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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

Govt awards 12 GATC certificates to 11 pvt firms to boost metrology sector

The Centre said that this will help increase the number of centres that check and verify weighing and measuring instruments used in trade

Govt awards 12 GATC certificates to 11 pvt firms to boost metrology sector
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 5:01 PM IST

DAC okays defence procurement proposals worth ₹79K cr to boost capabilities

The DAC cleared proposals to acquire loitering munition systems for artillery units, low-level lightweight radars, and long-range guided rocket ammunition

DAC okays defence procurement proposals worth ₹79K cr to boost capabilities
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

US Justice Department using fraud law to target companies on DEI programmes

Trump had said that the previous Biden administration expanded DEI programmes across government departments and described them as unfair and wasteful

US Justice Department using fraud law to target companies on DEI programmes
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

Kuldeep Sengar to remain in jail as SC pauses bail in Unnao rape case

Chief Justice Surya Kant said judges of the Delhi High Court who passed the order are some of the 'finest', but 'we are all prone to committing errors'

Kuldeep Sengar to remain in jail as SC pauses bail in Unnao rape case
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

OpenAI's new job offer brings $500 mn pay and high stress: Details here

Founder Sam Altman said OpenAI is hiring a 'Head of Preparedness', calling it a critical position at a time when AI models are improving very quickly

OpenAI's new job offer brings $500 mn pay and high stress: Details here
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:46 AM IST

Trump Class battleships may not be a big hit: Why experts are doubtful

Donald Trump says the new Trump Class battleships will be the deadliest ever built, but experts warn they may not be as he has planned

Trump Class battleships may not be a big hit: Why experts are doubtful
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:35 AM IST

'Will open Pandora's Box': Centre on plea to cut GST on air purifiers

The court was hearing a petition that asked for lowering GST on air purifiers amid Delhi's worsening air quality index

'Will open Pandora's Box': Centre on plea to cut GST on air purifiers
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 3:50 PM IST

US, Russia were concerned about Pak's nuclear weapons: Declassified files

Putin told Bush that uranium of Pakistani origin had been found in Iranian centrifuges, pointing to possible illegal transfers

US, Russia were concerned about Pak's nuclear weapons: Declassified files
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 1:56 PM IST

'Merry Christmas to dead terrorists': Trump on ISIS strike, warns more to come

Trump claimed ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria had been killing civilians, "primarily innocent Christians," and said US strikes would continue if the violence does not stop

'Merry Christmas to dead terrorists': Trump on ISIS strike, warns more to come
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 11:19 AM IST

Indian truckers sue California govt over licence cancellations: Key details

The lawsuit challenges the cancellation of over 20,000 commercial driving licences issued to immigrant truck drivers in California, alleging discrimination and a lack of due process

Indian truckers sue California govt over licence cancellations: Key details
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 10:22 AM IST

Railway fare hike kicks in today: Here's how passengers are affected

Indian Railways has implemented a fresh fare hike from today, raising ticket prices by up to two paise per kilometre on select trains while sparing suburban services and season ticket holders

Railway fare hike kicks in today: Here's how passengers are affected
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

AWS denies global outage report, says services functioning normally

The outage left many users in the US unable to access gaming platforms such as Fortnite, Rocket League and other Epic Games titles

AWS denies global outage report, says services functioning normally
Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 3:52 PM IST

Zepto preparing to confidentially file draft IPO papers tomorrow: Details

Founded nearly six years ago, Zepto is likely to become one of the youngest startups in India to launch an initial public offering

Zepto preparing to confidentially file draft IPO papers tomorrow: Details
Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 3:24 PM IST

Pakistan's oldest brewery resumes alcohol exports after decades-long ban

Murree's suspension was highlighted in 2017 when another brewery, run by a Chinese company, was allowed to operate in Pakistan

Pakistan's oldest brewery resumes alcohol exports after decades-long ban
Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Delhi traffic advisory for Christmas: Check alternate routes, diversions

Traffic will be diverted at major junctions such as Sheikh Sarai red light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Asian Market red light on MB Road, and PTS Malviya Nagar red light

Delhi traffic advisory for Christmas: Check alternate routes, diversions
Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

Adani-promoted Navi Mumbai airport kicks off commercial flight operations

The Navi Mumbai airport is expected to ease pressure on the existing Mumbai airport and increase air travel capacity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Adani-promoted Navi Mumbai airport kicks off commercial flight operations
Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 10:01 AM IST

AI threatening Party rule in China? Here's what Xi Jinping's govt is doing

China's worried that Chatbot's ability to generate independent responses could lead people to question Communist Party rule and official narratives

AI threatening Party rule in China? Here's what Xi Jinping's govt is doing
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 3:37 PM IST

How India travelled in 2025: Spiritual, concert-led trips top the chart

This surge in spiritual travel was much higher than the steady growth seen in 2024, when pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya and Varanasi recorded 50% growth

How India travelled in 2025: Spiritual, concert-led trips top the chart
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Trump's top adviser says children of immigrants a 'problem' for US

These comments come as the US administration is asking the Supreme Court to back Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship

Trump's top adviser says children of immigrants a 'problem' for US
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

Why LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 mission is a milestone for Isro: Details

The LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 is a commercial mission launched by Isro using its LVM3 rocket to place a heavy communication satellite into low Earth orbit

Why LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 mission is a milestone for Isro: Details
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 10:52 AM IST