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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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Weekly economy wrap: Fuel price hikes, rupee slide add to CAD pressure

From fuel hikes to a record RBI dividend, the week ending May 24 showed how global oil, imports, heatwaves and policy buffers are shaping India's macro outlook

Weekly economy wrap: Fuel price hikes, rupee slide add to CAD pressure
Updated On : 24 May 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Who was Nasire Best, White House shooter who claimed he was 'Jesus'?

Nasire Best, 21, had earlier encounters with the Secret Service and had reportedly claimed he was Jesus Christ before Saturday's firing near the White House

Who was Nasire Best, White House shooter who claimed he was 'Jesus'?
Updated On : 24 May 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Weekly policy watch: Core sector, bank credit, forex data in focus

India's macro calendar will be led by core sector, PMI, bank credit, deposit, and forex reserves data, while PM Modi's Europe visit will keep trade ties in focus

Weekly policy watch: Core sector, bank credit, forex data in focus
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Weekly economy wrap: Gold duty hike, fuel shock test India's economy

India moved to conserve foreign exchange, contain prices and secure energy supplies as the West Asia crisis tested external accounts and growth forecasts

Weekly economy wrap: Gold duty hike, fuel shock test India's economy
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

CNG prices increased by Re 1 in Delhi-NCR, second hike in two days

CNG will now cost Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi and Rs 88.70 per kg in Noida-Ghaziabad after the latest increase

CNG prices increased by Re 1 in Delhi-NCR, second hike in two days
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

India bans sugar exports for current season: What it means for the industry

Industry players said the government may have adopted a precautionary approach due to climatic uncertainties, with some hinting at wrong production estimates

India bans sugar exports for current season: What it means for the industry
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

Weekly economy wrap: PMIs rebound, Cabinet push sharpens growth focus

Strong services activity, a manufacturing recovery and Cabinet approvals across rail, cotton, semiconductors and shipping shaped a week of growth signals and policy moves

Weekly economy wrap: PMIs rebound, Cabinet push sharpens growth focus
Updated On : 10 May 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Vijay sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM, takes oath along with 9-member Cabinet

The swearing-in at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marked TVK's first government in Tamil Nadu and a break from DMK-AIADMK dominance

Vijay sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM, takes oath along with 9-member Cabinet
Updated On : 10 May 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Weekly economy wrap: GST hits record, FDI rules ease, credit slows

Economy wrap April 27-May 3: India's economy showed mixed signals this week as GST collections hit a record, credit growth slowed and policy moves spanned FDI, trade, energy and statistical reforms

Weekly economy wrap: GST hits record, FDI rules ease, credit slows
Updated On : 03 May 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Berkshire after Buffett: CEO Greg Abel signals patience on record cash pile

At his first Berkshire annual meeting as CEO, Greg Abel said the conglomerate would avoid bureaucracy, keep its structure intact and deploy capital only with discipline

Berkshire after Buffett: CEO Greg Abel signals patience on record cash pile
Updated On : 03 May 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Weekly economy wrap: West Asia shock tests India, demand holds firm

Economy wrap April 20-26: From RBI caution to export resilience and trade tensions, the week showed an economy navigating global risks while leaning on domestic demand

Weekly economy wrap: West Asia shock tests India, demand holds firm
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Shots fired at White House Correspondents' dinner: What we know so far

Gunfire outside Washington Hilton forces evacuation of Trump, top US leaders; suspect arrested as officials confirm lone-actor theory and say no ongoing public threat

Shots fired at White House Correspondents' dinner: What we know so far
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 11:37 AM IST

Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight evacuated on runway after engine failure, 6 hurt

A Swiss Airbus A330 aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine failure and fire alert, forcing emergency evacuation of over 230 passengers and crew on the runway early Sunday

Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight evacuated on runway after engine failure, 6 hurt
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 10:07 AM IST

Why monsoon-dependent India still struggles to scale micro irrigation

IMD's weak monsoon forecast revives a key question why India's push for drip and sprinkler irrigation has not translated into widespread adoption despite years of policy support

Why monsoon-dependent India still struggles to scale micro irrigation
Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

War-risk premiums surge: Can ₹12,980 cr maritime pool steady trade costs?

War-risk premiums have surged sharply, raising shipping costs. India's ₹12,980 crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool aims to stabilise coverage, but whether it can make trade cheaper remains uncertain

War-risk premiums surge: Can ₹12,980 cr maritime pool steady trade costs?
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

How South Korea tie-up could help India reduce costly freight dependence

New framework with South Korea links shipyard capacity, technology and orders to India's push to reduce reliance on foreign carriers

How South Korea tie-up could help India reduce costly freight dependence
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Weekly economy wrap: Inflation uptick, monsoon fears weigh on outlook

Economy wrap April 13-19: Rising fuel-led inflation, job market stress and West Asia risks cloud near-term outlook even as government attempts to sustain growth momentum

Weekly economy wrap: Inflation uptick, monsoon fears weigh on outlook
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

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

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

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

India's fast breeder reactor attains criticality: Here's why it matters
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 12:22 PM IST