Apexa Rai

Apexa Rai

Apexa Rai is a journalist at Business Standard’s web desk with over two years of newsroom experience. She covers economy, policy, corporate developments, politics in India and around the world, and shows a keen interest in geopolitics.

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Light rain likely in Delhi today; IMD issues alert in Bihar, Jharkhand

Delhi may see light rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, with the IMD forecasting a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius as monsoon withdrawal from northwest India is likely around September 19

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

Delhi govt to provide hostel facilities to 10,000 students: CM Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said work is already underway to provide students with safe, supportive accommodation as part of the Delhi government's effort to ease concerns over stay and food

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Delhi traffic advisory: Curbs, diversions from 2 pm for Ind vs Afg T20

Traffic restrictions and parking regulations will be in place around Arun Jaitley Stadium as India face Afghanistan in the second T20I on Tuesday

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

AI firms may need mandatory 'kill switches', says Anthropic co-founder

Jack Clark has said that major AI labs already have mechanisms to shut down their systems, but adds that governments may need to mandate independently verifiable safeguards as safety concerns grow

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

₹1 bid for defence project: Andhra HC orders DRDO to review very low quotes

The court said defence authorities cannot mechanically accept an abnormally low quote and must first assess whether the bidder can execute the contract at the quoted price under DRDO's procurement rul

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

US confirms it has weapons in space as China, Russia expand military reach

US Air Force secretary Troy Meink has said that the weapons can defend US forces against hostile actions in space, but declined to disclose their type or capabilities

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Rain likely in Delhi today; IMD forecasts withdrawal of monsoon from Sep 19

Delhi may see light rain and thunderstorms today, with heavy-rain warnings in place through September 17 as the southwest monsoon prepares to withdraw from parts of west Rajasthan around September 19

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

Anthropic expects profit this quarter ahead of potential $2 trillion IPO

The AI company's revenue jumped 14-fold to $11.5 billion in Q2, while annualised revenue reached $65 billion in July as CEO Dario Amodei urged the industry to slow AI development

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

China spies on us, we spy on them too: Trump on Iran satellite images

Trump downplayed a WSJ report that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US base in Jordan before a July missile strike that killed three US troops

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today; heavy rain alert in 10 states

IMD has forecast another spell of rainfall in the capital, with isolated heavy showers likely through September 17; Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala and parts of the northeast also under heavy rain alert

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Another Anthropic researcher warns of AI race risks after quitting

Joe Benton has left Anthropic's safety team to work on independent AI evaluations, warning that frontier companies need greater transparency and oversight as they race towards highly capable systems

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Brics Summit 2026: What to expect from Day 1 as leaders meet in Delhi today

From PM Modi's meeting with Xi Jinping and other key bilateral talks to the closed-door Brics session, here is the agenda for Day 1 of the summit in New Delhi

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Delhi to get rain, thunderstorms today; heavy rain alert for Sep 13, 14

The capital is likely to see a cloudy sky with rain and thunderstorms, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of central India, Telangana and Vidarbha

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Brics Summit 2026: Delhi police issues traffic advisory; check details here

Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan journeys in advance and use the Metro as traffic movement is regulated on key routes during the Brics Summit on September 12 and 13

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Ford Foundation moves out of New Delhi office after over six decades

The foundation vacated its Lodhi Estate premises in February after its lease ended, with the Centre subsequently allotting the space to the International Big Cat Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Telecom sector revenue to grow 12-14% in FY27 as ARPU rises: Report

Possible tariff hike, premiumisation and 2G-to-4G/5G migration could lift average revenue per user, while subscriber growth is seen moderating to 3-4% annually, CareEdge Ratings said in a report

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Bank strike today: Are banks closed, and when will they open? Check details

Bank branches may face disruption as UFBU's nationwide strike coincides with the second Saturday and Sunday holidays, with some states also observing Ganesh Chaturthi holidays on September 14 and 15

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Delhi may get rain, thunderstorms today; heavy rain in Odisha, Chhattisgarh

The national capital is likely to see a maximum temperature of 32-34 degrees Celsius, while a low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal is expected to bring rainfall across several states

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 9:10 AM IST

Delhi to see cloudy skies today; heavy rain alert in Odisha, Jharkhand

As Delhi braces for another warm and cloudy day, the IMD has issued a heavy to very heavy rain alert for Odisha and several other states, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds also expected

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

AI application in Indian healthcare rising but adoption uneven: Report

Hospitals are using AI mainly for operational gains, but the next phase of adoption will require stronger digital infrastructure, workflow integration and clinical oversight, finds new report

Updated On: 08 Sep 2026 | 4:16 PM IST