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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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India's industrial output rises to 7.8% in Dec 2025 against 7.2% in Nov

The strongest performers were basic metals, which grew 12.7 per cent, motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, which expanded 33.5 per cent, and pharmaceuticals, which recorded a 10.2 per cent rise

India's industrial output rises to 7.8% in Dec 2025 against 7.2% in Nov
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

India's growth story among the few 'constants' in changing world: K M Birla

In his annual note, Birla reflected on changing global power equations, trade tensions, India's economic rise, and the Aditya Birla Group's expansion

India's growth story among the few 'constants' in changing world: K M Birla
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Ajit Pawar aircraft crash: Flight lost balance, multiple blasts heard

According to media reports, a technical malfunction and poor visibility due to dense fog in the Baramati region led to the crash

Ajit Pawar aircraft crash: Flight lost balance, multiple blasts heard
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Ajit Pawar dies at 66: How he shaped Maharashtra politics over the decades

Pawar's vision for development shaped Maharashtra's political and social landscape over the past three decades

Ajit Pawar dies at 66: How he shaped Maharashtra politics over the decades
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Explained: Why UGC's new equity regulations led to widespread protests

Many protestors argue that the rules, which are aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination, could deepen divisions and disrupt social harmony

Explained: Why UGC's new equity regulations led to widespread protests
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Maharashtra Dy CM Pawar dies in plane crash; PM condoles untimely demise

Pawar was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections

Maharashtra Dy CM Pawar dies in plane crash; PM condoles untimely demise
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

India-EU trade agreement: Key highlights from 'Mother of all deals'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the free-trade deal accounts for 25 per cent of global gross domestic product and about one-third of global trade

India-EU trade agreement: Key highlights from 'Mother of all deals'
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

India-EU trade deal: Exports to double; tariff reductions on 96% goods

The trade deal, which is being called the 'mother of all deals', will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies

India-EU trade deal: Exports to double; tariff reductions on 96% goods
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Musk asks users to switch to X Chat amid WhatsApp privacy breach claims

Meta Platforms has been sued by an international group of plaintiffs over claims related to WhatsApp's privacy and data security

Musk asks users to switch to X Chat amid WhatsApp privacy breach claims
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

PM Modi announces signing of India-EU trade deal, hails landmark agreement

Modi said people are discussing it as a "mother of all deals", and this agreement has brought a lot of opportunities for 140 crore Indians and crores of Europeans

PM Modi announces signing of India-EU trade deal, hails landmark agreement
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session: Top agenda

The meeting is aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament and managing issues that are expected to arise during the session

Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session: Top agenda
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

Boeing says strong demand for Dreamliner in India, expects more orders

Speaking on tariff-related issues between India and the US, Gupte said both countries share a common goal of building up India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem

Boeing says strong demand for Dreamliner in India, expects more orders
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator

In a leaked recording, Cruz warned donors that Trump's tariff policy could seriously harm the US economy and even put the president at political risk

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90: Early career, key achievements

Mark Tully, also known as Sir William Mark Tully, was one of the most respected foreign journalists to cover India

Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90: Early career, key achievements
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

AI likely to contribute $550 billion to India by 2035 across sectors

The report noted that India could emerge as a global example of how developing economies can use AI in a way that is both transformative and fair

AI likely to contribute $550 billion to India by 2035 across sectors
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

China's top general under probe for sharing nuclear secrets with US

China's Defence Ministry on Saturday announced that two top military officers have been placed under investigation for serious violations of Communist Party discipline and national laws

China's top general under probe for sharing nuclear secrets with US
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

FIR filed against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over Republic Day threats

In a video shared on social media, Pannun claimed that so-called "sleeper cells" had put up pro-Khalistan posters in different parts of Delhi

FIR filed against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over Republic Day threats
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Govt revises wages, pension for insurers, Nabard and RBI employees

The move assumes significance, given that it will benefit about 46,322 employees, 23,570 pensioners, and 23,260 family pensioners

Govt revises wages, pension for insurers, Nabard and RBI employees
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Key events from WEF 2026: Carney's speech, Macron's sunglasses, and more

Over the last four days, global leaders from across the world, including India, China, the United States, and Europe, gathered at the forum in Davos, Switzerland

Key events from WEF 2026: Carney's speech, Macron's sunglasses, and more
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

India's flash PMI rises to 59.5 in January against 57.8 in Dec 2025

Flash PMI January 2026: Both manufacturing and services showed similar rates of growth during the month

India's flash PMI rises to 59.5 in January against 57.8 in Dec 2025
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 11:02 AM IST