Dia Mirza defends ‘IC 814’; says, ‘The show was called out for humanising all characters’ |

Dia Mirza defended the ‘IC 814’ series, noting its humanized portrayal of terrorists sparked backlash amid a prevailing jingoistic sentiment. She urged artists to speak out, despite facing trolling and intimidation. While ‘Dhurandhar’ received praise from some, others, including South stars, condemned it as propaganda. Dia Mirza recently addressed the wave of criticism faced by…

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April 2026 brings Vaishakh Month: Full list of important festivals, vrats and shubh muhurats

April will bring the holy Vaishakh period, which is very important in Hindu culture. During this time, many important fasts and festivals will take place, such as Akshaya Tritiya, Hanuman Jayanti, Ganga Saptami, Baglamukhi Jayanti, Sita Navami, Narasimha Jayanti, and Baisakhi. Astrologers think that the movement of four major planets during this time will bring…

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Nuances of managing ongoing collateral risks

The resilience of the financial sector is essential for maintaining growth and inflation dynamics, but recent rises in collateral risks due to ongoing geopolitical risks threaten its stability. As a key player in the economy, the banking sector faces major challenges from interconnected geopolitical risks. The banking sector and the economy are mutually supporting and…

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After Nepal ex-PM Oli, former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in Gen Z protests

Deepak Khadka (File photo/Facebook) Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sunday arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in connection with a case linked to last September’s Gen Z protests, an agency official said.Khadka was “arrested in a case relating to money laundering,” CIB spokesman Shiva Kumar Shrestha told AFP.The Department of Money Laundering Investigation will…

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