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      <news:keywords>AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation), Rural drinking water supply, Central assistance for water infrastructure, Public health and sanitation, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Rejects Second Chance for Police Recruit Who Missed Physical Test</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court interpretation of public employment law, Police recruitment procedures, Principle of merit and procedural fairness, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court interpretation of public employment law, Police recruitment procedures, Principle of merit and procedural fairness, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T12:16:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CIC Rebukes IRCTC for Unjustified RTI Denial on Rail Neer Scam Tender Disclosures</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Rail Neer procurement scam, Right to Information (RTI) enforcement, Transparency in public procurement, Role of Central Information Commission, CBI and ED investigations, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cic-irctc-railneer-rti</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T12:16:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CIC ने IRCTC को Rail Neer स्कैम टेंडर खुलासों पर अनावश्यक RTI इनकार के लिए फटकारा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Rail Neer procurement scam, Right to Information (RTI) enforcement, Transparency in public procurement, Role of Central Information Commission, CBI and ED investigations, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>India Resumes Iranian Oil Imports Amid Expiring US Sanctions Waivers and Chabahar Port Uncertainty</news:title>
      <news:keywords>U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran, India‑Iran oil‑rice barter trade, Chabahar port strategic importance, Energy security and import diversification, Impact of sanctions on Indian trade, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:title>India ने US Sanctions Waivers के समाप्त होने और Chabahar Port की अनिश्चितता के बीच Iranian Oil Imports फिर शुरू किए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran, India‑Iran oil‑rice barter trade, Chabahar port strategic importance, Energy security and import diversification, Impact of sanctions on Indian trade, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:title>Justice Amanullah Warns Against Labeling Judges as Liberal or Conservative — Emphasises Judicial Independence</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial independence, Media labeling of judges, Principles of impartial adjudication, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:45:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justice Amanullah ने जजों को उदार या रूढ़िवादी के रूप में लेबल करने के खिलाफ चेतावनी दी — न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता पर ज़ोर दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial independence, Media labeling of judges, Principles of impartial adjudication, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/wfp-unicef-ngos</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:42:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>मध्य पूर्व में युद्ध ने वैश्विक मानवीय आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं को बाधित किया – WFP, UNICEF, NGOs पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, Impact on humanitarian logistics for food and medicine, Rising fuel and insurance costs for aid shipments, Broader implications for global energy security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/war-in-middle-east-disrupts-global-humanitarian-supply-chains-impact-on-wfp-unicef-ngos</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:42:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>War in Middle East Disrupts Global Humanitarian Supply Chains – Impact on WFP, UNICEF, NGOs</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, Impact on humanitarian logistics for food and medicine, Rising fuel and insurance costs for aid shipments, Broader implications for global energy security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ukrainian-drone-strikes-damage-primorsk-port-and-ignite-norsi-refinery-implications-for-russias-ener</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:56:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ukrainian Drone Strikes Damage Primorsk Port and Ignite NORSI Refinery – Implications for Russia’s Energy Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Fuel leak at Primorsk port, Fire at NORSI oil refinery, Ukraine&apos;s strategy to target Russian revenue sources, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/primorsk-norsi</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:56:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>यूक्रेनी ड्रोन हमलों ने Primorsk पोर्ट को नुकसान पहुँचाया और NORSI रिफाइनरी में आग लगाई – रूस की ऊर्जा सुरक्षा पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Fuel leak at Primorsk port, Fire at NORSI oil refinery, Ukraine&apos;s strategy to target Russian revenue sources, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-criticises-modis-lok-sabha-expansion-bill-as-weapon-of-mass-distraction-amid-womens-reserva</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:34:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress Criticises Modi’s Lok Sabha Expansion Bill as ‘Weapon of Mass Distraction’ Amid Women’s Reservation Push</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Proposal to increase Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats, Federal representation and population‑based allocation, Political opposition’s critique of the move, Implications for electoral reforms, Use of political rhetoric – “Weapon of Mass Distraction”, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/lok-sabha-weapon-of-mass-distraction</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:34:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>कांग्रेस ने मोदी के Lok Sabha विस्तार बिल को ‘Weapon of Mass Distraction’ कहा, महिला आरक्षण की धक्का के बीच</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Proposal to increase Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats, Federal representation and population‑based allocation, Political opposition’s critique of the move, Implications for electoral reforms, Use of political rhetoric – “Weapon of Mass Distraction”, 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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>India&apos;s FY27 GDP growth forecast, Impact of West Asia conflict on Indian economy, Inflationary pressures from fuel and fertilizer imports, Moody&apos;s credit outlook for India, LPG supply disruptions, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>US‑Israel war on Iran, Impact on US support to Ukraine, Patriot missile deliveries, Geopolitical priority shift, Zelenskyy’s diplomatic concerns, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news: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>U.S. export‑control and ITAR restrictions on commercial remote sensing, Information warfare and media blackout in conflict zones, Geopolitical implications of satellite‑image denial, Legal framework governing commercial satellite data, Impact on humanitarian monitoring and verification, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
