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The Press Club of India (PCI) held a silent protest march around its premises in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 13, condemning the alleged police brutality and detention of journalists covering CJP protests on October 10. More than a hundred journalists participated.

Dentsu India is expanding its Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) practice to help brands improve their visibility and representation across artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and discovery platforms.

Veteran media executive Ishita Chauhan has launched Cultural (Mis)fits (CMF), a culture company aimed at supporting artists, creators and communities shaping India’s alternative creative scene.

Dentsu Creative’s 2026 global CMO Report, ‘Making it Real’, highlights the challenges marketers face in turning artificial intelligence (AI) investments into business growth, while stressing the importance of human creativity and real-world experiences.

Haryana Police arrested Living India News Managing Director Atul Aggarwal, editor Saurabh Upadhyay, anchor Sudesh Nain Mor, journalist Neetu and driver Lovepreet on October 10 over allegations of broadcasting an old video as a live sting operation and blackmailing a person featured in it.

The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists- R (KUWJ-R) has condoled the death of veteran journalist Bandigadi Nanjundappa, editor of Voice of Shivamogga, recalling his dedication to journalism and his contributions to journalists’ organisations.

The Federation of Press Clubs has called for a structured mechanism to provide free legal assistance to journalists facing legal challenges arising from their professional work, with a particular focus on independent journalists who lack institutional backing.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled the Uttarakhand Press Club’s (UPC) annual magazine, ‘Guldasta’, at the CM’s residence. Senior state government officials, Press Club members and journalists from various media organisations attended the event.

The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) will hold its biennial elections for the 2026-28 term on October 23.

ABC has announced David Chau as the new finance presenter on 7 pm news bulletins, following Alan Kohler's retirement announcement last month.