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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Glenmark launches Lacosamide injection in US, targets $15.2 million market

Company's Lacosamide Injection, available in single-dose vials, is a generic version of UCB's Vimpat; reference drug recorded annual sales of $15.2 million

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

7 in 10 young Indians say getting first job has become harder now: Survey

An Indeed survey found that 72 per cent of respondents felt entry-level jobs frequently require prior experience, creating an experience paradox for fresh graduates

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Gold overtakes US treasuries as largest reserve asset: Why it matters

Gold now accounts for a larger share of official global reserves than US Treasuries, reflecting rising central bank demand and a changing financial landscape

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Why India's UPI boom has not stopped cash in circulation from rising

India's digital payments revolution is accelerating, but cash continues to grow as households and businesses use currency for savings, reserves and informal activity

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

NEET paper leak row: Govt may deploy IAF to ferry exam papers on June 21

Centre is considering deploying IAF to transport NEET-UG question papers on June 21 as part of enhanced security measures after the leak controversy triggered the cancellation of the earlier exam

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 OSM row: Why students are flagging answer sheet gaps

Several CBSE Class 12 students have flagged answer sheet mismatches, missing pages and portal glitches during re-evaluation, putting the board's OSM system under scrutiny

Updated On: 28 May 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Singapore court sentences Byju's founder: How the edtech empire collapsed

The edtech giant Byju's dramatic fall has been marked by debt disputes, investor revolt, layoffs and allegations linked to its $1.2 billion US loan

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Twisha Sharma case: 'Deeply pained,' says SC; CBI to take over probe

The top court approved a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, while asking both sides and the media to avoid public commentary during the ongoing investigation

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Here's why centre has asked Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate premises

The Centre has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5, citing defence infrastructure, public security needs and governance concerns

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Here's why the Cockroach Janta Party has caught the imagination of youth

Born out of outrage over a top judge's 'cockroach' remark, the Cockroach Janta Party has exploded into a viral movement that taps into the concerns of unemployed and politically disillusioned youth

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Why workers helping train AI robots are worried about losing their jobs

Factory workers are being paid to wear cameras and record their movements to train AI-powered robots. But many fear the technology they are helping build could eventually replace them

Updated On: 21 May 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen

From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

Google, Blackstone launch $5 billion AI cloud company to challenge Nvidia

The new venture will allow companies to rent AI computing power using Google's custom TPU chips instead of building costly infrastructure

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Chemists vs e-pharmacies: What is behind the nationwide May 20 strike?

Pharmacy bodies say online medicine platforms are operating under weak regulation and hurting small chemists through deep discounting and aggressive pricing

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?

As oil and gold imports raise dollar demand, terms such as BoP, current account deficit and forex reserves are back in focus. Here is why they matter for the rupee

Updated On: 18 May 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

NEET vs JEE, CAT, UPSC: Why some national exams inspire more public trust

From NEET and JEE to UPSC and CAT, India's top competitive exams shape millions of careers. But recent controversies have exposed stark differences in how students view the credibility of exam systems

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Adani fraud case timeline: From US bribery probe to $18 mn SEC settlement

The Gautam Adani bribery and fraud case in the US is nearing closure after reports said the Adani Group chairman has agreed to settle the SEC's civil lawsuit

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Trump-Xi summit: Why Taiwan remains important to US-China relations

The two leaders discussed trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan, with Xi warning that mishandling the island issue could push ties into a "dangerous place"

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

Why Labour lawmakers are calling for UK PM Keir Starmer to resign

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to step down as dissent grows within the ruling Labour Party, with several lawmakers openly calling for his resignation

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

Vijay shuts 717 liquor outlets: Tamil Nadu's long battle with prohibition

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay's decision to shut 717 TASMAC liquor outlets has revived the long-running debate over prohibition, liquor regulation and state-controlled alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 12:40 PM IST