Rishabh Sharma

Rishabh Sharma

Rishabh is a news editor at the Business Standard web desk. With over seven years of newsroom experience, he specialises in driving the breaking news culture and spotting stories before they become news.

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India denies Bangladesh media claims on protest outside mission in Delhi

MEA said India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Bangladesh and urged that those responsible for the killing of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das be brought to justice

Updated On: 21 Dec 2025 | 3:36 PM IST

Railways revises fares from Dec 26; 500-km non-AC journey to cost ₹10 more

The fare rationalisation leaves suburban trains, season tickets and short-distance ordinary travel untouched, while longer non-AC and AC journeys see marginal increases to offset rising costs

Updated On: 21 Dec 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

10 killed in mass shooting in South Africa's Johannesburg; gunmen at large

The police said around 12 unidentified gunmen allegedly opened fire on people inside the tavern and continued shooting indiscriminately as they fled

Updated On: 21 Dec 2025 | 11:16 AM IST

Elon Musk becomes first in world to get past $700 bn after Tesla pay ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion, lifting Musk's fortune to a record $749 billion and cementing his lead over the world's other billionaires

Updated On: 21 Dec 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

Ex-England cricketer recounts 'terrifying' Bondi Beach attack in Sydney

Former England captain Michael Vaughan described being locked down with his family near Bondi Beach during the terror attack that killed 15 people and shocked Australia

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

Meet Ahmed al Ahmed, the Sydney shopkeeper who stopped Bondi Beach gunman

The 43-year-old Sydney shopkeeper suffered gunshot wounds after wrestling a rifle from one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting that left 15 people dead

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 9:43 AM IST

12 killed in terror attack on Jewish community at Sydney's Bondi Beach

The shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach killed nine civilians and one attacker, with police warning of a suspected explosive device and urging people to avoid the area

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

Why big tech bosses are keeping their kids off social media platforms

From YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to Bill Gates, top tech leaders are limiting their children's screen time as studies link social media to teen anxiety and governments move towards age bans

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

Meet R Sreelekha, ex-DGP who could be BJP's first Thiruvananthapuram mayor

The BJP's historic civic poll win in Kerala's capital has put the spotlight on R Sreelekha, the retired DGP who delivered a big ward victory and is now seen as a frontrunner for mayor

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

Who is Avadhut Sathe, finfluencer banned by Sebi for unregistered advisory?

Sebi has barred finfluencer Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from markets, alleging they ran an unregistered advisory scheme that misled over three lakh investors and earned unlawful gains

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

RBI's ₹1 trn OMO purchase to add liquidity: What is it and why it matters

RBI will inject durable liquidity through a ₹1 trillion OMO purchase and a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap. Here is what OMOs are, how they work, and why they matter as the rupee weakens

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

PM Modi pushes global AI safeguards at G20, warns against deepfake misuse

Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi urged a global compact to curb deepfakes, crime and terror-linked misuse of AI, stressing the need for human oversight

Updated On: 23 Nov 2025 | 4:53 PM IST

Why Republicans oppose Trump's plan to send $2,000 tariff-funded cheques

Donald Trump is pushing for $2,000 tariff-funded rebate cheques next year, but key Republicans say soaring deficits, the $38 trillion national debt make the proposal difficult to support

Updated On: 23 Nov 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

58% of India GCCs invest in Agentic AI as innovation roles widen: EY survey

EY GCC Pulse Survey 2025 shows India's GCCs rapidly moving from GenAI pilots to enterprise-scale Agentic AI, strengthening innovation pipelines and taking on wider global decision-making roles

Updated On: 23 Nov 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

Explained: Why Centre is bringing Bill to 'detach' Chandigarh from Punjab

The Centre's bid to place Chandigarh under Article 240, enabling direct presidential regulation and an independent administrator, has triggered rare political unity in Punjab against the proposed move

Updated On: 23 Nov 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand's Almora on alert after 20 kg explosives found near schools

The recovery near two Almora schools comes days after a massive explosives haul in Haryana linked to the Red Fort blast probe, prompting a coordinated search by police, PAC and forensic teams

Updated On: 23 Nov 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Is this the first AI unicorn to fail? Insiders say yes, and name it

A live audience poll at the Cerebral Valley AI Conference unexpectedly spotlighted investor unease, reflecting growing doubts about surging AI valuations

Updated On: 16 Nov 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Japan battles rise of 'zombie cigarettes' as etomidate drug crisis deepens

Japan is confronting a fast-evolving drug crisis as etomidate-laced 'zombie cigarettes' spread among young users, triggering arrests and trafficking probes

Updated On: 16 Nov 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Inside the Lalu family feud: Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan?

Rohini Acharya's dramatic exit from politics has pushed two behind-the-scenes players into the spotlight - strategist Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan, both accused of isolating her from the family

Updated On: 16 Nov 2025 | 11:24 AM IST

Lal Quila Metro Station reopens days after Red Fort blast shut operations

Delhi's Lal Quila Metro Station has reopened after days-long closure following the Red Fort blast, with DMRC restoring full entry and exit access for commuters

Updated On: 16 Nov 2025 | 10:17 AM IST