The Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) has renewed its demand for a journalist protection law in Rajasthan, saying the government must move beyond assurances and take concrete steps to address journalists’ safety, livelihood and other long-pending demands. Journalists from various districts gathered at Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Wednesday, October 28, to mark the organisation’s 76th foundation day and highlight the challenges faced by the media fraternity. A delegation led by IFWJ Rajasthan president Upendra Singh Rathore met Arun Chaturvedi, chairman of the Rajasthan State Finance Commission, and submitted a memorandum seeking the implementation of a journalist protection law and resolution of other pending demands. During the meeting, Chaturvedi suggested studying the legal provisions and drafts of journalist protection laws implemented in other states. He asked the organisation to provide copies of the relevant legislation to facilitate further discuss

Mrig Sight Media has partnered with Rama Hospital, Noida, to support its branding, marketing and public relations efforts. The partnership aims to strengthen the hospital’s brand identity, improve audience communication and expand its reach.  The agency will develop marketing and communication strategies aligned with the hospital’s healthcare requirements and institutional objectives. Its mandate will cover public relations, media outreach, digital marketing, content creation and branding to highlight the hospital’s healthcare services, facilities and institutional development.  Rahul Ranjan, director of Mrig Sight Media, said the agency would focus on targeted PR and marketing initiatives tailored to the hospital’s communication needs. He added that effective messaging could help healthcare institutions connect meaningfully with their audiences.  Based in Noida, Mrig Sight Media provides branding, public relations and marketing services. Its

Ashutosh Negi, the Uttarakhand journalist whose petition first sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the 2022 murder of Ankita Bhandari, says he told the agency there had been “clear high-handedness from the very beginning of this case.” Negi, editor of the news outlet Jago Uttarakhand, was questioned at CBI headquarters in New Delhi on October 27. The agency is investigating the alleged involvement of an unidentified “VIP” in the murder of the 19-year-old resort receptionist. Speaking to Influencing on October 28, Negi said he was at the agency from 10.30 am until about 4 pm. He said investigators asked him several questions. “I told them that there had been clear high-handedness from the very beginning of this case,” he said. Negi said the Vanantara resort near Rishikesh, where Bhandari worked, should not have been demolished because it was a crime scene. Authorities partially demolished the resort in September 2022, days after

Thursday, 29 October 2026 #1  ·  Front Page  ·  Breaking news SC removes Oct 30 deadline for additions to Delhi electoral roll By Dhananjay Mahapatra   ·   The Times of India, New Delhi  ·  Page Page 5 The Supreme Court, hearing petitions challenging the deletion of over 43 lakh voters from Delhi's draft electoral rolls on grounds of 'permanently shifting out', directed the Election Commission not to enforce the October 30 deadline for additions and to continue distributing and receiving enumeration forms. The bench of CJI Surya Kant questioned why previously registered voters whose names were deleted were being asked to fill Form 6 — meant for first-time voters — instead of Form 8, and said it would examine the legality of the 'logical discrepancy' criterion used for deletions in detail at a later date. Mahapatra, one of India's most experienced Supreme Court correspondents,

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has welcomed the Centre’s offer to discuss media concerns about the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, saying it hopes provisions affecting journalists will be reviewed. “We are happy that the Supreme Court and the Centre have acknowledged our concerns, and we look forward to a fruitful dialogue. Our demands are genuine, and we hope that some of the provisions in the DPDP Act that impose restrictions on press freedom will be reviewed,” said Sujata Gupta, Secretary General, DNPA. Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on October 28 invited editors and media professionals to engage with the government on the legislation. He also said the law does not infringe on press freedom. “The journalistic freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution of India. That freedom is absolutely available. There is not even an intention to affect the journalistic freedom,” he said. Vaishnaw said the law was fr

India’s media and entertainment (M&E) industry has bounced back from slower growth, expanding by 9 per cent in 2025 to reach 2.78 lakh crore, according to Information and Broadcasting Secretary Chanchal Kumar. Speaking at the CII Big Picture Summit in Mumbai, Kumar highlighted India’s large domestic market, cultural diversity, storytelling traditions and young creative workforce as strengths in an evolving global media industry. He called for greater investment in intellectual property, sustainable revenue models and financial discipline to support the sector’s long-term expansion. Kumar also highlighted the government’s efforts to create an environment where creative businesses can scale and compete internationally. He pointed to the WAVES platform as an initiative connecting Indian creative industries with global markets, with its next edition scheduled for Mumbai in October 2027. The growth comes as digital consumption, creator-led content and live