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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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Q1 results: Tata Motors, IRCTC, HAL, Abbott India, and 545 more on Aug 12

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Grasim Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Astral, Petronet LNG, Sun TV Network, and GMR Airports are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Tata Motors, IRCTC, HAL, Abbott India, and 545 more on Aug 12
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Parl panel suggests capping pvt hospital room rates at 3-star hotel tariff

A parliamentary panel has proposed a 3-star hotel rate benchmark for pvt hospital rooms in metros, citing wide cost gaps between public and private healthcare, calling for greater billing transparency

Parl panel suggests capping pvt hospital room rates at 3-star hotel tariff
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Delhi gets rainfall; IMD issues yellow alert for more showers, disruptions

Very heavy rain is likely in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, with several states under heavy rain warnings; IMD has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in parts of India

Delhi gets rainfall; IMD issues yellow alert for more showers, disruptions
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Govt halves e2W subsidy to ₹5k, extends PM E-DRIVE scheme till March 2028

Electric 2-wheeler incentive halved to ₹2,500/kWh, capped at ₹5,000 per vehicle; overall scheme outlay remains unchanged at ₹11,900 crore

Govt halves e2W subsidy to ₹5k, extends PM E-DRIVE scheme till March 2028
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Q1 results: Siemens, MRF, Zydus Lifesciences, RVNL, and 344 more on Aug 11

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Manappuram Finance, Ashiana Housing, Ashoka Buildcon, Bata India, Balrampur Chini Mills, and Finolex Cables are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Siemens, MRF, Zydus Lifesciences, RVNL, and 344 more on Aug 11
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

Jharkhand protest Day 17: Police lathicharge, use water cannons on students

Aspirants clashed with police during their 'gherao' march to Jharkhand Assembly, and CID arrested ex-JPSC chairperson L Khiangte over exam irregularities. Here are the latest updates on the protest

Jharkhand protest Day 17: Police lathicharge, use water cannons on students
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Neet-UG 2026 paper leak: Court rejects accused's plea for polygraph tests

The Rouse Avenue Court rejected the plea of three accused in the Neet-UG 2026 paper leak case seeking polygraph, brain-mapping and lie-detector tests; cognisance order deferred to August 12

Neet-UG 2026 paper leak: Court rejects accused's plea for polygraph tests
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Rain likely in Delhi today; IMD warns of heavy showers across India

Delhi is likely to see another spell of rain on Monday, while heavy to very heavy showers are forecast in parts of northwest, central, eastern and northeastern India

Rain likely in Delhi today; IMD warns of heavy showers across India
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Blue Cloud Softech's US arm signs $150 mn AI infra deal with SpaceX Int'l

Blue Cloud's US subsidiary will provide AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications and data centre solutions to SpaceX International under an 18-month agreement

Blue Cloud Softech's US arm signs $150 mn AI infra deal with SpaceX Int'l
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

Q1 results: Bosch, Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, and 253 more on Aug 10

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Bharat Forge, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Info Edge (India), KEC International, and KPR Mill are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Bosch, Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, and 253 more on Aug 10
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Jharkhand student protests: Talks with government fail to break impasse

The government has held back-to-back talks with protesting aspirants and student groups, but students insist the agitation will continue until the 14th JPSC exam is cancelled and other demands are met

Jharkhand student protests: Talks with government fail to break impasse
Updated On : 08 Aug 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Centre asks Meta to act against deepfakes, probes role of algorithms

Government may seek legal opinion on further action against Meta after reviewing outcome of recent meetings; other digital platforms could also come under scrutiny

Centre asks Meta to act against deepfakes, probes role of algorithms
Updated On : 08 Aug 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

Maharashtra govt may bring Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto under bike-taxi rules

Proposed changes could require delivery platforms to run EV fleets, track vehicles, provide insurance, and contribute 2% of each ride's fare to a driver welfare fund

Maharashtra govt may bring Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto under bike-taxi rules
Updated On : 08 Aug 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Q1 results: ABFRL, Delhivery, PNC Infratech, Affle 3i, and 79 more on Aug 8

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Power Mech Projects, Medi Assist Healthcare Services, Advanced Enzyme Technologies, and Oswal Pumps are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: ABFRL, Delhivery, PNC Infratech, Affle 3i, and 79 more on Aug 8
Updated On : 08 Aug 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Delhi likely to get some rain today; heavy showers forecast across India

Delhi is likely to see another spell of rain today after Friday's incessant rainfall, while Rajasthan and Odisha face warnings of very heavy showers amid high monsoon activity across India

Delhi likely to get some rain today; heavy showers forecast across India
Updated On : 08 Aug 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Jharkhand student protest: Here's why JPSC, JSSC aspirants are on strike

The agitation over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams has entered its 14th day; here's what sparked the protest, what students are demanding and how the government has responded

Jharkhand student protest: Here's why JPSC, JSSC aspirants are on strike
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

SC asks states to extend ex-servicemen quota to disabled out-boarded cadets

The top court directed its Registry to send the order to Chief Secretaries for consideration and implementation, and asked the Centre to frame a scheme for cadets with disabilities below 40 per cent

SC asks states to extend ex-servicemen quota to disabled out-boarded cadets
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

SC closes Bofors case, rejects final plea against 2005 Hinduja acquittal

The top court dismissed the last pending appeal against the Delhi High Court's 2005 acquittal of the Hinduja brothers and AB Bofors, bringing the case to its final legal close after nearly 40 years

SC closes Bofors case, rejects final plea against 2005 Hinduja acquittal
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Rain cools Delhi after humid spell; IMD issues heavy rain alert for today

Active monsoon conditions are set to bring heavy rain across several states, with Odisha under warning for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places

Rain cools Delhi after humid spell; IMD issues heavy rain alert for today
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Q1 results: SBI, Hindalco, Titan Company, BEML, and 202 more on Aug 7

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Oil India, Power Finance Corporation, BEML, Godrej Consumer Products, and The Ramco Cements are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: SBI, Hindalco, Titan Company, BEML, and 202 more on Aug 7
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 9:39 AM IST