The Pioneer launched its Keralam edition in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, July 13, betting on print at a moment the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) itself describes as one of circulation pressure and layoffs across the industry. The new edition will run bureaus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode, with a 13-person team based in the state capital. It was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan, who spoke on the importance of responsible journalism in a functioning democracy; Deputy Speaker Shanimol Usman received the inaugural copy.  Bandi Sudhakar Goud, Managing Director and Editor of the Kerala edition, presided over the event, and Prashant Tewari, Chairman and Managing Director of The Pioneer Group, said the edition would carry forward the paper's legacy of independent reporting. Speaking to Influencing, J Gopikrishnan, Associated Editor of The Pioneer, pushed back hard against the narrative of print's decline. He argued government advertising stil

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 #1  ·  Front Page  ·  Breaking news Ex-AAP councillor among 5 convicted of IB staffer's murder during 2020 riots By Koushiki Saha   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 1 A special court in Delhi's Karkardooma complex convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma during the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots, marking the first murder conviction arising from that violence. The 300-plus-page verdict relied primarily on oral testimony and eyewitness evidence, convicting Hussain under multiple sections including murder, kidnapping, and promoting enmity, though acquitting him of conspiracy charges. Hussain faces a maximum penalty of death or a minimum of life imprisonment under the murder conviction. This is a landmark verdict story more than six years in the making, with the reporter providing granular legal detail &

Since launching in 2023, Moxie Insights has built its reputation on three key differentiators, according to editorial director James Henderson. James Henderson, Editorial Director of Moxie Insights.  The biggest, he says, is depth, with the business and technology masthead focused on quality over quantity.  “We don't aim to publish the most articles or be first with every announcement. Instead, we focus on producing content that executives genuinely want to read and reference months later,” Henderson told Influencing.  He said the publication's editorial direction and independence also set it apart.  “Most interviews run for an hour or longer. That allows us to understand the individual behind the title and produce stories that feel authentic rather than transactional. “We [also] don't operate a pay-for-coverage model, and editorial integrity is central to every decision we make. That independence gives readers confidence

One Nation’s Senate path could reshape Canberra’s balance of power Despite polling turbulence and renewed scrutiny of Pauline Hanson, One Nation is still positioned to pick up enough Senate seats to become a pivotal crossbench force. That would materially affect the Albanese government’s ability to pass legislation, pushing more deals through minor parties and independents. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The Age, The Australian. Anti-Semitism inquiry puts universities and protest politics under the spotlight Evidence to a royal commission paints a fraught picture of campus life, with Jewish students describing fear and intimidation while some activists defend confrontational rhetoric and debate the legitimacy of “resistance”. The testimony sharpens political pressure on universities and governments to draw clearer lines between protest, hate speech and student safety. Covered by: The Age, Herald Sun, The Australian, Daily Te

A 29-year-old man from Delhi was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing a journalist in Noida's Film City earlier this week. Police arrested the accused with the help of CCTV footage and other technical evidence. He was later produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody. According to The Times of India, the incident took place on Wednesday morning near Express Tower in Film City while the journalist was travelling to work in an autorickshaw. In her complaint, the journalist stated that the man rode alongside the auto, made obscene gestures, and passed lewd remarks. Realising that he was deliberately following her, she tried to record the incident on her phone. Although the biker sped away, she managed to capture a video before approaching the Sector 20 police station.

The Rajasthan unit of the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) has announced a new executive committee for its Jaisalmer district, alongside a landmark decision to provide insurance coverage for all members. The committee was constituted under the guidance of State President Upendra Singh Rathore, with District President Ganpat Daiya making the appointments. Daiya said the new team would prioritize protecting journalists’ interests, strengthening the organisation, and promoting impartial journalism. As part of the expansion, senior journalists Vimal Rai Bhatia and Chandrashekhar Bhatia have joined the advisory board, while Advocate Jahangir Malik has been appointed legal advisor. Key appointments include: Vice Presidents: Jagdish Goswami, Tanerav Singh, Puran Singh Sodha General Secretary: Dharmendra Prajapat Spokesperson: Rajat Vyas Treasurer: Seuram Meghwal Constituency in-charges: Jaisalmer Assembly: Manish Ramdev Pokaran Assembly:

The Banda Press Trust has urged the inclusion of journalists in the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils, arguing that media professionals deserve elected representatives to raise issues concerning the fraternity in legislative forums. Speaking on the demand, Banda Press Trust President and senior journalist Anil Kumar Tiwari said journalists, often described as the fourth pillar of democracy, merit institutional representation similar to teachers, graduates and local bodies, which already have designated constituencies in Legislative Council elections. "When all other sections of society have their own representatives, why shouldn't journalists have representation in the House?" Tiwari asked. He noted that while teachers, graduates and local bodies elect members to Legislative Councils to represent their interests, journalists currently lack any constitutional or statutory mechanism to voice concerns related to their profession. Tiwari emphasized that journalists play a cr