Monday, 26 October 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Data story All Haryana cities breached annual PM10 limit since 2019 By Ipsita Pati   ·   The Times of India, New Delhi  ·  Page Page 7 Using CPCB data compiled by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), the report finds that not a single monitored city in Haryana has met India's annual PM10 standard of 60 μg/m³ in any year since 2019. All 178 readings across the state exceeded the limit, with 88% crossing even the 24-hour national standard of 100 μg/m³, and PM10 levels peaking sharply in 2025 when the average across 22 cities rose from 119.9 to 175.2 μg/m³. A CREA air analyst argues Haryana needs a state-level mitigation strategy and expanded NCAP coverage beyond just Faridabad. Driven by original data analysis of 178 CPCB readings spanning seven years, the story goes beyond seasonal alarm-ringing to establish a systematic,

A well-crafted PR pitch can open the door to a news story, but getting a journalist's attention does not guarantee coverage. Poor timing, generic outreach and overly promotional content often prevent pitches from meeting newsroom requirements, even when the information is relevant to a brand or client. For communications professionals, the challenge is to identify stories that serve both their clients' interests and journalists' editorial priorities. For journalists, it is to assess whether a pitch offers timely, credible information and a reason for audiences to care. Prerna Mahajan believes effective media pitching begins with understanding the journalist rather than simply distributing press releases to a large contact list. “Journalists are fellow professionals who understand their audiences and know what makes a story relevant and newsworthy. Our role is to identify how our clients’ expertise can add value to the stories they pursue. Before pitching, I

Anxious journalists at the Australian arm of Future have been asked to pitch for their jobs, with the company’s UK head office to then decide how deep the cuts will be to the local editorial team. Last week, Influencing revealed that Future’s Australian division would undergo a major restructure, which would include it exiting print and ceasing to publish magazines including APC, Australian Hi-Fi, Sound & Image, Australian Camera and ProPhoto. It is believed that Future has been discussing handing over at least one of those titles to local staff. However, it is not just the company’s print journalists who have been involved with the restructuring consultation process, with journalists across its digital titles, including the flagship TechRadar site, also pulled in to discuss their roles with management. Journalists have been encouraged to link future roles to revenue generation, with Future’s head office eventually expected to make decisions about the b

Bullet threat sparks fresh fears over MP safety in Victoria A bullet with a chilling inscription left on Victorian Emergency Services Minister Paul Edbrooke’s car has triggered a police-level security scare, with concerns the threat may be linked to a union dispute. The incident lands amid a broader national debate about escalating intimidation of elected representatives and whether current security settings are fit for purpose. Covered by: Herald Sun, The Australian. Victoria election shock: Newspoll points to Coalition change of government Newspoll results suggest Victoria’s Coalition, led by Jess Wilson, is on track to end more than a decade of Labor rule, sharpening the stakes around crime, cost pressures and fatigue with long incumbency. Papers frame it both as a referendum on Labor’s record and as a test of whether Wilson can reassure voters that change won’t bring instability. Covered by: The Australian, Herald Sun, The Age. Western Sydney Internatio

PR Companion, the public relations and strategic communications vertical of Ethane Web Technologies, has secured the PR mandate for Gurugram-based Charger on Wheels (COW), an energy technology company offering mobile DC fast charging and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Founded in 2024 by Anil Kumar, COW aims to make EV charging more accessible, particularly in residential communities where installing permanent charging infrastructure can be challenging. Under the mandate, PR Companion will lead the company’s media outreach and brand positioning across electric mobility, clean energy, automotive and real estate sectors. COW currently operates in Gurugram and plans to expand into other EV markets, integrating mobile charging, battery storage, solar power and intelligent energy management to support clean mobility infrastructure in India.