Today, we’re taking a short pause. With it being Tamil New Year, there will be no edition of Today’s Ten or Fourth Right in your inbox. We’ll be back to our regular programming tomorrow. Until then, here’s wishing you a warm, meaningful, and joyful start to the year ahead. May it bring clarity, momentum, and a few pleasant surprises along the way.

Gary Stark, former technology journalist and community radio broadcaster, has passed away.

Data Beings has released its list of top news anchors on X by engagement for March 2026, with Shiv Aroor topping the chart.

A case has been registered against journalists in Nagpur for allegedly circulating misleading footage related to an explosives recovery incident.

Dentsu Creative Isobar was named Digital Agency of the Year at DigiFest 2026, hosted by Inkspell Media at DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram. The event brought together leaders from marketing, digital, and media for an evening of discussions and industry recognition.

The Chennai Press Club, in collaboration with Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, organised a breast cancer screening camp for female journalists and the female family members of male journalists at its premises.

Six of India's top journalist bodies met at the Press Club of India on April 11 to demand the government scrap its proposed IT Rules 2026, rules that could hand the executive sweeping powers to take down online content with little accountability. The concern isn't just about big media; it's about independent podcasters, newsletter writers, YouTubers and content creators, voices that have quietly transformed India's media landscape and now face a compliance framework that could financially wipe them out before they've even found their footing.

Today’s Ten: Cancer drug scam: How a nexus of pharmacists and fixers sold used vials to desperate patients; markets on edge after the Islamabad peace talks failed on Sunday, ending a brief phase of calm following the US-Iran ceasefire, among other developing stories.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lost his temper during an interaction with a reporter from Lallantop who questioned him over his alleged use of abusive language.

A 50-year-old journalist, Shipa Vasant Thakkar, was allegedly robbed of cash and valuables worth over Rs 10 lakh while shifting her residence from Titwala to Durgamata Nagar near Nevali Naka.

Akhil Kumar Mishra, Additional Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Central Bureau of Communication, visited Fakir Mohan University on March 9 and interacted with students of the Journalism and Mass Communication department. The session was held on the theme “From Policy to Public: The Power of Everyday Communication in Building Viksit Bharat.”

Nandagopal Rajan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Digital at The Indian Express.

Last night, Influencing had the pleasure of attending and sponsoring CPRA's Sydney Networking event.

A Gujarat journalist was tortured in custody. No petition was filed. No politician intervened. A published report was enough to move a constitutional body and that tells you everything you need to know about the might and right of the press.