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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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Union Budget 2026: Where does the rupee come from and where does it go?

The central government raises its money from a mix of taxes, borrowings, and other receipts, while it is spent on states, interest payments and pensions

Union Budget 2026: Where does the rupee come from and where does it go?
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Budget 2026: Electronics manufacturing outlay doubled to ₹40,000 crore

Union Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced several new manufacturing schemes in the Budget 2026 to boost domestic production

Budget 2026: Electronics manufacturing outlay doubled to ₹40,000 crore
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Budget 2026: What to read after FM Sitharaman's address and why it matters

This year's Union Budget speech is expected to focus on continuity and long-term goals rather than major surprises

Budget 2026: What to read after FM Sitharaman's address and why it matters
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Union Budget 2026 bets ₹10,000 crore on domestic container manufacturing

Union Budget 2026 outlines a ₹10,000 crore scheme to build a globally competitive container manufacturing industry in India, while also supporting domestic production of construction and infrastructur

Union Budget 2026 bets ₹10,000 crore on domestic container manufacturing
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

92 militants, 15 security personnel killed in ops across Pak's Balochistan

The violence was reported from many parts of Balochistan, including Mastung, Noshki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, and Pasni

92 militants, 15 security personnel killed in ops across Pak's Balochistan
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 8:34 AM IST

Budget, FASTag rules, tobacco prices: Key things to watch out for on Feb 1

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament on the first day of the month

Budget, FASTag rules, tobacco prices: Key things to watch out for on Feb 1
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 6:55 AM IST

57 militants, 10 security personnel killed in ops across Pak's Balochistan

The attacks happened in several areas, including Quetta, Gwadar, Makran, Hub, Chaman and Naseerabad

57 militants, 10 security personnel killed in ops across Pak's Balochistan
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

India most vulnerable amid extreme heat risks, says new Oxford study

The study warns that if global warming reaches two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050, nearly half of the world's population will be living with extreme heat

India most vulnerable amid extreme heat risks, says new Oxford study
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 1:57 PM IST

What is Moltbook: Reddit-like social media platform where AI talks to AI

Moltbook, a new social media platform, is built only for AI agents, while humans are allowed to quietly watch

What is Moltbook: Reddit-like social media platform where AI talks to AI
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Wild party, planned visit, STD: What Epstein files reveal about Musk, Gates

The documents have revealed fresh details about Epstein's contacts with powerful people, including Tesla Chief Elon Musk, Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and US Commerce Secretary

Wild party, planned visit, STD: What Epstein files reveal about Musk, Gates
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar to take charge as Maharashtra Dy CM: Early life, career

Sunetra Pawar is a Member of the Rajya Sabha in Parliament and a prominent public figure in Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar to take charge as Maharashtra Dy CM: Early life, career
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Union Budget FY27: When and where to watch Sitharaman's speech live

Sitharaman's Budget speech can be watched live on television, online platforms, and on the Business Standard website

Union Budget FY27: When and where to watch Sitharaman's speech live
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

Critical minerals, nuclear push crucial to India's climate plan: Eco Survey

The Economic Survey says India plans a development-centred climate strategy that integrates adaptation, mitigation and behaviour change while strengthening energy security

Critical minerals, nuclear push crucial to India's climate plan: Eco Survey
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

Why Economic Survey says women-led growth needs care and mobility reforms

The Economic Survey says rising female workforce participation must be backed by safer mobility, care infrastructure and flexible work to unlock women-led growth and shared domestic responsibilities

Why Economic Survey says women-led growth needs care and mobility reforms
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Eco Survey suggests AI Economic Council for India: What it is, key details

The Survey stressed that India's artificial intelligence rules must suit national needs, especially the country's large workforce

Eco Survey suggests AI Economic Council for India: What it is, key details
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags the need for India's own AI solutions

It said that India is among the top contributors to global AI research, has a large pool of technical talent, and has one of the most AI-aware workforces in the world

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags the need for India's own AI solutions
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Economic Survey 2025-26: India's growth outlook strong, focus on resilience

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said that inflation is largely contained, rainfall and agricultural prospects are supportive, external liabilities remain low, and banks are in good health

Economic Survey 2025-26: India's growth outlook strong, focus on resilience
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Inside the feud between Musk and Khosla over 'racism': Where it started

After Khosla called out Musk over a racist comment in one of his earlier posts, Musk said his partner is half Indian and that his son is named after Indian physicist Chandrasekhar

Inside the feud between Musk and Khosla over 'racism': Where it started
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Indian-origin cyber head under lens for sharing US govt data on ChatGPT

Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive government contracting documents to the public version of ChatGPT last summer

Indian-origin cyber head under lens for sharing US govt data on ChatGPT
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

New Aadhaar app to allow selective sharing, quicker verification: Details

The app allows users to carry their Aadhaar digitally and use it for verification without showing a physical card or submitting photocopies

New Aadhaar app to allow selective sharing, quicker verification: Details
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 9:09 AM IST