The ‘Press Di Azaadi Bahal Karo Sangharsh Committee’ organised a massive protest by forming a human chain outside the SSP office in Bathinda on May 5, against the continuous attacks on journalists by both the Central and State governments.

Today’s stories track what happens after the votes are counted and the pressure shifts to power, policy and stability. In West Bengal, post-election violence has escalated sharply, with a key aide to Suvendu Adhikari shot dead and over 1,500 arrests signalling a volatile transition. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay faces a crucial numbers test, with the Governor demanding proof of majority even as Congress support falls short and alliances shift. On the economic front, India’s oil strategy is being reshaped in real time — Russia’s share has surged to over 33% even as supply disruptions and pricing shifts alter import dynamics.

The broadcast sector’s dominance within the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) budget has weakened, even as the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) segment gains increasing policy attention.

Andhra Jyothi reporter Jaganmohan Reddy was hacked to death in V. Kota on April 28. The prime suspect, a history-sheeter, fled to Karnataka and surrendered in a 2021 ganja case. Police now await his transfer for interrogation amid procedural delays.

A data centre backlash is brewing

Today’s stories are shaped by the aftershocks of India’s 2026 election earthquake. In Tamil Nadu, Congress has agreed to support Vijay’s TVK — but only if it keeps its distance from the BJP. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign despite the BJP’s sweeping victory, while stories emerging from the SIR voter-roll controversy continue to fuel questions around electoral legitimacy. Beyond politics, Reliance Industries is preparing a potentially massive satellite communications play to rival Starlink, while India’s drug regulator begins a major overhaul with plans to recruit 1,500 specialists.

Journalists Suparna Sharma and Anand RK, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, have won the Pulitzer Prize for their project “trAPPed”, which explores digital surveillance and cyber fraud. The work combines visual storytelling and investigative reporting to highlight emerging tech-driven crimes.

The Centre has announced 15,000 scholarships to train young professionals in artificial intelligence (AI) across media, entertainment, gaming, and animation.

Vox Media, the US media firm that owns New York magazine, digital sites like Vulture and sports network SB Nation, as well as a number of high profiles podcasts from the likes of Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher, could be the latest member of the Murdoch family media empire.

Senior journalist Pradeep Tiwari, former editor of the Delhi edition of The Pioneer Hindi, died of a cardiac arrest in Ghaziabad on Sunday. He was 57.

Today’s stories are dominated by one thing: a political map of India being dramatically redrawn. The BJP’s historic victory in West Bengal ends Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule and marks its biggest eastern breakthrough in years, powered by an aggressive booth-level campaign and a softer welfare-focused strategy. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s TVK shattered four decades of Dravidian dominance with a stunning 107-seat debut, transforming a fan-club network into a full-fledged political machine. Kerala delivered its own upheaval, with the Congress-led UDF sweeping back to power while the Left recorded its worst performance in decades.

A week after two journalists were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh for questioning Health Minister Irfan Ansari over the air ambulance accident, no FIR has been registered despite a formal complaint. The delay has triggered outrage among journalists and press bodies, with victims raising concerns over press safety and police inaction, while the Ranchi Press Club has pledged legal support and demanded accountability.

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First-year students from the Department of Strategic Communication at Indian Institute of Mass Communication visited the Parliament of India on April 28, 2026, as part of an academic exposure initiative.