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      <news:title>Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan Challenges Essential Religious Practice Test in Sabarimala Reference (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala temple entry case, Essential religious practice doctrine, Bona‑fide belief test under Articles 25 &amp; 26, Judicial interpretation of religious freedom, 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>2026-04-18T08:21:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BJP Calls Defeat of Women’s Reservation Amendment ‘Black Day’; Opposition Urges Immediate Implementation</news:title>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:title>Russian Drone Strikes Damage Odesa Port Infrastructure, Trigger 380,000‑Consumer Blackouts in Northern Ukraine</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Russian drone attacks on Odesa port, Power outages in northern Ukraine, Impact on civilian infrastructure, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Russian drone attacks on Odesa port, Power outages in northern Ukraine, Impact on civilian infrastructure, 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>2026-04-18T07:56:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>विपक्ष की एकता ने Lok Sabha में Women’s Reservation के Constitution Amendment Bill को रोका</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill – women’s reservation, Linkage of reservation with delimitation exercise, Alleged federal‑structure alteration, Opposition unity in Parliament, Political strategy and coalition dynamics, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Opposition Unity Blocks Constitution Amendment Bill on Women’s Reservation in Lok Sabha</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill – women’s reservation, Linkage of reservation with delimitation exercise, Alleged federal‑structure alteration, Opposition unity in Parliament, Political strategy and coalition dynamics, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:11:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tehran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz Over US Blockade Amid Renewed Iran‑US Talks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Iran&apos;s threat to close Strait of Hormuz, US blockade of Iranian ports, Market reaction to potential shipping disruptions, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Iran&apos;s threat to close Strait of Hormuz, US blockade of Iranian ports, Market reaction to potential shipping disruptions, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-threatens-continuation-of-us-blockade-on-iranian-ports-amid-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-2026</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:43:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Threatens Continuation of U.S. Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Trump&apos;s stance on maintaining US blockade, Conditionality of peace deal with Iran, Potential extension of ceasefire, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/trump-strait-of-hormuz-iranian-us-2026</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Trump&apos;s stance on maintaining US blockade, Conditionality of peace deal with Iran, Potential extension of ceasefire, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/constitution-131st-amendment-bill</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:40:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Sine die adjournment of the Budget session, Parliamentary procedure after a defeated amendment, Women’s reservation controversy, Political rhetoric between government and opposition, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Opposition Blocks Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on Women’s Reservation – Budget Session Adjourns Sine Die</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sine die adjournment of the Budget session, Parliamentary procedure after a defeated amendment, Women’s reservation controversy, Political rhetoric between government and opposition, 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>2026-04-18T06:15:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justice B.R. Gavai ने सतत विकास में सार्थक समानता की मांग की – संरचनात्मक भेदभाव और शासन सुधारों को उजागर किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Substantive vs formal equality, Structural inequality and constitutional duty, Ambedkar’s vision of social justice, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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: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>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:02:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court की Muslim Inheritance Law पर चुनौती ने Reform बनाम Uniform Civil Code पर बहस को जन्म दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Personal laws, Muslim inheritance law, Supreme Court judgments, Gender discrimination, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-challenge-to-muslim-inheritance-law-sparks-debate-on-reform-vs-uniform-civil-code</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:02:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Deliberates on Muslim Inheritance Law – Implications for Uniform Civil Code</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Muslim personal law, Inheritance rights, Supreme Court jurisprudence, Gender justice, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-national-chambal-sanctuary</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:39:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने National Chambal Sanctuary में अवैध रेत खनन को रोकने के लिए प्रतिबंधात्मक हिरासत और निगरानी का आदेश दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining, Preventive detention, National Chambal Sanctuary, Judicial activism in environmental protection, Use of technology for monitoring, environment, 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>2026-04-17T11:39:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Issues Strict Directions to curb Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Preventive detention as a tool against environmental crime, Illegal sand mining in protected areas, Supreme Court&apos;s suo motu jurisdiction, State responsibility for wildlife sanctuary protection, environment, 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>2026-04-17T11:07:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court 9‑Judge Bench Deliberates Sabarimala Case – Day 5 Highlights (April 2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala case, 9‑judge bench, Gender equality, Freedom of religion, Article 25 and 14 of the Constitution, politics, 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>2026-04-17T11:07:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Limits Review of Sabarimala Verdict, Emphasizes Article 17 &amp; Gender Equality — Key Takeaways</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Sabarimala temple entry case, Article 14 (equality), Article 25 (freedom of religion), Article 17 (abolition of untouchability), Gender discrimination vs. religious practice, Constitutional Bench jurisprudence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:53:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Issues Notice on CBI Appeal Over Kerala Custodial Death Convictions (2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Custodial death and police accountability, Supreme Court&apos;s jurisdiction and SLP, Role of CBI in criminal investigations, Judicial review of acquittals, Human rights safeguards, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-cbi-kerala-custodial-death-convictions-2026</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:53:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने CBI अपील पर Kerala Custodial Death Convictions (2026) के संबंध में नोटिस जारी किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Custodial death and police accountability, Supreme Court&apos;s jurisdiction and SLP, Role of CBI in criminal investigations, Judicial review of acquittals, Human rights safeguards, 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>2026-04-17T09:10:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Narendra Modi urges Lok Sabha MPs to back Women’s Reservation Bill amendments on April 17, 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women’s Reservation Act amendments, Parliamentary procedure for Bill passage, Gender representation in legislatures, Political lobbying by the Prime Minister, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-narendra-modi-17-2026-lok-sabha-mps-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:10:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Narendra Modi ने 17 अप्रैल 2026 को Lok Sabha MPs को Women’s Reservation Bill संशोधनों का समर्थन करने का आग्रह किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women’s Reservation Act amendments, Parliamentary procedure for Bill passage, Gender representation in legislatures, Political lobbying by the Prime Minister, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-31acc5b1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:54:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>कांग्रेस नेता गौरव गोगोई ने पीएम मोदी पर सीमांकन अभ्यास के माध्यम से जेरिमैंडरिंग का आरोप लगाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Definition and history of gerrymandering, Delimitation exercise in India, Allegations of electoral map manipulation, Impact on democratic representation, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-leader-gaurav-gogoi-accuses-pm-modi-of-gerrymandering-via-delimitation-exercise</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:54:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi Accuses PM Modi of Gerrymandering via Delimitation Exercise</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Definition and history of gerrymandering, Delimitation exercise in India, Allegations of electoral map manipulation, Impact on democratic representation, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-senior-advocate-venkatesh-sabarimala</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:14:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Senior Advocate Venkatesh ने Sabarimala मामला में मासिक धर्म मंदिर प्रतिबंधों का बचाव किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Menstruation taboos in religious practice, Distinction between belief and discrimination, Impact on gender equality jurisprudence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-senior-advocate-venkatesh-defends-menstrual-temple-restrictions-in-sabarimala-case</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:14:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Senior Advocate Venkatesh Defends Menstrual Temple Restrictions in Sabarimala Case</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Menstruation taboos in religious practice, Distinction between belief and discrimination, Impact on gender equality jurisprudence, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/shashi-tharoor-calls-delimitation-political-demonetisation-over-womens-reservation-linkage</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:06:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shashi Tharoor Calls Delimitation ‘Political Demonetisation’ Over Women’s Reservation Linkage</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Delimitation Commission and its political impact, Linkage of women’s reservation with delimitation, Concept of ‘political demonetisation’, Parliamentary debate on expansion of Parliament, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/shashi-tharoor-delimitation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:06:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shashi Tharoor ने Delimitation को महिलाओं के आरक्षण के लिंक पर ‘राजनीतिक विमुद्रीकरण’ कहा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Delimitation Commission and its political impact, Linkage of women’s reservation with delimitation, Concept of ‘political demonetisation’, Parliamentary debate on expansion of Parliament, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/eu-engages-anthropic-over-claude-mythos-ai-model-risks-potential-threat-to-cybersecurity</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:55:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>EU Engages Anthropic Over Claude Mythos AI Model Risks — Potential Threat to Cybersecurity</news:title>
      <news:keywords>EU discussions with Anthropic over AI model Mythos, Risks of AI for cybersecurity, Regulatory oversight of advanced AI systems, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/eu-anthropic-claude-mythos-ai</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:55:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>EU ने Anthropic के साथ Claude Mythos AI मॉडल जोखिमों पर चर्चा की — साइबर सुरक्षा के लिए संभावित खतरा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>EU discussions with Anthropic over AI model Mythos, Risks of AI for cybersecurity, Regulatory oversight of advanced AI systems, science, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/france-uk-usisraeli-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:58:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France और UK ने US‑Israeli युद्ध के बाद Strait of Hormuz को पुनः खोलने के लिए बहु‑राष्ट्रीय शिखर सम्मेलन का नेतृत्व किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz blockage, India‑Iran‑Israel conflict impact on oil transit, France‑UK diplomatic initiative, Energy security and global oil supply, Geopolitical ramifications of US exclusion, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/france-and-uk-lead-multination-summit-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-after-usisraeli-war-on-iran</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:58:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France and UK Lead Multi‑nation Summit to Reopen Strait of Hormuz after US‑Israeli War on Iran</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz blockage, India‑Iran‑Israel conflict impact on oil transit, France‑UK diplomatic initiative, Energy security and global oil supply, Geopolitical ramifications of US exclusion, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/lok-sabha-opposition-challenges-govts-move-to-amend-2023-womens-reservation-law-ahead-of-its-enforce</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:51:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lok Sabha Opposition Challenges Govt’s Move to Amend 2023 Women’s Reservation Law Ahead of Its Enforcement</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Procedural propriety of amending a law before its principal Act is notified, Notification of Women’s Reservation Act 2023, Parliamentary scrutiny of legislative timing, Opposition’s critique of government’s legislative strategy, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/2023-womens-reservation-law</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:51:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>लोक सभा विपक्ष ने सरकार की 2023 Women’s Reservation Law में संशोधन करने की पहल को उसके लागू होने से पहले चुनौती दी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Procedural propriety of amending a law before its principal Act is notified, Notification of Women’s Reservation Act 2023, Parliamentary scrutiny of legislative timing, Opposition’s critique of government’s legislative strategy, 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>2026-04-17T04:31:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Interpretation of Dowry Prohibition Act, Gender justice and legal safeguards, FIR registration and burden of proof, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on dowry disputes, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:31:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Bars Dowry‑Giver Prosecution Based Solely on Wife’s Complaint — Section 7(3) Shield Clarified</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Interpretation of Dowry Prohibition Act, Gender justice and legal safeguards, FIR registration and burden of proof, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on dowry disputes, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/india-calls-for-unhindered-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-west-asia-conflict</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:16:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India Calls for Unhindered Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Conflict</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, India’s energy security concerns, UN General Assembly debates on maritime safety, Impact of West Asia conflict on global trade, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/west-asia-conflict-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:16:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>भारत ने West Asia conflict के बीच Strait of Hormuz में निर्बाध शिपिंग की मांग की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, India’s energy security concerns, UN General Assembly debates on maritime safety, Impact of West Asia conflict on global trade, international, 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>2026-04-17T04:11:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Starlink global outage affecting US Navy unmanned surface vessels, Single point of failure in military reliance on commercial satellite constellations, Implications for US‑China maritime contest, Need for indigenous satellite communication capability, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/starlink-pentagon-spacex</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:11:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starlink आउटेज ने ड्रोन परीक्षणों को प्रभावित किया, Pentagon की SpaceX पर बढ़ती निर्भरता को उजागर किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Starlink global outage affecting US Navy unmanned surface vessels, Single point of failure in military reliance on commercial satellite constellations, Implications for US‑China maritime contest, Need for indigenous satellite communication capability, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/current-affairs-760115df</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:15:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Voting outcome on women’s reservation amendment, Delimitation exercise debate, Parliamentary voting statistics, Home Minister’s stance on voter‑MP ratio, Legislative procedure for constitutional amendments, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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