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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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Over 66% parents, teachers say EdTech AI use amplifies risks: Report
The report found that 35 per cent of EdTech-using children were using GenAI for learning, while 51 per cent of EdTech-using teachers reported using GenAI for teaching and school-related activities
 "Over 66% parents, teachers say EdTech AI use amplifies risks: Report")
Former UK Prince Andrew arrested for 'misconduct in public office'
Thames Valley Police issued a statement confirming the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk as part of an ongoing investigation
 "Former UK Prince Andrew arrested for 'misconduct in public office'")
Altman, Amodei's awkward fist gesture in photo-op at AI Impact Summit
The moment unfolded after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the India AI Impact Summit, when global technology leaders posed for a group photograph on stage
 "Altman, Amodei's awkward fist gesture in photo-op at AI Impact Summit")
How two engineers built Sarvam AI from an idea to a summit showcase
The summit spotlight was recent, but Sarvam AI's rise began years earlier, as two engineers built an India-first AI startup focused on sovereign models, local datasets and real-world applications
 "How two engineers built Sarvam AI from an idea to a summit showcase")
CAQM revokes Grap II curbs in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves
The pollution monitoring body said Delhi's AQI has improved to 214 due to favourable weather and that forecasts indicated it was likely to remain in the poor to moderate category in the coming days
 "CAQM revokes Grap II curbs in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves")
'India on extraordinary AI trajectory': Pichai outlines Google's big bets
The Alphabet and Google CEO outlined the company's investment, skilling and connectivity initiatives for India as part of its broader artificial intelligence expansion plans
 "'India on extraordinary AI trajectory': Pichai outlines Google's big bets")
Black Box signs ₹275 cr Brazil deal in boost to global digital infra push
Essar Group firm advances India and overseas strategy amid rising demand for data centre, network and cybersecurity services
 "Black Box signs ₹275 cr Brazil deal in boost to global digital infra push")
TCS, AMD expand AI partnership with Helios data centre push in India
The collaboration includes a blueprint for AI-ready data centres capable of scaling up to 200 megawatts of capacity
 "TCS, AMD expand AI partnership with Helios data centre push in India")
Energy market complex; India is wedded to strategic autonomy: Jaishankar
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Jaishankar said India's independent decision-making remains central to its approach
 "Energy market complex; India is wedded to strategic autonomy: Jaishankar")
Bangladesh holds polls, referendum after 2024 upheaval, results on Friday
Bangladesh citizens on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections and a referendum on reforms nearly 18 months after the July 2024 student-led movement that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government
 "Bangladesh holds polls, referendum after 2024 upheaval, results on Friday")
Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri will testify in a US court case alleging features such as endless scroll encourage compulsive use among minors, raising mental health concerns
 "Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users")
Delhi govt to replace Ladli Scheme with Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana from April
The government said the new scheme will provide financial assistance of up to ₹56,000 per beneficiary through phased deposits linked to education and age milestones, with Aadhaar-linked payouts
 "Delhi govt to replace Ladli Scheme with Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana from April")
Corruption Perception Index: India ranks 91st among 182 nations; scores 39
The Corruption Perceptions Index, first released in 1995, is used to assess public sector corruption worldwide. It evaluates 182 countries and territories using data from 13 external sources
 "Corruption Perception Index: India ranks 91st among 182 nations; scores 39")
Govt directs platforms to label AI content, deploy checks on misuse
Platforms must also ensure that AI-generated material is clearly labelled and carries identifiers indicating its synthetic origin
 "Govt directs platforms to label AI content, deploy checks on misuse")
Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline
The top court extended the deadline for publication of the final voter list in West Bengal by one week
 "Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline")
Gujarat signs LoI with Starlink for satellite internet in remote areas
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the agreement aims to improve high-speed internet access in areas where telecom infrastructure remains limited
 "Gujarat signs LoI with Starlink for satellite internet in remote areas")
Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA
After Goyal sidestepped a query on Russian oil imports, MEA said energy security for 1.4 billion people remains India's top priority
 "Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA")
UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row
Starmer said he regretted believing what he described as "lies" conveyed by Mandelson at the time of the appointment and acknowledged the public manner in which the matter unfolded
 "UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row")
India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was moving in the right direction.
 "India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out")
Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed plans to build underground railway tracks along the strategic Siliguri Corridor to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast
 "Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast")