Indore-based communications agency, PR 24x7, has announced an expansion of its services pan-India, a significant milestone to enhance the agency’s presence and reach to the national stage.

Adgcraft has secured the PR mandate for Edgistify, a warehousing and fulfilment network.

The Kashmir News Service (KNS) group of publications held its annual media workshop on Sunday, October 12, at Hotel Radisson, M.A. Road, Srinagar. The day-long session brought together correspondents from across districts, senior editors, and former journalists associated with KNS.

In a world where markets swing in seconds and updates flash across faster than the blink of an eye, financial journalists work at a pace that rivals the movement they cover.

The Wire — an independent digital media organisation — has won the fifth N. Rajesh Memorial Media Award, instituted by the Madhyamam Journalists’ Union (MJU) in memory of veteran journalist and former Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) leader N. Rajesh.

LEAD ANALYSIS: After two years of war, Israel and Palestine signed a historic ceasefire, freeing the last 20 Israeli hostages and 1,968 Palestinian prisoners. SPOTLIGHT: SC ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede that killed 41 people, calling it a tragedy that shook the national conscience. TECH: Andhra aims to build 6GW of data centres, with Google investing $10B in a 1GW Vizag cluster. SPORTS: Indian Pickleball League unveiled its official logo at the Filmfare Awards, signalling its entry into India’s mainstream leagues. ENTERTAINMENT: Annu Kapoor faced public outrage after making sexist comments about Tamannaah during an interview.

A string of hoax bomb threats targeting journalists and media organisations in Tamil Nadu this week triggered panic across newsrooms and kept police forces on high alert. The coordinated messages, later confirmed to be false, have raised concerns about escalating attempts to intimidate members of the press.

No prizes for guessing the main story today - the papers, mostly, go to town on the dramatic events in the Middle East with wall-to-wall coverage. Stories by David Crowe, Sophie Elsworth, Cameron Stewart, Richard Ferguson, Liam Mendes, Greg Sheridan, Yoni Bashan, Ben Packham, Gabrielle Weiniger and Venetia Menzies, James Dowling, Lily McCaffrey, Sarah Ison and Noah Yim, Lily McCaffrey, Mohammed Alfares, Will Seitam and Joanna Panagopoulos.

Tensions and criticisms that arose following the absence of female journalists from a press conference of the Afghanistan Foreign Minister, Malwawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, held in New Delhi on Friday, October 10, 2025, subsided following the second “inclusive” press conference held on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

The Association of Indian Magazines (AIM) has elected a new leadership team following its Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi, setting the stage for a renewed chapter in India’s magazine publishing space.

Fellowships have become an essential part of modern journalism, offering reporters the time, mentorship and resources to explore stories that go beyond daily news cycles. They provide a platform for experimentation and depth—helping journalists pursue investigations, amplify unheard voices and connect with global networks that shape their craft.

The Uttarakhand government is facing severe criticism for its stark contradiction between assurances and actions concerning journalists.

Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, successfully hosted the two-day “National PR Conclave 2025” at the Gangotri Convention Centre, CCL Headquarters, Ranchi.

CNN-News18 has announced that it has emerged as an undisputed leader in the English news genre.

LEAD ANALYSIS: Taliban’s endorsement of India’s sovereignty over J&K sparked outrage in Pakistan, which accused Kabul of violating UNSC resolutions. SPOTLIGHT: In Nandurbar’s hills, women now climb daily to tie phones to trees for e-KYC verification to avail Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana. TECH UPDATE: Indian Railways will ink an MoU with MapmyIndia’s Mappls, the desi rival to Google Maps, as Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised its 3D maps and accident alerts. SPORTS: Alyssa Healy’s 142 powered Australia’s record 331-run chase, breaking Indian hearts in a historic Women’s ODI clash. ENTERTAINMENT: Salman Khan took a swipe at A.R. Murugadoss over Sikandar’s failure.