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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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India's electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?
India's electronics boom is undeniable. The bigger question is whether it's building a deep manufacturing ecosystem, or simply assembling products designed and supplied elsewhere
 "India's electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?")
Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul
Gandhi said Prime Minister Modi was "so youth-hostile" that he could not seek the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite repeated allegations of examination paper leaks
 "Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul")
Why Karlapat bauxite block has become a major prize for aluminium industry
India's biggest industrial groups are chasing one Odisha mine. What makes the Karlapat bauxite block so valuable, and why does it matter for the aluminium industry?
 "Why Karlapat bauxite block has become a major prize for aluminium industry")
CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action
Nadda said he would hold internal discussions with the government leadership and sought time before responding to the demands, which include the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
 "CJP leaders meet JP Nadda as Parliament march triggers police action")
Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst
Climate risks are no longer just an environmental concern. Large investors are now studying whether climate tipping points could trigger sudden losses across financial markets
 "Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst")
India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?
India wants to build the batteries that power electric vehicles, not just assemble them. But will that eventually make EVs cheaper? Here's what experts say
 "India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?")
India unveils its first air taxi prototype: Here's how eVTOLs work
The unveiling of India's first electric air taxi prototype has brought a technology that has long been under development into the spotlight
 "India unveils its first air taxi prototype: Here's how eVTOLs work")
Why Isro is seeing more exits and what it could mean for India's space push
Why is the government making it harder for some Isro scientists to leave? The answer lies in India's growing private space industry, and lessons from abroad
 "Why Isro is seeing more exits and what it could mean for India's space push")
Draft CAFE-III norms: What's changing in India's fuel-efficiency rules?
The Centre has released draft CAFE-III norms for passenger vehicles. Here's what the proposed fuel-efficiency rules change, and what they could mean for carmakers and buyers
 "Draft CAFE-III norms: What's changing in India's fuel-efficiency rules?")
Why India cannot screen 'The Odyssey' the way Christopher Nolan shot it
India has IMAX theatres. But not the kind needed to show 'The Odyssey' as Christopher Nolan shot it
 "Why India cannot screen 'The Odyssey' the way Christopher Nolan shot it")
Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution
What if diesel trucks no longer had to enter Delhi to deliver goods? A proposed freight interchange programme plans logistics hubs around the NCR. Here's how it will work:
 "Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution")
What is a 'monsoon break' and why does it matter for paddy farmers?
The IMD has forecast a week-long break in the southwest monsoon. Here's why the monsoon takes a pause every year, why this year's break seems unusual, and what it could mean for paddy cultivation
 "What is a 'monsoon break' and why does it matter for paddy farmers?")
Cabinet clears ₹1.28 trn ISM 2.0, approves ₹62,500 cr for mobile scheme
India's semiconductor push enters its next phase as the Cabinet approves the ₹1.28 trillion Semicon 2.0 programme focused on the entire chip ecosystem
 "Cabinet clears ₹1.28 trn ISM 2.0, approves ₹62,500 cr for mobile scheme")
Why lab-grown diamonds are putting natural diamond miners under pressure
As lab-grown diamonds become more common, the industry is splitting into two markets: one built on rarity and natural origin, the other on scale, lower prices and affordability
 "Why lab-grown diamonds are putting natural diamond miners under pressure")
What was Meta's Muse AI, the feature pulled days after its launch?
Meta's Muse AI let users generate images using public Instagram profiles. Days after launch, the company withdrew the feature following criticism over consent, privacy and impersonation risks
 "What was Meta's Muse AI, the feature pulled days after its launch?")
Why Supreme Court upheld 'royalty on royalty' under the MMDR Act
The Supreme Court has backed the existing royalty calculation for iron ore. Here's why miners called it 'royalty on royalty' and why the court disagreed
 "Why Supreme Court upheld 'royalty on royalty' under the MMDR Act")
Explained: The Zomato price-parity case and why restaurants oppose it
NRAI's latest plea has brought Zomato's price-parity clauses back into focus. Here's what the case is about and why these provisions are under scrutiny
 "Explained: The Zomato price-parity case and why restaurants oppose it")
Delhi SIR: How do long-term tenants prove their 'ordinary residence'?
The law and the Election Commission both make it clear that ownership of a house is not a requirement for voter enrolment
 "Delhi SIR: How do long-term tenants prove their 'ordinary residence'?")
FSSAI's label crackdown: What food brands changed after notices
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's recent crackdown on misleading food labels is beginning to show on store shelves
 "FSSAI's label crackdown: What food brands changed after notices")
ICICI Prudential AMC Q1 results: Net profit rises 23% to ₹965 crore
Profit before tax grew 20.6 per cent to ₹1,280.65 crore during the quarter from ₹1,061.96 crore a year earlier
 "ICICI Prudential AMC Q1 results: Net profit rises 23% to ₹965 crore")