      <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>Pakistan‑Afghanistan cross‑border terrorism, Impact of terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure, Role of the United Nations in post‑conflict investigations, Human security and drug‑rehabilitation centres, Regional stability in South Asia, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:keywords>Energy security of South Korea, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Impact of Iran‑Israel conflict on global oil markets, Maritime safety of commercial vessels, Diplomatic engagement with Gulf Cooperation Council, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Iran‑Israel war and global oil markets, Rise in US gasoline and diesel prices, Impact on transport and logistics costs, Corporate fuel surcharge responses, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Iranian military response to US threats, Propaganda and diplomatic rhetoric, Strategic signaling in the Iran‑US standoff, Implications for regional security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Iranian military response to US threats, Propaganda and diplomatic rhetoric, Strategic signaling in the Iran‑US standoff, Implications for regional security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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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>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Project Tiger and wildlife‑conservation legislation, Tribal rights and displacement in protected areas, Colonial legacy in contemporary environmental policy, Human‑wildlife conflict mitigation, Legal and ethical dimensions of poaching enforcement, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Iran‑Israel conflict dynamics, Cross‑border security and civilian casualties, Strategic significance of Bushehr nuclear plant, Regional escalation and diplomatic fallout, Impact on energy security in the Middle East, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Legacy of Babu Jagjivan Ram, Social justice movements in India, Role of senior leaders in nation‑building, Commemoration of historical personalities, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>National Maritime Day (17 April), India&apos;s maritime sector and coastal shipping, Maritime security and strategic importance, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Legacy of Babu Jagjivan Ram, Social justice movements in India, Role of senior leaders in nation‑building, Commemoration of historical personalities, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, Regulation of foreign contributions to NGOs, Impact on civil society and advocacy groups, Parliamentary debate and opposition response, Transparency and accountability in foreign funding, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:keywords>Copper price trends in 2026, Industrial demand from construction and electronics, Supply constraints and major producing countries, Copper as an economic indicator, Geopolitical factors affecting metal markets, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Copper price trends in 2026, Industrial demand from construction and electronics, Supply constraints and major producing countries, Copper as an economic indicator, Geopolitical factors affecting metal markets, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Informal workforce in India, Unincorporated non‑agricultural sector, Labour rights and social security gaps, Productivity and growth implications, Policy measures for formalisation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Sabarimala reference before a nine‑judge Constitution Bench, Constitutional questions on religious freedom vs gender equality, Role of Chief Justice of India in bench constitution, Implications for Article 25/26 jurisprudence, Judicial review of temple entry norms, 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>Supreme Court 7 अप्रैल 2026 से 9‑Judge Constitution Bench के सामने Sabarimala रेफ़रेंस की सुनवाई करेगा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala reference before a nine‑judge Constitution Bench, Constitutional questions on religious freedom vs gender equality, Role of Chief Justice of India in bench constitution, Implications for Article 25/26 jurisprudence, Judicial review of temple entry norms, 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>MoPNG Refutes Claims of Iranian Crude Diversion to China; Confirms Ongoing Imports Amid US Sanctions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India&apos;s purchase of Iranian crude oil in 2026, Denial of payment‑related tanker diversion rumors, Energy security amid Middle‑East supply disruptions, Sanctions regime and payment clearance mechanisms, Strategic diversification of oil imports, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>India&apos;s purchase of Iranian crude oil in 2026, Denial of payment‑related tanker diversion rumors, Energy security amid Middle‑East supply disruptions, Sanctions regime and payment clearance mechanisms, Strategic diversification of oil imports, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, Self‑identification as a fundamental right under Article 21, Constitutional challenge under Article 32, Petition by Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and Zainab Javid Patel, Implications for gender‑identity jurisprudence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:12:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Transgender rights and self‑identification, Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty, NALSA judgment (2014) and its statutory implementation, Constitutional validity of the 2026 amendment, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news: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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