Rimjhim Singh

Rimjhim Singh

Rimjhim Singh is a writer at the Business Standard, where she researches and crafts articles on a diverse range of subjects, including general news, sports, and in-depth explainers. Over the course of one year at the organization, she has honed her skills in editing and paid attention to accuracy, clarity, and depth. In this digital age, she strives to present the news in a crisper and more structured way.

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Weekly policy watch: US trade talks, infra output in focus this week

India's policy calendar for April 20-26 is packed with key events including US trade talks, flash PMI data and infrastructure output, offering cues on growth, demand and policy direction

Updated On: 20 Apr 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

West Asia war: Trump to send team to Pak; Iran rejects talks citing breach

Trump says US officials will visit Pakistan for Iran talks as ceasefire nears end; Iran denies agreeing to talks, accusing the US of violating the truce and raising tensions further

Updated On: 20 Apr 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

'An attempt to change electoral map': Rahul Gandhi on Delimitation bill

Rahul Gandhi alleged delimitation is an attempt to redraw India's electoral map, warns it could reduce representation of some states; govt hits back, calls remarks 'misleading'

Updated On: 17 Apr 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

NHAI asks banks to validate vehicle numbers on FASTag: Here's how to check

NHAI has asked banks to verify vehicle numbers linked to FASTags after mismatch complaints. Here's how you can check if your VRN is correctly linked to your FASTag

Updated On: 17 Apr 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

West Asia war: Trump may extend ceasefire with Iran amid Hormuz blockade

Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire may be extended as talks continue; he signals progress in negotiations and said he could visit Islamabad if a peace deal is signed

Updated On: 17 Apr 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

PM allays delimitation fears, says 'no injustice' will be done to any state

As Parliament debates women's reservation, PM Modi says those opposing the bill will pay a long-term price, urging all parties to support greater role for women in policymaking

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel

The government has introduced bills on women's quota and delimitation in Lok Sabha, proposes increasing seats to 850; Opposition protests, calling the move 'anti-constitutional'

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

West Asia war: Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US mulls new sanctions

Iran warns of blocking key Gulf trade routes as US plans tougher sanctions and ramps up pressure on Tehran. Here are the top updates at 10 am IST

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

How delimitation could shift India's fiscal balance and growth model

Seat redistribution through delimitation could reshape India's fiscal balance, affecting how funds are distributed and how states negotiate resources

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

West Asia war: Trump says conflict 'close to over' amid Hormuz blockade

The US says it has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports; Trump says the war is 'close to over', but warns action will continue as talks may resume soon

Updated On: 15 Apr 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Govt extends EV subsidies to aid adoption: Temporary fix or targeted move?

The Centre has extended EV subsidies for two- and three-wheelers to manage supply risks from West Asia; the move offers short-term relief, but questions remain on long-term strategy

Updated On: 14 Apr 2026 | 7:14 PM IST

West Asia war: Iran offers 5-yr enrichment halt; talks likely on Apr 16

The US and Iran may again hold negotiations on April 16 after Islamabad talks failed; Tehran has offered a 5-year pause on uranium enrichment, shorter than the US's 20-year demand

Updated On: 14 Apr 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact

US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

March retail inflation up at 3.4% vs 3.2% in Feb on rising food prices

Data showed rural inflation at 3.63 per cent, while urban inflation remained lower at 3.11 per cent

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron

France and UK will hold a conference in the coming days to build support for a multinational mission to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, amid US-Iran tensions

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades

As the US plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks, here's a look at how wartime blockades -- from world wars to today -- have disrupted trade and daily life globally

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

West Asia war: US blockade of Iran ports begins today as tensions rise

US Central Command said a blockade of Iranian ports will begin Monday at 10 am ET (7:30 pm IST); ships between non-Iranian ports can still pass Hormuz. Here are the top updates at 9 am IST

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

US to automatically register eligible men for military draft by December

The US plans to auto-enrol eligible men aged 18-26 into the military draft database, ending the current self-registration process and using federal data to identify those required to register

Updated On: 10 Apr 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

How the West Asia conflict could leave Wall Street facing lasting risks

Even after a US-Iran ceasefire, investors warn global markets may not stabilise quickly, with elevated oil prices, rising bond yields and shaken confidence pointing to lasting financial risks

Updated On: 10 Apr 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

How TMC sting pushed AIMIM to end alliance with Humayun Kabir before polls

AIMIM withdraws from alliance with Humayun Kabir's AJUP after a TMC sting video alleged controversial remarks and plans to shift minority votes ahead of West Bengal elections

Updated On: 10 Apr 2026 | 11:30 AM IST