Impressed by West Bengal’s recent decision to provide health insurance, higher pensions for retired journalists and a Durga Puja grant to media professionals, the Assam Union of Working Journalists (Assam Barta Jibi Sangha) has urged the Assam government to introduce similar welfare measures for journalists in the state.

The Andhra Pradesh government has called for applications for the 2025 Best Journalist Awards, honouring journalists for their work and contribution to the field. The awards will be presented in 12 categories, with cash prizes between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh.

The Uttar Pradesh Association of Journalists (UPAJ) has demanded a pension scheme for journalists and an effective law for their protection.

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Employees of Madhyamam have begun an indefinite strike, alleging eight months of unpaid salaries for permanent staff and pressure on employees to resign and return on contracts with lower pay and fewer benefits.

In a recent episode of Influencing Insider, editor of The Shillong Times and Padma Shri awardee, Patricia Mukhim spills the beans on why journalists must be the voice of the community, not the powerful, even if it means asking uncomfortable questions, standing with those she believes are being wronged and speaking up even when doing so comes at a cost.

The Journalists Union of Sikkim (JUS) has expressed concern over two separate incidents involving journalists in New Delhi and called for fair and impartial inquiries into the allegations.

The Chandigarh Press Club has condemned an alleged attack on press freedom and expressed solidarity with journalist Jagwinder Patial. The club said such incidents raise serious concerns about the safety and freedom of journalists while carrying out their professional duties.

The Australian has produced evidence from the Australian Federal Police that the alleged counter-terrorism raid at the centre of reporting from former ABC journalist Mahmood Fazal, never happened.

Influencing's annual TechLeaders conference returned for 2026 on August 23rd and 24th at a new venue - The Gibraltar in Bowral, NSW.

As Principal Partner at CPRA Conference 2026, Influencing is proud to announce that it’ll be hosting a panel at the event looking at the changing nature of journalism and storytelling.

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought an assurance from the West Bengal government that no coercive action would be taken against Anandabazar Patrika journalists facing FIRs over the use of the phrase “saffron hooliganism”, as long as they cooperate with the notices issued to them.