The ED's searches at properties linked to Pinarayi Vijayan triggered protests across Kerala, while an Indian Express investigation exposed serious lapses at VFS visa centres handling Schengen applications. The Supreme Court upheld retrospective 28% GST on online gaming firms, HDFC Bank faced fresh scrutiny after governance allegations, and Delhi continued to battle a worsening 90-million-gallon daily water shortfall.

Senior journalist Sandhya Jain suffered multiple fractures after a speeding biker allegedly jumped a red signal and rammed into her scooty on Navi Mumbai’s Palm Beach Road, a stretch already under scrutiny for rising reckless driving cases, writes Meena R. Prashant

Ramasamy, a senior journalist who worked with Kumudam weekly magazine, passed away at the age of 58 due to ill health.

A 46-year-old journalist attached to a Tamil daily in Coimbatore was arrested on 26 May for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The case, registered at All Women Police Station, Coimbatore South, has been booked under the POCSO Act and is being investigated by senior officers, reports Suganthi Marimuthu.

India and the US signed a strategic rare earths framework to reduce dependence on China, while an Indian Express investigation put HDFC Bank's governance practices under the spotlight. Karnataka politics saw fresh succession speculation around Siddaramaiah, Delhi unveiled anti-terror units at every police station, and a bizarre fake wedding scam left 42 grooms without brides.

IN PR: Dylan Quinnell joins the Global Strategic Communications Council, India S joins The Royal Sydney Golf Club, opportunities at SHK APAC and Commonwealth Bank.

CNBC-TV18, in partnership with IndiaBonds are set to host the India Fixed Income Summit 2026 in Mumbai on May 26, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors and financial sector leaders.

Every actor has a skincare line. Every influencer has a lip gloss. But few celebrity beauty launches in recent memory landed quite like Rihanna’s. When Fenty Beauty opened Ki Haveli, its first immersive pop-up store in India, from April 25 to May 4, it drew journalists, influencers, creators, stylists, PR professionals, and brand strategists eager to shape the conversation around the brand. The event reflected a broader shift taking place across fashion and beauty media.

Binge Labs has won the digital mandate for Mumbai Tech Week 2026.

The Chennai Press Club (CPC) has strongly condemned the police for allegedly filing false cases against Thiruthani‑based Malaimurasu reporter Vinothkumar and attempting to imprison him.

IN PR: Alexander Clampett joins Foxtel Group and Sophie Payne steps up at Archetype

Our Today's Ten pick examines how institutions handle power, oversight and public resources. Delhi Golf Club faces questions over its use of government land, Bengal opens holding centres for undocumented migrants, CBSE investigates major exam-marking failures affecting thousands of students, and police adoption of AI raises accountability concerns. Meanwhile, Quad tensions deepen, fertiliser imports face geopolitical pressure, and India wastes 300 GWh of solar power despite record renewable generation.

The Northeast may appear safer for journalists than many other parts of India, according to recent data. Yet reporters on the ground say danger has not disappeared. Conflict, threats, financial pressures and professional uncertainty continue to shape journalism across the region, writes Meena R Prashant.

Multiple FIRs filed against senior journalist and political analyst K. Nageshwar over his remarks on an alleged Pawan Kalyan–Amit Shah conversation have reignited concerns about the shrinking space for political commentary in India’s television media.

The Telangana High Court has raised strong concerns over delays in renewing journalists’ accreditation cards, underscoring that the matter affects the entire media fraternity.