The media fraternity marked a sombre day with the passing of two noted personalities, Kamal Mishra in Mumbai and Kumar Bhaskarjyoti in Assam.

Two journalists were allegedly assaulted at Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh after posing tough questions to state Health Minister Irfan Ansari, sparking outrage in the media fraternity and sharp criticism from the opposition.

Today’s stories cut across markets, climate, security and public systems under strain. A massive 1.8 lakh crore FPI outflow signals investor caution amid global uncertainty and rising oil prices, even as India sees record voter turnout of nearly 93% in West Bengal. Meanwhile, a new climate model warns of 15–40 additional hot days annually, pointing to deepening heat stress across districts and infrastructure. On the security front, a cross-border arms syndicate linked to organised crime networks has been dismantled, exposing international supply chains feeding NCR gangs. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court ruling on hate speech reinforces reliance on existing laws

Karnataka has made 10-minute newspaper reading mandatory in schools, taking a cue from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. While the move targets declining reading habits in the digital age and helps boost general knowledge, the choice of newspapers students get exposed to remains an equally important factor in an increasingly polarised media sector.

Confiance Communications has been named strategic communications partner for Libertario Coffee India, a globally rooted specialty coffee brand bringing a hospitality-driven cafe experience to the Indian market.

Representatives of various journalist unions met Information and Public Relations Department Special Commissioner Mukunda Reddy at the State Secretariat on Monday to extend their greetings after he assumed office, according to Ind Today.

Alarmed by rising illegal activities along border areas, a delegation of journalists submitted a memorandum to the district Superintendent of Police, urging strict action against trafficking networks.

A 21-year-old journalism student died after jumping in front of a passenger train in Maranallur, near Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday morning.

Today’s stories track how global shocks and local systems are colliding on the ground. In Delhi, a commercial LPG black market, fuelled by the West Asia crisis is driving up food prices, exposing cracks in supply controls. The fallout of labour unrest in Noida has escalated beyond borders, with a formal complaint filed before the ILO. Election tensions continue to build in West Bengal, with fresh allegations against officials and unprecedented deployment of central agencies. On the global-tech front, India is negotiating access to frontier AI models with the US, signalling a new phase of tech diplomacy.

The brutal murder of 30-year-old journalist Jaganmohan Reddy in Chittoor has triggered outrage across India. While police investigate a possible personal motive, the journalists' union alleges a contract killing linked to Reddy’s recent reporting on the illegal sandalwood mafia. With suspects absconding and a history of impunity for crimes against the press, media bodies are now demanding a national protection law to safeguard those exposing the truth, writes Pragadish Kirubakaran

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Australia should make Big Tech pay its share, but through a broad Digital Services Tax that funds journalism and recognises the value platforms extract from our national digital infrastructure — not another flawed media bargaining scheme, argues Influencing CEO Phil Sim.

Today’s stories sit at the intersection of security, law and economic transformation. In Manipur, a fresh security review flags a dangerous vacuum after troop redeployments for elections, even as violence continues. At the same time, a Supreme Court order on a 28-week abortion and AIIMS seeking its review has triggered a complex legal and ethical debate. On the economic front, Reliance’s $17 billion data centre cluster signals a massive push into India’s digital infrastructure. Elsewhere, weak market sentiment is slowing IPO plans and the declaration of a major Kashmir seminary as unlawful raises fresh political and constitutional questions.

NDTV brought a golden retriever into its Delhi newsroom as a “Chief Bark Officer”, and it worked. The one-day visit lifted morale, sparked conversations, and is now set to become a weekly feature. Meanwhile, NDTV Chennai has long had its own newsroom companion in Cinderella II, an adopted cat. With science backing the benefits, the moral of the story is that sometimes better workplaces start with four paws.

In an era of shrinking attention spans and fierce competition, brand communication is undergoing a reset. Globally, loud messaging is giving way to clarity, trust, and insight‑led storytelling. While markets like the UK and Europe lean on minimalism and precision, India’s communication landscape is more complex — shaped by scale, cultural diversity, and rapid digital growth.