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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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In rare space mishap, Musk's Starlink loses contact with satellite in orbit
SpaceX says a Starlink satellite suffered an in-orbit anomaly, lost communications and vented propellant, releasing debris as it dropped altitude; it will re-enter within weeks
 "In rare space mishap, Musk's Starlink loses contact with satellite in orbit")
Forest land cannot be leased for farming without Centre's approval: SC
Rejecting the High Court's direction that allowed the society to seek continuation of the lease, the Supreme Court held that no permission could be granted to perpetuate an illegality
 "Forest land cannot be leased for farming without Centre's approval: SC")
Despite US tariffs, India's seafood exports jump 21% during April-October
India's seafood exports recorded strong double-digit growth in both value and volume during April-October 2025, despite US tariff measures, the Centre informed Parliament on Wednesday
 "Despite US tariffs, India's seafood exports jump 21% during April-October")
No Aadhaar data breach till date from UIDAI database: Govt in Lok Sabha
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said no incident of data compromise involving the core UIDAI database had been reported so far
 "No Aadhaar data breach till date from UIDAI database: Govt in Lok Sabha")
Op Sindoor fallout: Pak extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till Jan 23
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued in this regard stated that the restriction would remain effective until January 23, 2026, during the specified operational timings
 "Op Sindoor fallout: Pak extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till Jan 23")
Delhi to overhaul PUC system, roll out carpool app to curb air pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government would provide ₹2,700 crore over a ten-year period to the MCD for procuring mechanical road sweepers and litter pickers
 "Delhi to overhaul PUC system, roll out carpool app to curb air pollution")
Why Asim Munir's third US trip may cost him support of Pakistanis
Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir is expected to travel to Washington for a third time in six months, amid discussions on a proposed US-backed force to stabilise Gaza
 "Why Asim Munir's third US trip may cost him support of Pakistanis")
Centre projects ₹47,000 cr net revenue loss from GST rate rationalisation
The Centre projected a net revenue loss of about ₹47,000 crore due to GST rate rationalisation, even as higher taxation on select goods was expected to partly offset the impact
 "Centre projects ₹47,000 cr net revenue loss from GST rate rationalisation")
Delhi tightens pollution norms, bars non-BS-VI vehicles from Dec 18
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said vehicles without a valid PUC certificate would be denied fuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday
 "Delhi tightens pollution norms, bars non-BS-VI vehicles from Dec 18")
Impossible to fix AQI in 9-10 months, says Delhi Environment Minister
Manjinder Singh Sirsa said air pollution posed a serious and immediate risk to children, but asserted that the current government was taking steps to bring the situation under control
Dowry has eroded mehr's protection in Muslim marriages: Supreme Court
Calling the issue a constitutional and social concern, the Supreme Court said the eradication of dowry is an urgent necessity
Don't understand obsession with changing names: Priyanka on 'G RaM G' row
Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the VB-G RaM G Bill weakened the right to income guaranteed under MGNREGA and also drew attention to persistent delays in wage payments under the existing scheme
 "Don't understand obsession with changing names: Priyanka on 'G RaM G' row")
Bhupender Yadav reviews air pollution action plans as Delhi-NCR AQI worsens
Delhi remained under dense smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index settling at 498, placing it in the 'severe' category
 "Bhupender Yadav reviews air pollution action plans as Delhi-NCR AQI worsens")
Unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Govt
Among females aged 15 years and above, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.8 per cent in November from 5.4 per cent in October
 "Unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Govt")
Johnson & Johnson to pay $40 million to two women in ovarian cancer suit
On December 12, the jury directed Johnson & Johnson to pay $18 million to Monica Kent and $22 million to Deborah Schultz and her husband
 "Johnson & Johnson to pay $40 million to two women in ovarian cancer suit")
Supreme Court rules resignation ends pension rights under CCS Rules
The top court last week clarified that under the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, resignation results in forfeiture of past service, which makes an employee ineligible for pensionary benefits
 "Supreme Court rules resignation ends pension rights under CCS Rules")
Centre approves higher MSP for copra for 2026 season to support cultivators
In a statement, the committee said the Fair Average Quality MSP for milling copra was fixed at ₹12,027 per quintal, while ball copra was set at ₹12,500 per quintal for the 2026 season
 "Centre approves higher MSP for copra for 2026 season to support cultivators")
Congress leader's letter exposes 'Team Rahul vs Team Priyanka' rift: BJP
In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla cited the letter and said the Congress's internal tensions were "out in the open now"
 "Congress leader's letter exposes 'Team Rahul vs Team Priyanka' rift: BJP")
India eases Chinese business visas, cuts approval time to under a month
India has cut extra scrutiny to clear China business visas within four weeks, easing delays for firms needing technicians and equipment as New Delhi recalibrates ties amid US tariffs
 "India eases Chinese business visas, cuts approval time to under a month")
From IndiGo to Indigo: How the escape plan of Luthra brothers collapsed
The incident left twenty-five people dead and six others injured during a musical event that had drawn nearly a hundred guests, many of them tourists
 "From IndiGo to Indigo: How the escape plan of Luthra brothers collapsed")