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Apexa Rai

Apexa Rai

Apexa Rai

Apexa Rai is a journalist at Business Standard’s web desk with over two years of newsroom experience. She covers economy, policy, corporate developments, politics in India and around the world, and shows a keen interest in geopolitics.

Apexa Rai is a journalist at Business Standard’s web desk with over two years of newsroom experience. She covers economy, policy, corporate developments, politics in India and around the world, and shows a keen interest in geopolitics.

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West Asia war nears end: Where do the US, Iran, Israel stand today?

The new US-Iran peace deal may have halted hostilities, but questions over Iran's nuclear programme, Israel's regional strategy and enforcement of the agreement remain

West Asia war nears end: Where do the US, Iran, Israel stand today?
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.68% in May on high fuel, food prices

Rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict drove fuel inflation to 30.33 per cent, while food inflation climbed to 4.49 per cent in May

India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.68% in May on high fuel, food prices
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

No Aadhaar after 18 in Assam: Move to curb infiltration comes with issues

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will restrict Aadhaar enrolment for adults above 18 years to prevent alleged illegal immigrants from obtaining the official ID

No Aadhaar after 18 in Assam: Move to curb infiltration comes with issues
Updated On : 13 Jun 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Tata Trusts' Vijay Singh seeks probe into 1989 Tata Sons share transfer

Tata Trusts Vice Chairman has urged Maharashtra's charity commissioner to order an inquiry into the transfer of Tata Sons shares from the Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust to late industrialist Naval Tata

Tata Trusts' Vijay Singh seeks probe into 1989 Tata Sons share transfer
Updated On : 13 Jun 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Soft skills make a comeback among employers as AI makes lookalike resumes

The surge in AI-written resumes is making it harder for employers to shortlist candidates based on CVs alone, prompting greater focus on behaviour, values and communication skills

Soft skills make a comeback among employers as AI makes lookalike resumes
Updated On : 13 Jun 2026 | 11:37 AM IST

Orange alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, duststorms and strong winds

Delhi may get relief from the prevailing heat as rain and thunderstorm activity are forecast later on Thursday, even as the southwest monsoon advances across India

Orange alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, duststorms and strong winds
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Centre puts BHEL, SAIL on one-year notice, reviews 'Maharatna' status

Government review finds BHEL and SAIL falling short of the profitability threshold required for Maharatna status despite meeting turnover and net worth norms

Centre puts BHEL, SAIL on one-year notice, reviews 'Maharatna' status
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Gurugram to get India's tallest building under Haryana's Global City plan

HSIIDC has identified a 6.7-acre plot in Haryana's Global City project for a proposed 620-700 metre mixed-use tower that could become India's tallest building

Gurugram to get India's tallest building under Haryana's Global City plan
Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Monsoon 'likely' to reach Kerala today; Delhi under yellow alert for storms

IMD forecasts heavy rain along the west coast and in the Northeast, while Delhi may see thunderstorms, lightning, and winds gusting up to 60 kmph on June 4

Monsoon 'likely' to reach Kerala today; Delhi under yellow alert for storms
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

Manufacturing PMI hits 3-month high of 55.0 in May on resilient demand

Input cost inflation remained among the strongest seen in the past four years, driven by higher energy, fuel, material, and transportation costs amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Manufacturing PMI hits 3-month high of 55.0 in May on resilient demand
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

Green card applicants won't automatically be sent back home, DHS clarifies

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials said memo merely reaffirmed existing discretionary powers after concerns that green card applicants could be forced to leave the US during processing

Green card applicants won't automatically be sent back home, DHS clarifies
Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Mumbai CNG price hiked by ₹2 to ₹86/kg amid West Asia supply disruptions

MGL has increased CNG prices across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the second time this month amid rising energy costs and supply concerns linked to global market disruptions

Mumbai CNG price hiked by ₹2 to ₹86/kg amid West Asia supply disruptions
Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Delhi to get respite from heat as IMD forecasts rain, storms across India

Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across several regions, with heavy rain warnings in eastern and southern states, while heatwave conditions continue over parts of north and central India

Delhi to get respite from heat as IMD forecasts rain, storms across India
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Q4 results: Ashok Leyland, Alkem Labs, Finolex Cables, 469 more on May 28

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Bharat Dynamics, Schneider Electric Infra, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals, and Apar Industries are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 results: Ashok Leyland, Alkem Labs, Finolex Cables, 469 more on May 28
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Ferrari unveils Luce, its first EV: Check features and public reactions

Ferrari's first all-electric car enters the ultra-luxury EV segment as the Italian brand bets on exclusivity, technology, and performance despite slowing demand for premium EVs

Ferrari unveils Luce, its first EV: Check features and public reactions
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Q4 results: IRCTC, ONGC, Siemens, AstraZeneca, JK Tyre, 273 more on May 26

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Bayer CropScience, AIA Engineering, Aequs, Astra Microwave Products, and Balaji Telefilms are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 results: IRCTC, ONGC, Siemens, AstraZeneca, JK Tyre, 273 more on May 26
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

CNG price in Delhi raised by ₹2 to ₹83.09 per kg, fourth hike since May 15

Following the latest revision, CNG prices in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad stand at ₹88.70 per kg, while rates in Mumbai are at ₹84 per kg

CNG price in Delhi raised by ₹2 to ₹83.09 per kg, fourth hike since May 15
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Pronto admits to recording household tasks for AI training after backlash

A report citing investor documents claimed that Pronto was recording household activities inside homes to help train physical AI and robotics systems, triggering privacy concerns among customers

Pronto admits to recording household tasks for AI training after backlash
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Q4 results: ABFRL, Hitachi Energy, NBCC, Pine Labs, and 135 more on May 25

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Awfis Space Solutions, Campus Activewear, and Chemplast Sanmar are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 results: ABFRL, Hitachi Energy, NBCC, Pine Labs, and 135 more on May 25
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

US softens 'leave country' rule for getting Green Card with some exceptions

USCIS says applicants offering 'economic benefit' or serving 'national interest' may qualify for exemptions under stricter overseas Green Card processing policy

US softens 'leave country' rule for getting Green Card with some exceptions
Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 1:11 PM IST