Navika Kumar, group editor-in-chief of Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, has been conferred with the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025, one of India’s most prestigious civilian honours, presented by Meghashrey Foundation. She has been recognised for her work and contribution to Indian journalism and commitment to the nation’s progress. Navika took to X to share her happiness, stating, “Honoured to be conferred with the Sarvottam Nagrik Samman. A moment of pride and a reminder to continue serving with integrity, courage and responsibility”. According to its official Instagram handle, the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Indian society in various fields, such as science, education, medicine, social work, the arts, and more. Other awardees included Padma Shri Dr Shankar Mahadevan, Padma Shri Raveena Tandon, film-maker Imtiaz Ali, Padma Shri Kumar Sanu, Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar, and Padma Bhushan Vijay Bhatkar among

Once a staple of Indian film journalism, Screen magazine, launched in 1951 and best known for instituting the Screen Awards, has made a comeback.  After shutting down post its 2015 acquisition by Star India, the publication has been revived in 2024 with a new digital identity. Marking its return, Screen has featured actor Shraddha Kapoor as its first-ever digital cover star, reimagining her as a classic cinema icon.  The revival blends nostalgia with modern storytelling, paying tribute to the magazine’s legacy while embracing the future of film media.

Image source: Deccan Herald, TOI and IE; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   US President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh wave of trade turbulence by doubling tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent, citing India’s continued oil trade with Russia.  Hot off the Press The move, detailed in reports by The Times of India's Chidanand Rajghatta, The Hindu's T.C.A. Sharad Raghavan and Hindustan Times' Shashank Mattoo, has sent shockwaves across diplomatic and economic corridors. The new tariff, coming in two phases (one immediate, another from August 27), is framed as a response to what Trump describes as a "national security threat" linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil. However, the MEA has rebuffed this claim as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," highlighting hypocrisy in the US stance given its own ongoing trade with Russia, including nuclear fuel and precious metals. The Hindu's coverage emphasises the disproportionate blow to Indian exporters, especially in sectors li

Geoff Chambers  The Australian has announced a reshape of its political team as they aim to "break the nation’s biggest stories and deliver the country’s most authoritative federal political coverage". Geoff Chambers has been appointed Political Editor, Greg Brown has been promoted to Chief Political Correspondent, newsroom leader Richard Ferguson will become Canberra Bureau Chief and award-winning journalist Ellie Dudley has been elevated to the critical position of National Chief of Staff. Simon Benson, who has been a leading political journalist in Australia for decades, has chosen to step back from day-to-day reporting and will focus on political commentary and analysis, penning a new weekly column for The Australian and contributing to The Weekend Australian’s Inquirer section. Sarah Ison, one of the Canberra press gallery’s rising stars, has been appointed Senior Political Reporter. Editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn said the appointments would build on The Australian�

When Pramila Krishnan returned to field reporting with a baby in her arms and a nanny in tow, she wasn’t just telling stories—she was living one. Sleepless nights, feeding breaks mid-interview, and a camera crew that learned to pause when her child cried: this was the newsroom, remixed by motherhood. A seasoned multimedia journalist from Tamil Nadu, Pramila spoke to Influencing Insider during Breastfeeding Week about navigating identity, journalism, and the fierce recalibration that comes with becoming a mother. Her journey into journalism began in childhood, flipping through newspapers alongside her grandfather. “I used to check every day to see if there was any news about my village,” she says. “That’s how I learned to read—and why I never stopped chasing stories.” Back then, she considered catering or tourism as possible careers. But journalism struck a different chord. “I didn’t want a job that just logged hours. I wanted one that made me feel something.”

  More local papers closing in New Zealand with the news Stuff is shuttering 15 community newspapers. The papers closing in Auckland are the North Shore Times, Western Leader, Central Leader,  Manukau/Papakura Courier, East & Bay Courier.  Other papers to close are Cambridge Edition, Feilding RangitÄ«kei Herald, Franklin County News, Hutt News, Kapi Mana News, Nelson and Tasman Leader, Northern Outlook, South Taranaki Star, and Southern Outlook. Both the Rodney Times and North Shore Times have a long tenure by NZ standards, starting in 1901 and 1949 respectively. All papers ceased printing by July 31. “We are still working through proposals and will be able to confirm numbers once consultation is complete. However there are fewer than 15 roles overall affected by these closures,” Stuff’s masthead publishing managing director Joanna Norris told NZ's The Post. She added that the Waikato Local and the Wairarapa Midweek community newspapers would continue because they

  Richard Clune.   Seven West Media's national digital news brand, The Nightly, today announced the appointment of award-winning journalist Richard Clune as Editorial Director of Travel, signalling the launch of a new travel offering for Australia's sophisticated wanderers. The Nightly Editor-In-Chief, Chris Dore said of the appointment: “We're not here to compile TripAdvisor lists. We're building something sharp, sensory and unapologetically intelligent – premium without the pretension."  The announcement comes as The Nightly continues to grow. Since launching in February 2024, the publication has consistently broken readership records, attracting more than 3.2 million readers in May and posting 31% year-on-year growth in June, according to Ipsos iris Online Audience Measurement Service May and June 2025.  Clune’s 20-plus years’ career includes senior positions at The Australian and The Sunday Telegraph, where he established himself as both a journalist and columni