West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday, announced a Rs 5,000 increase in the state's social security pension for retired journalists, effective September 1, fulfilling an election promise. He also launched distribution of health cards under the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana, which entitles journalists and their families to cashless treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh at empanelled hospitals across the country. The move has renewed a longstanding demand: a single, uniform pension scheme for journalists across India. Veteran journalist George Kallivayalil, general secretary of the Delhi Senior Journalists Association and a national executive member of the Senior Journalists Federation of India (SJFI), said journalist organisations are pushing for exactly that. "Now, the Senior Journalists Federation and other associations in different states are arguing for a single pension scheme across states. It will be applicable to all journalists, but it will take time," Kallivay

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 #1  ·  Times City / Page 4  ·  Investigative / Ground report Kota girl, 15, dies at AIIMS after 13-year wait for surgery By Khushi Bhuta, Anuja Jaiswal   ·   The Times of India, Delhi Edition  ·  Page 4 A 15-year-old girl from Kota who had been visiting AIIMS Delhi since age two for a complex congenital heart defect died early Tuesday, 14 days after TOI first reported her family's prolonged wait for corrective surgery. The father alleges the hospital repeatedly changed surgery dates, never operated, and pressured him to take discharge; AIIMS doctors say surgery was ruled out in 2018 due to absent pulmonary arteries and she was admitted for a transplant evaluation. The father has refused to take the body, demanding accountability. A classic public-interest follow-up investigation: the paper's earlier reporting (Aug 18) created a record, and this story closes the loop with the p

Telugu daily Aadab Hyderabad marked 15 years of publication with grand anniversary celebrations at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad, bringing together political leaders, public representatives, senior government officials, journalists, artists, academicians, business leaders and well-wishers from different sections of society. Founded in 2012, Aadab Hyderabad was established with the aim of emerging as a strong contender in Telangana’s competitive Telugu newspaper market. Over the years, the daily has expanded its readership and presence across the state. Published from Hyderabad, the newspaper covers politics, sports, entertainment, business, finance and health, along with local, national and international developments. It has also expanded its digital reach through its e-paper. The newspaper describes itself as an independent publication committed to honest journalism without political affiliations. The anniversary programme was attended by Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar,

Nepal flood disaster: Australians missing, one found alive Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal–Tibet border has left dozens of Australians unaccounted for, with families pleading for information as rescue efforts struggle in dangerous conditions. Several papers highlight both the human toll and the diplomatic/consular response, as authorities confirm at least one more Australian has been found alive while fears remain for many others. Covered by: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, The West Australian, Herald Sun, The Australian. Housing warning: prices tipped to fall further as policy and rates bite Commonwealth Bank is forecasting deeper housing price declines—up to 13% peak-to-trough—led by Sydney and Melbourne, sharpening anxiety for recent buyers and raising political pressure around affordability. The story broadens into a debate about whether Treasury and governments have been too rosy on the outlook, with implications for household spending and the broader economy. Covered

Early-career journalist Tim McLachlan says one of the biggest lessons he's learnt is that "no story is too big or too small”, pointing to a story he did on a Sutherland-based All Abilities soccer team around the World Cup.  “The positive feedback from that story was phenomenal. It made me appreciate that there are always people who are interested in those stories,” he told Influencing.  “It's a real privilege to be able to tell those people's stories, and also humbling seeing how grateful they were that I had come to talk to them. There's a lot of good in journalism is what I'm learning.” McLachlan is Seven’s multimedia journalist, working as part of the network's broadcast team. He's held the role since October 2025, having previously worked as a morning TV social producer at the network from July 2024 — his first full-time media gig upon graduating from the University of Sydney in 2023.  His current role sees him initially converting news packages for social m

Ranchi-based journalist Nitin Chaudhary, who died in Delhi on Sunday after battling blood cancer for nearly two years, will be remembered through an annual journalism award instituted in his memory. The award, announced by Chaudhary’s friend Neeraj Kumar, will be presented every February, coinciding with Chaudhary’s birth anniversary, to a journalist for outstanding work. It will carry a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 21,000. Ranchi Press Club president Shambhunath Chaudhary described Nitin as an enthusiastic and charismatic journalist who was known for his hard work and ability to get news first. A prayer meeting was held at the Ranchi Press Club on Monday. Nitin completed his journalism studies in 2010 and began his career with Prabhat Khabar in Deoghar. He moved to Ranchi in 2012 and joined Dainik Bhaskar. He was known for his reporting on railway and airport-related developments.    

  ABP Group has launched a short story contest ahead of Durga Puja, inviting creative writers to submit original stories for a chance to be published in its 'Aaro Ananda' initiative. The competition is open to writers on any topic, with a maximum word limit of 1,000 words. Selected entries will feature among the top ten stories chosen by the organizers for publication under the 'Aaro Ananda' platform. Submission Guidelines: Word Limit: Maximum 1,000 words. Topic: Open to any theme or subject. Format: Submissions must be sent in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Required Information: Authors must include their full name, address, and contact phone number. Email Destination: Entries should be sent to aacontent@abp.in. Deadline: The final date for submitting stories is September 26. Ten winning entries will be selected for publication as part of the festive celebration initiative. Writers interested in participating are encouraged to submit their write-u