While the DPDT Act was envisioned to protect personal data of citizens from being exploited by tech giants who consume every bit of digital information available in public domain to enhance their business, the lack of clarity on whether such data can be collected and used for public interest journalism and other legitimate purposes is concerning and deserves a thorough legal scrutiny.

In Today’s Ten, Delhi plans AI-powered bus stops for smarter commuting, Maharashtra passes the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, and India turns to quiet diplomacy with Iran amid Strait of Hormuz concerns, among other key developments.

The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists has invited applications for membership through its district units.

Press Information Bureau Hyderabad will organise “Vartalap – media workshop for journalists” in Sangareddy on March 17 at 10 am at the Zilla Parishad Meeting Hall.

In June 2020, during the first phase of India’s COVID lockdown, journalist Prabhakar Tamilarasu began receiving information about a disturbing incident in the town of Sathankulam in Tamil Nadu. Two men — Jayaraj and his son Benix — had allegedly been detained by police for keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours.

The third annual Odisha Women in Media conference was held on Sunday, bringing together women journalists from across the state to celebrate achievements and discuss professional challenges.

Senior journalist Ashok Gulati has been appointed the Uttarakhand State President of the Journalists’ Press Federation. The Federation’s National Executive entrusted Gulati with the responsibility in recognition of his long experience in journalism and his consistent work for the welfare of journalists.

India’s news ecosystem is undergoing a profound shift. Audiences are increasingly consuming news through WhatsApp, YouTube creators and short-video platforms rather than traditional news outlets. As platforms and personalities reshape how information spreads, media organisations risk losing direct relationships with audiences. The result is a fragmented, personality-driven news environment where influence is shifting away from institutions and toward individuals.

In Today’s Ten, we bring you stories about the pink froth blanketing a stretch of the Yamuna and raising pollution concerns, ice patches on the Srikanta Glacier linked to flood risk in new ISRO research, and Bengal’s missing voters, with 60 lakh awaiting a decision to cast their ballots, among others.

Jackson Ryan and Mark Serrels have shattered their $25,000 target for their CONTINUE Kickstarter campaign, reaching $55,000 within the first 30 hours.

In a meeting aimed at addressing concerns of the media fraternity, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Thursday held discussions with leaders of the Indian Union of Working Journalists (IUWJ) and the Odisha Union of Working Journalists (OUWJ) at the Secretariat.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) interacted with a visiting media delegation from Meghalaya during a dinner hosted at his official residence in Gangtok on Wednesday, March 11, where discussions ranged from governance and development to environmental initiatives and tourism.

Regional and business news channels continued to draw strong viewership on YouTube, according to data released by DataBeings for the week of February 28 to March 6.

The PR Group (PRG) has expanded its partnership with Heidi Health, broadening its communications remit across the Asia-Pacific region.

With an aim to provide verified health information at a time when viral reels and social media advice are increasingly shaping lifestyle choices, CNN-News18 is set to start “News18 Health Matters”, a new weekend programme from March 14, 2026.