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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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Spain looks to replace its envoy to India over alleged financial dealings
The move follows allegations that the envoy sought financial support from Indian visa processing firm and used Embassy funds to promote cultural events in India
 "Spain looks to replace its envoy to India over alleged financial dealings")
UPI is and will remain free for consumers: PhonePe CEO amid charge concerns
Sameer Nigam, CEO of PhonePe, on Saturday said in a social media post that consumers would continue to use UPI free of charge, even as questions around charges for consumers and merchants continued
 "UPI is and will remain free for consumers: PhonePe CEO amid charge concerns")
Flipkart Minutes enters premium grocery segment, launches pvt label Pykd
The move comes as quick-commerce companies expand beyond everyday grocery products and seek to attract customers with higher-value purchases
 "Flipkart Minutes enters premium grocery segment, launches pvt label Pykd")
Sugar mills plan early crushing as prices rise ahead of festive demand
Sugar mills have proposed starting the 2026-27 crushing season 10-15 days early to improve festive supplies
 "Sugar mills plan early crushing as prices rise ahead of festive demand")
55 National Highway projects faced major failures since 2014; Kerala tops
Of the 55 NH projects involving caving in, major failures or structural damage since 2014, Kerala accounted for the highest number
 "55 National Highway projects faced major failures since 2014; Kerala tops")
Cabinet clears ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed biogas
The GOBARdhan scheme will be implemented from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36 and aims to establish compressed biogas as a major pillar of India's future energy mix
 "Cabinet clears ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed biogas")
AI data centres don't need standalone environmental clearance, says govt
The Union government told Parliament that AI data centres do not, per se, require environmental clearance under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006
 "AI data centres don't need standalone environmental clearance, says govt")
Nazara to raise ₹733.5 crore through a preferential issue for expansion
Nazara plans to raise ₹733.5 crore via a preferential issue, with the funds earmarked for acquisitions, business expansion, intellectual property and AI-led game development
 "Nazara to raise ₹733.5 crore through a preferential issue for expansion")
Air India's CEO pick was earlier chosen to lead Pakistan's largest airline
Tewolde Gebremariam was earlier shortlisted to head Pakistan International Airlines as it pursued a turnaround following its privatisation
 "Air India's CEO pick was earlier chosen to lead Pakistan's largest airline")
Why Trai's draft network slicing norms have revived net neutrality debate
Trai has proposed norms for 5G network slicing. Its draft has revived questions over whether differentiated services can coexist with India's net neutrality framework
 "Why Trai's draft network slicing norms have revived net neutrality debate")
Govt explains why key indicators were missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets
The Union government said the indicators were selected based on the Technical Advisory Committee's recommendations, aligned with the government's data harmonisation initiative, and limited to key heal
 "Govt explains why key indicators were missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets")
Colonial-era banking evidence law to go: What the new Bill changes
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 replaces the 1891 law by recognising digital bank records, setting new rules for electronic evidence and limiting when courts can summon bank officials
 "Colonial-era banking evidence law to go: What the new Bill changes")
Bike ambulances to get national standards: What MoRTH's draft rules propose
India plans a dedicated regulatory framework for bike ambulances. The draft rules set standards for construction, safety, registration and periodic fitness inspections
 "Bike ambulances to get national standards: What MoRTH's draft rules propose")
OpenAI finds more rogue AI agent escapes during internal investigation
According to Reuters, the additional escapes were limited in scope and there was no indication that any of the AI agents left OpenAI's internal network
 "OpenAI finds more rogue AI agent escapes during internal investigation")
Amit Shah behind 'brutality' against students, must quit: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of being "either incompetent or culpable" over the police action against Neet protesters in Delhi and urged the Prime Minister to remove him
 "Amit Shah behind 'brutality' against students, must quit: Rahul Gandhi")
P&G appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman; Jon Moeller to retire
Announcing the leadership change, P&G said Jejurikar will succeed Moeller, who has spent 38 years with the company
 "P&G appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman; Jon Moeller to retire")
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20, says Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said only some BS-III vehicles made before 2016 may need rubber parts and gaskets replaced when operated on E20 petrol, with no major impact on performance
 "Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20, says Gadkari")
Anti-paper leak Bill: Fast-track court backlog may become a hurdle
The paper leak Bill promises investigations in two months and trials in three. But government data shows Fast Track Special Courts are already struggling with a backlog of over 245,000 cases
 "Anti-paper leak Bill: Fast-track court backlog may become a hurdle")
Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time
The Centre has promised to withdraw Neet protest cases, but the process is not automatic. Here's why an FIR cannot simply be cancelled and why some cases may take longer to close
 "Can an FIR simply be withdrawn? Why Neet protest cases may take time")
Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl
Italy's return to nuclear power reflects a broader shift. Here's why countries are reconsidering atomic energy after Chernobyl and Fukushima despite lingering safety concerns
 "Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl")