Sydney community radio station 2SER will ive on, but there will be cuts after the UTS accepted a proposal that would see it operate as sole funder.

India's education system dominated headlines as fresh questions emerged over CBSE's technology contracts, its re-evaluation portal suffered widespread glitches, and undercover reporters found operators offering NEET re-exam papers and guaranteed scores for up to Rs 50 lakh. Elsewhere, an investigation blamed overcrowding and ignored SOPs for the Gulmarg Gondola breakdown, Delhi's water crisis revealed stark constituency-level disparities, and families in West Bengal continued to grapple with citizenship tribunal uncertainty.

West Bengal's new Assembly rules restricting journalists' movement have sparked criticism from media professionals, who say the measures could limit access to lawmakers and hinder reporting. While some call the move a "gag" on the press, others believe the true test will come during the upcoming budget session.

In a significant move to widen welfare coverage, the Karnataka government has expanded its free bus travel scheme for journalists, extending eligibility to part‑time journalists and correspondents in addition to full‑time media professionals.

For decades, Television Rating Points (TRPs) have been the currency of India's television industry, influencing advertising revenue, programming strategies and increasingly, editorial decisions.

Can journalism be constructive without being critical? Media professionals weigh in after Vice President C P Radhakrishnan's remarks, raising questions about press freedom, accountability and the role of the media in a democracy, writes Meena R Prashant.

A series of accountability stories dominate today’s edition: investigations exposed unsafe student housing and six years of ignored building safety audits in Delhi, while the Delhi High Court laid down a framework for the right to be forgotten. Gujarat police busted a labour-room cybercrime racket, and fresh questions emerged over missing indicators in India’s latest health survey. Meanwhile, India and Bangladesh prepare for crucial border talks amid rising undocumented migration concerns.

A 26-year-old journalist working with Silchar-based newspaper and digital platform Barak Bani was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Assam's Silchar on Thursday, May 28 evening.

​​​​​​​The Daily Beast is expanding its Australian team, recruiting for a Deputy Editor to join Australian Bureau Chief, Matt Young.

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a habeas corpus petition concerning journalist Satyam Verma. Filed by Verma’s wife, the petition challenges his arrest and detention, alleging procedural irregularities and seeking his release.

A manipulated AI‑generated video of veteran Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit has once again drawn attention to the growing challenge posed by deepfakes and the increasing burden on journalists to verify digital content before it spreads online.

Tamil news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai faced a temporary disruption on the state‑run Arasu Cable TV network, with viewers reporting poor reception and the channel being shifted from its usual slot. The incident drew sharp criticism from Opposition parties, journalists, and civil society groups, who alleged an attempt to curb press freedom.

A Delhi building collapse left six dead after a 20-hour rescue operation, while a cybersecurity researcher exposed vulnerabilities that reportedly allowed access to CBSE answer sheets. Investigators traced a cellphone used in the Pahalgam attack to a Pakistan-linked financial network, Maharashtra faced questions over a mining project in a tiger corridor, and West Asia tensions began reshaping supply chains and raising concerns about stress in India's banking system.

The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) celebrated the achievements of journalists’ children at its annual Talent Awards programme, recognising students excelling in academics, sports, arts, and extracurricular activities.

As Hindi journalism marks 200 years since the launch of Udanta Martand, journalists and editors reflect on its growing reach, evolving audience, business challenges and the impact of technology on the future of news.