LEAD ANALYSIS: Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for a record 10th time, signalling another round of power-balancing between JD(U) and BJP. SPOTLIGHT: India’s fall in Russian oil imports long predates US tariffs, with eight of ten months showing lower purchases. TECH: ICAR’s new TnpB-based gene-editing tool may offer a cheaper, homegrown alternative to CRISPR for GE crop breeding. SPORTS: Shubman Gill is out of the Guwahati Test, with Sai Sudharsan replacing him after a neck injury scare. ENTERTAINMENT: Delhi High Court has cleared Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur for release, dismissing claims of historical distortion.

India’s DTH television sector continued to face challenges in Q2 FY26, with key operators’ financial results reflecting a drop in active subscribers and a growing shift toward connected TV and OTT platforms.

Asianetnews.com has unveiled the India H.O.G. Rally 2025, an exclusive celebration of Harley-Davidson heritage and community, scheduled for December 19–20 at Morjim Beach, Goa.

In the dynamic news ecosystem dominated by algorithms, trends and shrinking patience in reading stories, feature writers continue to hold onto one of the most enduring crafts of journalism: deep, human-centred storytelling.

A recent incident involving the false announcement of veteran actor Dharmendra’s “death” on television and on the social media accounts of several journalists has reignited concerns about how the race to break news first is eroding basic journalistic checks. The unverified update, triggered by a misleading social media post, was aired within minutes and spread rapidly online before the actor’s family confirmed he was alive and recovering. Despite the clarification, the rumour continued to circulate across platforms.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued a formal advisory to digital news platforms and social media intermediaries regarding online content linked to the Red Fort blasts, which may inadvertently incite unlawful activity.

The Editors Guild has raised concerns over the newly notified DPDP Rules, 2025, saying they fail to address key issues for journalists and media organisations, potentially undermining press freedom.

Man of Many founder Scott Purcell has officially announced the news Editor-in-Chief Nick Hall is departing the outlet as the search continues for a replacement.

Choice’s Editorial Director Mark Serrels and Lowkii Presenter/Social Media & Community Manager Ruby Innes have spoken of their pride after Penguin Books published their book Toilet Time Machine.

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The Mohanlalganj police in Lucknow have arrested five men for attempting to attack journalist Mukesh Dwivedi and have seized three vehicles used in the incident, according to Navbharat Times.

The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Ratlam-based reporter Rafiq Khan.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Times Network recently announced the release of Unheard Cries at GB Road, a documentary giving voice to women living and working in Delhi’s red-light area.

House of Communication India has been appointed as the strategic PR partner for BankBazaar India.​

Margherita Journalists’ Association marked its 23rd Foundation Day with a renewed call for stronger safety nets for journalists and deeper public engagement on issues surrounding the Northeastern Coalfields (NEC) of Coal India Ltd. The event also reflected on the evolving role of the media in Assam amid rapid information shifts and rising pressures on the profession, India Today NR reported.