"We have spent the last several months re-arming and re-organising ourselves to be able to execute an advanced digital strategy," says Nine's newly appointed CSO Matt James.

Omar Abdullah chose restraint over rhetoric after the Pahalgam attack, refusing to politicise tragedy for statehood demands (Indian Express, TOI). Meanwhile, India's defence budget soared to nine times Pakistan’s, as global military spending hit record highs (HT, TOI). In a bizarre twist, IIT scientists are testing if a 'yagya' can make it rain (HT). In sports, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed an IPL ton, stunning veterans (ESPNcricinfo). Tech heads-up: WhatsApp will ditch older iPhones from May (India Today). And at the box office, Thudarum stormed past Rs 65 crore, exceeding all expectations (Koimoi)

Change at the top as Ooh Media CEO steps down.

NDTV Marathi marked its first anniversary with NDTV Marathi Manch, a flagship event in Mumbai that brought together political leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and policymakers to chart Maharashtra’s path forward.

New Zealand-based publication Tech Day has a new addition to its editorial team, welcoming journalist Jed Nykolle-Harmeon in a move Tech Day Publisher Sean Mitchell says underlines “the value of journalists”.

Just five days to go until the federal election poll - though over 2 million voters have already had their say via early voting and incoming postal votes.

Investigative journalism Fellowship opens its doors to applicants who will be taught by the experts.

The Indian government has issued a formal warning to the BBC over its reporting on the Pahalgam terror attack, raising concerns with Jackie Martin, BBC's India head, about what it called a misleading headline: “Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists.” Officials argue the headline wrongly implied Indian involvement in the deaths.

Zee News hosted the 'Ideas on Education' forum on Monday, April 28, 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, education leaders and change makers to reimagine the future of learning in India.

The Pahalgam terrorist attack not only shook the nation but also reignited scrutiny over how national crises are reported across television, print, and digital media.

Tamil Nadu ministers Ponmudy and Senthil Balaji bowed out after sharp court rebukes over their continued power, reported The Hindu. In Kashmir, bulldozers replaced bullets as houses linked to terrorists were demolished post-Pahalgam—but fears of alienating locals linger. Meanwhile, misplaced rage saw a UP man shoot a biryani seller in Agra, a crime police called a publicity stunt. Liverpool finally lifted their 20th EPL title after 35 years. In the Gulf, IE’s Anil Sasi reported the UAE is swapping oil for AI dreams. And in Kerala, Mohanlal’s Thudarum roared strong, said THR India’s Vishal Menon.

TikTok Trending, the world’s first official TikTok radio station, is expanding to Canberra in 2025, ARN and TikTok have announced, according to B&T.

Journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell have launched Lamestream, a new independent podcast and newsletter tackling the crises facing Australia’s media landscape.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory urging OTT platforms and digital publishers to make their content more accessible for people with disabilities.

PRmoment India has launched the PR Confidence Survey 2025 to assess the outlook of the public relations industry amid rapid shifts driven by AI adoption, talent movement, and the changing media landscape.