The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal to swiftly and impartially investigate a series of attacks on journalists covering protests in Murshidabad district and to ensure the safety of members of the press, particularly as the state heads into elections in the coming months. At least four journalists were assaulted over two days beginning January 16 while reporting from Beldanga in Murshidabad district. According to CPJ, On January 16, Soma Maity, a journalist with broadcaster Zee 24 Ghanta, and her cameraman were attacked by a mob while reporting from the area, according to multiple news reports and the journalist, who spoke with CPJ by phone. Maity said two men grabbed and lifted her, pulled her hair, restrained her legs, and tore at her clothes while others touched her body. Her cameraman sustained head injuries during the assault and was hospitalised. The following day, ABP Ananda reporter Parthapratim Ghosh and photo

She Circle India (SCI) on Monday evening honoured 47 journalists from Udaipur with the Satya Kalam Awards at an event held at Hotel Sitara Grand in Nakoda Puram. The programme was attended by eminent personalities from various fields and was graced by Nivritti Kumari Mewar, former member of the Mewar royal family, as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, she urged journalists to continue raising the voice of the common people with greater strength and responsibility, highlighting the vital role of the media in a democratic society. SCI founder Tarika Bhanupratap said the Satya Kalam Award recognises journalists who practise fearless and unbiased journalism and contribute to social awareness through their reporting and writing. She said the initiative aims to strengthen the core values of journalism. According to Pressnote, a total of 47 journalists were recognised for their contributions to the profession. The awardees included Anand Sharma, Anshuman, Avinash Jaganawat, Bhagw

The annual conference of Media Cares Odisha placed a strong spotlight on the health, welfare, and social security of journalists and their families, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID‑19 pandemic, Orissa Diary reported. Formed to support mediapersons affected during the pandemic, the organisation has brought together around 250 journalists in Rayagada district, sustaining mutual aid without organised funding. District Chairman Dr. Badal Kumar Tah praised the collective effort as a matter of pride that has helped address critical issues. The conference began with a tribute to 33 journalists who lost their lives, followed by a silent prayer. Senior journalist Janmejay Swain highlighted the contributions and health needs of 14 senior journalists above 60, demanding immediate implementation of a family pension scheme on the lines of other states. General Secretary Ranjan Rath presented the activity report, while Treasurer Goparanjan Baxipatra placed the financial statemen

Mi3's Fast News - originally positioned as an AI experiment - is an experiment no more as it has been folded into the core Mi3 product. The AI-powered news service launched two years ago and was originally delivered to readers as a unique newsletter but will now be part of the primary Mi3 Daily Edition, which is expanding to a five-day per week cadence. News is also now integrated into the core online story list, rather than existing as a silo. Writing about the change on Mi3, publisher Nadia Cameron said that it had been an "eye-opening, sometimes frustrating and sometimes jubilant two years since we launched Mi3's Fast News". However, the AI automations had proven themselves, both in their ability to sustain newsroom efficiencies, but also their ability to attract an audience. "By integrating our AI-supported, transactional news into the overall Mi3 masthead offering, we’re signalling AI-supported content delivery is a new, permanent reality of news

ABC Classic will mark 50 years on air this Saturday January 24 with a special all-day broadcast celebrating five decades of Australia’s leading classical music network.   From 6am through to midnight, listeners across the country are invited to be part of a national celebration. The broadcast is set to feature archival recordings, ‘best of’ live concerts, tributes from past and present presenters, listener stories, and other memorable moments that have defined half a century of classical music on air.   ABC Classic presenters will be at the helm throughout the day, sharing stories, surprises and special recordings made exclusively for ABC Classic.   The celebrations begin with Ed Le Brocq, followed by Megan Burslem and Genevieve Lang across the morning. Mairi Nicolson, Vanessa Hughes, Russell Torrance and Alice Keat

Welcome to Wednesday and in Sydney there's one main story - shark attacks - and that makes the front pages of both The Sydney Morning Herald and the Daily Telegraph, the latter devoting no less than the front page and pages 4 to 7 to the attacks, the victims, and what to do about the sharks. Ex-PM Tony Abbott wades into the controversy with the Tele's front page headline blaring 'WE NEED TO CULL', under a 'BEACH FRENZY' strapline. Abbott - described as 'an avid surfer and volunteer lifesaver' - calls for the reintroduction of the state's shark fishery. The Tele have a big team on this story, with Zoe Smith and Freya Parsons penning a guide on to 'How to stay safe in peak season', the 'peak season' mention kind of pointing to one of the issues, David Southwell, Janine Watson and William Tyson on some of the people attacked and bitten, including an interview with a man who had 18 stitches "after