Cybersecurity consultancy business Cordant, in partnership with Karissa Breen’s KBI.FM, has launched its new podcast, DevSec Oops.

A new report by Excellent Publicity reveals key shifts in the jewellery sector’s advertising strategy, with print media maintaining dominance while digital sees significant growth.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has updated the list of mandatory channels that cable operators must carry, reinforcing compliance with the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

In our LEAD, TOI’s Diwakar and Surojit Gupta report the Finance Minister’s push for a modernised “21st-century” Income Tax Act to widen the tax base. For SPOTLIGHT, IE’s Johnson T A details ISRO’s 100th launch setback due to a valve malfunction, delaying orbit-raising manoeuvres. Our SPORTS update sees India’s U-19 women’s cricket team defend their T20 World Cup title, as HT’s Shalini Gupta highlights Niki Prasad’s “special moment.” ENTERTAINMENT stirs debate as TOI’s Aditi Bhardwaj covers Bianca Censori’s daring Grammys outfit, overshadowing historic wins. In TECH, Poulomi Chatterjee dives into the ethical minefield of AI-driven genetic testing, where cutting-edge tech meets privacy concerns.

Kate Ritchie has announced she is taking a break from her role on the Nova 96.9 breakfast show Fitzy and Wippa with Kate Ritchie to focus on her health and mental well-being, Radio Info reported.

Kyle Sandilands, host of KIIS FM's The Kyle and Jackie O Show, shocked listeners by revealing on air that he has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm requiring immediate surgery.

Philip Brady announced his retirement on air during his Remember When show on Sunday night bringing a closure to a remarkable seven-decade career in radio and television.

Roarrr Media & PR has been appointed as the national PR partner for EQUiTOR Value Advisory Pvt. Ltd, strengthening its foothold in the consulting and advisory sector, according to an official media release.

For many, the COVID pandemic was a time of panic and uncertainty and for freelance science journalist Bianca Nogrady it was a very busy time indeed but she says reporting on the pandemic was a career highlight.

Kochi is set to host Techspectations 2025, Kerala’s largest digital conference, on February 7.

In our LEAD, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a world-class AI model within 6-10 months to rival ChatGPT and DeepSeek. For SPOTLIGHT, Anonna Dutt captured Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s pride as he prepares to be the second Indian in space, carrying the hopes of 1.4 billion people. Our BIZARRE story of the day covers TOI’s Rahul Singh detailing how a liquor bottle’s barcode led Hapur police to solve a realtor’s murder. Our SPORTS update sees Afghanistan’s women cricketers return after three years in exile. ENTERTAINMENT shines on Priyanka Chopra becoming the highest-paid Indian actress for SS Rajamouli’s next.

As India prepares for the Union Budget 2025, the country’s news channels have announced a slew of special coverage programmes dedicated to explaining the same.

Rampaging Roy Slaven and H.G. Nelson are back with an extended season of their sports show Bludging on the Blindside starting February 1, according to a press release from ABC.

Double J is revamping its weekend lineup with Yumi Stynes officially taking over the Sunday breakfast slot.