The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea filed by a government officer seeking to quash an FIR accusing him and his driver of forgery after a journalist complained that forged complaints in his name were sent to the Transport Minister and the Transport Commissioner.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday reminded all media organisations to adhere strictly to the 48-hour silence period and exit poll restrictions ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections and bye-polls. The Commission said the guidelines are crucial to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election process.

A commemorative volume of writings by the late veteran journalist Echanur Kumar was unveiled in Mysuru on Sunday, October 26. Titled Bhavya Chitrapata Mysuru, the book marks 50 years of Kumar’s literary journey and stands as a tribute to his enduring commitment to chronicling Mysuru’s heritage.

India’s media landscape is set to welcome Mentality, the country’s first journalism platform dedicated entirely to mental health.

Approach Entertainment and Approach Communications have been appointed as the official PR, digital, and entertainment marketing partners for Camp Decent (2025), an upcoming Hindi satirical comedy from UFI Productions.

When you speak with Anjana P V, deputy copy editor at Financial Express, you realise quickly that she’s not just decoding U.S. policy stories for Indian readers — she’s bridging worlds. Kerala-born, Delhi-based, and digitally wired, Anjana has built a niche reporting on global affairs, immigration, and diaspora dynamics for an audience that’s increasingly curious about its own reflection abroad.

LEAD ANALYSIS: India’s ties with ASEAN got a fresh push as PM Modi, speaking virtually at the Kuala Lumpur summit, called the bloc a “cultural partner” and announced plans for deeper maritime cooperation. SPOTLIGHT: Tejashwi Yadav’s promise to scrap the Waqf Act turned Seemanchal into a political flashpoint. Sports: Radha Yadav shone with 3/30 before the game was abandoned but India’s real worry — Pratika Rawal’s injury ahead of the semis. TECH: AI-driven cybercrime now threatens India’s $5T dream, with ransomware gangs FunkLocker and KillSec leading the assault. ENTERTAINMENT: Thamma closed its first weekend at 90 crore.

Times Now Navbharat’s official YouTube channel was restored on Thursday, after it went offline earlier in the day.

Marc Dodd, editor of Nine.com.au, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate digital ecosystem that underpins one of Australia's leading media organisations. Speaking on Influencing Insider, Dodd detailed the expansive reach and strategic vision driving Nine's online presence, underscoring a commitment to diverse content, audience engagement, and a collaborative approach within the broader Nine network which includes daily print papers and TV.

The winners of the annual Mediaweek 100 have been announced. The event brought together more than 250 guests from TV, publishing, radio, advertising, agencies and tech to recognise those driving progress, performance and purpose.

“The government has made the correct decision to maintain Australia’s copyright settings and forego a Text and Data Mining exception,” said News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman Michael Miller in a statement this morning.

Welcome to Monday, and a bid to boost Aussie-made sales, soaring buildings for Adelaide on the horizon, James Hardie boss profiled, tech bros knocked back, tasty dog food, and a police surge nabs some dramatic pictures. It's all in today's dailies, and more. Stories by Patrick Carlyon, Nathan Vass, Stephen Drill, Paul Starick, Eli Greenblat, James Madden and Thomas Henry, Caroline Overington, Nick McKenzie, Ashleigh McMillan, Matthew Knott, and Rory Williams.

As we remember legendary cartoonist R. K. Laxman on his 104th birth anniversary, the creator of The Common Man, his sharp lines and subtle humour continue to resonate with readers across generations.

Baramulla Police have arrested journalist Riyaz Ahmad Mugloo for his alleged involvement in multiple cases of extortion, blackmail, and criminal intimidation.

In a shocking incident, a 54-year-old journalist was brutally hacked to death by unidentified assailants near a hotel in Prayagraj on Thursday evening.