IN PR: Andie Crawford joins Thrive; Cowley steps up at Eleven

Article 14's recent appeal for reader support has reignited a long-running debate within the media industry. As independent newsrooms struggle with shrinking revenues and changing consumption habits, journalists say India's biggest challenge may be convincing audiences that quality journalism deserves to be paid for, writes Meena R. Prashant.

Manipur's ethnic conflict took another grim turn with the recovery of suspected remains of six abducted men, while India formally summoned a US diplomat after a tanker strike near Oman killed Indian crew members. A major delimitation proposal recommended expanding the Lok Sabha to 824 seats, the government explored limits on airport privatisation to prevent monopolies, and a US court struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee, though many Indian professionals had already paid the price.

The question many in the Australian media industry are asking, is what the hell is Vinyl Group doing?

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at the newly merged Southern Cross Media.

Amar Ujala has launched its Amar Ujala FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) Channel across several Connected TV (CTV) and FAST platforms, expanding access to its Hindi news and infotainment programming.

Journalist and multimedia producer Sumit Singh has joined Bhaskar English, English-language publication from the Dainik Bhaskar Group, as chief sub-editor.

Punjab-based journalist Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who has received 16 police summons so far following complaints by AAP MLAs, has approached the state HC for relief. The complaints were filed following a controversial podcast he made recently and reflects the ongoing tussle between power and the press in Punjab once again, writes Meena Prashant.

IN PR: Alura Lane joins Modern Currency; Two promotions at Eleven

A one‑day seminar on “Media for Communal Harmony and Responsible Journalism” was held in Imphal on June 8, bringing together journalists, editors, and media professionals from across Manipur. The seminar was jointly organised by the Editors’ Guild Manipur and the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).

Noted YouTuber Maridhas was arrested in Madurai on Monday, June 8, 2026, in connection with a case registered by the Chennai Cyber Crime Wing over alleged “derogatory and obscene” remarks made on social media about a woman Minister in Tamil Nadu.

A political storm brewed in West Bengal as 20 Trinamool MPs reportedly prepared to break away and support the NDA, while 24 Indian sailors were rescued after a US strike on a sanctioned tanker near Oman. The US judiciary handed Indian tech workers a boost by striking down a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee and a fresh analysis revealed that NFHS-6 dropped dozens of key health indicators, reigniting concerns about data transparency.

Pebbly is trying to make current affairs easier for children to understand. Founded by Mumbai-based entrepreneur Riya Sumariya Katarmal, the platform uses short videos and young presenters to explain major news stories in simple, age-appropriate language while encouraging children to engage with the world around them, writes Meena R. Prashant.

Video footage from the recent Audio Awards which highlighted inappropriate touching on the dancefloor has resulted in the termination of the radio executive involved.