In today's spotlight, we profile Sushmita Panda, senior correspondent, Financial Express

Republic Bharat, the flagship Hindi news channel of Republic Media Network, is hosting Sangam - Sahitya, Sur and Shakti on Friday, December 20, 2024, at its headquarters in Noida.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) held an open house to discuss its consultation paper, Framework for Service Authorisations for the Provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Parliament descended into chaos as debates over Amit Shah’s remarks on B.R. Ambedkar turned physical, with the INDIA bloc demanding an apology and accusing the government of distorting historical narratives, as reported by The Hindu. Meanwhile, Anurag Bende of Times of India and Hindustan Times highlighted RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call for societal harmony, urging people to avoid reigniting disputes like the Ram Temple issue and focus on peace and unity.

Lisa Muxworthy, the former editor-in-chief of News.com.au, has been appointed head of growth content at Nine’s metro mastheads, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times, and WAtoday, Mumbrella reported.

In today's spotlight, we profile, Ankit Sharma, senior assistant editor at The Economic Times.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory for OTT platforms, cautioning them against streaming content that inadvertently promotes or glorifies the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Moneycontrol's second edition of the India Fintech Conclave took place on December 18, 2024, in Mumbai.

A tragic incident unfolded off the Mumbai coast when a Navy speedboat collided with a private ferry en route to Elephanta Island, killing 13 people, including women and children. The mishap, occurring during engine trials, raises questions about operational accountability. Meanwhile, Hindustan Times’ Simran Singh and Times of India’s Yudhvir Rana spotlighted a heartwarming tale of a 75-year-old Indian woman who was trafficked to Karachi, reuniting with her family after 22 years, thanks to YouTuber Walliullah Maroof, whose efforts bridged borders and rekindled hope.

Nine has appointed new TV news directors for Queensland and Western Australia, according to Mumbrella.

In today's spotlight, we profile Selvaraj Arunachalam, assistant editor at Times of India.

Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator Dish TV India has partnered with UK-based C21 Media to unveil a trade event, Content India 2025.

Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has appointed Cumulus PR as its PR and communications partner.

Confiance Communications has added Nutrabay, a leading sports nutrition and wellness brand in India, to its growing client portfolio.

In our Today's Ten, we bring you an analysis of the debate over One Nation, One Election bill introduced in the Parliament and the media coverage over it. We cover all angles brought out by leading newspapers in the country over the ONOE. For Spotlight, we highlight Union Minister Amit Shah pressing for Uniform Civil Code in all BJP-ruled states. Some of the other important stories include the follow up on death of 11 restaurant workers in Georgia, the SL President looking for more Indian investments as well as AIIMS deploying AI-powered tools to revolutionise early breast cancer detection.