Rishika Agarwal

Rishika Agarwal

Rishika Agarwal is a Senior Sub-Editor at Business Standard, covering everything from global developments and the economy to startups, technology, and human-interest stories. She loves untangling complex ideas and turning them into stories anyone can enjoy. When not in the newsroom, she’s often found lost in a book, pausing to admire art, or letting herself get carried away by music.

Rishika Agarwal

Andhra Pradesh studies Australia-like social media ban for U-16 children

The exposure of children to social media in India has increased rapidly due to cheaper smartphones and wider internet access, including in rural areas

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

What happens to Greenland 'not our concern': Russian President Putin

Commenting on Denmark's treatment of Greenland, Putin said Denmark has treated Greenland like a colony for many years and has often been harsh towards it

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Over 5 traffic offences a year can lead to driver's licence ban: Details

Earlier, driving licences could be suspended only for serious offences like vehicle theft, assault on passengers, kidnapping, and overspeeding, among others

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

WEF 2026 Day 4: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

The second last day of the annual summit will start with a conversation with Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Deepinder Goyal steps down as CEO of Eternal Group; Dhindsa to take charge

Goyal's decision is subject to shareholders' approval, and he will continue to remain on the board of directors as Vice Chairman

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Nostalgia is not a strategy: Carney's top quotes from WEF 2026 speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed that the great powers have begun using economic integration as weapons, tariffs as leverage, and financial infrastructure as coercion

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns of AI becoming a bubble: Here's why

Speaking at the World Economic Forum 2026 Annual Meeting, Nadella said the benefits of AI need to be much more evenly distributed to avoid it from becoming a bubble

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Trump at Davos: Air Force One returns to Maryland due to 'minor' snag

Trump will board another aircraft upon his return and continue on with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

WEF 2026 Day 3: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

Several global leaders will take the stage during Day 3, including US President Donald Trump, President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, and Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Trump calls out Britain's 'great stupidity' over Chagos Islands handover

In a Truth Social post, Trump argued that such decisions make it necessary for the US to acquire Greenland

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

US control of Greenland necessary for global security, says Donald Trump

Trump also posted two pictures suggesting full control over Greenland. One of the photos showed Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of the US

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Air India begins returning belongings of Ahmedabad crash victims: Details

Air India has shared details of recovered items with families through email and a dedicated website

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Nitin Nabin to take charge as BJP President: Early life, political career

The formal announcement for the post of BJP national president will take place between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

WEF 2026 Day 2: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are among the key leaders scheduled to speak on Day 2

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Delhi HC rejects Sengar's plea in death of Unnao rape victim's father

In March 2020, a trial court sentenced Sengar to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh for the custodial death of the survivor's father

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

WEF 2026 Davos meet starts today: Who all are part of India delegation

2026 Davos summit: The five-day meeting, held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," is expected to focus on economic resilience, AI, energy transition, and global risks

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

China more reliable than US: Beijing's top agenda for Davos WEF 2026

He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China, is scheduled to address the forum on Tuesday

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

EU to retaliate with €93 bn tariffs after Trump's threat over Greenland

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the EU to use its 'anti-coercion instrument,' often called the 'trade bazooka'

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

BMC election results 2026: Here's a list of winners across top wards

Mumbai BMC election vote counting: The counting process for 227 municipal wards of India's richest civic body started at 10 am on Friday

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 12:29 AM IST

BMC poll results: BJP alliance ahead on 118 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 70

Mumbai BMC election vote counting: The counting process for over 200 municipal wards of India's richest civic body started at 10 am on Friday

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 11:31 AM IST