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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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Pakistan's solar boom is so widespread it is now part of wedding dowries
Rising grid tariffs, TikTok-driven popularisation and the affordability of Chinese solar systems have driven Pakistan's solar boom to such an extent that panels are now being used as wedding dowries
 "Pakistan's solar boom is so widespread it is now part of wedding dowries")
flydubai co-pilot stabs captain onboard: Here's what we know so far
A fight broke out between the pilots onboard a flydubai flight, which prompted the aircraft to divert to Saudi Arabia. Here's what we know about the incident so far
 "flydubai co-pilot stabs captain onboard: Here's what we know so far")
Private capex outlook is rising, but what is driving project distress now?
India's private capex outlook is strengthening, but the reasons projects run into distress are changing, with market conditions and promoter interests now accounting for most distressed projects
 "Private capex outlook is rising, but what is driving project distress now?")
India may get multiple TV ratings agencies: But which TRP will count?
Multiple TV ratings agencies could soon operate in India. But if each produces a different number for the same programme, which TRP will become the industry's currency? Experts explain
 "India may get multiple TV ratings agencies: But which TRP will count?")
Centre launches livestock insurance portal to address gaps: What changes
The Centre has launched a new portal for livestock insurance to streamline enrolment, claims and monitoring. Here's what changes
 "Centre launches livestock insurance portal to address gaps: What changes")
Centre proposes changes to Petroleum Act, seeks stakeholders' feedback
In the draft Bill, the government proposes to decriminalise licenses breaches, while introducing specific criminal offences and higher penalties for unauthorised activities
 "Centre proposes changes to Petroleum Act, seeks stakeholders' feedback")
UN adopts sea-level rise declaration: What it means for low-lying areas
Rising seas are raising legal questions over territory and maritime zones. The UN has adopted a declaration addressing these issues as coastlines change
 "UN adopts sea-level rise declaration: What it means for low-lying areas")
Delhi pollution curbs: Parking fees to double, 50% staff to work from home
The measures form part of the consolidated Winter Pollution Action Plan notified in July. The plan will come into force every year from November 1 to February 28.
 "Delhi pollution curbs: Parking fees to double, 50% staff to work from home")
India less worried about AI job losses than richer nations, data shows
Pew Research Center found that expectations of AI-driven job losses and a widening wealth gap were generally higher in countries with higher GDP per capita
 "India less worried about AI job losses than richer nations, data shows")
No dilution in India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism: Jaishankar
Jaishankar reiterated India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism as he called out Pakistan for misrepresenting facts at the United Nations General Assembly
 "No dilution in India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism: Jaishankar")
Amid report of rift, EC says all SIR orders were unanimously approved
People issued notices during SIR need not appear for personal hearings, except in exceptional cases, the Election Commission said
 "Amid report of rift, EC says all SIR orders were unanimously approved")
Dabur gets NCLT's nod to absorb Ayurvedic hair oil brand Sesa Care
The merger will become effective after completion of necessary statutory filings and other conditions stipulated under the scheme
 "Dabur gets NCLT's nod to absorb Ayurvedic hair oil brand Sesa Care")
Saaras V4: Sarvam AI's new speech model can transcribe 22 Indian languages
Since its launch, Sarvam AI's Saaras V4 has got technology enthusiasts talking. Here's what's new about the model
 "Saaras V4: Sarvam AI's new speech model can transcribe 22 Indian languages")
Election Commission row: Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately, says Rahul
Rahul Gandhi demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "destroying" India's democratic architecture
 "Election Commission row: Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately, says Rahul")
India's consumer durables market may reach ₹30-32.5 trn by 2030: Report
India's consumer durables market is entering its next growth phase, with deeper localisation and global competitiveness shaping the road ahead
 "India's consumer durables market may reach ₹30-32.5 trn by 2030: Report")
Can banks recover loans from life insurance payouts? Allahabad HC weighs in
Allahabad HC asked SBI to refund ₹17.29 lakh deducted from a widow's account to recover her deceased husband's loan, saying the bank was prima facie not entitled to recover it from insurance proceeds
 "Can banks recover loans from life insurance payouts? Allahabad HC weighs in")
Current drought situation could be worse than 1972, says Maharashtra CM
The 1972 drought affected nearly 25 million people in Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government is taking measures to support farmers amid the current crisis
 "Current drought situation could be worse than 1972, says Maharashtra CM")
'Remove Gyanesh Kumar': Opposition after report flags major rift in ECI
Opposition parties slammed CEC Gyanesh Kumar after an investigation by The Indian Express claimed there is a major rift within the poll panel over decisions related to SIR and electoral rolls
 "'Remove Gyanesh Kumar': Opposition after report flags major rift in ECI")
OpenAI's Astra for Law: What its AI push for legal sector means for rivals
OpenAI launched Astra for Law, while Thomson Reuters has built its own AI model for professional applications. Anthropic is also considering a new model as it faces growing competition from OpenAI
 "OpenAI's Astra for Law: What its AI push for legal sector means for rivals")
SoftBank launches over $11 billion bond sale to fund OpenAI investment
SoftBank OpenAI investment: Bloomberg reported that the transaction would rank among the largest junk bond sales by a single company, excluding distressed debt exchanges
 "SoftBank launches over $11 billion bond sale to fund OpenAI investment")