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Archana Shukla

@archanajsr

Journalist with @BBCWorld । Former BureauChief & Associate Editor @CNBCTV18live #RamnathGoenkaAward 2016 #RedInkAwards 2017,2019 #CJEA 2018

 Mumbai
Joined December 2008
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India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets. Prices are up ~40% in 2 months, prompting the govt to import 1mn tonnes - first import in a decade. How did the world’s 2nd-largest sugar producer end up needing imports? Analysis on @BBCWorld bbc.com/news/articles/cm2r9y…
Sugar prices: India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets

Sugar prices: India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets

Domestic sugar prices have jumped nearly 40%, forcing India to import 1 million tonnes of the sweetener.

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India's decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it. My piece on @BBCWorld @BBCIndia bbc.com/news/articles/crlw74…
E20: India is adding ethanol to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy

E20: India is adding ethanol to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy

Motorists say the E20 fuel blend has reduced their vehicles' fuel efficiency and could lead to higher maintenance costs.

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This week I met Mr Pushkar Raj Sabharwal, father of late Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, who was commanding Air India 171. Speaks of his anguish, battling rumours abt his son's actions, amidst his grief. Says he will fight to protect his son's reputation @BBCWorld bbc.com/news/articles/cj0gj9…

Air India crash: Sumeet Sabharwal's father vows to defend son's reputation ahead of report

Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.

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Here's the TV interview with Mr Pushkar Raj Sabharwal. His son late Capt Sumeet Sabharwal was the senior pilot on flight AI 171 that crashed last year. Sparse information in the interim report led to speculations blaming him for the crash @BBCWorld With @nafsmanzer @vardhan_v01
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Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors? My analysis on the SC ruling on Tiger Global's sale of Flipkart shares to Walmart & it's implications. @BBCWorld bbc.com/news/articles/cz9v42…
Tiger Global: Why Indian Supreme Court ruling on 2018 Flipkart sale is rattling investors

Tiger Global: Why Indian Supreme Court ruling on 2018 Flipkart sale is rattling investors

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

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Ranchi-Mumbai @IndiGo6E flight 5017 delayed. First owing to delayed aircraft arrival & then a heavily drunk passenger creating nuisance inside the plane. Crew trying to manage but why allow such a heavily drunk pax on board? @DGCAIndia
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Explosion in a car outside the Red Fort in New Delhi. Several killed. The city under red alert. bbc.com/news/live/cly94zlpl8…
Indian PM Modi says those behind Red Fort blast 'will not be spared'

Indian PM Modi says those behind Red Fort blast 'will not be spared'

The blast happened near the Red Fort metro station in a densely populated area of the Indian capital.

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Shrimp from India’s coast, once a crucial link with the US, are now stuck in cold storage. With 50% tariffs and stalled trade talks, coastal towns in Andhra Pradesh are feeling the pinch. Report for @BBCWorld from Bhimavaram, AP. Visuals: Vishnu Vardhan Producer @andrewclarance
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Statement on the Exclusion of Women Journalists from the Press Conference by the Afghan Minister @MoFA_Afg @MEAIndia
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Nepal protests 'hijacked', Gen Z claim, as army patrols the streets. @BBCWorld bbc.com/news/articles/cjd1nd…

Nepal: Army patrols Kathmandu as Gen Z claims protests were 'hijacked'

Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday.

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Anti-government protests escalate in Nepal, Prime Minister resigns. Youth-led anger against corruption & rulers is driving political change across India’s neighbors - a familiar pattern. #NepalProtests bbc.com/news/live/c741n80ndl…
Nepal's parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests

Nepal's parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests

A social media ban that aimed to stifle an anti-corruption movement sparked unrest leaving at least 22 dead since Monday.

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BBC correspondents visited key export hubs across India to assess how the trade uncertainties are impacting business owners and livelihoods. Our report on @BBCWorld @BBCIndia bbc.com/news/articles/c98lr5…
Donald Trump: Inside the Indian factories hit hard by US's 50% tariffs

Donald Trump: Inside the Indian factories hit hard by US's 50% tariffs

BBC correspondents visit export hubs across India to assess how steep US tariffs are impacting business owners.

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US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff blow and a Russia-linked penalty could dent India’s growth prospects. The exact impact is unclear, but exporters are on the edge. We explain on @BBCIndia @BBCWorld @anahita_sachdev #USIndiaTrade
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#Breaking #usindiatrade US Prez Donald Trump in a Truth Social post says India will pay a 25% tariff on goods + an additional penalty for buying oil & weapons from Russia - from Aug 1st. @BBCWorld @BBCIndia
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Tesla has opened its first showroom in Mumbai this week - at a time India is moving towards mainstreaming EVs & local competition aggressively adding to the sector’s growth. But is Tesla's launch the breakthrough India was hoping for? We report on @BBCWorld @BBCIndia
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Preliminary findings on the Air India flight 171 crash says both fuel control switches cut off seconds after take off - causing the plane to lose thrust. Details here. bbc.com/news/live/cx20p2x909…

Victims' families demand answers as report says fuel switches cut off before Air India crash

In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he "did the cut-off", the other pilot replied that he didn't.

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Indian aviation authorities are likely to release a preliminary report, the first official update, on the deadly #AirIndia crash last month. London-bound Flight 171, a Boeing 787, crashed seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people. @BBCWorld @BBCIndia #CrashReport
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Over two weeks since the deadly air crash, investigators are pacing up the probe and Air India scrambles to stabilize operations. The tragedy has become a defining moment — not just for the airline, but for India’s fast-growing aviation sector. Our report @BBCWorld @BBCIndia
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In an interview with an Indian news channel, N Chandrasekaran said that both engines of the aircraft had "clean" histories. bbc.com/news/articles/clyl63…
Air India crash: N Chandrasekaran says one engine on plane was new

Air India crash: N Chandrasekaran says one engine on plane was new

The plane that crashed last week had a "clean" engine history, the airline's chairman told a TV channel.

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The devastating Air India crash threatens its fragile turnaround. 15% of international flights on wide-bodies have already been reduced. My piece with @archanajsr for @BBCIndia @BBCWorld #AirIndiaPlaneCrash #AirIndia bbc.com/news/articles/cglz23…
Air India crash: Devastating tragedy threatens carrier's ambitious turnaround

Air India crash: Devastating tragedy threatens carrier's ambitious turnaround

The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout

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