Unis Ahmad Dar

Unis Ahmad Dar

Unis Ahmad Dar is a Kashmir-born journalist and works as deputy news editor with Business Standard's digital operations. With over 8 years of experience in the media industry, he is passionate about various topics such as defence and space, politics, and current affairs.

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BSNL satellite phone launched at ₹1.34 lakh: Who can buy it in India?

The BSNL satellite phone can make calls and send messages beyond mobile network coverage, but its high price and India's strict rules mean it is not a regular smartphone alternative

Updated On: 10 Jul 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

Railways approves ₹206 crore Kavach shield across 680 km in north India

Kavach version 4.0 will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines for reliable train operations, the Ministry of Railways said

Updated On: 10 Jul 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Israel shares intel on alleged new Iranian plot to kill Trump: Report

The Israeli warning reportedly concerned a new and specific plot, as the US assesses fresh intelligence amid heightened tensions with Tehran

Updated On: 10 Jul 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Job scam fears prompt 75% of Indians to ignore work opportunities: Report

Trust crisis in hiring: Survey of 1,161 workers and job seekers found that fear of fraud is changing hiring behaviour, with 14% saying caution caused them to miss genuine opportunities

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Maharashtra rains: 3,000 LPG cylinders swept into river in Raigad floods

The Raigad administration has warned people not to touch or collect cylinders washed away from an HPCL bottling plant, as heavy rain continues across Maharashtra

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

JSW Steel Q1 crude steel output rises 3%; production volumes jump 15%

Production rose to 6.59 million tonnes despite a prolonged shutdown at the Vijayanagar plant, while Indian operations ran at 94 per cent utilisation

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

How urban flood warning systems work: Mumbai, Chennai show the way

Mumbai and Chennai use systems designed to predict where rain may cause flooding, but street-level warnings need much more than rainfall forecasts

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

L&T Vyoma, Fortanix partner on sovereign, secure AI services in India

The partnership will combine L&T Vyoma's sovereign AI infrastructure with Fortanix's data security platform and Nvidia Confidential Computing technology

Updated On: 08 Jul 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Reputation biggest risk for Indian fintechs, ahead of cyber, AI: Report

Nearly 59 per cent of fintechs surveyed rated reputation and brand damage as a high-severity risk, ahead of infrastructure, competition and data privacy concerns

Updated On: 08 Jul 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

US cracks down on Lawrence Bishnoi gang; 24 arrested in global raids

The US authorities also charged Lawrence Bishnoi and his associate Goldy Brar with ordering the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Updated On: 08 Jul 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

What is SALT, India's first mobile 'liquid tree' to fight pollution?

Developed by CSIR-CIMFR, the mobile algae-based system uses photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen and reduce dust in crowded urban spaces

Updated On: 07 Jul 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Census 2027 pre-test: What India is testing before counting its citizens

As a population-enumeration pre-test begins, India is testing digital data collection, self-enumeration and field systems ahead of its first Census since 2011

Updated On: 07 Jul 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Does E20 fuel cut mileage by 30%? Government responds to key concerns

The government has responded to claims surrounding E20 petrol, addressing concerns over mileage loss, engine damage, insurance, fuel prices and water use

Updated On: 06 Jul 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Granules India gets sole first-to-file status for narcolepsy drug Lumryz

The drugmaker's generic version of Lumryz could benefit from 180-day exclusivity in the US market if it meets regulatory requirements

Updated On: 06 Jul 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

India among lowest-cost solar markets, beats China on PV power cost: IRENA

India's utility-scale solar power cost stood at $35 per MWh in 2025, below China's $36 and the global average of $44, according to IRENA

Updated On: 03 Jul 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Vikram-1 nears launch: Who's building India's next gen private rockets?

As Skyroot Aerospace prepares for Vikram-1, startups and defence giants alike are positioning themselves for India's growing commercial launch opportunity

Updated On: 02 Jul 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

What is BAT-BMS app that is switching off e-rickshaws on the road?

Viral videos showing users remotely stopping e-rickshaws have raised concerns over the security of Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems used in some electric vehicles

Updated On: 02 Jul 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

Agentic AI may put $234 bn of SaaS spending at risk by 2030: Gartner

AI agents that complete tasks across multiple applications could upend the traditional software licensing model, forcing vendors to shift from selling user licences to delivering business outcomes

Updated On: 01 Jul 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

What is birthright citizenship? Why US Supreme Court overturned Trump order

In a 6-3 ruling, the court upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, while dissenting justices warned of far-reaching implications for US immigration policy

Updated On: 01 Jul 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Nine years of GST: How one tax reshaped India's indirect tax system

Nine years after replacing a maze of indirect taxes, GST has unified India's tax system, expanded the taxpayer base and digitised compliance, even as key reforms remain unfinished

Updated On: 01 Jul 2026 | 9:00 AM IST