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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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Venezuela crisis: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker chased by US

Russia is alarmed by US seizures of tankers that carry illicit Russian oil, which helps fund its economy

Venezuela crisis: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker chased by US
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Here's how Russia is cashing in on Venezuelan crisis following US strikes

There has been a sharp rise in shadow fleet tankers switching to the Russian flag in the past month, with at least 17 vessels having done so in recent weeks

Here's how Russia is cashing in on Venezuelan crisis following US strikes
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

55% consumers say food apps charge more than restaurants: LocalCircles

About three out of four users said they face either higher menu prices, high taxes and platform charges, or both

55% consumers say food apps charge more than restaurants: LocalCircles
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Vivek Ramaswamy steps away from social media amid Ohio race: Here's why

Vivek Ramaswamy argued that social media creates a distorted picture of reality that also affects modern governance

Vivek Ramaswamy steps away from social media amid Ohio race: Here's why
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Commuters should try avoiding Gurugram's Hero Honda Chowk: Here's why

Stones fell from an underpass late Monday night, damaging vehicles and causing massive traffic jams

Commuters should try avoiding Gurugram's Hero Honda Chowk: Here's why
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

Deepam row: Madras HC upholds order allowing lamp lighting on hilltop

The bench directed that the lamp can be lit after consulting ASI, and the number of people allowed on the hilltop can also be decided in line with it

Deepam row: Madras HC upholds order allowing lamp lighting on hilltop
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

India hired ex-Trump ally's lobbying firm for trade talks, US filings show

SHW Partners, led by Trump's former adviser Jason Miller, helped Indian diplomats set up meetings with US officials

India hired ex-Trump ally's lobbying firm for trade talks, US filings show
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

India services PMI slips to 11-month low in Dec 2025 as new orders ease

India's services PMI eased to 58.0 in December 2025 as growth in new business slowed, though companies reported stronger export orders from Asia, North America, the Middle East and the UK

India services PMI slips to 11-month low in Dec 2025 as new orders ease
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Will have to fix Venezuela first, no election in 30 days, says Trump

Trump said US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Vice President JD Vance, will manage the US' involvement in Venezuela

Will have to fix Venezuela first, no election in 30 days, says Trump
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

These nations top US Immigrant Welfare Recipient list. Guess who's missing?

According to the data shared, 40.2 per cent of Pakistani, 33.9 per cent of Russian, and 32.9 per cent of Chinese immigrant households received US assistance

These nations top US Immigrant Welfare Recipient list. Guess who's missing?
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

Maduro's defiant dance may have triggered US operation in Venezuela

Maduro's public dance came shortly after the US carried out a strike on a dock it said was being used for drug trafficking

Maduro's defiant dance may have triggered US operation in Venezuela
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case

In October last year, the trial court framed charges against Yadav, his family and 11 other accused

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court said there was sufficient prima facie material to invoke UAPA against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting conditional bail to five other accused in the case

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

After Venezuela, Trump hints at US military intervention in these countries

US military operation in Venezuela followed months of rising tensions, during which Washington sank more than 30 suspected drug-smuggling vessels since September 2025

After Venezuela, Trump hints at US military intervention in these countries
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

'Important to make me happy': Trump's fresh tariff warning to India

Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was not happy about India's purchase of Russian oil, saying the US could further raise tariffs 'very quickly'

'Important to make me happy': Trump's fresh tariff warning to India
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

No more fake Little Hearts: Delhi HC asks Amazon to delist copycat products

The copies were being sold online under the name 'Little Hearts' and looked very similar to Britannia's original product

No more fake Little Hearts: Delhi HC asks Amazon to delist copycat products
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

Cognizant hit with many US class-action lawsuits after TriZetto data breach

The complaints state that TriZetto, which provides healthcare claims, failed to protect personal data and did not inform affected people in a timely manner after a cyberattack

Cognizant hit with many US class-action lawsuits after TriZetto data breach
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

India's manufacturing PMI eases to 55 in December, at 38-month low

December manufacturing PMI: New business continued to grow at a strong rate, but the pace was the slowest since December 2023

India's manufacturing PMI eases to 55 in December, at 38-month low
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

'Thinking of you': NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani pens a letter for Umar Khalid

Khalid's parents visited the US before their youngest daughter's wedding to meet their elder daughter living there. During their visit, they met Mamdani

'Thinking of you': NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani pens a letter for Umar Khalid
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends

The government said that tobacco products will continue to attract GST but will also be subject to additional excise duty on top of that tax from February 1

Why is Centre bringing back excise on tobacco after GST cess ends
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 4:54 PM IST