Vrinda Goel

Vrinda Goel

Vrinda Goel is a journalist with the web team at Business Standard, where she manages web desk operations, conducts research, and writes stories across a diverse range of topics. She focuses on delivering timely and well-researched content. Her interests lie in covering trending and engaging stories that resonate with a wide readership, spanning national and international news, the economy, and current affairs.

Vrinda Goel

Claude AI discovers CRISPR-like gene-editing system: All you need to know

Anthropic says 950 Claude agents scanned more than 200,000 reverse transcriptases in 21 hours, identifying a novel system called ART that researchers later validated in a laboratory

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

IITs to stop campus hiring by 22 firms for 2 yrs over unhonoured job offers

The IITs placement committee will notify the companies by September 30 after more than 150 offers across 23 IITs were not honoured

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Gyanesh Kumar removal row: How can Chief Election Commissioner be removed?

Opposition parties are preparing a fresh removal motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Here is what the Constitution and law say about the appointment and removal of the Election Commission chief

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

SC lays down safeguards against misuse of Pocso Act in child custody cases

The Supreme Court said police must follow mandatory safeguards before arrests in Pocso cases involving parents or family members where a matrimonial dispute exists between the parents

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 10:13 AM IST

From GDP to inflation: How US-Iran conflict is affecting major economies

The US-Iran conflict has pushed up oil prices, disrupted trade and raised inflation risks, but its economic impact varies across major economies

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Broadcasters want Barc ratings back: How TV viewership is measured in India

Broadcasters have called for the restoration of Barc ratings amid the prolonged suspension. Here is how TV ratings are measured, what they indicate and why they matter to the industry

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 3:11 PM IST

Veg, non-veg labels on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes: What new rules say

The government has amended packaging rules to require soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and other toiletries to carry symbols showing whether they are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures orders worth ₹985 crore

The orders include a 534.3 MWp project in Rajasthan and a 616 MWh turnkey BESS EPC project in South Africa, the company said

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Trump TV launched: What is the White House's new 24/7 streaming platform?

The White House has launched Trump TV, a 24/7 streaming platform featuring Donald Trump's past speeches, public appearances, administration announcements and other official events

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Govt tightens stem cell therapy rules, bars routine use for autism

For autism, the ministry has specifically said that therapeutic use of any type of stem cell will remain restricted to duly approved clinical trials

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Adidas begins layoffs at Gurugram tech hub amid restructuring push

Adidas said the changes were intended to simplify parts of the organisation, strengthen critical capabilities and position the company for long-term success

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Pet owners emerge as biggest buyers of air purifiers in India: Report

Pet owners account for 17 per cent of consumer voice for air purifiers, using the devices to manage pet hair, dander, dust and odours beyond concerns over outdoor pollution

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Delhi tops NITI Aayog's electric mobility index 2025, Maharashtra follows

The index assesses states and UTs on key parameters such as transport electrification, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and research and innovation

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

UPI MDR charges: What consumers need to know about the change in rules

New UPI MDR rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using UPI for daily payments, QR payments and AutoPay without transaction charges

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded higher wages, medical cover, and social security

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

New Development Bank: How Brics bank raises money and finances projects

During the Brics summit in New Delhi, the grouping urged the New Development Bank to expand local-currency financing. Here is how bank raises funds and what it finances

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

RBI backs MDR on large-value UPI transactions, says users will pay no fee

In a post on X, the central bank said the move would help UPI continue to scale and innovate while serving consumers and businesses across the country

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Gurugram biker hit-and-run case: What happened on Golf Course Road?

Gurugram Police arrested Kalyan Bainsla in the biker Sia hit-and-run case after CCTV analysis led to an attempt-to-murder charge under Section 109 of the BNS

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US workplace discrimination claims

The US government alleged that Accenture took race or sex into account when making hiring decisions to achieve progress towards non-public workforce composition goals

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

China extracts critical metals from lithium waste in a global first

China's new 17-tower extraction system can recover more than 98% of caesium and 95% of rubidium from lithium-processing waste, creating a new domestic source of the metals

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 11:16 AM IST