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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.
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Modi speaks to Macron, leaders of Qatar, Oman, Jordan on West Asia conflict
The thrust of the conversations, per his social media posts, was to find a way to restore stability to the region and to continue coordination in the pursuit of de-escalation and peace
 "Modi speaks to Macron, leaders of Qatar, Oman, Jordan on West Asia conflict")
Iran strikes took out 17% LNG export capacity for 3-5 yrs: QatarEnergy CEO
Missile strikes damaged key LNG facilities in Qatar, triggering fires and disrupting exports. QatarEnergy says repairs could take up to five years, impacting global gas supplies
 "Iran strikes took out 17% LNG export capacity for 3-5 yrs: QatarEnergy CEO")
US will launch 'largest strike package yet' against Iran today: Hegseth
The US defence secretary reiterated that only President Donald Trump would decide when the war would end, adding that Iran's naval and missile manufacturing capabilities had been severely eroded
 "US will launch 'largest strike package yet' against Iran today: Hegseth")
Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard
The US National Intelligence Director said Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile efforts may evolve into intercontinental systems capable of targeting the American mainland
 "Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard")
FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data
Net direct tax collection for FY26 as of March 17 grew 7.19 per cent to ₹22.80 trillion, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate taxes
 "FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data")
WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market
The World Gold Council has proposed a 'Gold as a Service' model to standardise digital gold and address trust and interoperability gaps
 "WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market")
Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait
Trump questioned whether stronger action against Iran would compel allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions over burden-sharing in safeguarding global trade routes
 "Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait")
Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge
India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning
 "Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge")
Trump says US will be leaving Iran operation 'in very near future'
He said Washington would step back soon, even as he criticised Nato allies and reasserted US military success
 "Trump says US will be leaving Iran operation 'in very near future'")
Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained
As restaurants cite rising commercial LPG costs for the surcharge, here is what Indian law permits and where it draws a clear line
 "Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained")
Adani Enterprises gets NCLT nod for Jaiprakash Associates resolution plan
Adani Enterprises was identified as the successful resolution applicant last year
 "Adani Enterprises gets NCLT nod for Jaiprakash Associates resolution plan")
'Putin fears US, not Europe': Trump as Nato allies skip his Hormuz mission
Trump criticised NATO allies for not joining his effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open"
 "'Putin fears US, not Europe': Trump as Nato allies skip his Hormuz mission")
Trump urges China, UK, others to send warships to keep Hormuz open
Trump said nations affected by Iran's "attempted closure" of the waterway should contribute naval support to maintain the passage
 "Trump urges China, UK, others to send warships to keep Hormuz open")
PNG users cannot obtain or retain LPG connections, notifies Centre
The notification also stated that consumers with a PNG connection cannot apply for a new LPG connection or obtain cylinder refills
 "PNG users cannot obtain or retain LPG connections, notifies Centre")
Two Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely, head to Gujarat
Indian LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely and are sailing towards Mundra and Kandla ports, officials said amid tensions in the Gulf region
 "Two Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely, head to Gujarat")
Drone attack triggers fire, suspends some operations at UAE's Fujairah port
A drone attack triggered a fire and forced suspension of some oil loading operations at the UAE's Fujairah port, located just outside the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments
 "Drone attack triggers fire, suspends some operations at UAE's Fujairah port")
Oil ministry issues advisory, warns petrol pumps against selling loose fuel
The ministry warned petrol pumps against selling petrol and diesel in loose containers and urged consumers not to store fuel improperly, citing serious safety risks
 "Oil ministry issues advisory, warns petrol pumps against selling loose fuel")
Iran allowed some Indian vessels through Strait of Hormuz: Envoy
Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali noted historical relations between the two nations, and said that both sides have maintained cooperation through the conflict
 "Iran allowed some Indian vessels through Strait of Hormuz: Envoy")
'Countdown has begun, change in Bengal inevitable': PM Modi in Kolkata
Addressing a rally in Kolkata ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC government of lawlessness and announced infrastructure projects worth ₹18,680 crore
 "'Countdown has begun, change in Bengal inevitable': PM Modi in Kolkata")
LPG delays, black marketing hit 57% households in the past week: Survey
The survey, conducted by LocalCircles, found that a majority of households reported difficulties in obtaining cooking gas cylinders over the past seven days
 "LPG delays, black marketing hit 57% households in the past week: Survey")