Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 10 launched a special FM channel of All India Radio, Kumbhvani (103.5 MHz), at Circuit House, Prayagraj.

In our LEAD, Maha Kumbh’s mass devotion fuels a Rs 3,600 crore advertising boom, with brands cashing in on the world’s largest congregation. For SPOTLIGHT, we look at Apple’s Rs 1 lakh crore iPhone exports, highlighting India’s ascent as a global tech hub. In ENTERTAINMENT, Ajith Kumar races to third place at 24H Dubai, proving he’s a star on screen and track. Our SPORTS section sees cricket legends return to Ranji Trophy. Meanwhile, in TECH, Mashable explored Meta’s algorithm shakeup under Zuckerberg. Finally, BIZARRE uncovers Sambhal’s fake will scam, where 114 plots near a historic stepwell were fraudulently sold.

Clarity Communication has won PR mandates for KeenSemi, Bliss Body and Misfits Communications, marking a significant milestone for the growing agency, Influencing India has learned.

Monique Dews is returning to full-time radio as the Drive newsreader on Brisbane’s 4BC.

The Hit Network has launched a new national Nights show, The Hot Hits with Nic & Loren, hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry. The program premiered on Monday, January 13, at 7 pm., offering the latest music, special guests, and music news.

Mediaweek has welcomed Natasha Lee to its team as a journalist, bringing with her over 20 years of experience across print, radio, digital and television.

Prasar Bharati has announced the 7th annual online e-auction for allocating vacant MPEG-2 slots on the DD Free Dish DTH platform from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

In our LEAD analysis, the debate over work hours ignites again as L&T’s S N Subrahmanyan stirs outrage by advocating a gruelling 90-hour work week, echoing Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy's earlier call for 70-hour weeks. Is productivity really in overtime's favour? For our SPOTLIGHT column today, the Maha Kumbh 2025 ushers in a tech revolution, as Indian Express’ Anand Mohan J reports. AI-powered CCTVs, underwater drones, and real-time crowd management redefine safety for millions in Prayagraj, supported by 37,000 officers and cyber experts.

TV Today, part of the Living Media Network has announced the closure of its radio business, including its Ishq 104.8 FM frequency, following a board of directors' meeting on January 9, 2025.

The ACE Radio Network has appointed Jim Glennon as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective February 1, 2025 according to Radio Today.

Nine’s Wide World of Sports has revealed its commentary lineup for the 2025 Australian Open which kicks off on Sunday, 12 January.

S8UL Esports and 8Bit Creatives have appointed Max Level as their PR agency to enhance brand visibility and deepen connections with fans, stakeholders, and the broader gaming community.

Pavan Kaushik has been appointed director of corporate communication at OfBusiness, marking a significant milestone in his 35-year career in communication and public relations.

The Media Foundation (TMF) is now accepting applications and nominations for three distinguished journalism awards: the Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Woman Media Person of the Year, the Vishwa Nath-Delhi Press Award for Fearless Journalism, and the Kamla Mankekar Award for Journalism on Gender.

Veteran journalist Lexy Hamilton-Smith will anchor the ABC 7 pm News in Queensland on Fridays and Saturdays starting February 14, joining Jessica van Vonderen to complete the all-female presenting team stated an official press release.