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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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Delhi shivers at 4.6°C; fog, cold wave grip north, rain alert for South

Cold wave and dense fog conditions are set to persist across north India from January 10, while Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remain on heavy rain alert amid strong winds, and rough seas

Delhi shivers at 4.6°C; fog, cold wave grip north, rain alert for South
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 7:03 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR

Delhi's overall AQI climbed to 325 at 8 am, with Anand Vihar and Nehru Nagar among the worst-polluted sites; 27 of 39 stations record air quality in the 'very poor' category

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Sudden showers intensify cold wave in Delhi-NCR; heavy rain alert for South

Contrasting weather patterns prevailed across India on January 9, with dense fog and cold wave conditions in the north, while an intensifying deep depression threatens heavy rain in the south

Sudden showers intensify cold wave in Delhi-NCR; heavy rain alert for South
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South

Contrasting weather patterns are affecting the country, with severe cold and fog in northern states and heavy rainfall with strong winds forecast over southern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Twins mistaken for one by Digi Yatra, stopped at Mumbai airport gates

A video went viral on Instagram showing identical twin brothers being denied entry at Mumbai airport's Digi Yatra gates after facial recognition mistakenly identified them as the same person

Twins mistaken for one by Digi Yatra, stopped at Mumbai airport gates
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

Reliance denies claims of Russian crude shipments to Jamnagar refinery

Reliance Industries said its Jamnagar refinery has not received Russian crude in three weeks and expects no deliveries in January

Reliance denies claims of Russian crude shipments to Jamnagar refinery
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel

Delhi-NCR records 'poor' air quality as AQI rises to 292, with dense fog affecting visibility and causing flight delays, travel disruptions

Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

India braces for harsher winter as IMD predicts rain today, check forecast

IMD has forecast cold wave conditions, dense fog, rainfall and snowfall across several regions as temperatures dip further over north and central India, affecting road, air travel

India braces for harsher winter as IMD predicts rain today, check forecast
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Delhi AQI eases to 'poor', yet smog continues to disrupt flights, travel

Delhi's air auality index eased to 260 on Monday, but fog and trapped pollutants kept much of Delhi in the 'poor' and 'very poor' category

Delhi AQI eases to 'poor', yet smog continues to disrupt flights, travel
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11

Dense fog and cold wave conditions are likely to continue in Delhi and parts of north India, with the IMD forecasting further dips in minimum temperatures and extended foggy conditions through Jan 11

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Amazon allows H-1B employees stranded in India to work remotely till March

Amid prolonged US H-1B visa delays, Amazon has allowed affected staff in India to work from home until March 2026, but strict restrictions on coding, decision-making and client work remain in place

Amazon allows H-1B employees stranded in India to work remotely till March
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

'No paid leave or social security': Gig union slams Zomato CEO's claims

Union questioned Zomato's earnings calculations and benefits, saying fuel costs, unpaid leave and limited insurance weakened claims of fair pay in the gig economy

'No paid leave or social security': Gig union slams Zomato CEO's claims
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Zomato CEO defends gig model, highlights 10.9% pay raise, job flexibility

Goyal explained that Zomato gig workers earn a steady income, get welfare support, have flexible schedules, and are not pressured by 10-minute delivery promises, countering claims of exploitation

Zomato CEO defends gig model, highlights 10.9% pay raise, job flexibility
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Customs officers to wear body cameras at Red Channels at intl airports

CBIC has made body-worn cameras mandatory for customs officers at airport Red Channels to boost transparency, protect officers, and improve passenger experience in line with global practices

Customs officers to wear body cameras at Red Channels at intl airports
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves to 'poor'; Grap III curbs lifted

Air quality in Delhi improved slightly with AQI improving to 'poor' and prompting CAQM to ease some curbs. However, fog and low visibility are expected to cause some travel disruptions

Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves to 'poor'; Grap III curbs lifted
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:10 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India as winter intensifies

Severe winter conditions intensify as IMD issues cold wave and dense fog alerts for several states, warning of low visibility, colder nights and disruptions to road, rail and air travel

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India as winter intensifies
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor'; many flights delayed due to fog

Second day of new year sees minor improvement in Delhi's air quality, but fog and pollution persist across most stations; AQI at 311

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor'; many flights delayed due to fog
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Delhi rings in New Year with 'very poor' air; IMD issues rain alert

Average AQI stood at 372 on January 1, with eight stations in the severe category and low visibility disrupting travel across the capital as the IMD issued a rain alert

Delhi rings in New Year with 'very poor' air; IMD issues rain alert
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Governors' powers to stray dogs: Supreme Court's defining calls of 2025

From constitutional limits on Governors to arbitration clarity, minority rights, environmental protection and public safety, these Supreme Court rulings shaped governance and daily life in 2025

Governors' powers to stray dogs: Supreme Court's defining calls of 2025
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 2:26 PM IST

Delhi air quality stays 'severe' in most parts amid red alert for dense fog

Delhi experiences severe winter smog affecting visibility, travel, and daily life; IMD says conditions to remain same until January 1

Delhi air quality stays 'severe' in most parts amid red alert for dense fog
Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 9:05 AM IST