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      <news:title>Congress Accuses Govt of Withholding Constitution Amendment Bill Ahead of Special Session (April 16, 2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Constitution amendment process, Parliamentary transparency, Opposition criticism of executive, Special session of Parliament, Democratic accountability, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-to-hear-pil-for-free-preprimary-education-under-nep2020</loc>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL for Free Pre‑Primary Education under NEP 2020 – Haripriya Patel v. Union of India</news:title>
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      <news:keywords>National Education Policy 2020, Free pre‑primary education, Right to Education, Public Interest Litigation, Implementation of education reforms, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court ने राजस्थान और मध्य प्रदेश की अवैध रेत खनन के कारण Chambal Sanctuary पुल को खतरे में डालने के मुद्दे पर आलोचना की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining, National Chambal Sanctuary, Wildlife protection (gharial), Suo motu jurisdiction of Supreme Court, State government accountability, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-bars-deletionlisted-voters-from-west-bengal-2026-assembly-election-pending-appeals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:34:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Delays Interim Inclusion of Excluded Voters for West Bengal Assembly Elections</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Deleted voters, Pending appellate petitions, Supplementary electoral rolls, West Bengal assembly elections 2026, Supreme Court’s stance on voting rights, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-west-bengal-2026-assembly-election-deletionlisted-voters-pending-appeals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने West Bengal 2026 Assembly Election में Deletion‑Listed Voters को Pending Appeals के दौरान मतदान से रोका</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Eligibility to vote pending appellate orders, Scale of pending electoral roll appeals, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on electoral rights, Impact on upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imd-forecasts-belownormal-monsoon-2026-implications-for-farm-output-and-growth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:14:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMD Forecasts Below‑Normal Monsoon 2026 – Implications for Farm Output and Growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>2026 monsoon forecast, El Niño impact on Indian climate, Agricultural productivity risks, Long Period Average (LPA) of rainfall, Economic implications of deficient monsoon, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imd-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:14:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMD ने 2026 की सामान्य से कम मानसून की भविष्यवाणी की – कृषि उत्पादन और वृद्धि पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>2026 monsoon forecast, El Niño impact on Indian climate, Agricultural productivity risks, Long Period Average (LPA) of rainfall, Economic implications of deficient monsoon, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/retail-inflation-rises-to-34-in-march-2026-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:10:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March 2026 Amid West Asia Crisis</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Retail inflation rate 3.4% in March 2026, Food price component rise, Impact of West Asia crisis on Indian inflation, Monetary policy considerations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/2026-34-west-asia-crisis</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:10:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>रिटेल महंगाई मार्च 2026 में 3.4% तक बढ़ी, West Asia Crisis के बीच</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Retail inflation rate 3.4% in March 2026, Food price component rise, Impact of West Asia crisis on Indian inflation, Monetary policy considerations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-navy-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-pushes-brent-crude-above-100-per-barrel-implications-for-energy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:20:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Navy Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Pushes Brent Crude Above $100 per Barrel — Implications for Energy Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Oil price surge above $100 per barrel, U.S. Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil shipment restrictions, Geopolitical risk to global energy markets, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-navy-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-brent-crude-100</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:20:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Navy Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Brent Crude को $100 प्रति बैरल से ऊपर ले जाता है — ऊर्जा सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Oil price surge above $100 per barrel, U.S. Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil shipment restrictions, Geopolitical risk to global energy markets, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/constitution-106th-amendment-act-onethird-womens-seats-in-loksabha-vidhansabha-deferred</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:52:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Parliament Passes Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023 – 33% Women’s Seat Reservation Deferred Post‑Census</news:title>
      <news:keywords>106th Constitutional Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), One‑third women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas, Linkage with post‑census delimitation, Implementation timeline and political implications, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-15-womens-reservation-law-allparty-meeting</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:45:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge ने 15 अप्रैल को Women’s Reservation Law के कार्यान्वयन पर चर्चा के लिए All‑Party Meeting बुलाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>All‑party meeting on Women’s Reservation, Implementation challenges of reservation law, Political consensus and stakeholder consultation, Congress stance on gender legislation, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-calls-allparty-meeting-on-april15-to-discuss-womens-reservatio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:45:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Calls All‑Party Meeting on April 15 to Discuss Women’s Reservation Law Implementation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>All‑party meeting on Women’s Reservation, Implementation challenges of reservation law, Political consensus and stakeholder consultation, Congress stance on gender legislation, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/justice-joymalya-bagchi-flags-eci-deviations-in-west-bengal-sir-calls-for-strong-appellate-mechanism</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justice Joymalya Bagchi Flags ECI Deviations in West Bengal SIR, Calls for Strong Appellate Mechanism</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Winning margin criteria for re-poll, Deletion of voters and right to vote, Role and independence of the Election Commission, Judicial oversight of electoral processes, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/justice-joymalya-bagchi-west-bengal-sir-eci</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justice Joymalya Bagchi ने West Bengal के SIR में ECI की त्रुटियों को उजागर किया, मजबूत अपीलीय तंत्र की मांग की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Winning margin criteria for re-poll, Deletion of voters and right to vote, Role and independence of the Election Commission, Judicial oversight of electoral processes, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-warns-of-800million-job-deficit-in-developing-nations-by-2040</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:35:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank President Ajay Banga Warns of 800 Million Job Deficit in Developing Nations by 2040</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Global employment deficit, Demographic dividend in developing countries, Impact of West Asia war on economies, World Bank outlook on job creation, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-2040-800</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:35:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank President Ajay Banga ने 2040 तक विकासशील देशों में 800 मिलियन नौकरियों की कमी की चेतावनी दी</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Global employment deficit, Demographic dividend in developing countries, Impact of West Asia war on economies, World Bank outlook on job creation, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ukraine-russia-13-2026-32-orthodox-easter</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:27:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ukraine-Russia ड्रोन स्ट्राइक्स 13 अप्रैल 2026 को 32‑घंटे के Orthodox Easter संधि के बाद फिर से शुरू</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Drone warfare in the Ukraine‑Russia conflict, Ceasefire violations during religious observances, Air defence capabilities of Ukraine, Implications for regional security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ukraine-russia-drone-strikes-resume-post-32hour-orthodox-easter-truce-on-13-april-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:27:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ukraine-Russia Drone Strikes Resume Post 32‑Hour Orthodox Easter Truce on 13 April 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Drone warfare in the Ukraine‑Russia conflict, Ceasefire violations during religious observances, Air defence capabilities of Ukraine, Implications for regional security, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-to-hear-challenge-to-rajasthans-2025-anticonversion-act-implications-for-personal-laws</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:15:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Rajasthan&apos;s 2025 Anti‑Conversion Act — Implications for Personal Laws</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, Secularism and Freedom of Religion, Judicial review of state legislation, Supreme Court&apos;s role in constitutional matters, Interplay of state and centre on personal laws, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-rajasthan-2025</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:15:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने Rajasthan के 2025 एंटी‑कन्वर्ज़न एक्ट को चुनौती सुनने के लिए स्वीकृति दी — व्यक्तिगत कानूनों पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, Secularism and Freedom of Religion, Judicial review of state legislation, Supreme Court&apos;s role in constitutional matters, Interplay of state and centre on personal laws, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-modi-announces-parliaments-move-to-amend-womens-reservation-act-for-2029-implementation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:40:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Modi Announces Parliament’s Move to Amend Women’s Reservation Act for 2029 Implementation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women’s Reservation Bill/Act, Parliamentary amendment process, Gender representation in legislatures, Implementation timeline (2029), Political consensus on reservation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/pm-modi-2029-womens-reservation-act</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:40:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Modi ने संसद के 2029 कार्यान्वयन के लिए Women’s Reservation Act में संशोधन की घोषणा की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women’s Reservation Bill/Act, Parliamentary amendment process, Gender representation in legislatures, Implementation timeline (2029), Political consensus on reservation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-to-hear-petition-on-minimum-support-price-linked-to-weighted-cost-of-production-cji-su</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:27:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Minimum Support Price Linked to Weighted Cost of Production – CJI Surya Kant Highlights Uniform Policy Issue</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Minimum Support Price (MSP), Weighted Average Cost of Production (WACP), Judicial activism in agrarian policy, Food security and procurement, Agricultural price reforms, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-minimum-support-price-weighted-cost-of-production-cji-surya-kant-uniform-policy-issue</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:27:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court को सुनवाई के लिए मिली याचिका पर Minimum Support Price को Weighted Cost of Production से जोड़ने के बारे में – CJI Surya Kant ने uniform policy issue को उजागर किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Minimum Support Price (MSP), Weighted Average Cost of Production (WACP), Judicial activism in agrarian policy, Food security and procurement, Agricultural price reforms, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rbi-scrutinises-large-banks-unwinding-of-40bn-rupee-arbitrage-trades-implications-for-currency-stabi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:26:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RBI Scrutinises Large Banks&apos; Unwinding of $40 bn Rupee Arbitrage Trades — Implications for Currency Stabilisation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>RBI scrutiny of rupee arbitrage unwind by banks, Regulatory compliance in on‑shore and NDF markets, Currency stabilization measures, Potential breach of foreign exchange regulations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/rbi-40bn</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:26:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RBI बड़े बैंकों द्वारा $40 bn रुपये आर्बिट्रेज ट्रेड्स के अनवाइंड की जांच — मुद्रा स्थिरीकरण के निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>RBI scrutiny of rupee arbitrage unwind by banks, Regulatory compliance in on‑shore and NDF markets, Currency stabilization measures, Potential breach of foreign exchange regulations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/philippines-accuses-china-of-poisoning-disputed-waters</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:24:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cyanide fishing and marine pollution, South China Sea territorial disputes, Philippines‑China maritime tensions, Environmental impact on Spratly Islands, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/philippines</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:24:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philippines ने चीन पर विवादित जल को विषाक्त करने का आरोप लगाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cyanide fishing and marine pollution, South China Sea territorial disputes, Philippines‑China maritime tensions, Environmental impact on Spratly Islands, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/supreme-court-seeks-centre-states-response-on-rte-implementation-pil-by-haripriya-patel</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:23:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Seeks Centre &amp; States’ Response on RTE Implementation — PIL by Haripriya Patel</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Right to Education (RTE) Act, Implementation of free and compulsory education, Supreme Court monitoring of education policy, Public Interest Litigation for education rights, State and Union responsibilities under RTE, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:23:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Right to Education (RTE) Act, Implementation of free and compulsory education, Supreme Court monitoring of education policy, Public Interest Litigation for education rights, State and Union responsibilities under RTE, 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>2026-04-13T07:21:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Biometric identification in elections, Electoral malpractices (proxy, duplicate voting), Supreme Court intervention in electoral reforms, Election Commission&apos;s role, Public Interest Litigation on voting process, 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>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:16:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court asks Justice Dhulia Committee to frame 10% women co‑option rule for State Bar Council elections</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Women reservation in Bar Council elections, Co‑option mechanism for women candidates, Supreme Court&apos;s role in statutory implementation, Justice Dhulia Committee, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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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>2026-04-13T07:16:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Women reservation in Bar Council elections, Co‑option mechanism for women candidates, Supreme Court&apos;s role in statutory implementation, Justice Dhulia Committee, 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>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T06:25:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Minimum Support Price (MSP) formulation, Cost of cultivation methodology (A2+FL vs actual cost), Supreme Court intervention in agricultural pricing, Farmers&apos; demand for cost‑reflective MSP, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T06:25:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Notices PIL Demanding MSP Linked to C2 Cost of Cultivation – Impact on Farmers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixation, C2 – actual cost of cultivation, Public Interest Litigation for farmer welfare, State government proposals on MSP, Link between MSP and agricultural income, 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>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T06:19:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump ने U.S. Navy को Strait of Hormuz को ब्लॉक करने का आदेश दिया, Iran Nuclear Talks के विफल होने के बाद</news:title>
      <news:keywords>U.S. naval blockade of Iran, Strategic importance of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, Geopolitical tension in the Middle East, Implications for global oil supply, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T06:19:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz after Iran Nuclear Talks Fail</news:title>
      <news:keywords>U.S. naval blockade of Iran, Strategic importance of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, Geopolitical tension in the Middle East, Implications for global oil supply, 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>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T05:54:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Poland Ottawa Convention से बाहर निकलता है, पूर्वी सीमा पर Anti‑Personnel और Anti‑Tank माइन तैनात करता है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>general, 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>2026-04-13T04:26:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF Managing Director Warns Global Monetary System Unready for AI Risks Ahead of Spring Meetings</news:title>
      <news:keywords>AI‑driven cyber threats to the global monetary system, Financial stability and systemic risk assessment by the IMF, Regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies in banking, International coordination on AI governance and cyber‑security, Implications for monetary policy in an AI‑enabled financial ecosystem, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imf-managing-director-ai</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T04:26:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMF Managing Director ने वैश्विक मौद्रिक प्रणाली को AI जोखिमों के लिए तैयार न होने की चेतावनी दी, स्प्रिंग मीटिंग्स से पहले</news:title>
      <news:keywords>AI‑driven cyber threats to the global monetary system, Financial stability and systemic risk assessment by the IMF, Regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies in banking, International coordination on AI governance and cyber‑security, Implications for monetary policy in an AI‑enabled financial ecosystem, 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>2026-04-13T03:27:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US‑Iran Islamabad Talks End Without Breakthrough: Ceasefire, Nuclear Programme &amp; Strait of Hormuz at Stake</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Middle‑East security dynamics, Impact on global oil markets, Diplomatic tracks and confidence‑building measures, Regional implications for India, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/usiran-islamabad-talks-ceasefire-nuclear-programme-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T03:27:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US‑Iran Islamabad Talks बिना सफलता के समाप्त: Ceasefire, Nuclear Programme &amp; Strait of Hormuz दांव पर</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Middle‑East security dynamics, Impact on global oil markets, Diplomatic tracks and confidence‑building measures, Regional implications for India, 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>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Government Launches Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore to Boost Deep‑Tech &amp; Manufacturing Startups</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Startup India FoF 2.0 scheme, Venture capital ecosystem in India, Deep‑tech and manufacturing innovation, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and MSME growth, Fiscal allocation for startup promotion, 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>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NHA Launches AB PM‑JAY Auto‑Adjudication Hackathon 2026 – Boosting Digital Health &amp; Claim Processing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Ayushman Bharat‑Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM‑JAY), Auto‑adjudication in health insurance, Hackathons as innovation platforms, Digital transformation of public health schemes, 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>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DRDO to Showcase Advanced Defence Tech and Aatmanirbhar Initiatives at Motihari Expo (Apr 15‑18, 2026)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>DRDO’s indigenous defence technologies, Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence sector, Public‑private partnership in defence R&amp;D, Strategic importance of defence exhibitions, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TDB (DST) Grants to Casey Aviation for India‑UK Hybrid Propulsion R&amp;D on Unmanned Aircraft</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Hybrid propulsion technology, India‑UK defence R&amp;D collaboration, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) development, Technology Development Board funding mechanisms, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/nha-abpmjay-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NHA ने AB PM‑JAY ऑटो‑एडज्यूडिकेशन हैकाथॉन 2026 लॉन्च किया – डिजिटल स्वास्थ्य एवं दावा प्रसंस्करण को बढ़ावा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Ayushman Bharat‑Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM‑JAY), Auto‑adjudication in health insurance, Hackathons as innovation platforms, Digital transformation of public health schemes, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NCC &amp; NIELIT Launch Cyber Security Programme for Cadets – Aligns with Digital India &amp; NSQF</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cyber security training for youth, NCC’s role in national security, Collaboration between defence and IT education bodies, Digital literacy and cyber hygiene, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/ncc-nielit-digital-india-nsqf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NCC &amp; NIELIT ने कैडेट्स के लिए साइबर सुरक्षा कार्यक्रम लॉन्च किया – Digital India और NSQF के साथ संरेखित</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Cyber security training for youth, NCC’s role in national security, Collaboration between defence and IT education bodies, Digital literacy and cyber hygiene, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DRDO मोटिहारी एक्सपो (15‑18 अप्रैल, 2026) में उन्नत रक्षा प्रौद्योगिकी और आत्मनिर्भर पहलों को प्रदर्शित करेगा</news:title>
      <news:keywords>DRDO’s indigenous defence technologies, Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence sector, Public‑private partnership in defence R&amp;D, Strategic importance of defence exhibitions, 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>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>सरकार ने Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 को ₹10,000 crore के साथ Deep‑Tech और Manufacturing स्टार्टअप्स को बढ़ावा देने के लिए लॉन्च किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Startup India FoF 2.0 scheme, Venture capital ecosystem in India, Deep‑tech and manufacturing innovation, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and MSME growth, Fiscal allocation for startup promotion, 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>2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TDB (DST) ने Casey Aviation को India‑UK हाइब्रिड प्रोपल्शन R&amp;D पर Unmanned Aircraft के लिए अनुदान दिया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Hybrid propulsion technology, India‑UK defence R&amp;D collaboration, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) development, Technology Development Board funding mechanisms, 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>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Great Nicobar Island mega‑infrastructure plan, Port and tourism‑led development, Ecological sensitivity of island ecosystems, Rights of Nicobarese and Shompen tribal groups, Sustainable development and strategic location, environment, 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>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-12T18:47:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>₹92,000‑crore Great Nicobar Island Mega‑Project: Port, Tourism Drive &amp; Ecological Concerns</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Great Nicobar Island mega‑infrastructure plan, Port and tourism‑led development, Ecological sensitivity of island ecosystems, Rights of Nicobarese and Shompen tribal groups, Sustainable development and strategic location, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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