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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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WEF 2026 Day 2: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are among the key leaders scheduled to speak on Day 2

WEF 2026 Day 2: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Delhi HC rejects Sengar's plea in death of Unnao rape victim's father

In March 2020, a trial court sentenced Sengar to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh for the custodial death of the survivor's father

Delhi HC rejects Sengar's plea in death of Unnao rape victim's father
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

WEF 2026 Davos meet starts today: Who all are part of India delegation

2026 Davos summit: The five-day meeting, held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," is expected to focus on economic resilience, AI, energy transition, and global risks

WEF 2026 Davos meet starts today: Who all are part of India delegation
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

China more reliable than US: Beijing's top agenda for Davos WEF 2026

He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China, is scheduled to address the forum on Tuesday

China more reliable than US: Beijing's top agenda for Davos WEF 2026
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

EU to retaliate with €93 bn tariffs after Trump's threat over Greenland

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the EU to use its 'anti-coercion instrument,' often called the 'trade bazooka'

EU to retaliate with €93 bn tariffs after Trump's threat over Greenland
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

BMC election results 2026: Here's a list of winners across top wards

Mumbai BMC election vote counting: The counting process for 227 municipal wards of India's richest civic body started at 10 am on Friday

BMC election results 2026: Here's a list of winners across top wards
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 12:29 AM IST

BMC poll results: BJP alliance ahead on 118 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 70

Mumbai BMC election vote counting: The counting process for over 200 municipal wards of India's richest civic body started at 10 am on Friday

BMC poll results: BJP alliance ahead on 118 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 70
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

SC ruling in Tiger Global case may open up a ₹20,000 crore opportunity

The top court allowed authorities to tax the capital gains from Tiger Global's $1.6 billion stake sale in Flipkart in 2018

SC ruling in Tiger Global case may open up a ₹20,000 crore opportunity
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Mother of one of Elon Musk's children sues xAI over explicit images

St. Clair, a conservative influencer, said some users asked the chatbot to change her photos without her permission, and Grok obliged

Mother of one of Elon Musk's children sues xAI over explicit images
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

BMC polls begin: Why Mumbai's civic body election carries high stakes

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which runs roads, water supply, healthcare and infrastructure, is India's richest civic body and a major political power centre

BMC polls begin: Why Mumbai's civic body election carries high stakes
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation

The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell over cost overruns linked to a $2.5 bn project to renovate two historic buildings at the Federal Reserve's headquarters

Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Musk's xAI limits Grok's ability to create images on X after backlash

The company also said that image creation and editing through the Grok account on X will now only be available to paid subscribers

Musk's xAI limits Grok's ability to create images on X after backlash
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Trump claims killings in Iran are stopping, executions not planned

Donald Trump claimed he has been assured that Iran will halt killings and not execute protesters, warning of 'very strong action' if hangings resume

Trump claims killings in Iran are stopping, executions not planned
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Indian mission in Iran asks citizens to leave country by available means

The MEA has also advised Indian nationals from travelling to Iran as the country witnesses massive anti-government protests

Indian mission in Iran asks citizens to leave country by available means
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise

The survey comes amid growing scrutiny of the quick commerce sector and follows discussions between the Union Labour Ministry and major platforms on worker safety

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

Why cutoff percentile for NEET-PG counselling was reduced to 0 for SC, ST

All candidates from the reserved category who appeared for the exam, including those who scored as low as minus 40 marks, are now eligible to take part in counselling

Why cutoff percentile for NEET-PG counselling was reduced to 0 for SC, ST
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured

The crane was part of work on an elevated high-speed rail project and fell onto the train that was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province

Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

India wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in Dec 2025 against -0.32% in Nov

December 2025 WPI-based inflation: Positive rate is due to an increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, and the manufacturing of machinery and equipment

India wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in Dec 2025 against -0.32% in Nov
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

Pakistan bets big on crypto: Here's why the rush is raising concerns

In December 2025, Pakistan allowed global exchanges Binance and HTX to receive preliminary approvals as the government accelerates crypto adoption

Pakistan bets big on crypto: Here's why the rush is raising concerns
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Airlines warn of flight delays as dense fog shrouds north India; ops stable

Airlines issued advisories as dense fog reduced visibility across north India, causing flight delays, though operations at Delhi airport remained largely stable

Airlines warn of flight delays as dense fog shrouds north India; ops stable
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 9:33 AM IST