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      <news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity, Regulatory framework for emerging AI models, Role of CERT‑IN in national cyber‑security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity, Regulatory framework for emerging AI models, Role of CERT‑IN in national cyber‑security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire terms, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s mediation role, Iran’s 10‑point proposal, Implications for global oil supply, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court 9‑Judge Bench ने Sabarimala प्रवेश मुद्दे पर चर्चा की – Day 3 मुख्य बिंदु</news:title>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Warns Exclusion of Denominations in Temples Could Harm Hinduism – Sabarimala Reference Hearing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court judgment on temple entry, Sabarimala reference hearing, Denominational exclusion in Hindu temples, Religious freedom vs sectarian practices, Impact on Hindu personal law, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court judgment on temple entry, Sabarimala reference hearing, Denominational exclusion in Hindu temples, Religious freedom vs sectarian practices, Impact on Hindu personal law, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-west-asia-lebanon-200-ceasefire</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Israeli military operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliation, Extension of US‑Iran ceasefire, Civilian casualties in modern warfare, International diplomatic pressure on conflict parties, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:23:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Announces Two‑Week Truce in West Asia War; Calls Extend Ceasefire to Lebanon Amid 200+ Deaths</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Israeli military operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliation, Extension of US‑Iran ceasefire, Civilian casualties in modern warfare, International diplomatic pressure on conflict parties, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Rejects Pension Claim of SBI Clerk for Voluntary Service Abandonment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Voluntary retirement vs abandonment of service, Pension eligibility for government employees, Supreme Court interpretation of service law, SBI clerk case as precedent, Public sector employment norms, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:13:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, Conditions for US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Non‑proliferation regime, Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Implications for regional security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:13:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, Conditions for US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Non‑proliferation regime, Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Implications for regional security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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>Targeted killing of Hezbollah leadership, Israel‑Hezbollah escalation, Beirut security dynamics, Impact on Lebanon‑Israel relations, Retaliatory strikes, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:47:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel Kills Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s Nephew in Beirut Strike – Implications for Regional Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Targeted killing of Hezbollah leadership, Israel‑Hezbollah escalation, Beirut security dynamics, Impact on Lebanon‑Israel relations, Retaliatory strikes, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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>2026-04-09T09:16:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court PIL Seeks Aadhaar Limit to Children ≤6 Years — Citizenship Verification Concerns</news:title>
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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>2026-04-09T09:16:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court PIL ने Aadhaar जारी करने को 6 वर्ष तक के बच्चों तक सीमित करने की मांग की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Public Interest Litigation on Aadhaar, Proposed age ceiling of 6 years for enrolment, UIDAI&apos;s role and security concerns, Infiltration and identity fraud issues, Supreme Court&apos;s jurisdiction over biometric programmes, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:12:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Shehbaz Sharif Forms NCMC to Tackle West Asia Conflict Fallout Ahead of US‑Iran Ceasefire</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Impact of West Asia conflict on Pakistan&apos;s economy, National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC), US-Iran ceasefire and regional security implications, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-shehbaz-sharif-usiran-west-asia-conflict-ncmc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:12:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Shehbaz Sharif ने US‑Iran संघर्षविराम से पहले West Asia Conflict के प्रभाव को संभालने के लिए NCMC का गठन किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Impact of West Asia conflict on Pakistan&apos;s economy, National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC), US-Iran ceasefire and regional security implications, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:17:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Warns of Escalating Child Trafficking; Calls for Immediate State Action</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Child trafficking surge, Supreme Court directives, Coordinated action by states and UTs, Role of Home Departments, Protection of child rights, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-24</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:17:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Child trafficking surge, Supreme Court directives, Coordinated action by states and UTs, Role of Home Departments, Protection of child rights, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:00:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Takes Up Murder of Forest Guard Amid Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining in riverine sanctuaries, Safety of forest personnel, Environmental law and suo motu jurisdiction, Conservation of National Chambal Sanctuary, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-national-chambal-sanctuary-illegal-sand-mining-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:00:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने National Chambal Sanctuary में Illegal Sand Mining के बीच वन गार्ड की हत्या को उठाया (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining in riverine sanctuaries, Safety of forest personnel, Environmental law and suo motu jurisdiction, Conservation of National Chambal Sanctuary, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:53:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court