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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Rising costs pushing Indian workers to side gigs, smaller cities: Survey

According to an Indeed survey, nearly seven in 10 employees say their income does not comfortably support their lifestyle

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Gsec to FAR: Explaining key terms behind India's global bond index push

The government's tax exemption for foreign investors has put India's bond market in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of the key terms investors need to know

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

JSW Steel's May crude steel output rises 15% to 2.29 million tonnes

Output gains were driven by full operations at Dolvi and the ramp-up of JVML, while a key blast furnace at Vijayanagar remained shut for expansion

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

For Kashmir's apple farmers, hailstorms now threaten more than fruit

Repeated hailstorms are battering Jammu and Kashmir's apple belt during crucial fruit-setting season, raising fears that climate change could reshape the Valley's most important horticulture industry

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

Sigma Advanced Systems bags ₹208 crore export order for artillery shells

Defence manufacturer will supply 40,000 artillery shell bodies to a North American customer over the next six months, marking its expansion into ammunition component manufacturing

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

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