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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Anthropic CEO Amodei sounds alarm, urges slowdown in AI development

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged a slowdown in AI development, warning that rapid advances could outpace efforts to keep AI systems safe. Elon Musk backed his call

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

PM Modi, Xi stress peace along border, call for stronger trade ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Xi for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Brics summit being currently held in New Delhi

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

Brics countries should firmly stand on right side of history: Xi at Brics

Addressing the Brics summit, Xi said the West Asia war doesn't serve global interests, and urged member countries to play a pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

K'taka HC quashes state's move to levy 2% cess on movie tickets. Here's why

The cess was meant to fund a social security and welfare fund for registered cine and cultural activists in Karnataka

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Fintechs embrace AI, but 84% see no financial payoff yet: PwC survey

Despite heavy AI investment, 84 per cent of fintech respondents have yet to see measurable financial results. The sector is also preparing for tighter capital and consolidation

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Govt amends e-commerce rules: What will change for shoppers from Jan 2027?

Platforms will have to disclose the prior price when announcing discounts, clearly mark sponsored listings and provide more information on products, returns, warranties and delivery

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Fintechs should treat data as a fiduciary responsibility: RBI Governor

We are building digital public infrastructure for next-generation financial services, said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

What is superalignment and why are AI researchers raising concerns?

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's warning about self-improving AI has raised concerns over superalignment. Here's what it means and why it matters

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

Ahead of Brics, Chinese minister calls ties with India mutually beneficial

Ahead of the Brics Summit, China called India-China trade ties mutually beneficial and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese firms

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Australia challenges India over sugarcane support breaching WTO limits

Australia has sought clarification from India, alleging that its support for sugarcane exceeded the 10 per cent WTO limit in each of the seven years from 2018-19 to 2024-25

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

Brics ministerial meetings: What India's 2026 chairship delivered

The outcomes from ministerial and heads of agencies meetings cover trade, technology, energy, agriculture, health and other areas

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?

India has joined a US-led 6G initiative even as it pursues its own Bharat 6G Mission. What does the new framework cover, and how does it fit with India's existing 6G plans?

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Air India seeks $1.5bn: How much risk does Singapore Airlines carry?

Air India's losses have weighed on SIA's accounts, but the Singapore government said the carrier is not obliged to fund the latest capital request

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Isro's private-sector push: How close is India's space model to Nasa's?

Isro is expanding private-sector participation while retaining core responsibilities. Is its emerging model similar to Nasa's approach?

Updated On: 07 Sep 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Centre advances Census exercise in poll-bound UP, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand

The elections in all four states are due early next year

Updated On: 05 Sep 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Jio completes 10 years of operations, Akash Ambani thanks employees

Reliance Jio has completed 10 years of operations, with chairman Akash Ambani thanking employees for their role in building the telecom company and its digital services

Updated On: 05 Sep 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

4G phones are back in India as memory costs make 5G more expensive

As memory prices nearly quadruple, India's budget smartphone market is shrinking and 4G phones are gaining ground as a cheaper option. Is this the start of a new trend?

Updated On: 04 Sep 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Centre plans overhaul of company filings under Companies Act: 5 key changes

The Centre is consulting stakeholders on a revamp of the filing architecture under the Companies Act, 2013. Here are five changes being considered and what they could mean for companies

Updated On: 04 Sep 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Beyond the flood: What Nepal's disaster means for Himalayan ecosystems

The floodwaters have receded, but Nepal's rivers, slopes and habitats may bear deeper scars. What does a debris-heavy flash flood leave behind in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems?

Updated On: 04 Sep 2026 | 8:44 AM IST

Ram Mandir Trust appoints Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra as first CEO

Air Marshal (retd) Mishra held several commanding positions in the Indian Air Force and served as the chief of its Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor

Updated On: 02 Sep 2026 | 5:41 PM IST