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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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Delhi-NCR rain puzzle: Why some areas flood while others stay dry
Rainfall across Delhi-NCR is becoming more localised as thunderstorms, changing monsoon patterns and urban heat islands create sharp differences across neighbourhoods
 "Delhi-NCR rain puzzle: Why some areas flood while others stay dry")
Why OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are funding startups with AI credits
AI firms are spending millions on free credits as they compete to become the preferred platform for the next generation of startups
 "Why OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are funding startups with AI credits")
India-Australia PACTS: What the new tech partnership means for India
PACTS replaces the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation, which served as the main platform for bilateral engagement in cyber and critical technologies
 "India-Australia PACTS: What the new tech partnership means for India")
India becomes world's largest retail GCC hub with 180 centres: Report
Retail GCCs in India now employ over 0.27 million professionals, with hiring increasingly shifting towards AI, engineering and supply chain roles, a report said
 "India becomes world's largest retail GCC hub with 180 centres: Report")
WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice; India rollout on hold
The Meta-owned messaging platform has received an additional three days to respond to a government notice seeking clarification on the feature
 "WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice; India rollout on hold")
Five Mumbai-bound flights diverted due to heavy rain till Monday afternoon
The diversions came as Mumbai and neighbouring areas continued to receive intense rainfall, affecting transport services across the region
 "Five Mumbai-bound flights diverted due to heavy rain till Monday afternoon")
AI is shaping decisions. But who is liable when it gets it wrong?
The Supreme Court's scrutiny of AI-generated citations has exposed a larger issue: the Indian legal framework still does not clearly define who is liable when AI gets it wrong
 "AI is shaping decisions. But who is liable when it gets it wrong?")
Raymond hires ex-BEL chief Bhanu Prakash to lead defence business
At Raymond, Bhanu Prakash Srivastava will be responsible for shaping the company's long-term defence strategy and overseeing its growth plans in the segment
 "Raymond hires ex-BEL chief Bhanu Prakash to lead defence business")
Why India's SEZ regime is headed for its biggest overhaul since 2005
Industry and policy experts say the original framework helped exports but struggled to deliver the manufacturing transformation once envisioned
 "Why India's SEZ regime is headed for its biggest overhaul since 2005")
India-UK trade pact origin rules notified ahead of July 15 rollout
The finance ministry has notified rules for determining the origin of goods under the India-UK trade pact, clearing the way for the agreement's implementation from July 15
 "India-UK trade pact origin rules notified ahead of July 15 rollout")
Industry leaders back E20 rollout, say years of testing found no concerns
Industry experts defended India's E20 rollout, saying the ethanol blending programme followed years of testing and consultations, with no major concerns found by automakers and research bodies
 "Industry leaders back E20 rollout, say years of testing found no concerns")
Meta team meets IT Ministry over username feature, to reply within 3 days
The Centre directed WhatsApp to keep the rollout on hold until consultations are completed "to the satisfaction of the Government"
 "Meta team meets IT Ministry over username feature, to reply within 3 days")
India targets $1 trn exports in FY27, eyes 17% goods export growth: Goyal
Speaking at the Board of Trade meeting at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, Goyal said the target would require a sharp increase in both goods and services shipments
 "India targets $1 trn exports in FY27, eyes 17% goods export growth: Goyal")
Vaishnaw asks Meity to summon Meta over Instagram child abuse content
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked MeitY officials to summon Meta over allegations that Instagram carried advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material
 "Vaishnaw asks Meity to summon Meta over Instagram child abuse content")
Hudco to provide up to ₹1 trillion loan for Bihar infrastructure projects
The proposed financing is equivalent to about $10.5 billion at current exchange rates, the company said
 "Hudco to provide up to ₹1 trillion loan for Bihar infrastructure projects")
India taxes crypto, but RBI still wants distance. Can both coexist?
Crypto is taxed, tracked and traded in India. But the RBI still refuses to recognise it as an asset class. Can this uneasy arrangement endure?
 "India taxes crypto, but RBI still wants distance. Can both coexist?")
Govt clears ₹52K cr military purchase proposals for missiles, air defence
The ministry said these platforms would support persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, while also enabling telecommunications and remote sensing functions
 "Govt clears ₹52K cr military purchase proposals for missiles, air defence")
JSW Steel starts construction of ₹16,350-crore Andhra Pradesh steel project
JSW Steel described the Rayalaseema investment as one of the largest industrial projects in the region
 "JSW Steel starts construction of ₹16,350-crore Andhra Pradesh steel project")
Mukesh Ambani, Mittals join global AI panel led by ITU, Salesforce
The aim of the panel is to strengthen trust in the technology and accelerate its use in addressing global challenges
 "Mukesh Ambani, Mittals join global AI panel led by ITU, Salesforce")
White plates, shared costs: Why carpooling remains legal grey zone in India
As app-based carpooling platforms expand in India, questions remain over where cost-sharing ends and commercial transport begins under the country's existing motor vehicle laws
 "White plates, shared costs: Why carpooling remains legal grey zone in India")