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Rishika Agarwal

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 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

Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr

After relocating to Dubai in 2010, Soni started BlueChip Group in 2021, claiming it invested money in forex trading and commodities like gold, oil and metals

Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Pakistan's national airline PIA is up for sale: Who are the 3 bidders?

To attract more investors, the government reduced PIA's debt, removed sales tax on new aircraft, and offered protection from select taxes and legal issues to revive interest in the sale

Pakistan's national airline PIA is up for sale: Who are the 3 bidders?
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 3:14 PM IST

Telegram founder Durov to cover IVF costs for women using his donated sperm

Pavel Durov so far has six children from three partners and has more than 100 other children in 12 countries through sperm donation

Telegram founder Durov to cover IVF costs for women using his donated sperm
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: Details

Violent protests in Assam's West Karbi Anglong over demands to remove alleged encroachers saw houses damaged, a BJP leader's ancestral home torched, and prohibitory orders imposed to curb unrest

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: Details
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

Need Greenland for security; Russian, Chinese all over the place: Trump

Denmark and Greenland have said that Greenland belongs to its people and the US cannot take it, even in the name of 'international security'

Need Greenland for security; Russian, Chinese all over the place: Trump
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?

The Confederation of Indian Industry expects the FY27 Budget to focus strongly on boosting investments to sustain India's high growth momentum

Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 4:35 PM IST

India Inc believes AI enhances productivity, quality of work: EY report

In India, where 800 employees and 50 employers were surveyed, a strong environment supports employee engagement and resilience in the changing AI landscape

India Inc believes AI enhances productivity, quality of work: EY report
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025

In 2025, Indian women left a decisive mark across governance, security, sports and culture, shaping outcomes, changing policies, breaking records and inspiring millions nationwide

From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

India-New Zealand trade deal finalised: Which sectors are set to gain?

The deal includes sweeping tariff cuts, expanded services access, enhanced labour mobility and a long-term investment commitment

India-New Zealand trade deal finalised: Which sectors are set to gain?
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

India-New Zealand FTA to bring in $20 bn investment, visa access boost

The India-New Zealand FTA promises $20 billion investment over 15 years, zero-duty access for Indian exports and a new capped skilled visa pathway for Indian professionals

India-New Zealand FTA to bring in $20 bn investment, visa access boost
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 11:40 AM IST

Air India flight returns to Delhi after engine shuts down mid-air

Air India flight Al 887, which took off at 6.10 am, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport around 6.52 am

Air India flight returns to Delhi after engine shuts down mid-air
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

How thieves used Google Maps to carry out robberies in three states

Police say the gang used Google Maps to randomly pick houses in multiple cities, carrying out burglaries across Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar before being arrested

How thieves used Google Maps to carry out robberies in three states
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

ED returns ₹300 crore to clear unpaid dues of Kingfisher's employees

The development came after the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Chennai passed an order on December 12

ED returns ₹300 crore to clear unpaid dues of Kingfisher's employees
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

IBM to skill 5 mn Indian youth in AI, cybersecurity and quantum by 2030

The initiative is expected to support IBM's goal of creating a more equitable and future-ready workforce by expanding access to advanced digital skills and improving employability

IBM to skill 5 mn Indian youth in AI, cybersecurity and quantum by 2030
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Lines from Lolita, Bill Gates, Chomsky: What new Epstein photos show

House Democrats released 68 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky, passports and Lolita excerpts, ahead of a wider Trump-era file release deadline

Lines from Lolita, Bill Gates, Chomsky: What new Epstein photos show
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

35% restaurants willing to stop using food delivery platforms: Here's why

The average per-order commission increased from 9.6% in 2019 to 24.6% in 2023, with 30% restaurants seeking lower commissions

35% restaurants willing to stop using food delivery platforms: Here's why
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 9:50 AM IST

Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features

According to the government, the existing laws are very old and do not fully match the current markets and technology

Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 3:17 PM IST

India consolidating role as global services exporter; EU, China lag: KKR

While Europe doesn't have a strong system for offering financial services, China needs a stronger domestic services industry to create jobs and help its economy move out of deflation

India consolidating role as global services exporter; EU, China lag: KKR
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

Can Trump run for a third term? US lawyer outlines possible paths

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz says the Constitution is not explicit on every scenario barring a third term, outlining hypothetical routes even as he doubts Donald Trump will attempt another run

Can Trump run for a third term? US lawyer outlines possible paths
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 11:06 AM IST

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber

Operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi is being promoted as the home-grown, driver-owned mobility service

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 10:00 AM IST