Scroll through any social media feed today and one thing stands out — influence is no longer driven by scale alone, but by credibility. For PR and communications teams, this marks a clear shift. Influencers are no longer just channels used to amplify campaigns. They have become embedded in the storytelling process, shaping how audiences perceive brands in real time.

In Today’s Ten, India eyes Gujarat for a third satellite launch facility, women outnumber men in Kerala but not in candidate lists, and West Asia tensions rattle Indian stocks, among other key developments.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld the acquittal of the chief editor of Him Himwanti newspaper in a defamation case.

News is no longer produced only inside newsrooms backed by cameras, editors, and broadcast schedules. Today, it often begins with a single post.

The Indian Newspaper Society and Association of Indian Magazines have urged the Centre to prioritise LPG supplies for print media after Israel–Iran war disruptions hit imports via the Strait of Hormuz. With newspapers classified as “industrial use,” printing presses face delays due to LPG shortages critical for ink drying. The episode exposes a larger question: if journalism informs democracy, why isn’t it treated as essential infrastructure?

“It's perfect to be neurodivergent in journalism because we think differently,” says podcast producer and former BBC Journalist Ania Lichtarowicz.

It's all about petrol pain today with News Limited papers across the country, going front page with John Rolfe's exclusive that the government could allow motorists as little as $40 worth of fuel as part of national regulated fuel rationing.

The passing of S. Thyagarajan at 85 marks the end of an era in Indian sports journalism. Revered as “Mr Dependable”, he embodied the values of integrity, diligence, and clarity that defined the very best of the profession.

The Odisha Sports Journalists Association (OSJA) has elected its new office bearers for the 2026–28 term at its Annual General Meeting held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, March 21.

The first district conference of the Andhra Pradesh Working Journalists Federation (APWJF) was inaugurated in Tirupati on Sunday by Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani. Addressing the gathering, he assured that efforts would be made to provide house sites for journalists who do not own homes, The Hans India reported.

Qatar-based Al Jazeera saw the biggest year-on-year traffic growth among the 50 biggest English-language news websites in the world in February 2026. The site grew traffic by a whopping 62 per cent to 63.4 million visits compared to the same period last year. When Israel’s war on Gaza unfolded in 2024, Al Jazeera’s 24-hour coverage gained praise from the Reuters Institute for offering the Palestinian perspective.

In Today’s Ten: After six years, court convicts nine cops in the Sathankulam double murder case; how Mumbai’s rail surveillance tool becomes a key aid in national investigations; and as elections near, AIADMK leaves no stone unturned in its bid to reclaim political ground, among other developing stories.

Press bodies across the country have strongly condemned the sealing of the Delhi office of United News of India (UNI) on March 20, calling it a serious threat to press freedom and democratic functioning.

Journalists across Himachal Pradesh have voiced strong displeasure over the alleged neglect of their demands in the state budget.

In today's front pages: As some papers were warning of Iran escalating, The West was able to rush press news of a Trump Truce. It comes just in time, as Australia struggles with declining fuel reserves and soaring prices. Meanwhile, Kyle Sandilands' ARN contract has been revealed.