Budget lifeboat: sweeping NDIS overhaul to rein in costs The federal budget is being framed around major NDIS changes designed to curb runaway spending, with the government arguing the savings are essential to long-term fiscal repair. States are already warning Canberra not to “cost shift” any fallout, setting up a fresh Commonwealth–state fight over who pays for disability support. Covered by: The Australian, The West Australian, The Australian. AUKUS warning light: US submarine transfers “not a priority” Australia’s plan to acquire Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS has been thrown into uncertainty after the US Navy signalled the transfers are not its top priority amid production constraints. The story sharpens questions about capability gaps, timelines and whether Canberra needs contingency options as strategic competition in the region intensifies. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald. Treasury breach shock: official charged over alleged mass

Comscore has introduced day-level measurement of digital news consumption during polling and exit poll days in West Bengal and Assam, aiming to provide real-time insights into user behaviour during major news events. According to e4m, the development comes amid an active election season, as digital platforms attract a larger share of political advertising budgets. The pilot covers national and regional publishers across Hindi and English platforms, tracking engagement during polling, exit poll, and counting days. Comscore is using a hybrid methodology that combines panel-based data with direct publisher integrations to ensure accurate cross-platform measurement. Currently focused on West Bengal and Assam, the project plans to expand to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

A one‑day workshop on “Women, Media, and Technology” was jointly organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations at the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan. Addressing the gathering, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar stressed the need for media to approach issues related to women with sensitivity, responsibility and accuracy, noting that the press plays a key role in shaping societal attitudes. Rahatkar highlighted that while women have made significant strides in science, technology, defence, administration and entrepreneurship, challenges persist, making responsible coverage crucial. She warned that the speed of digital news dissemination has increased risks of unverified information, urging stronger fact-checking practices to curb misinformation. Senior journalist Swati Gupta underlined that reporting on crimes against women must prioritise sensitive language, respect for survivors, and protection of id

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued separate notices to four media professionals, including three electronic journalists and a cameraman, directing them to appear as witnesses in connection with a case registered in November 2025. According to Deccan Chronicle, the individuals have been asked to present themselves at the agency’s Madhapur office on April 22 at 10 am for examination. The case was registered on November 26, 2025 under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Sections 13 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The notices were issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, read with Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In the communication, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Chief Investigating Officer Kaki Rahul Teja stated that the recipients were believed to be “acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case” and were required to appear before the investigating officer for enquiry.

Image of the Day   1. "The Strategic Vulnerability in India's LPG Supply Model" Author: Shrikant Madhav Vaidya (Former Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation) Page: 10 (Editorial) This is the standout piece in the edition. Vaidya moves well beyond crisis commentary to deliver a rigorous structural analysis of India's LPG dependence — quantifying the demand-production mismatch, benchmarking India against Japan, China, and South Korea, and building a clear policy framework. The writing is disciplined and evidence-driven, moving methodically from diagnosis to prescription. The observation that India's problem is not merely import dependence but that imported LPG flows overwhelmingly into household kitchens — the one use "hardest to defer and hardest to replace" — is a genuinely sharp insight that elevates it above routine energy commentary. 2. "I Watched the 2013 Match from Behind a Glass Wall… Glad I Have Made It Inside&

For over two decades, Palki Sharma Upadhyay has grown to become one of the most recognisable names in Indian broadcast journalism. The calm anchor, the pointed questioner, the journalist who made "Gravitas" on WION something people actually watched. She has passed through Doordarshan, CNN-News18, WION and Firstpost and at each stop she brought credibility to somebody else's editorial project. Now she is starting her own. Multiple media industry trackers, including exchange4media, Business Media India and Newslaundry, have reported it as her own independent venture. India Global Review, or IGR, is Sharma's bet that there is an audience hungry for something most Indian media has struggled to build: a globally minded newsroom that does not sacrifice editorial backbone to stay in business. The platform is digital-first, which is less a strategy than a statement of where the audience actually lives. And the timing matters. Sharma's last day at Network18 was March 31. By April she was

The Nai Duniya Foundation honoured journalists, writers and filmmakers at the Media for Unity Awards 2026 held at the India International Centre, recognising individuals who upheld truth and courage in challenging times. Former Supreme Court judge Hrishikesh Roy attended the programme as the chief guest. The event saw participation from senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai, political commentator Neerja Chowdhury, actor and writer Saurabh Shukla, senior political leader Shashi Tharoor, and former Chief Election Commissioner S. Y. Quraishi. According to India Tomorrow, the awardees included Associate Editor of The Hindu Ziya Us Salam and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, among others. Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of independent journalism and its role in safeguarding democratic values.