March 23, 2026

Prateik Smita Patil reflects on how his mother’s legacy has influenced modern female led shows: ‘She’s paved the way for many women to stand up for themselves’ |

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As ‘Four More Shots Please!’ wraps up, Prateik Smita Patil takes a moment to celebrate the rise of narratives driven by women, attributing much of this progress to his mother’s iconic legacy, Smita Patil. He believes that despite changes in storytelling platforms, the timeless theme of women asserting their individuality and strength continues to resonate….

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Pension reform: PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds for NPS; aims to boost competition

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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Thursday permitted banks to independently set up pension funds to manage the government’s flagship National Pension System (NPS), a move aimed at enhancing competition and safeguarding subscriber interests, PTI reported.The PFRDA board “has approved, in principle, a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently…

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Akshaye Khanna joins Telugu debut Mahakali sets amid Drishyam 3 fallout and Dhurandhar success | Hindi Movie News

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After making headlines for his controversial exit from Drishyam 3, Akshaye Khanna has now shifted focus to his upcoming mythological epic Mahakali. The actor, who is currently riding high on the success of his spy actioner Dhurandhar, has joined the sets of the film, marking his official Telugu debut.Mahakali stars Bhoomi Shetty in the lead…

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BSF nabs Bangladeshi national near border; hands him over to police | India News

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JAMMU: BSF apprehended a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national in forward areas near international border in Jammu district’s Gajansoo during routine border surveillance on Thursday.“After completing initial formalities, BSF handed Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, a resident of Bangladesh’s Comilla district, over to local police for further legal action. Shariful is being interrogated to ascertain the circumstances that led…

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Insurance costs under lens: RBI flags high-cost distribution driving premium growth, warns of medium-term pressure

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The Reserve Bank of India has flagged emerging structural pressures in the insurance sector, warning that premium growth is increasingly being driven by high-cost, distribution-led strategies rather than improvements in operating efficiency, even as the sector remains stable in the near term, according to its latest Financial Stability Report.“While posing no near-term systemic risks, the…

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Don 3 casting buzz: Farhan Akhtar in talks with Rajat Bedi after Vikrant Massey’s exit |

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Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 is currently going through a phase of internal recalibration. After the exits of Kiara Advani and Vikrant Massey, the makers are reassessing key roles in the film as they work toward stabilising the long-awaited third instalment of the iconic franchise.Sources now indicate that Farhan Akhtar has initiated conversations with Rajat Bedi…

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‘Significant role in strengthening governance’: Centre launches e-bill system for fertilizer subsidies; platform to digitise workflow | India News

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Union fertilizers minister J P Nadda on Thursday inaugurated an integrated e-bill system aimed at digitally processing fertilizer subsidies of about Rs 2 lakh crore. The move replaces manual, paper-based procedures with a fully digital workflow, eliminating the physical movement of bills, an official statement said.“This online system will play a significant role in strengthening…

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