Two books documenting the life and work of veteran photojournalist Rajiv Kant are bringing Bihar's visual journalism history back into focus. The Photojournalist: A Memoir of the Late Rajiv Kant and Photographers of Bihar: The Shadow Memory of the Late Rajiv Kant, edited by his son Rohit Kant, chronicle the photographer's decades-long contribution to documenting the state's political, social and cultural landscape. Compiled from thousands of archived photographs and negatives, the books showcase Rajiv Kant's work beyond headline events, capturing everyday life, democratic movements and cultural traditions across Bihar. Together, they serve as a visual record of an era before digital photography, highlighting the enduring value of photojournalism in preserving history.   Image credit: Sikkim Express 

As questions intensified over the deaths of 19 pregnant women in Rajasthan over the past six weeks, the state's health minister, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, ended a press briefing with a smile and the remark, "Break ke baad milte hain" ("See you after the break"), before walking away from reporters, News18 Hindi reported. Earlier in the day, Khimsar chaired a high-level meeting at the Health Building in Jaipur to review the maternal deaths and discuss the state's response. The meeting was attended by doctors from Kota, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Bhilwara and Banswara, along with principals of medical colleges and senior health department officials. Speaking to the media afterwards, the minister faced repeated questions about the causes of the deaths, the findings of investigations so far and the measures being taken to prevent further fatalities. As reporters continued to press for answers, Khimsar stood up, smiled, said, "See you after the break," and left the briefing without addressing the r

Alarmed by what it described as a growing number of individuals posing as journalists to intimidate the public and officials, the Karnataka Working Journalists Association (KUWJ) has urged Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem to initiate strict legal action against those allegedly misusing media credentials and the Right to Information (RTI) Act for blackmail and extortion. A delegation led by KUWJ State President Shivananda Tagadur met the DGP and raised concerns about people unaffiliated with recognised media organisations carrying visiting cards and presenting themselves as journalists to gain influence. The association alleged that some individuals were filing RTI applications as a means of intimidation and extortion, warning that such practices erode public trust in journalism. Tagadur said, “Such individuals, who have no connection with journalism or recognised media organisations, are damaging the credibility of the profession. We have sought action against those all

India Clarke joins Kerfuffle as account director India Clarke has joined Kerfuffle as account director after four years at Howatson+Company. Clarke will take on the new role following her time at Howatson+Company, where she progressed through business manager, senior business manager and business director roles. She previously worked across account management and content roles at The Social CliQ, building experience in client services, social media and content strategy. Tash Silkin joins MSD Australia & New Zealand as communications and public affairs manager Tash Silkin has joined MSD Australia & New Zealand as communications and public affairs manager, returning to the organisation in a newly created role. Silkin will support communications and public affairs initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes across Australia and New Zealand. She joins from Cube Healthcare Communications Agency, where she was associate director, and previously held policy and commu

7NEWS Adelaide’s Hannah Foord has taken out Journalist of the Year at the 2026 MEAA State Media Awards for South Australia.  Foord’s coverage of the death of convicted child murderer and suspected serial killer Bevan Spencer von Einem earned her the major honour and also the TV/Video - News Reporting award. Other winners saw ABC Triple J Hack’s April McLennan take out both of the Radio/Audio Journalism awards for her items: 'Young Voters Have Their Say in SA' and 'The Dry Season That Won't Break'. All the Award Winners: Text - News  Brad Crouch, The Advertiser, 'MP Assault Charge' Text - Feature  Jessica Haynes, Leah MacLennan, Caroline Horn, and Che Chorley, ABC, 'Algal Bloom Disaster Revealed' TV/Video - Feature Leah MacLennan, ABC, 'Body of Work' TV/Video - News Reporting Hannah Foord, 7NEWS, 'Von Einem Dying' Radio/Audio - Feature (Based on a Single Story) April McLennan, ABC Trip

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 &