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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IMD predicts heavy rainfall across most states; Delhi may get light showers

Maximum temperature likely to remain between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi; heavy rainfall alert continues over parts of eastern and northeastern India

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Delhi braces for hot, humid day; IMD warns of heavy rain across country

While Delhi is expected to remain hot and humid under partly cloudy skies, the IMD has forecast widespread heavy rainfall over eastern and northeastern states, with extremely heavy showers over Odisha

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Freshers vs experienced professionals: Who is winning the AI hiring race?

Companies aren't necessarily hiring fewer people because of AI; they're hiring differently, rewarding candidates who can combine domain knowledge with AI skills over traditional qualifications alone

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria: Who can get ₹2,500 per month?

Ahead of its proposed rollout around Raksha Bandhan, the Delhi government has finalised the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will receive ₹2,500 a month

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Q1 results: L&T Tech Services, Tata Elxsi, Jindal Saw, 15 more on July 14

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Aditya Birla Money, Den Networks, and Hathway Bhawani Cabletel are also to release their April-June earnings today

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

CAG flags ₹3,541 cr excess spend in Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme

The auditor questioned the financial management of the flagship welfare scheme after finding excess expenditure and irregular fund withdrawals despite no immediate spending requirement

Updated On: 13 Jul 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Cloudy skies in Delhi as AQI turns 'poor'; rainfall likely in most states

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the poor category amid hot and humid weather, while an active monsoon pattern is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to several states

Updated On: 13 Jul 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Q1 results: HCL Tech, ICICI Prudential AMC and 13 more on July 13

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Bajaj Consumer Care, Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers and Plastiblends are also to release their April- June earnings today

Updated On: 13 Jul 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Govt plans common rules for messaging apps after WhatsApp username row

The move comes after the IT ministry asked WhatsApp to put its proposed username feature on hold, citing concerns over fraud, impersonation and law enforcement challenges

Updated On: 11 Jul 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

India sees iPhone 17 stock crunch as demand rises amid fears of price hike

Retailers report limited fresh supplies of the base model and rising demand as buyers rush to purchase before any potential price increase, though Apple has not announced higher iPhone prices

Updated On: 11 Jul 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Weather today: Delhi to get rain; heavy showers to continue across India

Very heavy rainfall is likely over parts of the Northeast, Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, while Delhi is expected to witness a generally cloudy day with light rain and thunderstorms

Updated On: 11 Jul 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Delhi, very heavy showers across several states

IMD issues widespread rain alert for several states, with heavy showers expected in Delhi and very heavy rainfall forecast for parts of the northeast, Bihar and central India

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

India, Indonesia to jointly develop Sabang Port; sign BrahMos, Astra deals

The agreements, signed during PM Modi's visit to Jakarta, span defence, Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation, critical minerals, and industrial supply chains

Updated On: 07 Jul 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Nearly 50% of UDAN routes no longer operational while govt begins 2nd phase

Commercial flights continue on only 336 of 669 routes launched under the regional connectivity scheme since 2017, with airlines citing airport readiness, funding and access to metro hubs as challenges

Updated On: 04 Jul 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Australia for bilateral summit with Albanese from July 8

The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, technology and regional security under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Updated On: 04 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Delhi's winter WFH mandate prompts companies to rethink workplace policies

Mandatory 50 per cent office attendance cap from November to January pushes companies to revisit workforce planning, though industry says implementation will vary across sectors

Updated On: 04 Jul 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Delhi likely to see light rain today as monsoon gains pace across country

The national capital is set to get light rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday as the weather office issues very heavy rainfall warnings for Gujarat, Odisha and parts of Madhya Pradesh

Updated On: 04 Jul 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Why earthquakes of similar magnitude can have very different outcomes

Venezuela and Japan were both rocked by powerful earthquakes on June 24, but why did one suffer widespread destruction while the other escaped with limited damage?

Updated On: 03 Jul 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Weather update: Delhi braces for storms; heavy rain, waterlogging in Mumbai

Delhi is set for two spells of rain with gusty winds, while Mumbai remains on orange alert after flooding and two rain-related deaths, as IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall on July 3

Updated On: 03 Jul 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

AI was meant to cut costs. Why is it becoming the biggest new expense?

Firms embraced AI to boost productivity and cut costs; but with spending on subscriptions, infra and governance rising, is AI delivering returns, or simply creating another recurring business expense?

Updated On: 02 Jul 2026 | 4:07 PM IST