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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.

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US plans extra 25% tariff over Iran trade: What it means for India

India could face a sharp rise in US tariffs after Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent duty on countries trading with Iran, adding pressure on exporters already hit by higher levies

US plans extra 25% tariff over Iran trade: What it means for India
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

Retail inflation rises to 1.66% in December 2025 from 0.71% in Nov

December 2025 CPI-based inflation: The increase in headline inflation is mainly attributed to an increase in the prices of items across personal care, vegetables, meat and fish, egg, and pulses

Retail inflation rises to 1.66% in December 2025 from 0.71% in Nov
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

US Ambassador-designate says India to be a part of Pax Silica: Details

Gor, who assumed office as the US ambassador to India on Monday, said that no country is as essential as India for Washington

US Ambassador-designate says India to be a part of Pax Silica: Details
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Gurugram's minimum temperature nears freezing point, coldest in Haryana

The IMD said the average minimum temperature across the state fell by 0.8 degrees Celsius compared to the previous day and remained around 3 degrees below normal

Gurugram's minimum temperature nears freezing point, coldest in Haryana
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

300 stray dogs killed in Telangana, police register case against 9

The villagers said the stray dog population had become a nuisance, especially during the sarpanch election period

300 stray dogs killed in Telangana, police register case against 9
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Q3 results: TCS, HCL Tech, Anand Rathi to announce their earnings today

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including GTPL Hathway, Gujarat Hotels, Lotus Chocolate Company, and Maharashtra Scooters are also to release their October-December earnings reports today

Q3 results: TCS, HCL Tech, Anand Rathi to announce their earnings today
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda

The German Chancellor, who is on a two-day visit, will be accompanied by a 25-member delegation consisting of several chief executive officers

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Govt to allow private players to take part in conservation work: Details

Within two weeks, the Ministry of Culture will allow corporate donors to directly hire approved private conservation agencies to carry out this work

Govt to allow private players to take part in conservation work: Details
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Modi didn't call Trump: Lutnick on why India-US trade deal didn't happen

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also added that the US had expected the trade deal with India to be closed before others

Modi didn't call Trump: Lutnick on why India-US trade deal didn't happen
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Taiwan military action up to China: Top 5 remarks from Trump's interview

Trump also denied suggestions that a US strike on Venezuela could set a precedent for China or Russia

Taiwan military action up to China: Top 5 remarks from Trump's interview
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Will shoot first, ask later: Denmark warns US against Greenland invasion

The warning comes as the US has been hinting at a military action or purchase plan for Greenland

Will shoot first, ask later: Denmark warns US against Greenland invasion
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

Why Pak minister believes cash-strapped nation won't need IMF in 6 months

Pakistan has depended on IMF loans for many years to manage its economy, repay debts and support foreign exchange reserves

Why Pak minister believes cash-strapped nation won't need IMF in 6 months
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

Jobs of the future: These 10 roles set to grow despite rapid AI adoption

84 per cent of professionals in India feel unprepared to find a new job, even as 72 per cent say they are actively searching for a new role in 2026

Jobs of the future: These 10 roles set to grow despite rapid AI adoption
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

China asks tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia H200 AI chips

Beijing is worried that Chinese companies may rush to stockpile US chips before the government makes a final decision

China asks tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia H200 AI chips
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

L&T bags order from Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket launchers

The company said the partnership is meant to support frontline artillery systems that are already in service with the Army

L&T bags order from Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket launchers
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Woman killed in Minneapolis during immigration crackdown: All that happened

US President Donald Trump defended the ICE officer, saying the woman 'violently, willfully, and viciously' ran towards him

Woman killed in Minneapolis during immigration crackdown: All that happened
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance

The US will withdraw from 31 UN organisations and 35 non-UN entities, including the International Solar Alliance, which is jointly led by India and France

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

US Embassy warns Indian students of breaking laws, says visa is a privilege

Last year, the US Embassy also cautioned citizens against remaining in America beyond their authorised stay, saying violators risk deportation and a lifelong entry ban

US Embassy warns Indian students of breaking laws, says visa is a privilege
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

AI adoption highest among Indians: How it is changing shopping trends

AI adoption was highest in India among those surveyed, with 41 per cent consumers using AI shopping tools and 40 per cent planning to use them in the future

AI adoption highest among Indians: How it is changing shopping trends
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Infosys ties up with AWS to scale enterprise use of generative AI

The move focuses on combining Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services and platforms using GenAI technologies, and Amazon Q Developer, AWS's generative AI-powered assistant

Infosys ties up with AWS to scale enterprise use of generative AI
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 12:12 PM IST