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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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50% inspected aircraft showed repeated technical issues, says govt

According to the government, 754 aircraft from six scheduled airlines were examined for repeated technical snags from January last year till February 3 this year

50% inspected aircraft showed repeated technical issues, says govt
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

India-US trade deal: NSA Doval did not meet US State Secy Rubio, says MEA

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed a report that claimed Ajit Doval met Marco Rubio, saying no such meeting or no such visit has taken place

India-US trade deal: NSA Doval did not meet US State Secy Rubio, says MEA
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Ready to 'elevate' relationship with India, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Gor's comments follow a trade deal announcement between India and the US earlier this week, after almost a year of negotiations between the two countries

Ready to 'elevate' relationship with India, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

India aids US in drug trafficking crackdown; 200 illegal websites shut down

The DEA said it is working closely with Indian law enforcement agencies to identify and dismantle such criminal networks at their source

India aids US in drug trafficking crackdown; 200 illegal websites shut down
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

Bharat Taxi set to launch today: Govt-backed model to take on Ola, Uber

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

Bharat Taxi set to launch today: Govt-backed model to take on Ola, Uber
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Why Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic came to a standstill for nearly 30 hours

After the tanker overturned, flammable gas started leaking from it, creating serious safety risks in the hilly area

Why Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic came to a standstill for nearly 30 hours
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Domestic newsprint production struggling to meet demand, says INS

Indian newsprint mills are able to meet only about 40 per cent of total demand

Domestic newsprint production struggling to meet demand, says INS
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

SIR row: SC notice to ECI after Mamata Banerjee's 'save democracy' plea

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal on CM Mamata Banerjee's plea

SIR row: SC notice to ECI after Mamata Banerjee's 'save democracy' plea
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Sam Altman chalks up unusual succession plan for ChatGPT parent OpenAI

Sam Altman also addressed ongoing tensions with Musk and the frequent criticism Musk directs at OpenAI, particularly around safety

Sam Altman chalks up unusual succession plan for ChatGPT parent OpenAI
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

SC asks CBI, ED to conduct 'fair, prompt' probes against Anil Ambani, ADAG

Last month, the Supreme Court asked the CBI and ED to file status reports on their investigations into alleged large-scale banking and corporate fraud

SC asks CBI, ED to conduct 'fair, prompt' probes against Anil Ambani, ADAG
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Services PMI rises to 58.5 in Jan 2026 as demand and hiring pick up

January services PMI: New orders increased faster in January after slowing at the end of 2025

Services PMI rises to 58.5 in Jan 2026 as demand and hiring pick up
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

'No drama': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says OpenAI investment plan on track

The latest clarification came after reports suggested Nvidia had paused or slowed its $100 billion investment plans in OpenAI

'No drama': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says OpenAI investment plan on track
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next

Walmart's entry is significant because trillion-dollar valuations are usually linked to technology firms

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

'Dark clouds of uncertainty lifted': DFS secretary on India-US trade deal

Secretary of the Department of Financial Services M Nagaraju urged industry leaders to be cheerful about the India-US trade deal

'Dark clouds of uncertainty lifted': DFS secretary on India-US trade deal
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta

The court was hearing Meta's plea against a Competition Commission of India order that imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over WhatsApp's privacy policy

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

India-US trade deal explained: What we know and what remains unclear

Even as both PM Modi and Trump hailed the agreement, details on several key issues, including agriculture, India's purchase of Russian oil and the services sector, remain unclear

India-US trade deal explained: What we know and what remains unclear
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

India-US trade deal: Timeline of negotiations, tariffs and turning points

After the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would "never compromise" on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen

India-US trade deal: Timeline of negotiations, tariffs and turning points
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

FY27 Budget to boost manufacturing, infra sectors: Crisil Intelligence

Crisil Intelligence said that the Budget aims to strengthen both manufacturing and services to support the next phase of growth

FY27 Budget to boost manufacturing, infra sectors: Crisil Intelligence
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

Oracle plans 20,000-30,000 job cuts to fund data centre expansion

Employees linked to data centres and non-core units are likely to be most at risk

Oracle plans 20,000-30,000 job cuts to fund data centre expansion
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Jaishankar set to visit US to participate in critical mineral summit

The summit will be significant for India, which is trying to strengthen domestic supply chains

Jaishankar set to visit US to participate in critical mineral summit
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 12:18 PM IST