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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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GST 2.0 impact: Small cars, tractors to get cheaper ahead of festive sales

Aiming to provide relief to the common man, the government has sharply cut the GST levied on small cars to make them more affordable

GST 2.0 impact: Small cars, tractors to get cheaper ahead of festive sales
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

EVs to stay at 5% GST: Industry leaders say move will boost adoption

The GST Council has kept all EVs, mass market to luxury SUVs, under 5% tax, a step industry leaders say will spur sales and strengthen India's EV ecosystem

EVs to stay at 5% GST: Industry leaders say move will boost adoption
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 12:24 PM IST

Shopping from Zara, H&M to get costlier: Impact of GST 2.0 on textiles

From Sept 22, clothes and accessories priced above ₹2,500 will face 18% GST, up from 12%, making mid-range brands costlier while GST on lower-priced textiles remain at 5%

Shopping from Zara, H&M to get costlier: Impact of GST 2.0 on textiles
Updated On : 04 Sep 2025 | 11:28 AM IST

Anna Wintour names her successor at Vogue, but who's really in charge?

Ending weeks of speculation, Vogue announced that Chloe Malle has been appointed the head of editorial content for American Vogue

Anna Wintour names her successor at Vogue, but who's really in charge?
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Who is Vijaye Raji, whose AI startup has been acquired by OpenAI for $1 bn?

OpenAI announced that Vijaye Raji's Statsig has played a central role in how the company ships and learns quickly

Who is Vijaye Raji, whose AI startup has been acquired by OpenAI for $1 bn?
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

India, Germany highlight 'strategic autonomy' amid global challenges

Jaishankar mentioned that both ministers reviewed the global situation, regional issues, and multilateral developments, including the Ukraine conflict

India, Germany highlight 'strategic autonomy' amid global challenges
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 3:08 PM IST

India counting on Germany's support to expedite EU FTA: Jaishankar

Welcoming Wadephul on his first visit to India, Jaishankar said that India and Germany share a strong history of multilateral cooperation

India counting on Germany's support to expedite EU FTA: Jaishankar
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

How OpenAI 'accidentally' saved Google from losing YouTube, Chrome

Generative AI's sudden ascent reshaped how courts view online search, giving Google an unlikely shield against antitrust efforts to split off YouTube and Chrome

How OpenAI 'accidentally' saved Google from losing YouTube, Chrome
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 1:30 PM IST

Evacuations underway as Yamuna river crosses danger mark in New Delhi

With Yamuna's level touching 206.83m at Old Railway Bridge, authorities closed the bridge and began evacuating residents from low-lying areas as flood warnings were issued

Evacuations underway as Yamuna river crosses danger mark in New Delhi
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 10:43 AM IST

India Services PMI hits 15-year high in August on new orders, output rise

India services PMI: Composite PMI Output Index rose to 63.2 in August from 61.1 in July

India Services PMI hits 15-year high in August on new orders, output rise
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 10:37 AM IST

Trump calls out Xi for hosting Kim, Putin: 'You conspire against US'

Donald Trump's comment comes as China hosted an extravagant military parade in Beijing, which was attended by Russia's Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Trump calls out Xi for hosting Kim, Putin: 'You conspire against US'
Updated On : 03 Sep 2025 | 9:14 AM IST

Half of Delhi NCR residents call govt's waterlogging response 'pathetic'

Survey reveals that 75 per cent of Delhi residents lost work hours due to waterlogging and traffic snarls, and 63 per cent reported higher vehicle repair costs from driving through flooded streets

Half of Delhi NCR residents call govt's waterlogging response 'pathetic'
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 6:02 PM IST

Trouble brews at Nestle: CEO's ouster raises questions on what's next

Nestle dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe, with immediate effect after an internal investigation confirmed his romantic involvement with a direct subordinate

Trouble brews at Nestle: CEO's ouster raises questions on what's next
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

PM Modi says he is 'deeply hurt' by abuses hurled at his late mother

Calling the remarks during Congress' Bihar yatra an insult to women and "Mother India," Modi said he may forgive RJD and Congress, but the people of Bihar never will

PM Modi says he is 'deeply hurt' by abuses hurled at his late mother
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Delhi HC orders takedown of fake Zepto websites, social media accounts

Delhi High Court has restrained the misuse of Zepto's trademarks for scams, directs banks, social media, and telecom firms to freeze accounts, block domains, and share user details

Delhi HC orders takedown of fake Zepto websites, social media accounts
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Who were Boston Brahmins? Navarro's remark revives debate on elite class

White House aide Peter Navarro's jibe on 'Brahmins' while defending US tariffs on India has triggered debate, raising questions over what he meant by the term

Who were Boston Brahmins? Navarro's remark revives debate on elite class
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

World trusts India, is ready to build semiconductor future here: Modi

At Semicon India 2025, PM Modi said the world trusts India to build the semiconductor future, highlighting reforms, incentives, and youth talent powering the $1 trillion chip market

World trusts India, is ready to build semiconductor future here: Modi
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

Semicon 2025: PM Modi receives first Made in India Vikram 32-bit processor

Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged companies to invest in India's semiconductor ecosystem, citing the country's stable policy, vibrant startup ecosystem, huge demand and growing talent pool

Semicon 2025: PM Modi receives first Made in India Vikram 32-bit processor
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 10:57 AM IST

Two great countries will get this solved: Bessent on India-US trade ties

US Treasury Secretary warns of fresh tariffs, calls SCO 'performative'; Trump says India's high duties block US firms while it buys oil and arms from Russia

Two great countries will get this solved: Bessent on India-US trade ties
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen's flight hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

EU chief's flight lost navigation signals near Bulgaria's Plovdiv airport, highlighting rising GPS jamming across Europe since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen's flight hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
Updated On : 01 Sep 2025 | 10:53 PM IST