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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.

Rishika Agarwal

ED returns ₹300 crore to clear unpaid dues of Kingfisher's employees

The development came after the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Chennai passed an order on December 12

ED returns ₹300 crore to clear unpaid dues of Kingfisher's employees
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

IBM to skill 5 mn Indian youth in AI, cybersecurity and quantum by 2030

The initiative is expected to support IBM's goal of creating a more equitable and future-ready workforce by expanding access to advanced digital skills and improving employability

IBM to skill 5 mn Indian youth in AI, cybersecurity and quantum by 2030
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Lines from Lolita, Bill Gates, Chomsky: What new Epstein photos show

House Democrats released 68 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky, passports and Lolita excerpts, ahead of a wider Trump-era file release deadline

Lines from Lolita, Bill Gates, Chomsky: What new Epstein photos show
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

35% restaurants willing to stop using food delivery platforms: Here's why

The average per-order commission increased from 9.6% in 2019 to 24.6% in 2023, with 30% restaurants seeking lower commissions

35% restaurants willing to stop using food delivery platforms: Here's why
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 9:50 AM IST

Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features

According to the government, the existing laws are very old and do not fully match the current markets and technology

Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 3:17 PM IST

India consolidating role as global services exporter; EU, China lag: KKR

While Europe doesn't have a strong system for offering financial services, China needs a stronger domestic services industry to create jobs and help its economy move out of deflation

India consolidating role as global services exporter; EU, China lag: KKR
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

Can Trump run for a third term? US lawyer outlines possible paths

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz says the Constitution is not explicit on every scenario barring a third term, outlining hypothetical routes even as he doubts Donald Trump will attempt another run

Can Trump run for a third term? US lawyer outlines possible paths
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 11:06 AM IST

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber

Operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi is being promoted as the home-grown, driver-owned mobility service

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

IndiGo founders fly into Hurun's top-10 self-made entreprenuer list

Their entry directly into the top three comes amid one of the most tumultuous periods for the airline in recent times

IndiGo founders fly into Hurun's top-10 self-made entreprenuer list
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 4:09 PM IST

Bringing down debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt's core focus: Sitharaman

The finance minister stressed that fiscal management remains a priority and must be consistently upheld year after year

Bringing down debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt's core focus: Sitharaman
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

Bangladesh envoy summoned after threat to Indian High Commission in Dhaka

India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah after a threat was received by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka

Bangladesh envoy summoned after threat to Indian High Commission in Dhaka
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

Top Trump aide says he has 'alcoholic's personality'; US President responds

In a Vanity Fair interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles suggested that Elon Musk is a 'drug user', and called US Vice President Vance a 'conspiracy theorist'

Top Trump aide says he has 'alcoholic's personality'; US President responds
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:13 PM IST

BS-VI rule in Delhi explained: What it is and how to check your vehicle

BS emission standards are enforced to phase out high-polluting vehicles. Here's what BS-VI means, how it differs from older norms, and how to check your vehicle's category

BS-VI rule in Delhi explained: What it is and how to check your vehicle
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 10:20 AM IST

RPSC lecturer posts to remain vacant as candidates fall short of 40% cutoff

An analysis of the results revealed that out of 24 subjects included in the recruitment, school lecturer posts in 11 subjects are unlikely to be filled

RPSC lecturer posts to remain vacant as candidates fall short of 40% cutoff
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

Vedanta's demerger plan gets NCLT nod; can now split business into 5 units

The ruling clears way for Vedanta's vast operations to split into five separate units, of which four will focus on aluminum, power, oil & gas, and iron ore, respectively

Vedanta's demerger plan gets NCLT nod; can now split business into 5 units
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 4:07 PM IST

West Bengal draft electoral rolls published: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR

Following the SIR, the draft roll is expected to include around 70 million voters, down from nearly 76 million electors listed before the SIR

West Bengal draft electoral rolls published: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

ECI to release SIR draft rolls today: Here's how to check your name

India's voter rolls are undergoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to remove duplicate, fake, or ineligible names, including those of deceased or shifted voters

ECI to release SIR draft rolls today: Here's how to check your name
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb

Flash PMI December 2025: Both manufacturing and service sectors witnessed muted growth in business activity

India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Hindi words in English Bills an affront to non-Hindi speakers: Chidambaram

The Congress leader highlighted that the practice was to write the title of the Bill in English words in the English version and in Hindi words in the Hindi version

Hindi words in English Bills an affront to non-Hindi speakers: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

What is Shiksha Adhishthan Bill that proposes to scrap UGC, AICTE?

The Bill seeks to set up a new body called the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan, which will set standards, coordinate policies and support institutions

What is Shiksha Adhishthan Bill that proposes to scrap UGC, AICTE?
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 5:10 PM IST