Dacoits’ कहा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Impact of sand mining on riverine ecosystems, Conservation of gharial and other endangered aquatic species, Supreme Court&apos;s role in environmental protection, Illegal mining and governance challenges, Biodiversity of the Chambal river basin, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:34:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Malda Gherao of Judicial Officers की निंदा — West Bengal चुनाव हिंसा और SIR प्रक्रिया के प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Gherao of judges and judicial independence, Role of the Election Commission in elections, Special Intensive Revision (SIR) adjudication, Political conflict between TMC and Centre, National Investigation Agency&apos;s jurisdiction, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-condemns-malda-gherao-of-judicial-officers-implications-for-west-bengal-election-viole</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:34:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Condemns Malda Gherao of Judicial Officers — Implications for West Bengal Election Violence and SIR Process</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Gherao of judges and judicial independence, Role of the Election Commission in elections, Special Intensive Revision (SIR) adjudication, Political conflict between TMC and Centre, National Investigation Agency&apos;s jurisdiction, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-clarifies-distinction-between-sajjadanashin-and-mutawalli-of-waqf-institutions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:16:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Sajjadanashin and Mutawalli of Waqf Institutions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Distinction between Sajjadanashin and Mutawalli, Legal status of Dargah and Waqf, Supreme Court interpretation of religious‑administrative roles, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-sajjadanashin-mutawalli</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:16:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने वक्फ संस्थानों के Sajjadanashin और Mutawalli के बीच अंतर स्पष्ट किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Distinction between Sajjadanashin and Mutawalli, Legal status of Dargah and Waqf, Supreme Court interpretation of religious‑administrative roles, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:14:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court CBI जांच, EC परियोजनाओं, NCERT विवाद और प्रमुख कानूनी मुद्दों पर फैसले – 6 अप्रैल 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>CBI preliminary inquiry into alleged nepotism, Election Commission’s infrastructure projects, Supreme Court’s role in checking executive actions, Conflict of interest in public procurement, Judicial scrutiny of development projects, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:14:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Verdicts on CBI Probe, EC Projects, NCERT Row &amp; Key Legal Issues – April 6 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>CBI preliminary inquiry into alleged nepotism, Election Commission’s infrastructure projects, Supreme Court’s role in checking executive actions, Conflict of interest in public procurement, Judicial scrutiny of development projects, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-starts-final-hearing-on-womens-access-to-religious-places-articles-25-26-in-focus</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T04:43:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court hearing on Sabarimala women entry, Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, Freedom of religion vs social reform, Role of legislature in enacting reforms, Judicial activism and interpretation, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T04:43:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने महिलाओं की धार्मिक स्थलों तक पहुँच पर अंतिम सुनवाई शुरू की – अनुच्छेद 25 और 26 पर केंद्रित</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court hearing on Sabarimala women entry, Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, Freedom of religion vs social reform, Role of legislature in enacting reforms, Judicial activism and interpretation, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T04:34:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Union Govt Defends Pluralistic Definition of Hinduism in Sabarimala Supreme Court Hearing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Definition of religious denomination, Essential religious practices under Article 25, Supreme Court review of Sabarimala case, Pluralism within Hinduism, Balancing religious freedom and gender equality, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T04:34:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Definition of religious denomination, Essential religious practices under Article 25, Supreme Court review of Sabarimala case, Pluralism within Hinduism, Balancing religious freedom and gender equality, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:31:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने BCI को राज्य बार काउंसिल चुनावों में कार्यालय धारकों की भागीदारी पर प्रतिबंध की समीक्षा करने का निर्देश दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Bar Council of India rule on office‑bearers, Advocates Act, 1961, Supreme Court’s directive for reconsideration, Implications for legal profession governance, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:31:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court directs BCI to review ban on office bearers contesting State Bar Council polls</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Bar Council of India rule on office‑bearers, Advocates Act, 1961, Supreme Court’s directive for reconsideration, Implications for legal profession governance, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:02:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Droupadi Murmu Assents to 2026 Amendment Act – Amaravati Confirmed as Andhra Pradesh Capital</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Legal status of Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, Presidential assent and legislative process, Federalism and state‑level capital decisions, Political implications for regional development, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:02:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Legal status of Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, Presidential assent and legislative process, Federalism and state‑level capital decisions, Political implications for regional development, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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