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.

Indian Express Online Media is all set to host the third edition of the Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) on October 14, 2025, at the State Convention Centre, Shillong.

news.com.au has today launched Sex, Lies and Streaming, its first investigative podcast with what you might call an entertainment focus. Hosted by news.com.au journalist James Weir, Sex, Lies and Streaming promises to pull back the curtain on the multi-billion-dollar adult creator economy, following British OnlyFans phenomenon Bonnie Blue during one pivotal week in Las Vegas that could make or break her career.

Hope in the Middle East, no Nobel for Trump, Libs continue to flounder, Lidia Thorpe speaks out with some incendiary words, Melbourne crime wave continues, and why AI is making it increasingly easy for hackers.

In yet another disturbing incident of road rage, a drunk motorist assaulted a journalist in Silchar, Assam.

LEAD ANALYSIS: Haryana IAS officer Amneet P Kumar filed an FIR naming 14 senior officials, including DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, for abetment to suicide after her husband, IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, allegedly took his life. SPOTLIGHT: A toxic cough syrup from Sresan Pharma killed 23 children, exposing fatal regulatory lapses. SPORTS: India’s footballers salvaged a 1-1 draw against Singapore, while teen shuttlers clinched their first-ever world junior team medal. TECH: Dassault plans to make India a $1B hub by 2030 with major Pune expansion. ENTERTAINMENT: Deepika Padukone flagged gender bias and poor working conditions in the film industry.