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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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MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start
The Bill opens the door to selective UPI MDR, but leaves the operating details undecided. Here are six questions the final framework will need to answer before any charge takes effect
 "MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start")
From food shortages to record harvests: How India learnt to feed itself
India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Eight decades after Independence, one measure of the country's economic transformation can be seen in its ability to produce food.
 "From food shortages to record harvests: How India learnt to feed itself")
Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar
The case relates to remarks Gandhi made about Savarkar on November 17, 2022, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra's Akola district
 "Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar")
Large explosion hits Italian munitions factory near Rome; no injuries
The plant produces ammunition and other defence-related products. Its products include fuzes, ammunition, grenades, missile warheads, rockets and propellant powders
 "Large explosion hits Italian munitions factory near Rome; no injuries")
Small modular reactors: How they differ from conventional nuclear plants
Small modular reactors are becoming an important part of India's nuclear power plans as the country looks to expand capacity
 "Small modular reactors: How they differ from conventional nuclear plants")
Tata Trusts to set up Selection Committee to pick Chandra's successor
The development follows Chandrasekaran's decision, communicated to the Tata Sons board on Wednesday, not to offer himself for another term as chairman.
 "Tata Trusts to set up Selection Committee to pick Chandra's successor")
Parliament Monsoon Session: 12 Bills introduced, 11 passed; 33 hrs spent
Parliament's 2026 Monsoon Session passed 11 of 12 Bills introduced, while seven Bills received five minutes or less of discussion in Lok Sabha. None was referred to a Standing Committee
 "Parliament Monsoon Session: 12 Bills introduced, 11 passed; 33 hrs spent")
Much deserved or threatening? Claude's invisible watermark sparks debate
The watermark is embedded in the generated text and is designed to remain invisible to readers. It can travel with text when it is copied and pasted and may survive some editing
 "Much deserved or threatening? Claude's invisible watermark sparks debate")
Meta's Rights Manager: Why its copyright access is under scrutiny in court
Meta said Rights Manager allows copyright owners to upload and maintain a reference library of content they want to monitor and protect
 "Meta's Rights Manager: Why its copyright access is under scrutiny in court")
How South Korea's Kospi entered bull market after last month's sell-off
The gains came as investor interest returned to technology hardware stocks on expectations of continued spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure by large technology companies
 "How South Korea's Kospi entered bull market after last month's sell-off")
Why India keeps selling stakes in PSUs instead of privatising them
India is selling PSU stakes, but rarely giving up control. Why has the government chosen disinvestment over full privatisation? Experts explain
 "Why India keeps selling stakes in PSUs instead of privatising them")
PM Surya Ghar got 7.77 million applications, 4.19 million installations
PM Surya Ghar has received 7.77 million applications since February 2024, with 4.19 million rooftop solar systems installed, covering 5.04 million households
 "PM Surya Ghar got 7.77 million applications, 4.19 million installations")
Oil palm mission meets 42% of 650,000 hectare target; no higher aid planned
The Centre's oil palm mission achieved 42% of its 650,000 hectare target by 2025-26, while the government ruled out higher financial assistance under the programme
 "Oil palm mission meets 42% of 650,000 hectare target; no higher aid planned")
Why more Indians are surrendering life insurance policies before maturity
Life insurance surrenders have surged, with early exits concentrated in the first two years. Why are policyholders leaving policies early despite tighter disclosure and suitability rules?
 "Why more Indians are surrendering life insurance policies before maturity")
Only AI alone can help limit AI frauds, says RBI Governor Malhotra
He said AI could become as significant to the current decade as liberalisation was to the 1990s and digitalisation to the 2010s
 "Only AI alone can help limit AI frauds, says RBI Governor Malhotra")
Tribunal Reforms Bill passed in Lok Sabha: How it differs from 2021 Act
The new Bill does not bring back the tribunals abolished under the 2021 rationalisation exercise. Its main change is to replace the 2021 system for running and staffing the remaining tribunals
 "Tribunal Reforms Bill passed in Lok Sabha: How it differs from 2021 Act")
How China is redesigning higher education, and should India follow?
As AI reshapes job skills, China is redesigning higher education around technology and labour-market needs. Should India adopt parts of its approach without sacrificing academic autonomy?
 "How China is redesigning higher education, and should India follow?")
Dabur accuses FSSAI of favouring rivals over '100%' product claims
Dabur has accused FSSAI of favouring other manufacturers over its restrictions on "100 per cent" claims on food products
 "Dabur accuses FSSAI of favouring rivals over '100%' product claims")
Delhivery rejigs top leadership: Vani Venkatesh elevated, Ajith Pai to exit
Pai, a founding member of Delhivery, has served as CFO and later as COO. His responsibilities have been transitioned to the company's new executive operations leadership
 "Delhivery rejigs top leadership: Vani Venkatesh elevated, Ajith Pai to exit")
UPI to remain free for consumers, govt clarifies proposed MDR rules
The government reiterated that UPI will remain free for citizens, with no charges on everyday transactions for consumers