Rishabh Sharma

Rishabh Sharma

Rishabh is a news editor at the Business Standard web desk. With over seven years of newsroom experience, he specialises in driving the breaking news culture and spotting stories before they become news.

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Asha Bhosle, timeless voice of Indian cinema, dies in Mumbai at 92

From cabaret hits and ghazals to global acclaim, Asha Bhosle shaped the sound of Indian cinema across generations and remained one of its most versatile voices

Updated On: 12 Apr 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Why Trump's Iran threats are raising war crimes concerns globally

Trump's warnings to target Iran's infrastructure have triggered legal scrutiny as experts say such threats may violate international humanitarian law and escalate risks of war crimes

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

India's fast breeder reactor attains criticality: Here's why it matters

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality, moving closer to full power generation and advancing the second stage of the country's long-term nuclear energy strategy

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

West Asia war: Trump's expletives-laden threat meets Iran's 'in-kind' reply

Donald Trump sets a deadline on Hormuz access as Iran warns of retaliation while ceasefire talks gather pace. Here are the top developments

Updated On: 06 Apr 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

'We got him': How US rescued crew member of F-15E jet downed by Iran

US special forces and air cover rescued injured colonel after more than a day behind enemy lines as Iranian forces searched the crash site

Updated On: 05 Apr 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Gulf nations explore oil routes beyond Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

Amid rising Iran tensions, Gulf nations are reportedly exploring pipelines and new trade corridors to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 05 Apr 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill

A weaker rupee and a war-led jump in crude may make India pay more for imports, affecting headline inflation as well as the trade deficit

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Nepal's 100-point plan aims to end politics in campuses, bureaucracy

The Balen Shah-led government unveiled a 100-point reform agenda, seeking to depoliticise campuses and bureaucracy while pushing anti-corruption probes

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

Gulf nations prioritising safety of Indians in war zone: PM Modi in Keralam

PM Modi noted that many people from Keralam are working in the war-affected areas in the Gulf and the government is working to ensure that the impact of this war on India is minimised

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

How China's subsidy rollback has hit EV unicorn BYD's annual profits

Withdrawal of state support and an intensifying price war are squeezing BYD's margins and sales, forcing the EV major to rely on exports to sustain growth

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Why Barrick's Reko Diq mining delay matters for Pakistan and its economy

Barrick's 12-month review of Reko Diq shows how security risks, regional conflict and cost uncertainty can stall even a flagship mine Pakistan sees as vital for exports and investment

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Why Bangladesh PM Rahman's post on 1971 genocide puts revisionism to rest

Tarique Rahman's Genocide Day post names Pakistan's role, signalling a shift in Bangladesh's narrative amid Yunus-era revisionism and evolving ties with Islamabad

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Why IPL teams are worth billions: Decoding RCB and RR's valuation playbook

RCB and Rajasthan Royals' billion-dollar deals reveal how IPL teams are valued, from media rights and cash flows to brand power, scarcity and future growth expectations

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

CoinDCX founders arrested in fraud case; crypto firm flags 'impersonation'

CoinDCX said in a statement that the FIR was 'false' and that the alleged cheating occurred through a website impersonating the exchange and its founders

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

India once pursued Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan: What went wrong

India once explored Iranian gas imports via Pakistan through the $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline. Here's why India exited the project

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

West Asia war digest, March 17: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From oil-driven rate hike bets and FPI outflows to export disruption, fuel shortages and shipping risks, Business Standard coverage tracks how the West Asia crisis is reshaping India's economy

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 11:37 AM IST

Isro's NavIC down to 3 satellites: What it means for India's GPS ambition

India's indigenous satellite navigation system NavIC faces fresh reliability concerns after IRNSS-1F's atomic clock failure, raising questions about the resilience of the country's navigation constell

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

West Asia war digest, March 16: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war enters third week as Indian markets lose $447 billion in m-cap and sectors from LPG to exports, ports and services feel the economic strain

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4

Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while West Bengal will vote in two phases

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST