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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
OpenAI finds more rogue AI agent escapes during internal investigation
According to Reuters, the additional escapes were limited in scope and there was no indication that any of the AI agents left OpenAI's internal network
 "OpenAI finds more rogue AI agent escapes during internal investigation")
Amit Shah behind 'brutality' against students, must quit: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of being "either incompetent or culpable" over the police action against Neet protesters in Delhi and urged the Prime Minister to remove him
 "Amit Shah behind 'brutality' against students, must quit: Rahul Gandhi")
P&G appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman; Jon Moeller to retire
Announcing the leadership change, P&G said Jejurikar will succeed Moeller, who has spent 38 years with the company
 "P&G appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman; Jon Moeller to retire")
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20, says Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said only some BS-III vehicles made before 2016 may need rubber parts and gaskets replaced when operated on E20 petrol, with no major impact on performance
 "Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20, says Gadkari")
Anti-paper leak Bill: Fast-track court backlog may become a hurdle
The paper leak Bill promises investigations in two months and trials in three. But government data shows Fast Track Special Courts are already struggling with a backlog of over 245,000 cases
 "Anti-paper leak Bill: Fast-track court backlog may become a hurdle")
Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time
The Centre has promised to withdraw Neet protest cases, but the process is not automatic. Here's why an FIR cannot simply be cancelled and why some cases may take longer to close
 "Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time")
Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl
Italy's return to nuclear power reflects a broader shift. Here's why countries are reconsidering atomic energy after Chernobyl and Fukushima despite lingering safety concerns
 "Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl")
Patchy rains, delayed sowing: How uneven rainfall is affecting farms
Despite recent heavy rainfall, cumulative monsoon deficits remain. Here's why the timing and distribution of rain matter as much as seasonal totals for agriculture
 "Patchy rains, delayed sowing: How uneven rainfall is affecting farms")
What is business overreach? Why HDFC Bank used the term in MSRDC case
HDFC Bank called the MSRDC matter 'business overreach'. Here's what the term means, why it is not a legal concept, and how it differs from fraud
 "What is business overreach? Why HDFC Bank used the term in MSRDC case")
Gurugram likely to see 100 mm of rain as IMD issues red alert for Delhi-NCR
Gurugram is likely to record its first 100 mm-plus rainfall event as heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR. The IMD has issued a red alert, warning of severe waterlogging, thunderstorms and strong winds
 "Gurugram likely to see 100 mm of rain as IMD issues red alert for Delhi-NCR")
No assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes: Govt
The government told Parliament it has no assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes, while citing higher exports, better prices for FCV growers and anti-tax evasion measures
 "No assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes: Govt")
From Google to Zomato: What the Digital Competition Bill means for firms
The Union government may raise thresholds under the proposed Digital Competition Bill. Here's what the law seeks to do, who may fall within its scope and why the changes matter
 "From Google to Zomato: What the Digital Competition Bill means for firms")
Why is Warner Bros taking Amazon to court over one executive hire?
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over the hiring of a senior executive. Here's what the legal battle is about
 "Why is Warner Bros taking Amazon to court over one executive hire?")
From scarce dollars to global buffers: Can India avoid 1991-like crisis?
Thirty-five years after the 1991 crisis, India's external sector is far stronger. But have larger reserves, stronger exports, and reforms eliminated the risk of another balance-of-payments crisis?
 "From scarce dollars to global buffers: Can India avoid 1991-like crisis?")
Wipro, Databricks expand partnership to help firms scale enterprise AI
As part of the collaboration, the IT services company has created a dedicated Databricks business practice to develop industry-specific AI solutions and accelerators
 "Wipro, Databricks expand partnership to help firms scale enterprise AI")
From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course
The Centre has rarely rolled back major policy decisions. But since 2014, sustained protests, political opposition and pressure have led to changes, withdrawals or delays on several key measures
 "From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course")
Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation
At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy
 "Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation")
CJP calls off protest after Pradhan quits, says Centre has accepted demands
The announcement came after another round of talks between CJP representatives and Union ministers Jitendra Singh and J P Nadda at Vithalbhai Patel House
 "CJP calls off protest after Pradhan quits, says Centre has accepted demands")
45% of India's exports to US out of Section 301's 10% tariff net: Govt
The Centre said 45% of India's exports to the US remain outside the new 10% Section 301 duty. India was placed in the lower tariff tier after USTR cut the proposed levy from 12.5%
 "45% of India's exports to US out of Section 301's 10% tariff net: Govt")
Can India meet rising power demand amid El Nino? Govt explains
As El Nino raises concerns over rising electricity demand, the Centre says India has adequate power, sufficient coal stocks and a roadmap to keep electricity supplies stable
 "Can India meet rising power demand amid El Nino? Govt explains")