The ABC's Media Watch went in-house on Monday evening for one of its stories, examining last Thursday's ACMA finding that a Four Corners investigation into the redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial "unduly favoured one perspective through its presentation of aspects of the Memorial's redevelopment project."

Indira Gandhi University in Rewari organised competitions as part of the Babu Balmukund Gupta Memorial and Hindi Day celebrations.

The Science Journalists Association of India (SJAI), in association with the Solutions Journalism Network, will host a three-day residential workshop on reporting nature-based solutions and climate resilience.

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The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the state government and Adani Enterprises on a petition filed by journalist Ravi Nair, challenging a non‑bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him by a Gandhinagar sessions court.

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) held a dialogue on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on academic research, with researchers discussing the need for ethical practices, original thinking and field-based research.

Journalist Upendra Kumar was allegedly assaulted and had his mobile phone snatched while reporting on a tree collapse incident in UP's Katia village, under the Manpur police station limits

The Journalist Social Welfare Committee held its monthly meeting at its district office in UP's Bhulawai, Sambhal, where members discussed journalist unity, organisational strengthening and the responsibilities of journalism.

A Delhi court directed the Cyber Police Station in New Delhi to register an FIR against journalist Karishma Aziz over alleged derogatory posts and videos targeting Hindu religious figures, historical personalities and India on X, according to The News Mill.

The Press Club of India commemorated journalist Maulvi Muhammad Baqar’s 169th martyrdom anniversary on September 16, highlighting his contributions to field reporting, press freedom and inclusive journalism.

The Allahabad High Court issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on journalist Satyam Verma’s habeas corpus petition challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) over his alleged involvement in the Noida workers’ protest.

India has no dedicated national law specifically designed to protect journalists from violence and intimidation linked to their work. As journalist organisations renew calls for stronger safeguards, media professionals remain divided over whether India needs a separate Journalist Protection Act or better enforcement of existing laws.

CPJ's Asia-Pacific Program Coordinator Kunal Majumder on why newsroom safety protocols lag two decades behind the risks journalists actually face, the deeper exposure freelancers and local reporters carry, and why he believes India is uniquely placed to push the region toward stronger press protections.

Senior journalist Payal Mehta, known for her Parliament and BJP coverage, died suddenly in Mumbai on September 20 at 46. Colleagues remember her as journalism's go-to utility player; PM Modi and senior ministers were among those who paid tribute.

The Journalists’ Union of Sikkim (JUS) held a meeting of its newly constituted Executive Committee in Gangtok recently, chaired by JUS president Prabin Khaling.