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Rishabh Sharma

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.

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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Ex-England cricketer recounts 'terrifying' Bondi Beach attack in Sydney

Former England captain Michael Vaughan described being locked down with his family near Bondi Beach during the terror attack that killed 15 people and shocked Australia

Ex-England cricketer recounts 'terrifying' Bondi Beach attack in Sydney
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

Meet Ahmed al Ahmed, the Sydney shopkeeper who stopped Bondi Beach gunman

The 43-year-old Sydney shopkeeper suffered gunshot wounds after wrestling a rifle from one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting that left 15 people dead

Meet Ahmed al Ahmed, the Sydney shopkeeper who stopped Bondi Beach gunman
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 9:43 AM IST

12 killed in terror attack on Jewish community at Sydney's Bondi Beach

The shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach killed nine civilians and one attacker, with police warning of a suspected explosive device and urging people to avoid the area

12 killed in terror attack on Jewish community at Sydney's Bondi Beach
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

Why big tech bosses are keeping their kids off social media platforms

From YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to Bill Gates, top tech leaders are limiting their children's screen time as studies link social media to teen anxiety and governments move towards age bans

Why big tech bosses are keeping their kids off social media platforms
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

Meet R Sreelekha, ex-DGP who could be BJP's first Thiruvananthapuram mayor

The BJP's historic civic poll win in Kerala's capital has put the spotlight on R Sreelekha, the retired DGP who delivered a big ward victory and is now seen as a frontrunner for mayor

Meet R Sreelekha, ex-DGP who could be BJP's first Thiruvananthapuram mayor
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

Who is Avadhut Sathe, finfluencer banned by Sebi for unregistered advisory?

Sebi has barred finfluencer Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from markets, alleging they ran an unregistered advisory scheme that misled over three lakh investors and earned unlawful gains

Who is Avadhut Sathe, finfluencer banned by Sebi for unregistered advisory?
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

RBI's ₹1 trn OMO purchase to add liquidity: What is it and why it matters

RBI will inject durable liquidity through a ₹1 trillion OMO purchase and a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap. Here is what OMOs are, how they work, and why they matter as the rupee weakens

RBI's ₹1 trn OMO purchase to add liquidity: What is it and why it matters
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

PM Modi pushes global AI safeguards at G20, warns against deepfake misuse

Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi urged a global compact to curb deepfakes, crime and terror-linked misuse of AI, stressing the need for human oversight

PM Modi pushes global AI safeguards at G20, warns against deepfake misuse
Updated On : 23 Nov 2025 | 4:53 PM IST

Why Republicans oppose Trump's plan to send $2,000 tariff-funded cheques

Donald Trump is pushing for $2,000 tariff-funded rebate cheques next year, but key Republicans say soaring deficits, the $38 trillion national debt make the proposal difficult to support

Why Republicans oppose Trump's plan to send $2,000 tariff-funded cheques
Updated On : 23 Nov 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

58% of India GCCs invest in Agentic AI as innovation roles widen: EY survey

EY GCC Pulse Survey 2025 shows India's GCCs rapidly moving from GenAI pilots to enterprise-scale Agentic AI, strengthening innovation pipelines and taking on wider global decision-making roles

58% of India GCCs invest in Agentic AI as innovation roles widen: EY survey
Updated On : 23 Nov 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

Explained: Why Centre is bringing Bill to 'detach' Chandigarh from Punjab

The Centre's bid to place Chandigarh under Article 240, enabling direct presidential regulation and an independent administrator, has triggered rare political unity in Punjab against the proposed move

Explained: Why Centre is bringing Bill to 'detach' Chandigarh from Punjab
Updated On : 23 Nov 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand's Almora on alert after 20 kg explosives found near schools

The recovery near two Almora schools comes days after a massive explosives haul in Haryana linked to the Red Fort blast probe, prompting a coordinated search by police, PAC and forensic teams

Uttarakhand's Almora on alert after 20 kg explosives found near schools
Updated On : 23 Nov 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Is this the first AI unicorn to fail? Insiders say yes, and name it

A live audience poll at the Cerebral Valley AI Conference unexpectedly spotlighted investor unease, reflecting growing doubts about surging AI valuations

Is this the first AI unicorn to fail? Insiders say yes, and name it
Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Japan battles rise of 'zombie cigarettes' as etomidate drug crisis deepens

Japan is confronting a fast-evolving drug crisis as etomidate-laced 'zombie cigarettes' spread among young users, triggering arrests and trafficking probes

Japan battles rise of 'zombie cigarettes' as etomidate drug crisis deepens
Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Inside the Lalu family feud: Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan?

Rohini Acharya's dramatic exit from politics has pushed two behind-the-scenes players into the spotlight - strategist Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan, both accused of isolating her from the family

Inside the Lalu family feud: Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan?
Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 11:24 AM IST

Lal Quila Metro Station reopens days after Red Fort blast shut operations

Delhi's Lal Quila Metro Station has reopened after days-long closure following the Red Fort blast, with DMRC restoring full entry and exit access for commuters

Lal Quila Metro Station reopens days after Red Fort blast shut operations
Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 10:17 AM IST

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits coast

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occured at 5.03 pm (local time). Waves of up to 1 meter were possible along the Iwate coast

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits coast
Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

China lifts gallium, germanium export curbs to US amid trade thaw

Beijing's move to lift export restrictions on key semiconductor minerals until 2026 signals a thaw in US-China trade tensions after the leaders' meeting in Busan

China lifts gallium, germanium export curbs to US amid trade thaw
Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Mumbai court clears auction of Mehul Choksi-linked Gitanjali Gems assets

The Mumbai special court directed that proceeds from the auction, estimated at around ₹46 crore, be placed in a fixed deposit under the court's name until trial concludes

Mumbai court clears auction of Mehul Choksi-linked Gitanjali Gems assets
Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

Trump pushes Republicans to scrap Obamacare, fund citizens directly

Donald Trump renewed his push to scrap Obamacare, urging Senate Republicans to send billions in federal health funds directly to citizens amid a prolonged shutdown

Trump pushes Republicans to scrap Obamacare, fund citizens directly
Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 1:06 PM IST