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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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SC defers NTA reforms plea to August, to monitor anti-paper leak steps
The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's anti-paper leak measures after hearing submissions on reforms to the printing and transport of NEET question papers. The case will be heard again in August
 "SC defers NTA reforms plea to August, to monitor anti-paper leak steps")
How CEO stock awards can push pay beyond Companies Act limits
CEO salaries may not have changed, but stock awards can still push total pay above legal limits. Here's how the Companies Act regulates executive remuneration
 "How CEO stock awards can push pay beyond Companies Act limits")
Film set safety in India: What's missing from the legal framework?
The death of a crew member on the sets of Love & War has revived concerns over film set safety. While film workers are covered by labour laws, India still lacks a dedicated framework for on-set safety
 "Film set safety in India: What's missing from the legal framework?")
Not cutting-edge, but can Tata's chip fab reduce India's import bill?
India's first semiconductor fabrication plant is making headlines for what it may not produce. Here's why
 "Not cutting-edge, but can Tata's chip fab reduce India's import bill?")
What have students done wrong to have guns aimed at them?: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi questioned the police response to student protests over paper leaks, asking what students had done to have guns aimed at them
 "What have students done wrong to have guns aimed at them?: Rahul Gandhi")
TV, radio licensees can opt for new Telecom Act regime: Draft rules
The Centre's draft Telecom Rules consolidate TV and radio guidelines and allow existing licensees to voluntarily migrate to the new authorisation framework
 "TV, radio licensees can opt for new Telecom Act regime: Draft rules")
Rural income gains hit two-year low, informal borrowing rises: Nabard
Nabard's latest survey shows that rural income growth has slowed to a two-year low. The findings come as rural inflation reached 5% in June, compared with 4% in urban area
 "Rural income gains hit two-year low, informal borrowing rises: Nabard")
India's electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?
India's electronics boom is undeniable. The bigger question is whether it's building a deep manufacturing ecosystem, or simply assembling products designed and supplied elsewhere
 "India's electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?")
Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul
Gandhi said Prime Minister Modi was "so youth-hostile" that he could not seek the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite repeated allegations of examination paper leaks
 "Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul")
Why Karlapat bauxite block has become a major prize for aluminium industry
India's biggest industrial groups are chasing one Odisha mine. What makes the Karlapat bauxite block so valuable, and why does it matter for the aluminium industry?
 "Why Karlapat bauxite block has become a major prize for aluminium industry")
CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action
Nadda said he would hold internal discussions with the government leadership and sought time before responding to the demands, which include the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
 "CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action")
Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst
Climate risks are no longer just an environmental concern. Large investors are now studying whether climate tipping points could trigger sudden losses across financial markets
 "Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst")
India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?
India wants to build the batteries that power electric vehicles, not just assemble them. But will that eventually make EVs cheaper? Here's what experts say
 "India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?")
India unveils its first air taxi prototype: Here's how eVTOLs work
The unveiling of India's first electric air taxi prototype has brought a technology that has long been under development into the spotlight
 "India unveils its first air taxi prototype: Here's how eVTOLs work")
Why Isro is seeing more exits and what it could mean for India's space push
Why is the government making it harder for some Isro scientists to leave? The answer lies in India's growing private space industry, and lessons from abroad
 "Why Isro is seeing more exits and what it could mean for India's space push")
Draft CAFE-III norms: What's changing in India's fuel-efficiency rules?
The Centre has released draft CAFE-III norms for passenger vehicles. Here's what the proposed fuel-efficiency rules change, and what they could mean for carmakers and buyers
 "Draft CAFE-III norms: What's changing in India's fuel-efficiency rules?")
Why India cannot screen 'The Odyssey' the way Christopher Nolan shot it
India has IMAX theatres. But not the kind needed to show 'The Odyssey' as Christopher Nolan shot it
 "Why India cannot screen 'The Odyssey' the way Christopher Nolan shot it")
Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution
What if diesel trucks no longer had to enter Delhi to deliver goods? A proposed freight interchange programme plans logistics hubs around the NCR. Here's how it will work:
 "Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution")
What is a 'monsoon break' and why does it matter for paddy farmers?
The IMD has forecast a week-long break in the southwest monsoon. Here's why the monsoon takes a pause every year, why this year's break seems unusual, and what it could mean for paddy cultivation
 "What is a 'monsoon break' and why does it matter for paddy farmers?")
Cabinet clears ₹1.28 trn ISM 2.0, approves ₹62,500 cr for mobile scheme
India's semiconductor push enters its next phase as the Cabinet approves the ₹1.28 trillion Semicon 2.0 programme focused on the entire chip ecosystem
 "Cabinet clears ₹1.28 trn ISM 2.0, approves ₹62,500 cr for mobile scheme")