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      <news:title>Justice BV Nagarathna ने ECI, CAG और अन्य संवैधानिक निकायों के स्वतंत्र कार्यप्रणाली पर ज़ोर दिया</news:title>
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      <news:title>Gujarat High Court Bars Judges from Using AI in Judicial Decision‑Making – Policy Details (April 2026)</news:title>
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      <news:title>गुजरात हाई कोर्ट ने न्यायिक निर्णय‑निर्माण में एआई के उपयोग पर न्यायाधीशों को प्रतिबंधित किया – नीति विवरण (अप्रैल 2026)</news:title>
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      <news:title>Justice BV Nagarathna Stresses Constitutional Federalism: No Discrimination in Centre‑State Relations</news:title>
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      <news:title>जस्टिस BV Nagarathna ने संवैधानिक संघवाद पर ज़ोर दिया: केंद्र‑राज्य संबंधों में कोई भेदभाव नहीं</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:48:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Flags Persistent Patriarchy and Dowry Violence in India</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Dowry harassment and domestic violence, Effectiveness of legal reforms and welfare schemes, Patriarchal social structures, Judicial observations on gender‑based violence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court ने हत्या की सजा को बरकरार रखा, भारत में लगातार चल रहे पितृसत्ता और दहेज हिंसा को उजागर किया</news:title>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Justice N.V. Anjaria Calls for Judicial Decorum at Gujarat Judges’ Conference</news:title>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Justice N.V. Anjaria ने Gujarat Judges’ Conference में न्यायिक शिष्टाचार की मांग की</news:title>
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      <news:title>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Completes Self‑Enumeration for Phase I of Census 2027 at His Residence</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Census 2027 schedule and phases, Self‑enumeration methodology, Role of the judiciary in civic participation, Data privacy and security in census operations, Implications of accurate demographic data for policy planning, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:41:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ने अपने निवास पर Census 2027 के Phase I के लिए Self‑Enumeration पूरा किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Census 2027 schedule and phases, Self‑enumeration methodology, Role of the judiciary in civic participation, Data privacy and security in census operations, Implications of accurate demographic data for policy planning, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:25:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Upholds TDSAT Ruling: DoT Cannot Charge Interest During Administrative Delay</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Administrative law and judicial review, Regulation of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Interest liability and tax principles, Role of the Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), Delay by government authorities in financial matters, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court ने TDSAT के फैसले को बरकरार रखा: DoT प्रशासनिक देरी के दौरान ब्याज नहीं ले सकता</news:title>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cds-general-anil-chauhan-reviews-chinar-corps-readiness-stresses-multidomain-operations-and-jointnes</loc>
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      <news:title>CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Chinar Corps Readiness, Stresses Multi‑Domain Operations and Jointness</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Operational readiness of army corps, Role of the Chief of Defence Staff, Border security and force modernization, Defence preparedness under the Integrated Battle Groups concept, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/idf-president-elect-meets-union-minister-jitendra-singh-on-indigenous-biosimilar-insulin-production</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IDF President-elect Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Indigenous Biosimilar Insulin Production</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indigenous biosimilar insulin production, Biomanufacturing capabilities in India, Diabetes burden and public health policy, Collaboration between international bodies and the Ministry of Science &amp; Technology, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/union-minister-dr-jitendra-singh-inaugurates-biracbionest-incubation-centre-at-cftri-mysuru-boost-to</loc>
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      <news:title>Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates BIRAC‑BioNEST Incubation Centre at CFTRI Mysuru – Boost to Food Startups</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Food technology incubation (BioNEST), Startup ecosystem in the agri‑food sector, Role of CFTRI in research and commercialization, Government support for food‑related innovation, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/atl-sarthi-mentor-india-academy-launched-in-telangana-to-boost-schooltostartup-innovation-in-379-ata</loc>
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      <news:title>ATL Sarthi &amp; Mentor India Academy Launched in Telangana to Boost School‑to‑Startup Innovation in 379 Atal Tinkering Labs</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) network, School‑to‑Startup innovation model, Mentor India Academy’s role in entrepreneurship education, State‑level implementation of the Atal Innovation Mission, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/cds</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CDS जनरल अनिल चौहान ने चिनार कॉर्‍प्स की तत्परता की समीक्षा की, मल्टी‑डोमेन ऑपरेशन्स और संयुक्तता पर ज़ोर दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Operational readiness of army corps, Role of the Chief of Defence Staff, Border security and force modernization, Defence preparedness under the Integrated Battle Groups concept, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/idf-president-elect-union-minister-jitendra-singh</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IDF President-elect ने Union Minister Jitendra Singh से स्वदेशी बायोसिमिलर इंसुलिन उत्पादन पर मुलाकात की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Indigenous biosimilar insulin production, Biomanufacturing capabilities in India, Diabetes burden and public health policy, Collaboration between international bodies and the Ministry of Science &amp; Technology, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/dr-jitendra-singh-cftri-mysuru-biracbionest</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>केंद्रीय मंत्री Dr. Jitendra Singh ने CFTRI Mysuru में BIRAC‑BioNEST इन्क्यूबेशन सेंटर का उद्घाटन किया – खाद्य स्टार्टअप्स को बढ़ावा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Food technology incubation (BioNEST), Startup ecosystem in the agri‑food sector, Role of CFTRI in research and commercialization, Government support for food‑related innovation, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/atl-sarthi-mentor-india-academy-379-atal-tinkering-labs</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>तेलंगाना में ATL Sarthi और Mentor India Academy का शुभारंभ, 379 Atal Tinkering Labs में स्कूल‑से‑स्टार्टअप नवाचार को बढ़ावा देने के लिए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) network, School‑to‑Startup innovation model, Mentor India Academy’s role in entrepreneurship education, State‑level implementation of the Atal Innovation Mission, schemes, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-orders-new-tribunals-for-pennaiyar-mahanadi-disputes-status-of-interstate-water-tribun</loc>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Orders New Tribunal for Pennaiyar Dispute; Review of Inter‑State Water Laws Intensifies</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Water stress and scarcity in India, Inter‑state river water disputes, Agricultural sector as major water consumer, Legal framework: Inter‑State River Water Disputes Act, Article 262, Impact of climate variability on river flows, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-kusum-20-battery-storage-10gw-agripv-proposed-progress-targets-and-upsc-relevance</loc>
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      <news:title>PM KUSUM 2.0 to Add Battery Storage &amp; 10 GW Agri‑PV – Progress, Targets and UPSC Relevance</news:title>
