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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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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

Traffic advisory: Diversions in South, Central Delhi today for Chehlum

Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid affected routes, use the Metro, and allow extra travel time as diversions are in place across South and Central Delhi for Chehlum processions

Traffic advisory: Diversions in South, Central Delhi today for Chehlum
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

India's new organ donation portal launched: What's new and why it matters

Launched on the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day, the e-Pratyaropan portal aims to make organ allocation more transparent and efficient while bringing India's transplant infra closer to global standards

India's new organ donation portal launched: What's new and why it matters
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Q1 results: Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Marico, and 131 more on Aug 4

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Deepak Nitrite, Godrej Properties, NHPC, Kalyan Jewellers, Zydus Wellness, and Metro Brands are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Marico, and 131 more on Aug 4
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Morning rain brings respite to Delhi; IMD forecasts more showers today

IMD forecasts generally cloudy skies, light to moderate rainfall and temperatures between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius in Delhi today; heavy rain continues across several states

Morning rain brings respite to Delhi; IMD forecasts more showers today
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

HC bars Punjab govt from large-scale ad campaigns till DA arrears are paid

Punjab High Court dismissed PSPCL appeal, saying financial constraints cannot justify withholding Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from employees and pensioners

HC bars Punjab govt from large-scale ad campaigns till DA arrears are paid
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Corrosion costs India ₹14.1 trn annually; infra, energy worst-hit: Report

A Nomura Research report estimates that corrosion costs India ₹14.1 trillion annually, adding that better corrosion-management practices could potentially save the economy nearly ₹5 trn every year

Corrosion costs India ₹14.1 trn annually; infra, energy worst-hit: Report
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Delhi likely to get some rain today; heavy rainfall continues across India

IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with light rain in Delhi, while high humidity is expected to persist across much of the country, making conditions uncomfortable

Delhi likely to get some rain today; heavy rainfall continues across India
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

Q1 results: DLF, Ireda, Escorts Kubota, Jindal Stainless, 85 more on Aug 3

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including KEI Industries, Torrent Power, Ather Energy, JM Financial, Nazara Technologies, and INOX India are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: DLF, Ireda, Escorts Kubota, Jindal Stainless, 85 more on Aug 3
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

₹32 crore dispute with partner behind shooting of GSM Foils' MD: Police

Police arrested seven people, including GSM Foils co-chairman Sagar Bhanushali, alleging he hired contract killers to eliminate Managing Director Mohansingh Parmar over a ₹32 crore financial dispute

₹32 crore dispute with partner behind shooting of GSM Foils' MD: Police
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

TISS postpones convocation over protest fears ahead of CJI's visit

The institute deferred its August 2 convocation less than 48 hours before the event was scheduled, after security concerns over possible protests; CJI Surya Kant was the chief guest

TISS postpones convocation over protest fears ahead of CJI's visit
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Light rain likely in Delhi; heavy rainfall warning in Gujarat, Kerala

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.9 degrees Celsius as the IMD forecast light rain; heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across western India, with thunderstorms expected in several states

Light rain likely in Delhi; heavy rainfall warning in Gujarat, Kerala
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹202 in Delhi, effective today

Second consecutive monthly reduction lowers cost of 19 kg commercial cylinders in Delhi and Kolkata; domestic LPG prices remain unchanged

Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹202 in Delhi, effective today
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Q1 results: Muthoot Finance, Divi's Labs, Nilkamal, and 30 more on Aug 1

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Aarti Surfactants, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, APL Apollo Tubes, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Muthoot Finance, Divi's Labs, Nilkamal, and 30 more on Aug 1
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 8:16 AM IST

Mob burning police station doesn't justify UAPA: SC on Haldwani violence

Supreme Court questioned whether setting a police station on fire during the 2024 Haldwani violence was sufficient to invoke the anti-terror law, and refused to cancel the accused's bail

Mob burning police station doesn't justify UAPA: SC on Haldwani violence
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Delhi Property Aadhaar Card: What does Delhi govt's new Bill propose?

Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has proposed a city-wide digital land survey, unique property IDs, and authenticated records to simplify ownership, transactions, and dispute resolution

Delhi Property Aadhaar Card: What does Delhi govt's new Bill propose?
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 1:10 PM IST