Business warns Labor’s CGT push could chill investment A widening rift has opened between the government and major employers over proposed capital gains tax changes, with business groups urging Labor to narrow any reforms to housing and WA’s Premier Roger Cook warning the plan could deter foreign capital in the mining sector. The dispute matters because it goes to the heart of Labor’s economic pitch—balancing revenue and fairness against investment confidence—while setting up a sharper political fight with the Coalition and industry ahead of legislation. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The West Australian, The Australian. EU trade deal in jeopardy as Coalition flags climate “lock-in” The Coalition is warning it may oppose the Australia–EU free-trade agreement, arguing it would entrench Labor’s climate settings and disadvantage agriculture. With trade diversification and farm market access at stake, the standoff raises the prospect of a major international

Image source: FPJ   A 46-year-old journalist attached to a leading Tamil daily in Coimbatore was arrested on May 26, 2026, in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a minor girl.  The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the girl’s parents at the All Women Police Station, Coimbatore South. According to The Hindu, the accused, a native of Tenkasi, was arrested from his native place on Tuesday. According to police sources, the accused had been living alone at his Coimbatore residence while his wife was at her native place for postnatal care. They allege that he used his acquaintance with the girl’s family to lure the minor to his residence last week and sexually assaulted her. The girl escaped and informed her parents, who then approached the police. An officer at Pothanur Police Station confirmed to Influencing India that the journalist was arrested under the POCSO Act. “The case is under investigation by senior officers,” the official sai

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  In-depth feature Covert Units At All Police Stns To Counter Terrorism By Deeksha Bh. & Abhinav T.   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 3 New Delhi is establishing specialised Counter Terrorism Units (CTUs) at every police station to monitor suspicious activities and radicalised youth. The units will be tasked with intelligence gathering, surveillance of extremist networks, and real-time threat assessment, representing a significant structural expansion of Delhi's counter-terror apparatus. Officials detail the functions, responsibilities, and digital tools these units will deploy. The story draws on official sources and internal policy details to explain a significant institutional shift in Delhi's policing architecture, going beyond announcement journalism to outline operational mandates and threat vectors the units are designed to address. #2  ·

CNBC-TV18, in partnership with IndiaBonds are set to host the India Fixed Income Summit 2026 in Mumbai on May 26, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors and financial sector leaders.  The summit will discuss the future of India’s bond markets, with key focus areas including retail participation, regulatory reforms, infrastructure financing and technology-driven transformation.  SEBI Executive Director Maninder Cheema and NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan will deliver keynote addresses, reported Adgully.  Senior leaders from NSDL, NSE, India INX, CRISIL, Jio Credit, Franklin Templeton and other institutions are also expected to participate in the discussions.

A revamped Culture and Equity category has seen four winners at this year’s Women in ICT Awards, hosted by Foundry/ARN. The awards recognised NEXTGEN’s Sally McIntosh in the distributor category, Cognizant’s Jessica Finn in the multinational partner category, InfoTrust’s Ffrances Lawes in the partner category and HP’s Kirsty Scott in the vendor category. The category is also one of two personal soft spots for Foundry Editorial Director Cathy O’Sullivan, alongside the Community Impact category.  “It's always wonderful to see women who are going above and beyond just their day-to-day role and the other ways that they contribute to the wider community,” O’Sullivan told Influencing.   “We had some excellent entries in there from women who are helping groups and helping internally in their own organisations.” O’Sullivan added there were impressive entries across each of the categories that saw 222 finalists across the different categories. She called out th

ISIS-linked women and children return, sparking political and security scrutiny A second group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State has been repatriated from Syrian camps, with reports of airport scuffles and debate over whether authorities are being too lenient as investigations continue. The story is significant because it tests Australia’s counterterrorism settings, community safety assurances and the government’s handling of high-risk repatriations. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian, The West Australian, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Advertiser. CGT reform backlash grows as PM weighs carve-outs Business leaders, tech chiefs and economists are urging Labor to rethink planned capital gains tax changes, warning they could chill investment and innovation, while the Prime Minister and Treasurer consider concessions—particularly for small business—to blunt political blowback. The debate matters because it goes to the government�

Every actor has a skincare line. Every influencer has a lip gloss. But few celebrity beauty launches in recent memory landed quite like Rihanna’s. When Fenty Beauty opened Ki Haveli, its first immersive pop-up store in India, from April 25 to May 4, it drew journalists, influencers, creators, stylists, PR professionals, and brand strategists eager to shape the conversation around the brand. The event reflected a broader shift taking place across fashion and beauty media. The fashion journalist who once held access by virtue of a publication’s masthead now shares the room with creators, digital-first editors, stylists, strategists, and influencers. In many cases, influencers reach audiences faster, generate greater engagement, and become just as important to a brand’s visibility as traditional media outlets. As brands increasingly invest in culture-led storytelling and creator-driven campaigns, questions are being raised about how fashion journalism is evolving,