      <news:keywords>PM‑KUSUM scheme objectives and target solar capacity, Proposed addition of a new provision for battery storage/solar pumps, Policy incentives for private sector participation, Alignment with India&apos;s renewable energy commitments under the Paris Agreement, schemes, 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>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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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>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:48:03.755Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India&apos;s Water Crisis: Gendered Impacts, Policy Gaps and Jal Jeevan Mission</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India&apos;s freshwater availability and projected scarcity by 2050, Gender dimensions of water scarcity (e.g., &apos;water wives&apos;), Community adaptation strategies in drought‑prone areas, Policy implications for water resource management, 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>2026-04-03T13:16:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:16:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ड्राफ्ट Tribal Welfare Plan for Great Nicobar Project ने Relocation और Forest Rights को लेकर भ्रम उत्पन्न किया</news:title>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Israel&apos;s claim of destroying 70% of Iran&apos;s steel capacity, Strategic importance of steel for weapons manufacturing, Iran‑Israel conflict dynamics, US‑Israel coordination in military strikes, Impact on Iran&apos;s defence industrial base, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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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>
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      <news:keywords>Nuclear submarine capabilities, Arihant‑class SSBN fleet, Strategic Forces Command and nuclear deterrence, India’s nuclear triad (land, air, sea), Indigenisation of defence technology, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:36:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
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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>2026-04-03T12:36:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>India‑Russia energy cooperation, Strategic diversification of crude oil and LNG imports, Impact of West Asia conflict on global energy markets, Energy security and price volatility, Geopolitical implications of increased Russian supply to India, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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  </url>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news: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>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Operation Sindoor and maritime strategy, Carrier Battle Group composition and capabilities, Air‑defence and surveillance assets (MiG‑29K, AEW helicopters), India‑Pakistan naval dynamics in the Arabian Sea, Network‑centric warfare and force projection, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:17:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian Navy’s Decisive Role in Operation Sindoor (May 2025) – Maritime Dominance &amp; Strategic Restraint</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Operation Sindoor and maritime strategy, Carrier Battle Group composition and capabilities, Air‑defence and surveillance assets (MiG‑29K, AEW helicopters), India‑Pakistan naval dynamics in the Arabian Sea, Network‑centric warfare and force projection, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </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>2026-04-03T09:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Special sessions of Parliament, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and its enforcement, Delimitation of constituencies, Women&apos;s reservation bill, Political timing of legislative business, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Article 25 – Right to Freedom of Religion, Internal autonomy of religion, Supreme Court judgment on Sabarimala reference, Role of Jain organisations in SC petitions, Secularism and religious freedom, 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>
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      <news:keywords>Article 25 – freedom of religion, Internal autonomy of religion, Sabarimala case developments, Jain organisations’ stance, Concept of constitutional morality, general, 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>2026-04-03T08:26:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
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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>
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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>
      </news:publication>
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      <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>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Indian troop contribution and leadership, Re‑opening of a critical supply corridor after floods, Humanitarian assistance and community engagement, Challenges faced by peacekeepers in flood‑prone regions, 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: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>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:36:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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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>Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, Gender‑affirmative healthcare protocols, Self‑identification versus medical certification, Legal implications for health professionals, Broader discourse on LGBTQ+ rights in India, general, 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>2026-04-03T06:05:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, Gender‑affirmative healthcare protocols, Self‑identification versus medical certification, Legal implications for health professionals, Broader discourse on LGBTQ+ rights in India, general, 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>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Interest liability of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) findings, Delay by a government authority and its legal consequences, Show‑cause notice provisions in administrative law, Regulatory framework governing the telecom sector, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <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>UNSC resolution on maritime security, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, Diplomatic procedures and voting delays, 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>
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      <news:keywords>UNSC resolution on maritime security, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, Diplomatic procedures and voting delays, international, 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>
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      <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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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:10:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court decision on disciplinary action for senior bank officials, Principle of proportionality in service law, Distinction between penalties for higher‑ranking and lower‑ranking officers, Judicial interpretation of parity in punishment, Implications for public sector disciplinary proceedings, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:02:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Disqualification of legislators under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, Impact of criminal convictions on political representation, Judicial pronouncements on MLA disqualification, Electoral integrity and voter trust, Procedural steps for removal of a sitting member, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
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      <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>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:37:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    </news:news>
  </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:language>en</news:language>
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