Alarmed by rising illegal activities along border areas, a delegation of journalists submitted a memorandum to the district Superintendent of Police, urging strict action against trafficking networks.

A 21-year-old journalism student died after jumping in front of a passenger train in Maranallur, near Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday morning.

Today’s stories track how global shocks and local systems are colliding on the ground. In Delhi, a commercial LPG black market, fuelled by the West Asia crisis is driving up food prices, exposing cracks in supply controls. The fallout of labour unrest in Noida has escalated beyond borders, with a formal complaint filed before the ILO. Election tensions continue to build in West Bengal, with fresh allegations against officials and unprecedented deployment of central agencies. On the global-tech front, India is negotiating access to frontier AI models with the US, signalling a new phase of tech diplomacy.

The brutal murder of 30-year-old journalist Jaganmohan Reddy in Chittoor has triggered outrage across India. While police investigate a possible personal motive, the journalists' union alleges a contract killing linked to Reddy’s recent reporting on the illegal sandalwood mafia. With suspects absconding and a history of impunity for crimes against the press, media bodies are now demanding a national protection law to safeguard those exposing the truth, writes Pragadish Kirubakaran

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Australia should make Big Tech pay its share, but through a broad Digital Services Tax that funds journalism and recognises the value platforms extract from our national digital infrastructure — not another flawed media bargaining scheme, argues Influencing CEO Phil Sim.

Today’s stories sit at the intersection of security, law and economic transformation. In Manipur, a fresh security review flags a dangerous vacuum after troop redeployments for elections, even as violence continues. At the same time, a Supreme Court order on a 28-week abortion and AIIMS seeking its review has triggered a complex legal and ethical debate. On the economic front, Reliance’s $17 billion data centre cluster signals a massive push into India’s digital infrastructure. Elsewhere, weak market sentiment is slowing IPO plans and the declaration of a major Kashmir seminary as unlawful raises fresh political and constitutional questions.

NDTV brought a golden retriever into its Delhi newsroom as a “Chief Bark Officer”, and it worked. The one-day visit lifted morale, sparked conversations, and is now set to become a weekly feature. Meanwhile, NDTV Chennai has long had its own newsroom companion in Cinderella II, an adopted cat. With science backing the benefits, the moral of the story is that sometimes better workplaces start with four paws.

In an era of shrinking attention spans and fierce competition, brand communication is undergoing a reset. Globally, loud messaging is giving way to clarity, trust, and insight‑led storytelling. While markets like the UK and Europe lean on minimalism and precision, India’s communication landscape is more complex — shaped by scale, cultural diversity, and rapid digital growth.

Journalism is often seen as a profession rooted in facts and objectivity. But for those reporting on the ground, especially in moments of crisis and loss, the job comes with an emotional weight that doesn’t always end with the story.

The media fraternity in Assam is in deep shock following the passing of veteran journalist Nitya Bora on April 22 after a prolonged illness. He was 83.

A senior Kerala journalist has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment during a train journey. He has been removed as director of a journalism institute run by the Kerala Union of Working Journalists, which said it acted immediately upon received complaints. Police have registered a case and he remains in judicial custody as the investigation continues.

Today’s top stories cover power, pressure and policy. On the global stage, Iran’s renewed talks via Oman signal fragile attempts to revive diplomacy with the US, while India’s positioning at the BRICS meet reveals tensions over its stance on the West Asia conflict. Back home, the Centre is preparing a long-term push to end insurgency in the Northeast, even as data shows a sharp rise in government content-blocking orders. On the ground, Bengal’s political story is being shaped not just by campaigns but by deeper realities from Singur’s lingering jobs crisis to women voters balancing welfare benefits with dissatisfaction.

Representatives of several journalist bodies submitted a memorandum to Information and Public Relations Commissioner C.H. Priyanka on April 23, demanding a review of the newly formed Hyderabad District Media Accreditation Committee.

Police have arrested two brothers in connection with a journalist’s murder in Hathras from New Delhi.