The Press Club of India (PCI) has condemned the Arunachal Pradesh Police for including the name of senior journalist and deputy editor of The Arunachal Times, