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      <news:title>सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने नंदनलाल बोस के पोते की पश्चिम बंगाल SIR मतदाता सूची से हटाए जाने के अपील को स्वीकार किया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special Electoral Roll (SIR) and its legal safeguards, Supreme Court direction to approach Appellate Tribunal, Procedural aspects of electoral roll correction, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Takes Up Suo Motu Case on Gherao of Judicial Officers in Malda, West Bengal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Judicial independence, Suo moto jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Gherao of judicial officers, Executive interference in judicial functions, Service Incharge Report (SIR) adjudication, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:35:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Calls Union Home Secretary for CCTV Compliance; Urges Adoption of Kerala’s Live‑Monitoring Model</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court suo motu on CCTV installation in police stations, Kerala model of surveillance and its replication, Role of Union Home Secretary in ensuring compliance, society, 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:title>सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने यूनियन होम सेक्रेटरी को सीसीटीवी अनुपालन के लिए बुलाया; केरल के लाइव‑मॉनिटरिंग मॉडल को अपनाने की अपील की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Supreme Court suo motu on CCTV installation in police stations, Kerala model of surveillance and its replication, Role of Union Home Secretary in ensuring compliance, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Orders West Bengal Govt &amp; EC to Boost Logistical Support for Voter Roll Revision</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, Supreme Court direction to NIA takeover, Logistical support to judicial officers, Electoral roll objections and deletions, Role of Election Commission, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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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>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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    <news:news>
      <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>
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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>US rescue of downed F‑15 airman, Trump&apos;s threats to Iranian infrastructure, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Escalation of US‑Iran tensions during the Iran‑Israel war, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>India‑Pakistan relations, False‑flag operations, Cross‑border military strikes, Strategic deterrence in South Asia, Diplomatic signaling, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>India‑Pakistan relations, False‑flag operations, Cross‑border military strikes, Strategic deterrence in South Asia, Diplomatic signaling, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Supreme Court interpretation of public employment law, Police recruitment procedures, Principle of merit and procedural fairness, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Rail Neer procurement scam, Right to Information (RTI) enforcement, Transparency in public procurement, Role of Central Information Commission, CBI and ED investigations, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Judicial independence, Media labeling of judges, Principles of impartial adjudication, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:42:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, Impact on humanitarian logistics for food and medicine, Rising fuel and insurance costs for aid shipments, Broader implications for global energy security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Fuel leak at Primorsk port, Fire at NORSI oil refinery, Ukraine&apos;s strategy to target Russian revenue sources, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:56:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Fuel leak at Primorsk port, Fire at NORSI oil refinery, Ukraine&apos;s strategy to target Russian revenue sources, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:34:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Proposal to increase Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats, Federal representation and population‑based allocation, Political opposition’s critique of the move, Implications for electoral reforms, Use of political rhetoric – “Weapon of Mass Distraction”, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Proposal to increase Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats, Federal representation and population‑based allocation, Political opposition’s critique of the move, Implications for electoral reforms, Use of political rhetoric – “Weapon of Mass Distraction”, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:title>Moody&apos;s Lowers India&apos;s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia Conflict and Rising Inflation Risks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India&apos;s FY27 GDP growth forecast, Impact of West Asia conflict on Indian economy, Inflationary pressures from fuel and fertilizer imports, Moody&apos;s credit outlook for India, LPG supply disruptions, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </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>2026-04-05T06:53:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Moody&apos;s ने India की FY27 वृद्धि पूर्वानुमान को 6% तक घटा दिया, West Asia संघर्ष और बढ़ते महंगाई जोखिमों के बीच</news:title>
      <news:keywords>India&apos;s FY27 GDP growth forecast, Impact of West Asia conflict on Indian economy, Inflationary pressures from fuel and fertilizer imports, Moody&apos;s credit outlook for India, LPG supply disruptions, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:50:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zelenskyy ने चेतावनी दी कि लंबी US‑Israeli‑Iran संघर्ष Patriot सहायता को Ukraine तक पहुँचाने में कटौती कर सकता है</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Israel war on Iran, Impact on US support to Ukraine, Patriot missile deliveries, Geopolitical priority shift, Zelenskyy’s diplomatic concerns, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </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>2026-04-05T06:50:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zelenskyy Warns Prolonged US‑Israeli‑Iran Conflict Could Cut Patriot Aid to Ukraine</news:title>
      <news:keywords>US‑Israel war on Iran, Impact on US support to Ukraine, Patriot missile deliveries, Geopolitical priority shift, Zelenskyy’s diplomatic concerns, defence, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </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>2026-04-05T06:50:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Planet Labs Halts Iran-West Asia Satellite Images on US Directive — Implications for Security &amp; Commercial Space</news:title>
      <news:keywords>U.S. export‑control and ITAR restrictions on commercial remote sensing, Information warfare and media blackout in conflict zones, Geopolitical implications of satellite‑image denial, Legal framework governing commercial satellite data, Impact on humanitarian monitoring and verification, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </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>2026-04-05T06:50:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>U.S. export‑control and ITAR restrictions on commercial remote sensing, Information warfare and media blackout in conflict zones, Geopolitical implications of satellite‑image denial, Legal framework governing commercial satellite data, Impact on humanitarian monitoring and verification, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Pakistan‑Afghanistan cross‑border terrorism, Impact of terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure, Role of the United Nations in post‑conflict investigations, Human security and drug‑rehabilitation centres, Regional stability in South Asia, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:keywords>Energy security of South Korea, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Impact of Iran‑Israel conflict on global oil markets, Maritime safety of commercial vessels, Diplomatic engagement with Gulf Cooperation Council, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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