demolition order, Illegal setbacks in Meerut properties, Self‑demolition timeline, Recovery of demolition costs, Urban land‑use regulation enforcement, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-orders-demolition-of-illegal-setbacks-in-859-meerut-properties-no-compounding-allowed</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:53:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court demolition order, Illegal setbacks in Meerut properties, Self‑demolition timeline, Recovery of demolition costs, Urban land‑use regulation enforcement, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court jurisdiction and powers, Family law – dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, Judicial intervention in protracted matrimonial disputes, Legal backlog and case management in civil courts, Impact of judicial pronouncements on societal norms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-article142-rs5crore</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:38:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court jurisdiction and powers, Family law – dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, Judicial intervention in protracted matrimonial disputes, Legal backlog and case management in civil courts, Impact of judicial pronouncements on societal norms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:32:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran ने Strait of Hormuz में खनन खतरे के बीच वैकल्पिक शिपिंग मार्गों की घोषणा की — दो‑सप्ताहीय संधि</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Alternative shipping routes announced by Iran, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Risk of sea mines and maritime security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:32:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran Announces Alternative Shipping Routes in Strait of Hormuz Amid Mine Threat — Two‑Week Truce</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Alternative shipping routes announced by Iran, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Risk of sea mines and maritime security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:21:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philippine Coast Guard Inaugurates First Dedicated Command Centre in Spratly Islands – Strategic Boost in South China Sea</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Philippines Coast Guard new command centre in Spratly Islands, South China Sea territorial disputes, Maritime surveillance and domain awareness, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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>2026-04-09T07:21:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philippine Coast Guard Spratly Islands में पहला समर्पित कमांड सेंटर का उद्घाटन – दक्षिण चीन सागर में रणनीतिक बढ़ोतरी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Philippines Coast Guard new command centre in Spratly Islands, South China Sea territorial disputes, Maritime surveillance and domain awareness, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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>2026-04-09T07:15:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, Director&apos;s liability for company actions, Board resolution signing vs day‑to‑day control, Supreme Court interpretation of corporate governance, Cheque dishonour criminal complaint, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:15:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Rules Signing Board Resolution Not Proof of Director’s Day‑to‑Day Control – Implications under NI Act</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, Director&apos;s liability for company actions, Board resolution signing vs day‑to‑day control, Supreme Court interpretation of corporate governance, Cheque dishonour criminal complaint, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran-backed Hackers Pause US Cyberattacks Post Ceasefire, Continue Targeting Israel</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran‑linked cyber‑attacks post‑ceasefire, Handala hacking group targeting US and Israel, Cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran‑backed Hackers ने शांति संधि के बाद US साइबर हमलों को रोका, Israel को लक्षित करना जारी रखा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran‑linked cyber‑attacks post‑ceasefire, Handala hacking group targeting US and Israel, Cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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>2026-04-09T06:49:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress ने BJP की COP33 बोली वापस लेने की आलोचना की, भारत की Paris Agreement प्रतिबद्धता पर सवाल उठाए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Withdrawal of COP33 bid, India’s climate commitments, Paris Agreement adherence, Political criticism of environmental policy, International climate summit hosting, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-slams-bjps-withdrawal-of-cop33-bid-questions-indias-paris-agreement-commitment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:49:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress slams BJP’s withdrawal of COP33 bid, questions India’s Paris Agreement commitment</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Withdrawal of COP33 bid, India’s climate commitments, Paris Agreement adherence, Political criticism of environmental policy, International climate summit hosting, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:23:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF ने श्रीलंका के साथ स्टाफ‑लेवल समझौता किया, इरान युद्ध के जोखिम के बीच $700 Million वित्तीय सहायता खोलते हुए</news:title>
      <news:keywords>IMF staff‑level agreement with Sri Lanka for $700 million financing, Linkage of funding to completion of economic reform programme, Exposure of Sri Lanka’s economy to Iran‑related war risks, Conditionalities attached to IMF disbursement, Implications for South Asian financial stability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:23:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF Secures Staff-Level Pact with Sri Lanka, Unlocking $700 Million Financing Amid Iran War Exposure</news:title>
      <news:keywords>IMF staff‑level agreement with Sri Lanka for $700 million financing, Linkage of funding to completion of economic reform programme, Exposure of Sri Lanka’s economy to Iran‑related war risks, Conditionalities attached to IMF disbursement, Implications for South Asian financial stability, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
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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:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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    <news:news>
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    <news:news>
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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>
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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>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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