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Akshita Singh

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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World leaders urge de-escalation as US-Israel war against Iran intensifies

France seeks an urgent UN Security Council meeting, the EU calls for maximum restraint, Canada and Australia back the US, while Spain rejects what it calls unilateral military action

World leaders urge de-escalation as US-Israel war against Iran intensifies
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

West Asia airspace closures disrupt travel as US, Israel strike Iran

Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Israel and Iran imposed airspace restrictions as airlines suspended, cancelled or rerouted flights across the Gulf region following escalating military action

West Asia airspace closures disrupt travel as US, Israel strike Iran
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

'Final victory is near': Exiled Prince Pahlavi as US, Israeli strike Iran

Exiled Iranian crown prince calls for calm and readiness after the US and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran; appeals to security forces and President Trump

'Final victory is near': Exiled Prince Pahlavi as US, Israeli strike Iran
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

GDP growth projection for FY27 revised to 7-7.4% as per new series: CEA

Economy continues to maintain strong growth momentum, supported by broad-based activities, says CEA Nageswaran

GDP growth projection for FY27 revised to 7-7.4% as per new series: CEA
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

I earned only honesty in my life: Kejriwal after relief in liquor case

Kejriwal further said that PM Modi and Shah should apologise to the country, claiming that the court had dubbed the case against him "totally fake" and unfit for trial

I earned only honesty in my life: Kejriwal after relief in liquor case
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

Mandelson, Summers, Brende: Big names who quit over Epstein connections

While not all individuals named faced consequences, a cluster of senior figures stepped down or lost positions after fresh scrutiny

Mandelson, Summers, Brende: Big names who quit over Epstein connections
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

India, Israel elevate bilateral ties, to conclude FTA soon: PM Modi

An agreement has been reached for the use of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Israel, the Prime Minister said after the meeting

India, Israel elevate bilateral ties, to conclude FTA soon: PM Modi
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

Flyers to get 48-hr free window to cancel, make changes to tickets: DGCA

The aviation regulator has revised ticket refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or amend bookings within 48 hours without additional charges, subject to conditions

Flyers to get 48-hr free window to cancel, make changes to tickets: DGCA
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

We stand with Israel from this moment to beyond: PM Modi at Knesset

PM Modi said he did so both as India's prime minister and as a representative of an ancient civilisation, bringing with him the greetings of 1.4 billion Indians

We stand with Israel from this moment to beyond: PM Modi at Knesset
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset

Ahead of his address at the Knesset, Modi received a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Speaker Amir Ohana, with members of Parliament rising in applause

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes

The day's sessions focused on food and energy security, digital markets regulation and the impact of AI on both industry and the creative economy, bringing the two-day summit to a close

FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari headlined the first day of the summit

Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

What are 'e-nose' and 'e-tongue' techs being deployed at Tirumala temple?

Tirumala's new $25-crore food testing lab will deploy e-nose and e-tongue systems to detect adulteration and quality variations in prasadam ingredients through sensor-based analysis

What are 'e-nose' and 'e-tongue' techs being deployed at Tirumala temple?
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:45 PM IST

Bharti Airtel plans to invest ₹20,000 crore to expand digital lending

Telecom major Bharti Airtel said on Monday it plans to inject ₹20,000 crore ($2.2 billion) into its financial arm over the next few years, marking a major push into digital lending

Bharti Airtel plans to invest ₹20,000 crore to expand digital lending
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Trump raises global tariff to 15% from 10% day after US court's big ruling

He said the administration would determine and announce revised tariff levels for different countries in the coming months within the limits permitted under law

Trump raises global tariff to 15% from 10% day after US court's big ruling
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Explained: What Trump's 10% global import tariff reset means for India

From 50% duties to a temporary 10% levy, US tariff rules on Indian goods have shifted, lowering costs for now while leaving sectoral duties and trade deal negotiations largely unchanged

Explained: What Trump's 10% global import tariff reset means for India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

Nothing changes in terms of trade deal with India: Donald Trump

Trump's remarks came after the US Supreme Court ruled that he could not rely on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs on imports

Nothing changes in terms of trade deal with India: Donald Trump
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 12:48 AM IST

Democrats claim victory for Americans as court rules Trump tariffs illegal

The US Supreme Court rejected the use of a national emergency law to justify broad tariffs on imported goods

Democrats claim victory for Americans as court rules Trump tariffs illegal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

Trump claims, again, that he stopped India-Pak war with 200% tariff threat

India has repeatedly stated that the ceasefire following the 2025 military escalation was reached bilaterally, without any third-party intervention

Trump claims, again, that he stopped India-Pak war with 200% tariff threat
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

ATR bets on 2026 production ramp-up amid strong turboprop demand

The company logged 60 gross orders and 50 net orders last year, taking its backlog to more than 160 aircraft, while revenues held steady at about $1.2 billion

ATR bets on 2026 production ramp-up amid strong turboprop demand
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:25 PM IST