For journalists who live by tight deadlines and constant newsroom buzz, exhaustion often becomes part of the job. But what if technology could take over the repetitive work and free up time for storytelling? That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, say media experts, including India Today Group’s Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie.

While countless actors have convincingly portrayed journalists on screen, a select few actually walked the newsroom corridors before stepping into the limelight. Their journey from reporting facts to performing iconic roles on screen adds a fascinating layer to their artistic persona.

LEAD ANALYSIS: The Hindu reported that the India-UK trade pact offers duty-free access on 99 per cent of tariff lines, with Keir Starmer calling it a “launchpad for growth.” Reports said ministers Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle will fast-track its rollout. SPOTLIGHT: TOI found India’s sunshine hours have been declining for 30 years due to cloud cover and pollution. SPORTS: ET said India’s sports economy may hit $70 billion by 2030. TECH UPDATE: Mint wrote Anthropic will open its first India office in Bengaluru. ENTERTAINMENT: India Today reported Kantara: Chapter 1 crossed Rs 300 crore in its first week.

Financial services journalist Lachlan Maddock has been appointed editor of Investment Magazine and will officially start the new position on October 13.

Scott Morrison returns, Minister 'not good at maths', magistrates pledge to go hard on crime but new guide says don't, housing and child care issues, The Ashes loom, and there's nothing like gold - it's all in today's news, and more. Stories by Sally Rawsthorne, Daniel Brettig, Carla Jaeger, Paul Sakkal, Elizabeth Redman, Lachlan Abbot, Madeleine Bower and Elizabeth Pike, James Willis, Sean Smith and Adrian Rauso.

The News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) and the Chennai Press Club condemned the abrupt blackout of Puthiya Thalaimurai News Channel on the Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Network (TACTV), saying the state cable operator has taken the channel off air across Tamil Nadu. Puthiya Thalaimurai has also claimed that its reach has allegedly dropped sharply on TACTV while distribution on private operators and DTH continues. A government response was not available at press time.

Prasar Bharati has invited proposals to onboard a Project Management Unit (PMU) for its OTT platform, WAVES, which has crossed 3.8 million downloads and 2.3 million registered users since its launch in November 2024. The move is aimed at positioning WAVES among the leading OTT platforms globally and making it the most preferred digital platform in the country.

Even as private broadcasters renew calls for a level playing field in the distribution space, Prasar Bharati has clarified that DD Free Dish will remain non-addressable by design, staying true to its public service mandate.

Mysuru-based senior journalist Amshi Prasannakumar has been selected for the Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Alumni Krishi Media Award 2025.

LEAD ANALYSIS: India prepares to host Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, signalling a decisive shift in its Afghan policy. SPOTLIGHT: TOI and The Hindu reported how John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis turned subatomic theory into touchable reality — leading the trio to win the Physics Nobel prize. SPORTS: Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat banned for a year after missing weight, costing him the 2026 Asiad. TECH UPDATE: India exported $10 billion worth of iPhones in six months — Apple’s biggest India leap yet. ENTERTAINMENT: Pradeep Ranganathan isn’t directing the Rajini–Kamal film, putting rumours to rest.

Hindu Tamil Thisai, a Tamil daily from the Hindu Group, has celebrated the completion of 12 years in the industry, marking a milestone of successful journalism and stepping into the 13th year with a refreshed look.

The world of new media personalities and influencers continues to expand and grow with the news today Nine Radio has today signed rising media star and Australian BookTok influencer Luke Bateman, to an exclusive audio deal.

Are Media will today unveil a collection of what it calls “new innovations and initiatives” for its brands ELLE, marie claire, Gourmet Traveller and belle.

Plenty of coverage today on October 7 commemorations, while in other news aged care waiting lists blow out, a star witness who 'can't recall anything about anything', an Aussie at the centre of an $83bn company sale, and Optus still in the news.

A delegation from the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu and Kashmir, visited Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) as part of their official tour to Mumbai on Monday, October 6.