In an act that goes beyond duty, a reporter covering a transgender protest in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, saved a protesting transgender person from jumping off a bridge on November 12. A group of transgenders were protesting, demanding free house-site pattas and government-provided housing. Upset over the alleged lax attitude of government officials, one of the protesters attempted to jump off the bridge. However, a quick-thinking journalist at the scene intervened just in time, preventing a tragedy, India Today reported. The district collector later met the protesters and assured them that their concerns would be examined and necessary action would be taken at the earliest. Following this assurance, the group dispersed peacefully.

Veteran journalist and cartoonist Alexyz (Alex Fernandes) will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award on National Press Day, observed on November 17. The award, which recognises his outstanding and lifelong contribution to journalism, will be presented by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Goa, during the state-level celebrations. With a career spanning several decades, Alexyz is widely admired for his sharp wit, distinctive artistic style and fearless commentary through both editorial writing and political cartoons. His work has made a significant and lasting impact on Goa’s media landscape, inspiring generations of journalists, illustrators and artists. The honour reflects the state’s gratitude for his dedication to truth, creativity and public engagement through journalism and satire, O Heraldo reported. Alexyz first rose to prominence while working with O Heraldo during the peak of the Konkani language agitation and Goa’s statehood movement in the 1980s. Over more

Senior journalist RN Kansal, who worked with TV9 Bharatvarsh and Zee News, passed away in a tragic road accident, triggering widespread grief across the media fraternity. According Punjab News Express, the 53-year-old journalist met with an accident near Sajuma village in Punjab’s Sangrur district while driving his car. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His untimely demise has left colleagues and friends in deep shock, with many remembering him as a dedicated professional known for his integrity and commitment to journalism. Kansal is survived by his wife, son, daughter and mother.

As counting for the Bihar assembly elections picked up on Friday, November 14, Aaj Tak and the News18 Network crossed the one million mark in concurrent viewers on YouTube. Aaj Tak’s live streams recorded 1,094,338 concurrent users at around 8.30 am, according to BestMediaInfo.com. News18 Network’s Hindi and regional channels also crossed one million concurrent viewers. The combined streams of News18 India, News18 Bihar & Jharkhand, and News18 MP & Chhattisgarh crossed the seven-figure mark as interest in the results grew. Among Hindi news channels on YouTube, News18 India ranked second after Aaj Tak with a peak of 424,323 concurrent users. India TV logged 152,462 viewers, while Zee News recorded 74,611.

Image source: NDTV and FPJ; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   With most exit polls indicating a clear victory for the NDA and a likely return of Nitish Kumar as the longest Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time, early results emerging this morning appear to have sealed the deal. Prashant Kishore's Jan Swaraj Party seems to be all set for opening its account in Bihar's legislature, currently leading in more than one constituency. Counting of votes for the crucial Bihar assembly elections began at 8am on Friday, with initial trends indicating the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is ahead in several seats, according to an NDTV report. Voting trends at 09.30am showed the NDA leading in 152 seats and the Mahagathbandhan in 117. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also crossed the 50-mark, leading in 77 seats. The postal ballots are being counted currently. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, who is the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, is leading in

ABC staff at the 2025 SA Press Club Awards. Supplied by SA Press Club The ABC won three awards at the SA Press Club Awards with many other journalists and teams commended and highly commended. Caroline Horn was awarded Best Regional or Rural Affairs Journalist in Any Medium after leading coverage of the state's toxic algal bloom and helping bring it to national attention. Angelique Donellan, Carl Saville and Brant Cumming won Best Long Form TV Report or Extended Coverage for their 7.30 story on the troubled Whyalla steelworks. The team from 891 ABC Adelaide Breakfast won Best Radio Report or Coverage for highlighting a family's struggle with the access taxi system.   Full list of ABC winners: Best Regional or Rural Affairs Journalist in Any Medium Caroline Horn, "The Early Days of the Algal Bloom" Best Long Form TV Report or Extended Coverage Angelique Donellan, Carl Saville and Brant Cumming, "Whyalla: Close to the Brink" Best Radio Report or Coverage 891 ABC Ad

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