Akshita Singh
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Akshita Singh
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita Singh
Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri will testify in a US court case alleging features such as endless scroll encourage compulsive use among minors, raising mental health concerns
 "Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users")
Delhi govt to replace Ladli Scheme with Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana from April
The government said the new scheme will provide financial assistance of up to ₹56,000 per beneficiary through phased deposits linked to education and age milestones, with Aadhaar-linked payouts
 "Delhi govt to replace Ladli Scheme with Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana from April")
Corruption Perception Index: India ranks 91st among 182 nations; scores 39
The Corruption Perceptions Index, first released in 1995, is used to assess public sector corruption worldwide. It evaluates 182 countries and territories using data from 13 external sources
 "Corruption Perception Index: India ranks 91st among 182 nations; scores 39")
Govt directs platforms to label AI content, deploy checks on misuse
Platforms must also ensure that AI-generated material is clearly labelled and carries identifiers indicating its synthetic origin
 "Govt directs platforms to label AI content, deploy checks on misuse")
Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline
The top court extended the deadline for publication of the final voter list in West Bengal by one week
 "Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline")
Gujarat signs LoI with Starlink for satellite internet in remote areas
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the agreement aims to improve high-speed internet access in areas where telecom infrastructure remains limited
 "Gujarat signs LoI with Starlink for satellite internet in remote areas")
Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA
After Goyal sidestepped a query on Russian oil imports, MEA said energy security for 1.4 billion people remains India's top priority
 "Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA")
UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row
Starmer said he regretted believing what he described as "lies" conveyed by Mandelson at the time of the appointment and acknowledged the public manner in which the matter unfolded
 "UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row")
India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was moving in the right direction.
 "India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out")
Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed plans to build underground railway tracks along the strategic Siliguri Corridor to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast
 "Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast")
Air India, IndiGo aircraft touch wingtips at Mumbai airport
Air India flight AI 2732, bound for Coimbatore, was stationary on the taxiway when an IndiGo aircraft taxiing after landing made contact with its wingtip, officials said
 "Air India, IndiGo aircraft touch wingtips at Mumbai airport")
Trade deal details being finalised; agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal
Addressing a press conference, Goyal said India secured more favourable terms than several comparable countries that have entered into trade arrangements with the United States
 "Trade deal details being finalised; agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal")
US-India trade deal finalised, PM Modi thanks Trump; tariff reduced to 18%
Trump said India stopped purchasing Russian crude, a move he linked directly to the agreement between the two countries.
 "US-India trade deal finalised, PM Modi thanks Trump; tariff reduced to 18%")
President Trump speaks with PM Modi: US ambassador Sergio Gor
US President Donald Trump has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, sharing a photograph of the two leaders and hinting at further updates
 "President Trump speaks with PM Modi: US ambassador Sergio Gor")
Budget 2026: Govt proposes ₹200 daily fine for crypto reporting violations
The Finance Bill introduces penalties for delayed or inaccurate crypto transaction reporting, including a ₹200-per-day fine and a ₹50,000 penalty for uncorrected errors
 "Budget 2026: Govt proposes ₹200 daily fine for crypto reporting violations")
Budget 2026 lays three-part roadmap to help MSMEs scale: Details here
Compared with last year's Budget, the Union Budget 2026-27 builds on the credit framework while moving decisively towards equity funding, market-linked liquidity, and structured compliance support
 "Budget 2026 lays three-part roadmap to help MSMEs scale: Details here")
Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing gets a boost; check sector-wise allocations
Several manufacturing-focused schemes received fresh allocations and enhancements in Budget 2026
 "Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing gets a boost; check sector-wise allocations")
Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks
For the first time, the Union Budget provides a dedicated allocation for chemical parks, with ₹600 crore earmarked in the Budget Estimates for 2026-27
 "Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks")
Massive armada heading to Iran, says Trump; urges Tehran to 'make a deal'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a "massive armada" was heading towards Iran, led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
 "Massive armada heading to Iran, says Trump; urges Tehran to 'make a deal'")
Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally amid AI-driven restructuring
Amazon said US-based employees affected by the job cuts would be given 90 days to seek alternative internal roles, along with severance pay and transition support
 "Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally amid AI-driven restructuring")