Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar said journalists are free to report from government hospitals, including PMCH, stressing that media reporting is a constitutional right and that no ban exists on such coverage. His remarks came amid allegations of harassment of journalists at PMCH and a recent incident involving a TOI photojournalist at IGIMS. According to sources, the minister also directed district health authorities to improve hospital infrastructure and services, said common surgeries should be available at district hospitals to reduce referrals to Patna, and announced specialised training for district doctors. During a visit to PMCH, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the hospital's redevelopment reflects a changing Bihar and a changing India.   

AI-generated image for representational purposes only Police in Nishatpura, near Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) have arrested four accused for allegedly abducting young journalist Anuj Maina of Jagran at knifepoint and have recovered Rs 27,000 so far. The incident occurred late on Monday, June 15, when Maina was returning home from work. He recounted that a youth tried to stop him on the pretext of asking for a lift. When he did not stop, another person blocked his bike, causing him to fall. Within moments, three men caught hold of him, threatened him at knifepoint, and demanded money. Recalling the ordeal, Maina said, “While I was home, a youth, on the pretext of asking for a lift, tried to stop me. However, when I did not stop, another person came in front of my bike, causing me to lose balance and fall. Within moments, three men caught hold of me, threatened me at knifepoint, and demanded money.” Maina further added that after learning he was not carrying cash, the assailants too

India has one of the weakest appetites for impartial news anywhere in the world. According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026 (Page 59), just 30 per cent of Indians say they prefer news from sources without a particular point of view, among the lowest figures in the entire 48-market study. Another 28 per cent say they prefer news that aligns with their own views, and 24 per cent want news that challenges them. The idea of "neutral news" as the default expectation is, by these numbers, no longer the consensus it once was. The shift is sharpest in digital spaces. Social media algorithms reward content that generates reactions, pushing emotionally engaging or opinion-heavy news into wider circulation. The report finds a clear negative correlation globally: in markets where social media is the main gateway to news, preference for impartial sources runs lower and India, where platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp dominate news discovery, fits that pattern. Traditio

Friday, 19 June 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative Infants Bought & Sold For Profit In Lakhs By Staff Reporter   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 2 An inter-state child trafficking gang was busted by Delhi police, resulting in the rescue of five infants. The investigation revealed a sophisticated racket involving fake pregnancies, forged documents, and shady deals at a city hospital that faked births, with the operation spanning multiple states and involving key players including doctors, middlemen, and buyers. The story combines ground reporting with a detailed breakdown of the trafficking network's mechanics — including financial flows, hospital complicity, and the roles of individual operatives — giving readers a rare inside look at how such rackets function. The use of a 'Key Players' graphic and hospital card trail adds investigative texture beyond a standard crime report.

The Senior Journalists Forum Chandigarh (SJFC) will hold an interactive session between its office bearers, members and the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The interaction aims to provide a meaningful platform for senior journalists to engage with the Governor on issues of public importance, governance, the media, development initiatives, and matters concerning Punjab. SJFC comprises experienced media professionals from various print, electronic and digital platforms and works towards promoting professional excellence, ethical journalism and informed public discourse, Face2News reported.

Primex Media Services has been awarded the public relations mandate for Ajay’s Café, the rapidly expanding Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain known for its burgers and cold coffee. Under the mandate, Primex will manage strategic communications, media relations, and brand positioning as Ajay’s Café embarks on its next phase of expansion. Nitesh Desai, Founder & CEO of Primex Media Services, said: “We are delighted to partner with Ajay’s, a homegrown brand that has built a strong presence in the QSR segment. Ajay’s Café has emerged as India’s fastest growing vegetarian café chain, and we look forward to strengthening its communication strategy and expanding its brand visibility.”

Albanese’s tax backdown still can’t calm business Labor has wound back key Budget tax measures affecting capital gains and trusts—tightening ministerial discretion and expanding carve-outs for small businesses and certain trusts—in a bid to blunt backlash and secure Senate passage. But business groups are signalling the changes don’t go far enough, keeping political pressure on the Prime Minister while the Greens’ position remains a complicating factor for the government’s timetable. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The West Australian, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail. WA’s real-time facial recognition push sparks privacy alarm WA Police is moving to a nationwide-first rollout of real-time facial recognition in public areas, using street cameras to identify and track people in Perth. The plan promises a new tool for catching offenders, but it also raises sharp questio