A 75-year-old retired journalist from Nagpur, Maharashtra, faced seven days of mental harassment after falling victim to a cyber fraud scam. The fraudsters, posing as police officials, allegedly “digitally arrested” him and monitored his every move through repeated video calls.

The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) and the Arunachal Press Club (APC) on Sunday observed the sixth death anniversary of veteran journalist Taro Chatung, paying heartfelt tributes to one of the pioneers of journalism in the state.

The Delhi High Court on Monday, October 27, sought an action taken report (ATR) from the Delhi Police in connection with a complaint before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over allegations of rape, abuse and forced beef-eating against journalist Omar Rashid.

The Gauhati High Court on Monday extended till November 17 the interim protection granted to journalist Abhisar Sharma in a case filed against him over alleged remarks accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of promoting communal politics. The bench of Justice Shamima Jahan granted the extension after the state failed to produce the case diary, as directed earlier by the court on September 19.

Police in Palera have nabbed a man for allegedly transporting 40 boxes of illegal liquor. The accused identified himself as a journalist and claimed to be the national president of the Patrakar Kalyan Parishad (Journalist Welfare Council).

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is preparing new guidelines for television rating agencies with more than one round of industry consultation before the rules are finalised.

LEAD: EC will begin a massive voter roll overhaul across 12 states and UTs on November 4, covering 51 crore electors in what’s being called the largest cleanup since 2004. SPOTLIGHT: SC will examine compensation for those wrongfully jailed, a decision that could reshape justice for acquitted prisoners. TECH: OpenAI’s new “Chats for Students in India,” offering college learners 50+ examples on using ChatGPT for study and skill-building. SPORTS: Shreyas Iyer’s condition is stable after his injury scare, while opener Pratika Rawal will miss India’s World Cup semifinal. ENTERTAINMENT: Pa. Ranjith-backed Mayilaa will premiere at the 2026 Rotterdam Film Festival.

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea filed by a government officer seeking to quash an FIR accusing him and his driver of forgery after a journalist complained that forged complaints in his name were sent to the Transport Minister and the Transport Commissioner.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday reminded all media organisations to adhere strictly to the 48-hour silence period and exit poll restrictions ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections and bye-polls. The Commission said the guidelines are crucial to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election process.

A commemorative volume of writings by the late veteran journalist Echanur Kumar was unveiled in Mysuru on Sunday, October 26. Titled Bhavya Chitrapata Mysuru, the book marks 50 years of Kumar’s literary journey and stands as a tribute to his enduring commitment to chronicling Mysuru’s heritage.

India’s media landscape is set to welcome Mentality, the country’s first journalism platform dedicated entirely to mental health.

Approach Entertainment and Approach Communications have been appointed as the official PR, digital, and entertainment marketing partners for Camp Decent (2025), an upcoming Hindi satirical comedy from UFI Productions.

When you speak with Anjana P V, deputy copy editor at Financial Express, you realise quickly that she’s not just decoding U.S. policy stories for Indian readers — she’s bridging worlds. Kerala-born, Delhi-based, and digitally wired, Anjana has built a niche reporting on global affairs, immigration, and diaspora dynamics for an audience that’s increasingly curious about its own reflection abroad.

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