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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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Trump to levy 10% tariffs on European allies amid push to acquire Greenland

Trump argued that the United States had long subsidised Denmark and other European countries by not imposing tariffs and said it was now time for Denmark to "give back"

Trump to levy 10% tariffs on European allies amid push to acquire Greenland
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'

Dense fog covered large parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing delays to several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

'Hands off Greenland' protests erupt in Denmark against Trump's threats

Trump has repeatedly said Greenland is vital to US national security because of its strategic Arctic location and mineral resources, and has not ruled out the use of force to acquire it

'Hands off Greenland' protests erupt in Denmark against Trump's threats
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 8:38 PM IST

India in touch with Iran over consular access for 16 detained sailors

In a statement, the mission said it was informed in mid-December about the detention of the vessel by Iranian authorities, with 16 Indian crew members on board

India in touch with Iran over consular access for 16 detained sailors
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

Elon Musk's X offers $1 million reward for best long-form article

The announcement was made on Saturday by X's Creators account, which said the "top article" of the upcoming payout period would receive the $1 million award

Elon Musk's X offers $1 million reward for best long-form article
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

ChatGPT to test ads for US users as OpenAI broadens revenue model

ChatGPT will begin testing advertisements for users in the United States in the coming weeks, as OpenAI looks to add a new revenue stream alongside its existing subscription offerings

ChatGPT to test ads for US users as OpenAI broadens revenue model
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

CCI rejects Apple's plea, warns antitrust case will proceed further: Report

The warning came after the Competition Commission of India said Apple delayed filing responses sought by investigators for over a year, despite multiple extensions, according to a Reuters report

CCI rejects Apple's plea, warns antitrust case will proceed further: Report
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

India readies citizens' evacuation from Iran, first flight on Friday

In view of the evolving situation, the Ministry of External Affairs has begun preparations to assist Indian nationals who wish to return home from Iran

India readies citizens' evacuation from Iran, first flight on Friday
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Who is Preet Panesar, the key suspect in Canada's $20 million gold heist

Canadian authorities described Panesar, 33, as one of two remaining "outstanding" suspects in a case involving the theft of more than $20 million worth of gold from Canada's busiest airport in 2023

Who is Preet Panesar, the key suspect in Canada's $20 million gold heist
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case

The apex court said tax authorities had correctly rejected Tiger Global's application seeking exemption from capital gains tax arising from the transaction

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

New MHA SOP eases refunds for cyber fraud cases below ₹50,000: Report

Under the SOP, refunds in small-value fraud cases, where the disputed amount is below ₹50,000, can be processed quickly without requiring a court order

New MHA SOP eases refunds for cyber fraud cases below ₹50,000: Report
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

US pulls some staff from military bases amid Iran's threat of strikes

The US has started pulling some personnel from its military bases in West Asia as tensions with Iran grow and diplomatic contacts between both nations collapse, sparking fears of a wider conflict

US pulls some staff from military bases amid Iran's threat of strikes
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Trump says 'anything less' than US control of Greenland is 'unacceptable'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that American control of the island was necessary to counter the influence of Russia and China

Trump says 'anything less' than US control of Greenland is 'unacceptable'
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

Japan's SMBC gets RBI's in-principle nod for wholly owned arm in India

The in-principle approval allowed the bank to set up the wholly owned subsidiary through the conversion of its existing branches in the country

Japan's SMBC gets RBI's in-principle nod for wholly owned arm in India
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Palak paneer row ends in $200,000 payout for Indian PhD students in US

This is the story of two Indian students studying in the US who won a $200,000 settlement after facing discrimination over the "smell" of palak paneer

Palak paneer row ends in $200,000 payout for Indian PhD students in US
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

'Help is on its way': Trump's cryptic post to protesters raises Iran stakes

Despite about 2,000 already killed, Donald Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue demonstrations as unrest poses the most serious internal challenge to Iran's clerical leadership in years

'Help is on its way': Trump's cryptic post to protesters raises Iran stakes
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Iranian girls deserve to determine their own future: Malala Yousafzai

Yousafzai said that Iranians had warned about repression for years despite severe personal risks, and that their voices were silenced for decades

Iranian girls deserve to determine their own future: Malala Yousafzai
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reportedly held a series of meetings with quick-commerce companies and urged them to discontinue the branding associated with ultra-fast deliveries

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Iran prez joins pro-government rallies as protests intensify: Key updates

The developments came as US President Donald Trump said Iran appeared to be approaching a "red line" set by his administration over the treatment of protesters

Iran prez joins pro-government rallies as protests intensify: Key updates
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

Raghav Chadha turns Blinkit delivery partner for a day, posts short video

The video comes weeks after Raghav Chadha raised concerns in Parliament about the working conditions of gig and platform workers

Raghav Chadha turns Blinkit delivery partner for a day, posts short video
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 4:24 PM IST