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, The News Mill reported. Voting for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases on November 6 and 11, while bye-elections for eight seats across seven states and Union Territories will also be held on November 11. The counting of votes and results for both will take place on November 14. Citing Section 126 (1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the ECI stated that no election matter can be displayed on television, radio, or similar platforms during the 48-hour period ending with the close of polling. Media outlets have been directed to ensure that no programme, discussion, or comment promotes or prejudices any political party or candidate. The

  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. Jointly published by the Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) and Vijayalakshmi Publications, the 364-page compilation was formally released by senior journalist G. Satyanarayana, popularly known as Gauri Satya, at the MDJA premises. The book showcases around 50 heritage structures and explores Mysuru’s contributions to World War I, offering readers a vivid portrait of the city through Kumar’s lens, as reported by The Hindu. Gavisiddaiah, Director of the Karnataka State Archives Department, lauded Kumar’s historical sensibilities, recalling his series of articles commemorating the University of Mysore’s centenary as a testament to his archival dedication. N.S. Ra

India’s media landscape is set to welcome Mentality, the country’s first journalism platform dedicated entirely to mental health. Founded by multimedia journalist Raksha Kumar, the platform aims to fill a long-standing gap in how mental health is covered in Indian media — through stories that combine empathy, rigour and depth. The platform will launch in November 2025. “We believe in engaging storytelling — no matter the format,” says Kumar, describing Mentality’s editorial philosophy. The platform doesn’t see itself as an opinion space on mental health but as one grounded in reportage, where narratives, investigations, and analyses converge to make readers reflect on the systems that shape mental well-being. “At Mentality, we seek to raise questions on systems. There is a particular techno-economic system we exist in, which is making us more lonely, isolated, and weak. If we consider journalism’s duty to document history as it unfolds, then that is what we in

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. Produced by Mujeeb-ul-Hassan and Vikas Gutgutia, with Sonu Tyagi as Creative Producer, Camp Decent features a stellar ensemble cast including Brijendra Kala, Rajpal Yadav, Sara Khan, and Hemant Pandey. The film follows Kumar, an aspiring filmmaker whose conflicting views on women are challenged by his perceptive friend Anahita—setting him on a journey of introspection and transformation. With its sharp wit and incisive social commentary, Camp Decent uses satire to spotlight societal double standards, making it a timely and resonant cinematic experience. UFI Productions, headquartered in Delhi and Mumbai, brings over two decades of creative excellence across film, television, advertising, and digital media. Under the leadership of filmmaker, producer, and singer Muje

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. “I would call myself a digital native who is exploring her ways in journalism,” she says early in the conversation. “Like a digital native exploring a bit of journalism here and there.” Her journey cuts across formats and newsrooms — MEA Worldwide, The Hindu BusinessLine, Firstpost, and now Financial Express — with every stop adding a new layer to her editorial identity. “At MEA Worldwide we covered mostly U.S. news, Hollywood, pop culture. From there, I got an understanding of how the U.S. media functions and what sentiments drive their stories. Later, when Trump came

Image source: Mint and IBTimes India; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   In an era of uncertainties, India-ASEAN strategic partnership has continued to prosper. India’s relations with the ASEAN member-states had received top level focus since January this year when Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was hosted here as the guest of honour at the 76th Republic Day celebrations. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited India in September and before that Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited India in the first week of August 2025, showcasing the importance this government has given to the "Look east" policy. Hot off the Press Delivering his opening remarks virtually at the 22nd ASEAN-India summit, held in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described ASEAN as a “cultural partner” of India, announcing further deepening of India-ASEAN cooperation in the domain of maritime security in 2026. "And this strong partnership of ours is emerging

Times Now Navbharat’s official YouTube channel was restored on Thursday, after it went offline earlier in the day. According to BMI, the channel handle and video library were accessible again, and the live streams had resumed. Earlier, BMI reported that the outage was due to a technical glitch, and the users who tried to access saw a notice stating it had been removed for “violating Community Guidelines, promoting speculation across social media.” Managing Director and CEO Ritu Dhawan called it an attack on “free and independent journalism,” adding that the broadcaster was working with YouTube and cybersecurity authorities to restore content. The incident occurred weeks after India TV reported a breach of its YouTube channel, stating that unidentified cybercriminals “suspected to be of Russian origin” deleted over two lakh archived videos and disrupted the live feed.