India’s infrastructure and economic vulnerabilities came into sharp focus today. An investigation mapped how Delhi’s untreated sewage continues flowing into the Yamuna, while another exposed a sophisticated illegal foreign arms pipeline feeding north Indian gangs. The rupee slid past 96/$ amid West Asia tensions, policymakers debated lessons from past currency intervention, and rising Gulf-linked input costs began eroding FMCG margins. Meanwhile, Bihar’s midday meal contamination crisis reignited scrutiny of school food systems.

An undercover investigation by Dainik Bhaskar journalists in Bihar’s Siwan district allegedly exposed a prostitution racket operating through orchestra groups, triggering police raids and the reported rescue of nearly 150 girls. The operation involved hidden cameras, GPS tracking and undercover reporting inside the network. While the investigation drew widespread praise online, the journalists say they are now facing threats following the publication of the story, writes Meena R Prashant.

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The theft of crime journalist Romel Chakma’s Yamaha bike has triggered criticism of police in Tripura over alleged inaction and raised wider concerns about the safety of journalists.

A petition has been filed in Telangana seeking faster renewal of journalists’ accreditation cards, citing delays and disputes over amendments under G.O. 252.

Former Junkee Media colleagues Alice Griffin and Jannah Anderson have launched Coping, a new podcast and studio aimed at creatives, thinkers and chronically online audiences trying to make sense of modern life.

In villages where girls are often still discouraged from dreaming beyond marriage or traditional roles, independent journalist Neetu Singh is helping young rural women imagine a different future, one where they tell stories instead of remaining unheard within them.

The ABC is under pressure to be everywhere at once, but Hugh Marks says that model is unsustainable. The broadcaster’s managing director says the future lies in “less volume, more distinctiveness” — even if that means killing off long-running programs.

India faced pressure across institutions, security and the economy today. The CBI widened its NEET paper leak probe, the Supreme Court questioned the independence of the Election Commission appointment panel, and WPI inflation surged to an 8.3% high amid West Asia tensions. Meanwhile, storms killed 111 in Uttar Pradesh, hostage negotiations intensified in Manipur, and the government explored tax cuts to attract foreign investors.

The recent arrest of a popular social media influencer from Delhi over some controversial posts on 'X' platform on the death of a businessman and his release on bail just five hours later have once again reignited the debate on when can a social media post land you in prison. Here's a deep dive into what the law actually states.

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Yet another North-Western NSW newspaper has shut its doors following the closure of Australian Community Media's Tamworth printing press, with the Quirindi Advocate closing in the same year it has celebrated 100-years of continuous publishing.

The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ), in collaboration with the Chikkaballapur District Working Journalists Association, will organise a state-level Pratibha Puraskar ceremony on May 31 at Kannada Bhavan in Chikkaballapur to honour meritorious children of journalists who have secured more than 90 per cent marks in the SSLC and II PUC examinations.

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