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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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AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen to retire; Amit Harlalka named successor
AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen will retire on June 30 after 22 years with the company. CFO Amit Harlalka will take charge from July 1, marking a leadership transition at the steelmaker
 "AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen to retire; Amit Harlalka named successor")
Iran must act fast to salvage talks before 'it's too late', warns Trump
A day earlier, Iran said it had reviewed the ceasefire framework proposed by Trump but found the terms unacceptable
 "Iran must act fast to salvage talks before 'it's too late', warns Trump")
Iran rejects Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan, presents its own 5 demands
Tehran termed the US proposal excessive, and said it would continue operations; it also outlined five conditions including security guarantees and control over the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran rejects Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan, presents its own 5 demands")
Restaurants cannot add 'LPG surcharge' to bill, will face action: CCPA
The consumer protection body on Wednesday said such levies cannot be added automatically, calling them unfair trade practices, and warned that violations would invite strict action under the law
 "Restaurants cannot add 'LPG surcharge' to bill, will face action: CCPA")
Cabinet clears ₹28,840 cr modified UDAN scheme for regional connectivity
Under the revamped plan, the government will develop 100 new airports and 200 helipads, with a focus on hilly regions, the Northeast, island territories and aspirational districts
 "Cabinet clears ₹28,840 cr modified UDAN scheme for regional connectivity")
Trump speaks to Modi, discusses need to keep Strait of Hormuz open
Trump held a call with PM Modi to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia, emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open
 "Trump speaks to Modi, discusses need to keep Strait of Hormuz open")
US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran
Citing progress in talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he has directed a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief
Singh previously served as managing director and chief executive officer of Air India Express, where he led operational improvements and expansion
 "IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief")
Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move
Since Trump's claim of "productive" talks, global markets and geopolitical signals have shifted sharply
 "Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move")
Govt to lift airfare cap from March 23 imposed after IndiGo disruptions
The Civil Aviation Ministry said it would remove the temporary cap on domestic airfares from March 23, a restriction imposed after massive flight disruptions hit IndiGo in December 2025
 "Govt to lift airfare cap from March 23 imposed after IndiGo disruptions")
What Iran's failed-to-hit strike on Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean means
While there were no reports of damage or casualties, the significance of the episode lay less in the outcome and more in what it demonstrated
 "What Iran's failed-to-hit strike on Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean means")
PM Modi speaks with Iranian President, hopes for peace in West Asia
PM Modi also discussed the West Asia's security situation and its wider implications with the Iranian President
 "PM Modi speaks with Iranian President, hopes for peace in West Asia")
Modi speaks to Macron, leaders of Qatar, Oman, Jordan on West Asia conflict
The thrust of the conversations, per his social media posts, was to find a way to restore stability to the region and to continue coordination in the pursuit of de-escalation and peace
 "Modi speaks to Macron, leaders of Qatar, Oman, Jordan on West Asia conflict")
Iran strikes took out 17% LNG export capacity for 3-5 yrs: QatarEnergy CEO
Missile strikes damaged key LNG facilities in Qatar, triggering fires and disrupting exports. QatarEnergy says repairs could take up to five years, impacting global gas supplies
 "Iran strikes took out 17% LNG export capacity for 3-5 yrs: QatarEnergy CEO")
US will launch 'largest strike package yet' against Iran today: Hegseth
The US defence secretary reiterated that only President Donald Trump would decide when the war would end, adding that Iran's naval and missile manufacturing capabilities had been severely eroded
 "US will launch 'largest strike package yet' against Iran today: Hegseth")
Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard
The US National Intelligence Director said Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile efforts may evolve into intercontinental systems capable of targeting the American mainland
 "Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard")
FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data
Net direct tax collection for FY26 as of March 17 grew 7.19 per cent to ₹22.80 trillion, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate taxes
 "FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data")
WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market
The World Gold Council has proposed a 'Gold as a Service' model to standardise digital gold and address trust and interoperability gaps
 "WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market")
Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait
Trump questioned whether stronger action against Iran would compel allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions over burden-sharing in safeguarding global trade routes
 "Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait")
Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge
India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning
 "Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge")