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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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RPSC lecturer posts to remain vacant as candidates fall short of 40% cutoff

An analysis of the results revealed that out of 24 subjects included in the recruitment, school lecturer posts in 11 subjects are unlikely to be filled

RPSC lecturer posts to remain vacant as candidates fall short of 40% cutoff
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

Vedanta's demerger plan gets NCLT nod; can now split business into 5 units

The ruling clears way for Vedanta's vast operations to split into five separate units, of which four will focus on aluminum, power, oil & gas, and iron ore, respectively

Vedanta's demerger plan gets NCLT nod; can now split business into 5 units
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 4:07 PM IST

West Bengal draft electoral rolls published: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR

Following the SIR, the draft roll is expected to include around 70 million voters, down from nearly 76 million electors listed before the SIR

West Bengal draft electoral rolls published: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

ECI to release SIR draft rolls today: Here's how to check your name

India's voter rolls are undergoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to remove duplicate, fake, or ineligible names, including those of deceased or shifted voters

ECI to release SIR draft rolls today: Here's how to check your name
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb

Flash PMI December 2025: Both manufacturing and service sectors witnessed muted growth in business activity

India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Hindi words in English Bills an affront to non-Hindi speakers: Chidambaram

The Congress leader highlighted that the practice was to write the title of the Bill in English words in the English version and in Hindi words in the Hindi version

Hindi words in English Bills an affront to non-Hindi speakers: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

Exports jump 23% at $38.13 billion in November, imports down 1.88%

Exports during April-November were up 2.62 per cent to $292.07 billion, while imports during the eight months rose by 5.59 per cent to $515.21 billion

Exports jump 23% at $38.13 billion in November, imports down 1.88%
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 7:23 PM IST

What is Shiksha Adhishthan Bill that proposes to scrap UGC, AICTE?

The Bill seeks to set up a new body called the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan, which will set standards, coordinate policies and support institutions

What is Shiksha Adhishthan Bill that proposes to scrap UGC, AICTE?
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

Global politics in 2025: Protests, peace deals and shifting alliances

Nepal's Gen-Z protests, a fragile Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump's return reshaped global politics in 2025, as nations grappled with unrest, wars and shifting alliances

Global politics in 2025: Protests, peace deals and shifting alliances
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

The year of tariffs: How Trump's policies affected India's exports in 2025

Despite multiple deadline extensions, India failed to reach a trade deal with the US in 2025, leaving exporters grappling with steep tariffs that reshaped competitiveness across key sectors

The year of tariffs: How Trump's policies affected India's exports in 2025
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

India's wholesale inflation rises to -0.32% in Nov against -1.21% in Oct

November 2025 WPI-based inflation: The negative rate of inflation in November is primarily due to a decrease in prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas

India's wholesale inflation rises to -0.32% in Nov against -1.21% in Oct
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:07 PM IST

MGNREGA to be renamed: A look at the scheme's origin and controversies

The proposed change to rename MGNREGA has triggered political opposition, with the Congress objecting to dropping Mahatma Gandhi's name from one of India's largest rural welfare schemes

MGNREGA to be renamed: A look at the scheme's origin and controversies
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

Dense fog grips Delhi as airlines warn of flight delays, disruptions

The Delhi airport said that while landings and take-offs continue at the Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT-Ill compliant may be affected

Dense fog grips Delhi as airlines warn of flight delays, disruptions
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 9:28 AM IST

Cabinet okays CoalSETU window, linkage holders can export 50% coal

The policy will allow companies to export up to 50 per cent of coal, highlighting that India has sufficient domestic production of coal

Cabinet okays CoalSETU window, linkage holders can export 50% coal
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 5:19 PM IST

Retail inflation rises marginally to 0.71% in Nov on higher food prices

November CPI-based inflation: The food inflation in November stood at -3.91 per cent, marking an increase from -5.02 per cent in October

Retail inflation rises marginally to 0.71% in Nov on higher food prices
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 4:05 PM IST

Naidu instructs DGCA, AAI on winter readiness amid peak travel rush

The meeting was attended by officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India, Central Industrial Security Force, airport operators, and airlines

Naidu instructs DGCA, AAI on winter readiness amid peak travel rush
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

A curious case of duopolies: IndiGo crisis exposes cracks across sectors

Multiple industries in India, including food delivery, payments, and paints, are experiencing emerging duopolistic trends

A curious case of duopolies: IndiGo crisis exposes cracks across sectors
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

Crisis-hit airline IndiGo receives tax penalty notice of ₹58.7 crore

Earlier today, the DGCA suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOI), who are responsible for overseeing airline safety, pilot training & operational compliance

Crisis-hit airline IndiGo receives tax penalty notice of ₹58.7 crore
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Trump warns Russia-Ukraine conflict can end up in third world war

The US has been pursuing a peace agreement aimed at achieving a resolution between Russia and Ukraine through continuous engagement with both sides

Trump warns Russia-Ukraine conflict can end up in third world war
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing

The coast guard said the boats were intercepted during an operation carried out on December 10

Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing
Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 4:46 PM IST