Akshita Singh

Akshita Singh

Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.

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Trump calls birthright citizenship 'stupid' as US top court weighs legality

Donald Trump calls birthright citizenship "stupid" as the US Supreme Court examines the legality of his administration's restrictions on the policy

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Iran's 'new regime' seeks ceasefire, 'will consider if Hormuz opens': Trump

Trump claimed that an Iranian leader had sought a ceasefire. He added that the United States would consider it only when the Strait of Hormuz was open, free, and clear

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

Indigo to raise ticket prices again starting April 2 as ATF costs surge

For domestic routes, the airline said it has adjusted fuel charges based on distance bands after the government allowed only a partial pass-through of rising costs

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Will blow up Iran's energy sites if no ceasefire is reached soon: Trump

In a social media post, Trump said the United States would "conclude its 'lovely' stay" by blowing up Iran's civilian and energy infrastructure

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Prince, stresses need to keep shipping routes open

PM Modi stressed the need to keep shipping routes open and ensure freedom of navigation amid rising tensions in West Asia that have sent energy prices soaring

Updated On: 28 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

Two more India-flagged LPG tankers pass safely through Strait of Hormuz

The India-flagged vessels BW Tyr and BW Elm, carrying liquefied petroleum gas, were last tracked moving past the northern edge of the Omani peninsula

Updated On: 28 Mar 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

Iran must give up nukes, else we will keep 'blowing them away': Trump

Trump said that discussions between the two sides are ongoing, though Tehran has pushed back against claims that it is eager to strike a deal.

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

US proposal not enough for success, but talks still possible: Iran official

According to the official, Tehran believes the framework does not meet the basic conditions needed for progress

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

RIL denies reports of company buying Iranian crude supplies

Earlier this week, a Reuters report said Reliance had purchased over 5 million barrels of Iranian crude from the National Iranian Oil Company, though delivery timelines remained unclear

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen to retire; Amit Harlalka named successor

AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen will retire on June 30 after 22 years with the company. CFO Amit Harlalka will take charge from July 1, marking a leadership transition at the steelmaker

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

Iran must act fast to salvage talks before 'it's too late', warns Trump

A day earlier, Iran said it had reviewed the ceasefire framework proposed by Trump but found the terms unacceptable

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

Iran rejects Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan, presents its own 5 demands

Tehran termed the US proposal excessive, and said it would continue operations; it also outlined five conditions including security guarantees and control over the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 8:43 PM IST

Restaurants cannot add 'LPG surcharge' to bill, will face action: CCPA

The consumer protection body on Wednesday said such levies cannot be added automatically, calling them unfair trade practices, and warned that violations would invite strict action under the law

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹28,840 cr modified UDAN scheme for regional connectivity

Under the revamped plan, the government will develop 100 new airports and 200 helipads, with a focus on hilly regions, the Northeast, island territories and aspirational districts

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

Trump speaks to Modi, discusses need to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump held a call with PM Modi to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia, emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran

Citing progress in talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he has directed a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:50 PM IST

IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief

Singh previously served as managing director and chief executive officer of Air India Express, where he led operational improvements and expansion

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move

Since Trump's claim of "productive" talks, global markets and geopolitical signals have shifted sharply

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Govt to lift airfare cap from March 23 imposed after IndiGo disruptions

The Civil Aviation Ministry said it would remove the temporary cap on domestic airfares from March 23, a restriction imposed after massive flight disruptions hit IndiGo in December 2025

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

What Iran's failed-to-hit strike on Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean means

While there were no reports of damage or casualties, the significance of the episode lay less in the outcome and more in what it demonstrated

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM IST