Journalists and popular social media personalities courting arrest for posting objectionable content is nothing new in India -- Indian law has ample provisions. But the recent arrest of a popular social media influencer from Delhi over some controversial posts on 'X' platform on the death of a businessman and his release on bail just five hours later have once again reignited the debate on when can a social media post land you in prison. Let's do a recap of the case: Dr Neelam Singh, popularly known online as “The Skin Doctor”, was arrested by Delhi Police over alleged social media posts linked to the family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur. A dermatologist who became popular on social media through videos beyond medical content, Singh shares views on politics, social issues and current affairs. His YouTube channel describes him as “A dermatologist speaking on social issues." As reported by Bar & Bench, Singh was arrested over a post that re

Laura Hughes departs Untitled Group for a gig in London Laura Hughes, Director of Communications at Untitled Group, has announced that she has wrapped up her time at the Group, after nearly nine years at the group, moving to London.  “Over the years, I’ve navigated rapid growth, evolving audiences, cultural shifts and increasingly global conversations. These experiences have shaped me into a far more rounded leader and operator than I could have imagined when I first started in this industry 12 years ago,” Hughes commented on her time at Untitled on LinkedIn.  Previously, she assumed various PR roles at Beyond The Valley, Grapevine Gathering, Pitch Music & Arts, Xe54, Daily Nightly Records, One World Entertainment and interned at Freuds and Hausmann Communications.  Mackenzie Simes departs Thrive PR Mackenzie Simes has announced on LinkedIn departed her role as PR consultant at Thrive PR.  She worked for two years at Thrive PR, j

  After 100 years in print, The Quirindi Advocate has ceased publishing  with immediate effect becoming the latest in a string of newspaper closures in the region following the closure of Australian Community Media's printing press in Tamworth. The Quirindi Advocate services the Quirindia and the Liverpool Plans region of NSW and has been published since 1925, celebrating its century milestone in July last year. Jocelyn Rose, managing director of QPP Media, which published the paper said the Tamworth print site closure, the current economic climate and the closure of neighbouring local papers had forced its'  hand. “It is with a very heavy heart that we have made the decision to say goodbye and close our doors," she wrote, announcing the shuttering on the paper's website. She expressed gratitude to their staff, business partners, advertisers, subscribers and local contributors who have supplied photographs and material to them, &ldq

Coalition goes hard on tax and migration in budget-reply pitch Angus Taylor is sharpening the Coalition’s election offer with a $22.5b plan to index income tax brackets to inflation (targeting bracket creep) alongside a tougher migration and welfare stance aimed at cost-of-living and housing pressures. The breadth of the pitch is also exposing internal Coalition fault-lines over how far to go on tax reform and how to prosecute the argument against Labor. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The West Australian, The Advertiser. NDIS overhaul: tighter eligibility and sweeping ministerial powers Labor’s proposed NDIS changes would narrow access and give the minister broader authority to set scheme-wide funding rules, pricing and therapies as government tries to curb runaway costs. The reforms are shaping as a major parliamentary fight, with disability advocates warning about fairness and transparency while the government argues sustainabil

TechDay has undergone a complete website redesign, with publisher Sean Mitchell believing the masthead’s sites now need to be faster, cleaner, and more visual as the way readers find and judge tech journalism changes.   "TechDay has grown into a significant global publishing network, but our focus has always remained the same: helping readers discover credible technology stories that are relevant to their region, industry and role", Mitchell said.  “This redesign gives our journalism the platform it deserves.”  The redesign includes refreshed homepages, updated media kits, improved team pages and a more consistent look across the TechDay landscape. The re-design expands across the masthead’s 61 technology titles across eight regions.  The biggest change is a revamped story layout with a stronger focus on images and graphics. “The biggest shift is our new approach to visuals. We are also presenting a lot more data f

The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ), in collaboration with the Chikkaballapur District Working Journalists Association, will organise a state-level Pratibha Puraskar ceremony on May 31 at Kannada Bhavan in Chikkaballapur to honour meritorious children of journalists who have secured more than 90 per cent marks in the SSLC and II PUC examinations. Around 400 to 500 participants, including students and parents from all 31 districts of the state, are expected to attend the event. The decision was taken during a preparatory meeting held at Patrika Bhavan in Chikkaballapur under the leadership of KUWJ state president Shivananda Tagadoor. Tagadoor said this will be the sixth edition of the state-level Pratibha Puraskar programme organised by the association for children of journalists across Karnataka. He said arrangements would be made for accommodation, food and refreshments for families travelling from distant districts and suggested that the programme be conducted on t

SBCo named comms partner for Sydney-based private members club PR agency SBCo has been appointed as the strategic PR and communications partner for Sydney's modern-membership club, The Pillars. Tthe partnership will begin with a series of private media previews, providing exclusive access to the club for select journalists and industry leaders, which will be followed by a strategic calendar of member and media events, supported by ongoing retained PR activity. Kieron Hunt, general manager at The Pillars, said: "Aligning with true experts in their field isn't just a strategic choice; it's a reflection of the standard we hold ourselves to every day. Sally and the SBCo team bring exactly that - deep expertise, genuine understanding of our world, and a shared commitment to excellence." Sally Burleigh, SBCo Founder / Director, added: "What has been built at The Pillars in just one year is remarkable. This is a club defined not only by its heritage setting, b