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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.
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
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
Gor, who assumed office as the US ambassador to India on Monday, said that no country is as essential as India for Washington
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
The villagers said the stray dog population had become a nuisance, especially during the sarpanch election period
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
The German Chancellor, who is on a two-day visit, will be accompanied by a 25-member delegation consisting of several chief executive officers
Within two weeks, the Ministry of Culture will allow corporate donors to directly hire approved private conservation agencies to carry out this work
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also added that the US had expected the trade deal with India to be closed before others
Trump also denied suggestions that a US strike on Venezuela could set a precedent for China or Russia
The warning comes as the US has been hinting at a military action or purchase plan for Greenland
Pakistan has depended on IMF loans for many years to manage its economy, repay debts and support foreign exchange reserves
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
Beijing is worried that Chinese companies may rush to stockpile US chips before the government makes a final decision
The company said the partnership is meant to support frontline artillery systems that are already in service with the Army
US President Donald Trump defended the ICE officer, saying the woman 'violently, willfully, and viciously' ran towards him
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
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
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
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