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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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75 due to cardiac arrest

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, was found unconscious at his Goa residence and was declared dead at 5:20 am after doctors attempted to revive him with continuous CPR for around 45 minutes

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to back growing firms

The newly approved fund will provide equity capital to growth-stage SMEs, with a focus on manufacturing firms and industrial clusters in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, to boost expansion and exports

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 4:10 PM IST

INDIA bloc protest: Rahul, Priyanka enter Akashvani Bhawan to reach ECI HQ

Security has remained tight around Parliament, Vijay Chowk and the Election Commission headquarters as Opposition MPs march against alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Ladli Behna scheme a 'heavy burden': Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

The Ladli Behna scheme, launched in 2023 with a monthly payout of ₹1,000, now provides ₹1,500 to eligible women and is estimated to cost the Madhya Pradesh government ₹22,680 crore annually

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

Delhi to stay hot, mercury may touch 36°C; rain in several parts of India

Delhi is likely to remain largely dry through October 5, with temperatures touching 36°C, while IMD forecasts scattered rain from October 6; southern and northeastern states are likely to see rainfall

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Sandeep Goyal elected president of Advertising Agencies Association

Dr Sandeep Goyal, chairman and MD of Rediffusion Brand Solutions, will head the Advertising Agencies Association of India, while Jaydeep Gandhi of Another Idea was elected vice-president

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

Why reject Form 8?: HC questions ECI over automated rejection during SIR

The court questioned whether software can reject Form 8 applications from voters who shifted residence, warning that the process could leave eligible voters out of the electoral roll

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

CJP to launch 'Jail Bharo' protest in Mumbai, seek CEC's removal: Details

CJP plans to begin its nationwide agitation from Mumbai's Shivaji Park, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, a halt to SIR and changes to the Election Commission appointment law

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Protest demanding CEC Kumar's resignation at Jantar Mantar today: Details

Delhi Police has denied permission for the October 2 protest, with prohibitory orders in New Delhi and 11 Metro stations shut as groups demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The hearing comes amid questions over the poll panel's decision-making process, after reports claimed that two Election Commissioners objected to several SIR-related orders

Updated On: 29 Sep 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

Who are the Ruias, and how did Essar land America's $15 bn steel project?

Trump has unveiled a $15 billion steel project with Indian conglomerate Essar; behind the landmark announcement is the Ruia family's decades-long journey through expansion, debt, and restructuring

Updated On: 29 Sep 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

OpenAI shelves next-gen GPT-6.1 Astra model release over safety concerns

Internal tests found GPT-6.1 Astra showed higher levels of deceptive behaviour and could act beyond the authorised scope of tasks, prompting OpenAI to shelve its planned October launch

Updated On: 29 Sep 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

Festive season hiring: Here are 5 job roles likely to see strongest demand

Delivery and warehouse roles are top employers' festive hiring demands, while workers seek higher pay, flexible hours and opportunities that could lead to long-term employment, an Indeed survey found

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Employers start festive hiring early, look to retain workers beyond peak

Nearly seven in 10 employers began or expect to begin festive hiring by September, while 74% expect to retain at least 10% of seasonal hires beyond the peak period, according to a survey by Indeed

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

India's solar cell capacity lags module additions 5x in H1, imports up 18%

India added 50.6 GW of solar module capacity against 9.7 GW of cell capacity in first 6 months of 2026, widening the manufacturing gap and increasing reliance on imports

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

AI could cause a billion deaths, safety concerns 'not a hoax': Bill Gates

In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder said that self-regulation is insufficient and urged US Congress to mandate monitoring and safeguards; he also contradicted Trump's 'just a hoax' statement

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

LPU protest: SIT formed, classes suspended for 10 days; what we know so far

LPU has suspended classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams after violent protests over unverified sexual assault claims; Police have registered an FIR and formed an SIT

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Bank strike deferred: Are banks open today? Here's what you need to know

Banks will remain open from September 28 to 30 after the UFBU deferred its three-day strike following talks with the IBA on five-day banking, the PLI scheme and other pending issues

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Replacing 1 mn bpd of Russian oil could cost India up to $3.7 bn a year

India may face higher crude costs and tighter supply as refiners look for alternatives to Russian barrels amid US tariff pressure and rising fuel demand

Updated On: 26 Sep 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

AI is shopping for you now. What does that mean for ecommerce in India?

AI agents could soon handle shopping decisions and transactions for consumers, forcing ecommerce, travel, and insurance platforms to rethink pricing, customer engagement, and security

Updated On: 26 Sep 2026 | 11:37 AM IST