Image source: The Tribune, HT, France24 and Frontline Magazine; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India has embarked on a comprehensive diplomatic campaign to address cross-border terrorism and reassess its stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Hot off the Press Akhilesh Kumar Singh for Times of India reported that seven all-party delegations, comprising Members of Parliament from various political backgrounds, have been dispatched to 32 countries, including key global players like the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and members of the United Nations Security Council. Their mission is to present a unified front against terrorism emanating from Pakistan and to justify India's decision to pause the IWT, citing Pakistan's continued support for terrorist activities. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed these delegations, emphasising that the IWT, originally based on mutual trust, has been compromised by Pakistan's actions. Indian Express

The Mel Robbins Podcast has topped the April 2025 Triton Top 200 Australian Podcast Ranker, reaching 1.24 million Australian listeners. It’s the fourth consecutive month the podcast has topped the chart. April’s results saw LiSTNR - which hosts the Mel Robbins Podcast - secure a dominant presence, with more podcasts in the top 10 than any other network - including Hamish & Andy, It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield, and The Imperfects. The big climber though is News Corp’s Dear Rachelle which has leapt a whopping 57 places to number 6.  Politics Now from the ABC jumped 13 places in the last month, albeit to position 24, which is no doubt due to federal election coverage and listener interest. Be interesting to see where that podcast is next month.  SCA executive head of LiSTNR audience and growth Grant Tothill said, “It’s great to see LiSTNR continuing to drive podcast listening in Australia, with more titles in the Top 15 than any other podcast network.” Tothill

Susan Armstrong. Are Media’s General Manager - Entertainment, Susan Armstrong, has appeared on Today Weekend to talk about the publishing company’s Cost of Caring campaign. Armstrong said she was honoured to be on the program where she said, “we're calling on the government to guarantee superannuation for Australia’s unpaid carers because, right now, the people who do the most selfless work in our communities are being left behind financially”. Armstrong said there are, “nearly three million unpaid carers in Australia. Most are women. Many care for years – even decades – without pay, super or any sort of safety net. On average, they lose $175,000 in superannuation and about $440,000 in lifetime earnings.”  The campaign is part of Are Media’s Change AREgenda, where they seek to use the power of their well-known brands – Woman’s Day, New Idea, Australian Women’s Weekly, Marie Claire and WHO, for example – to fight for issues that matter to Australian w

InnovationAus Publisher Corrie McLeod has told Influencing the masthead’s Commercial Disco podcast has been relaunched because they’ve tried “to reflect the breadth of people” who read the publication.  “We’ve always covered federal and state government research, education, and venture capital voices and highlighted their role in building a strong, valuable innovation sector in Australia,” said McLeod. “The podcast is another tool to ensure we've got the diversity of voices that ultimately are brought together to build resilience and prosperity.” Natasha David, Content Lead for InnovationAus, added the podcast, “is to run daily, with the aim to have each day of the week represent a sector that the publication covers.” “We'll also be including voices from industry, the audience will be hearing from those communities, and a newly introduced feature for Commercial Disco is that the audience will also hear from technology companies that also play a part in

  Tahlia Phillips.  Vinyl Group has appointed former GM of Concrete Playground Tahlia Phillips as the head of publishing for Vinyl Media, the umbrella for its owned and licensed publications, reports Nathan Jolly at Mumbrella. Jolly writes, "Phillips joined Vinyl Group in March, as part of the company’s purchase of Concrete Playground, where she spent a decade. She will lead editorial strategy across the group’s publication suite, and oversee the expansion of local editorial teams." The company has also appointed Chantelle Schmidt as editorial lead for Refinery 29. She previously led branded and e-commerce content for Pedestrian Group. Jolly references recent departures at the company including Vinyl Group’s chief marketing officer Alli Galloway, and Mediaweek’s editor-in-chief Emma Shepherd. Former head of The Brag Media, Jessica Hunter, brought an unfair dismissal claim against Vinyl Group in March, which has since been settled out of court. Vinyl is backed by

Mumbai Samachar, Asia’s oldest continuously published newspaper, screened its documentary “Mumbai Samachar: 200 Not Out” at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, according to PTI. The film, previously launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in September 2024 and with a trailer unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chronicles the 200-year journey of the Gujarati daily and its impact on Mumbai’s evolution. Editor Nilesh Dave said, “The documentary film is based on 200 years of the newspaper’s journey and also how the industry transformed Mumbai. Mumbai Samachar: 200 Not Out was screened at the Cannes Film Festival on the 17th and 18th of May." The publication has launched a project to digitise and document its archives. “We are in talks with different agencies to restore the old files in our archives, which is a national legacy. Similarly, we want to create a website whose content will be about 10,000 stories published in the newspaper in the last 200 years,” Dave add

Burson has announced new client partnerships and the expansion of its Sports & Entertainment practice. The agency was recently chosen by New York City FC as its creative and earned media partner for a brand campaign. In the UK, Husqvarna Group appointed Burson as its PR agency of record.  In India, Burson’s brand and sports division manages clients like Zee, GSID, BookMyShow, and the NBA since its entry into the country. Globally, the agency works with top names such as Adidas, Activision Blizzard, Spotify, and the Red Sea Film Festival.  Led by Dolly Tayal in Asia-Pacific, the practice is tapping into the sector’s rapid global growth. “From women's sports to esports and regional leagues like Kabaddi, brands have immense opportunities to build cultural relevance and long-term impact,” said Global CEO Corey duBrowa.