Today's Top 10 Stories: Delhi Assembly gate breach to HC banning AI for judgments, Sathankulam verdict draws the line in courts, wheat yield hit by weather shocks and other key updates of the day.

In an unusual communique, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had recently directed all universities and higher educational institutions (HEI) to take part in government surveys and make the journalism courses offered by them more effective by reviewing the syllabus.

In recognition of a lifetime devoted to journalism, 94‑year‑old Shivasharanappa Vali, Editor‑in‑Chief of Uttara Karnataka, has been selected for a Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) award.

Ramu Patil, Assistant Resident Editor at The New Indian Express, will receive the first Bhimanna Khandre Award, instituted in memory of the late freedom fighter, centenarian, former minister, and mass leader Bhimanna Khandre.

The Indian sports journalism community is mourning the loss of senior cricket writer Santosh Suri, who passed away at the age of 68 on Saturday, April 4. Long associated with The Times of India, Suri was respected for his quiet dedication and deep understanding of the game. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

The movement of journalists into public relations is not new, but it is becoming more visible and nuanced. While better pay and fewer deadlines have long been part of the conversation, many journalists today are drawn by something deeper: the chance to shape narratives and engage with storytelling differently in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Publicis Groupe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 160over90 from WME Group, aiming to build a leading data‑driven sports and culture marketing platform.

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation has announced the winners of the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards 2026, recognising impactful reporting across print, broadcast, digital, and photojournalism.

The day for an agricultural reporter often begins before sunrise, on roads leading to villages where work in the fields is already underway. By the time cities wake up, the reporter is speaking to farmers, observing crops, and gathering stories shaped by uncertainty, resilience, and lived experience.

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting has consolidated its media mandate for the Consumer Care business with Wavemaker, a WPP Media brand. The mandate covers media strategy, investment, and activation across traditional and digital platforms.

Today’s Ten: BSF mulls unusual reptile strategy for border control, No LPG, no problem for Ekauni village in UP. A slain journalist in Assam’s poll spotlight and more, amongst other developing stories

A News Tamil 24x7 reporter was attacked at a politically charged event in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. As journalist unions demand accountability, the incident exposes a deeper failure -- the industry and the system's chronic neglect of field reporter safety outside big-city newsrooms.

The Press Club of India has raised serious concerns over what it termed “arbitrary” social media takedowns, alleging that recent government actions are undermining free speech and targeting critical voices.

Zee News has named Pratyush Khare, senior anchor and executive producer, as the new host of its flagship prime-time shows, Taal Thok Ke and Deshhit, effective this evening.

NDTV has achieved a rare milestone, with three of its channels leading at the same time and securing the top spot on YouTube.