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Akshita Singh

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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Govt directs platforms to label AI content, deploy checks on misuse

Platforms must also ensure that AI-generated material is clearly labelled and carries identifiers indicating its synthetic origin

Govt directs platforms to label AI content, deploy checks on misuse
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline

The top court extended the deadline for publication of the final voter list in West Bengal by one week

Won't allow impediments to SIR, says SC; extends Bengal voter list deadline
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

Gujarat signs LoI with Starlink for satellite internet in remote areas

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the agreement aims to improve high-speed internet access in areas where telecom infrastructure remains limited

Gujarat signs LoI with Starlink for satellite internet in remote areas
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA

After Goyal sidestepped a query on Russian oil imports, MEA said energy security for 1.4 billion people remains India's top priority

Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row

Starmer said he regretted believing what he described as "lies" conveyed by Mandelson at the time of the appointment and acknowledged the public manner in which the matter unfolded

UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was moving in the right direction.

India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 5:44 PM IST

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed plans to build underground railway tracks along the strategic Siliguri Corridor to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Air India, IndiGo aircraft touch wingtips at Mumbai airport

Air India flight AI 2732, bound for Coimbatore, was stationary on the taxiway when an IndiGo aircraft taxiing after landing made contact with its wingtip, officials said

Air India, IndiGo aircraft touch wingtips at Mumbai airport
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Trade deal details being finalised; agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal

Addressing a press conference, Goyal said India secured more favourable terms than several comparable countries that have entered into trade arrangements with the United States

Trade deal details being finalised; agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

US-India trade deal finalised, PM Modi thanks Trump; tariff reduced to 18%

Trump said India stopped purchasing Russian crude, a move he linked directly to the agreement between the two countries.

US-India trade deal finalised, PM Modi thanks Trump; tariff reduced to 18%
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

President Trump speaks with PM Modi: US ambassador Sergio Gor

US President Donald Trump has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, sharing a photograph of the two leaders and hinting at further updates

President Trump speaks with PM Modi: US ambassador Sergio Gor
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Budget 2026: Govt proposes ₹200 daily fine for crypto reporting violations

The Finance Bill introduces penalties for delayed or inaccurate crypto transaction reporting, including a ₹200-per-day fine and a ₹50,000 penalty for uncorrected errors

Budget 2026: Govt proposes ₹200 daily fine for crypto reporting violations
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Budget 2026 lays three-part roadmap to help MSMEs scale: Details here

Compared with last year's Budget, the Union Budget 2026-27 builds on the credit framework while moving decisively towards equity funding, market-linked liquidity, and structured compliance support

Budget 2026 lays three-part roadmap to help MSMEs scale: Details here
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing gets a boost; check sector-wise allocations

Several manufacturing-focused schemes received fresh allocations and enhancements in Budget 2026

Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing gets a boost; check sector-wise allocations
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks

For the first time, the Union Budget provides a dedicated allocation for chemical parks, with ₹600 crore earmarked in the Budget Estimates for 2026-27

Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Massive armada heading to Iran, says Trump; urges Tehran to 'make a deal'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a "massive armada" was heading towards Iran, led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Massive armada heading to Iran, says Trump; urges Tehran to 'make a deal'
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally amid AI-driven restructuring

Amazon said US-based employees affected by the job cuts would be given 90 days to seek alternative internal roles, along with severance pay and transition support

Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally amid AI-driven restructuring
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

PM Modi expresses grief over Ajit Pawar's death at NCC event in Delhi

'Ajit dada' made big contributions to the development of Maharashtra and India, especially in uplifting rural lives, says PM Modi

PM Modi expresses grief over Ajit Pawar's death at NCC event in Delhi
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

Meta, TikTok and YouTube to go on trial as parents allege harm to children

The trial against the social media tech giants is expected to include testimony from senior executives, including Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg

Meta, TikTok and YouTube to go on trial as parents allege harm to children
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

India-EU FTA to benefit industry on both sides, spur investments: Goyal

Speaking after the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement, Goyal said the pact was a win-win for all sections of industry in India as well as Europe

India-EU FTA to benefit industry on both sides, spur investments: Goyal
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 6:25 PM IST