Harmeet Singh, widely regarded as the first Sikh television anchor and mainstream journalist in Pakistan’s 79‑year history, has alleged that he is being systematically targeted for his outspoken and independent views.

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A group of saffron‑clad Hindutva activists painted the walls of the Anandabazar Patrika (ABP) office in Kolkata saffron, raising slogans such as “Bhagwa ka apman nehi sahega Hindustan”, in the presence of Kolkata Police.

UK-based businessman Subhash George Manuel has sent Asianet News a Rs 10 crore defamation notice over its reporting on alleged investor fraud and crypto transactions, demanding a retraction and public apology. Asianet says it will respond to the notice.

The Mumbrella Publish Awards has celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Donald Trump's US government has extraordinarily weighed into the contentious copyright dispute between OpenAI and the New York Times, declaring its support for AI companies on the issue.

A 15-member media delegation from Uttarakhand, led by PIB Dehradun Assistant Director Sanjeev Sundriyal, is on a Hyderabad Press Tour from August 31 to September 4, 2026, to gain first-hand exposure to Central Government development initiatives in Telangana.

The Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at Oxford University and UNESCO have announced the 2026 edition of their joint Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on freedom of expression, press freedom, access to information, and safety of journalists.

The North District Committee of the TWJA has submitted a six‑point memorandum to Tripura CM, demanding protection of journalists’ rights and social security. The memorandum was handed over through the District Magistrate of North Tripura on August 31.

Integrated communications agency Bridgers has been appointed the official media and PR partner for Anime India’s three-day convention, scheduled from August 28 to 30 at Mumbai’s NESCO Exhibition Centre.

Cabinet Minister Methodius Dkhar on Monday urged for a closer partnership between the media and the administration to improve awareness of government schemes, counter misinformation, and ensure welfare benefits reach intended beneficiaries.

Journalists staged a protest at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi on Saturday against the alleged misbehaviour with a woman journalist and the reported seizure of her camera’s memory card.

A doctor travelling to Patna for duty was seriously injured in a road accident in Mashrakh, Bihar, after a scooter collided with his motorcycle.

West Bengal's fresh pension hike for retired journalists has reopened a longstanding demand from journalist bodies: a single, uniform pension scheme across states, in place of a patchwork where payouts range from a few thousand rupees to Rs 14,000 depending on where a journalist worked.