The Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) has announced a mega agitation to press the government to address a range of long-pending demands concerning journalists.

Asian News International (ANI) has filed an appeal before a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, challenging a July order that refused to restrain OpenAI from using its news content for AI training.

India’s newspaper industry is beginning to look beyond the traditional advertising-and-circulation model, with events, digital subscriptions, outdoor advertising, branded properties, business services and other ventures accounting for a growing share of publisher revenues.

Senior journalist Avnish Kumar Mishra has rejoined Dainik Jagran, marking his return to one of India’s leading Hindi dailies.

Senior journalist Timsy Jaipuria has stepped down from CNBC-TV18 after 10 years with the network.

YAAP Digital secures the integrated creative and media mandate for Parle Candy Culture following a multi‑agency pitch.

BCCL has signed a content partnership with OpenAI to surface its journalism, including from The Times of India and The Economic Times, directly in ChatGPT responses, with links back to the original stories. The deal comes as OpenAI continues to fight a copyright case brought by rival news agency ANI, joined by several of India's largest media houses and music labels, and as a Delhi High Court ruling in that case awaits a possible Supreme Court challenge.

Kerry Stokes son, Ryan, has stepped up into the role of Chairman of Southern Cross Media, the media conglomerate that owns the Seven Network, The West Australian and former Austereo network.

The Super Radio Network, which encompasses up to 40 radio stations across NSW and Queensland, including Sydney-based 2SM, is up for sale.

Impressed by West Bengal’s recent decision to provide health insurance, higher pensions for retired journalists and a Durga Puja grant to media professionals, the Assam Union of Working Journalists (Assam Barta Jibi Sangha) has urged the Assam government to introduce similar welfare measures for journalists in the state.

The Andhra Pradesh government has called for applications for the 2025 Best Journalist Awards, honouring journalists for their work and contribution to the field. The awards will be presented in 12 categories, with cash prizes between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh.

The Uttar Pradesh Association of Journalists (UPAJ) has demanded a pension scheme for journalists and an effective law for their protection.

Employees of Madhyamam have begun an indefinite strike, alleging eight months of unpaid salaries for permanent staff and pressure on employees to resign and return on contracts with lower pay and fewer benefits.

In a recent episode of Influencing Insider, editor of The Shillong Times and Padma Shri awardee, Patricia Mukhim spills the beans on why journalists must be the voice of the community, not the powerful, even if it means asking uncomfortable questions, standing with those she believes are being wronged and speaking up even when doing so comes at a cost.

The Journalists Union of Sikkim (JUS) has expressed concern over two separate incidents involving journalists in New Delhi and called for fair and impartial inquiries into the allegations.