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Akshita Singh
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
'Bar deserves better': BCI co-chair calls upon Manan Mishra to step down
Bar Council's co-chair Y R Sadashiva Reddy has listed eight grounds for seeking his chief's resignation, including the BCI's handling of the Nalsar controversy and alleged financial irregularities
 "'Bar deserves better': BCI co-chair calls upon Manan Mishra to step down")
Bengaluru airport to levy UDF on arrivals, cut fee for departures
The new tariff structure introduces a user development fee for arriving passengers while reducing the fee for departing passengers
 "Bengaluru airport to levy UDF on arrivals, cut fee for departures")
Can India sell E10 alongside E20? The logistics challenge explained
As E20 becomes the nationwide petrol blend, the question is whether India's existing fuel network can accommodate E10 alongside it. Here's what experts have to say
 "Can India sell E10 alongside E20? The logistics challenge explained")
How Meta decides when AI can remove posts and when humans step in
Meta's automated systems do not send every flagged post to a human reviewer at the same stage. Its technology helps determine which content should be reviewed by people and in what order
 "How Meta decides when AI can remove posts and when humans step in")
From Ridge to Yamuna: Delhi plans a 200-km green-blue ecological network
India's national capital is set for a major urban revamp under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047, with green-blue infrastructure at its heart
 "From Ridge to Yamuna: Delhi plans a 200-km green-blue ecological network")
Cabinet clears 4 railway projects worth ₹9,450 cr, to add 410 km to network
The projects will add about 410 km to the Indian Railways network and are scheduled for completion by 2030-31, the government said in a statement
 "Cabinet clears 4 railway projects worth ₹9,450 cr, to add 410 km to network")
HUL moves Delhi HC against Beco parent over Surf Excel, Vim ad campaign
Hindustan Unilever approached the Delhi High Court against Kwick Living (I) Private Limited over advertisements targeting Surf Excel and Vim, alleging product disparagement and trademark infringement
 "HUL moves Delhi HC against Beco parent over Surf Excel, Vim ad campaign")
Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'
The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or modify a decision taken by the minister in charge
 "Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'")
US securities regulator proposes crypto fundraising rules: What changes now
The proposed rule seeks to create routes for eligible crypto issuers to raise capital and clarify when an investment contract linked to a non-security crypto asset ceases to exist
 "US securities regulator proposes crypto fundraising rules: What changes now")
Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies
Brics nations said CBAM and similar measures "undermine efforts by developing countries aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing adaptive capacity and resilience"
 "Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies")
Who is Anurag Jain, the new NITI Aayog CEO succeeding BVR Subrahmanyam?
Anurag Jain recently served as Madhya Pradesh chief secretary, where he helped frame nearly 30 sector-specific investment policies covering trade and industry
 "Who is Anurag Jain, the new NITI Aayog CEO succeeding BVR Subrahmanyam?")
Govt clears 31 electronic component manufacturing proposals worth ₹7,877 cr
With the latest approvals, the government has cleared 106 applications covering around 30 product categories across 15 states under the ECMS
 "Govt clears 31 electronic component manufacturing proposals worth ₹7,877 cr")
Why AI stocks could crash even if AI succeeds: ECB explains the risk
The ECB said AI can boost productivity and profits, but rising economy-wide risks could still trigger a stock correction, with a US tech sell-off potentially spreading to European markets
 "Why AI stocks could crash even if AI succeeds: ECB explains the risk")
China starts first regular container service through Arctic: Why it matters
The service, officially called the China-Europe Arctic Express and branded by the Chinese carrier as the 'Ice Silk Road', will sail along Russia's Northern Sea Route
 "China starts first regular container service through Arctic: Why it matters")
Agriculture-only Discoms: What Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana are changing
Telangana and Maharashtra are separating agricultural consumers and their associated finances from existing distribution companies. Haryana has proposed a similar model
 "Agriculture-only Discoms: What Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana are changing")
MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start
The Bill opens the door to selective UPI MDR, but leaves the operating details undecided. Here are six questions the final framework will need to answer before any charge takes effect
 "MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start")
From food shortages to record harvests: How India learnt to feed itself
India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Eight decades after Independence, one measure of the country's economic transformation can be seen in its ability to produce food.
 "From food shortages to record harvests: How India learnt to feed itself")
Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar
The case relates to remarks Gandhi made about Savarkar on November 17, 2022, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra's Akola district
 "Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar")
Large explosion hits Italian munitions factory near Rome; no injuries
The plant produces ammunition and other defence-related products. Its products include fuzes, ammunition, grenades, missile warheads, rockets and propellant powders
 "Large explosion hits Italian munitions factory near Rome; no injuries")
Small modular reactors: How they differ from conventional nuclear plants
Small modular reactors are becoming an important part of India's nuclear power plans as the country looks to expand capacity
 "Small modular reactors: How they differ from conventional nuclear plants")