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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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Who is Andy Burnham, Labour leader succeeding Keir Starmer as UK PM?

Andy Burnham succeeded Keir Starmer as UK prime minister after winning the Labour leadership. Here's a look at his political journey, rise to power and the challenges ahead

Who is Andy Burnham, Labour leader succeeding Keir Starmer as UK PM?
Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Q1 results: Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, and Crisil among 45 firms on July 21

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Adani Energy Solutions, The Indian Hotels Company, IndiaMART InterMESH, and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, and Crisil among 45 firms on July 21
Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

Beyond petrol blending: How ethanol is being used across the world

India's ethanol story has largely revolved around E20 petrol, but from aviation and industry to clean cooking, the biofuel is finding new applications that could shape its next phase

Beyond petrol blending: How ethanol is being used across the world
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Money, manuals and missed accountability: Why do Indian cities still flood?

Government records show substantial investment for drainage and flood-resilience efforts, but waterlogging every year points to deeper failures in planning, maintenance and accountability

Money, manuals and missed accountability: Why do Indian cities still flood?
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Q1 results: UltraTech Cement, Paytm, Shyam Metalics, 43 more on July 20

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Indian Overseas Bank, Sobha, Mahindra Logistics, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company, and Rallis India are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: UltraTech Cement, Paytm, Shyam Metalics, 43 more on July 20
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material

The move marks India's first formal procurement step towards polymer banknotes, though the Reserve Bank of India has not announced denominations or a timeline for their introduction

RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material
Updated On : 18 Jul 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch a test of India's private sector space ambitions

Skyroot Aerospace's maiden orbital mission marks a watershed moment for India's private space industry, showing the impact of policy reforms as India looks to emerge as a global commercial space hub

Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch a test of India's private sector space ambitions
Updated On : 18 Jul 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts light rain today; humidity persists

Minimum temperature eases to 30.2 degrees Celsius, but hot and humid conditions remain as IMD forecasts light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely across several states

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts light rain today; humidity persists
Updated On : 18 Jul 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

Q1 results: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra among 21 firms on July 18

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, IDBI Bank, Yes Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Can Fin Homes, and JK Cement are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra among 21 firms on July 18
Updated On : 18 Jul 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across most states; Delhi may get light showers

Maximum temperature likely to remain between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi; heavy rainfall alert continues over parts of eastern and northeastern India

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across most states; Delhi may get light showers
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Delhi braces for hot, humid day; IMD warns of heavy rain across country

While Delhi is expected to remain hot and humid under partly cloudy skies, the IMD has forecast widespread heavy rainfall over eastern and northeastern states, with extremely heavy showers over Odisha

Delhi braces for hot, humid day; IMD warns of heavy rain across country
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Freshers vs experienced professionals: Who is winning the AI hiring race?

Companies aren't necessarily hiring fewer people because of AI; they're hiring differently, rewarding candidates who can combine domain knowledge with AI skills over traditional qualifications alone

Freshers vs experienced professionals: Who is winning the AI hiring race?
Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria: Who can get ₹2,500 per month?

Ahead of its proposed rollout around Raksha Bandhan, the Delhi government has finalised the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will receive ₹2,500 a month

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria: Who can get ₹2,500 per month?
Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Q1 results: L&T Tech Services, Tata Elxsi, Jindal Saw, 15 more on July 14

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Aditya Birla Money, Den Networks, and Hathway Bhawani Cabletel are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: L&T Tech Services, Tata Elxsi, Jindal Saw, 15 more on July 14
Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

CAG flags ₹3,541 cr excess spend in Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme

The auditor questioned the financial management of the flagship welfare scheme after finding excess expenditure and irregular fund withdrawals despite no immediate spending requirement

CAG flags ₹3,541 cr excess spend in Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme
Updated On : 13 Jul 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Cloudy skies in Delhi as AQI turns 'poor'; rainfall likely in most states

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the poor category amid hot and humid weather, while an active monsoon pattern is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to several states

Cloudy skies in Delhi as AQI turns 'poor'; rainfall likely in most states
Updated On : 13 Jul 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Q1 results: HCL Tech, ICICI Prudential AMC and 13 more on July 13

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Bajaj Consumer Care, Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers and Plastiblends are also to release their April- June earnings today

Q1 results: HCL Tech, ICICI Prudential AMC and 13 more on July 13
Updated On : 13 Jul 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Govt plans common rules for messaging apps after WhatsApp username row

The move comes after the IT ministry asked WhatsApp to put its proposed username feature on hold, citing concerns over fraud, impersonation and law enforcement challenges

Govt plans common rules for messaging apps after WhatsApp username row
Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

India sees iPhone 17 stock crunch as demand rises amid fears of price hike

Retailers report limited fresh supplies of the base model and rising demand as buyers rush to purchase before any potential price increase, though Apple has not announced higher iPhone prices

India sees iPhone 17 stock crunch as demand rises amid fears of price hike
Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Weather today: Delhi to get rain; heavy showers to continue across India

Very heavy rainfall is likely over parts of the Northeast, Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, while Delhi is expected to witness a generally cloudy day with light rain and thunderstorms

Weather today: Delhi to get rain; heavy showers to continue across India
Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 9:19 AM IST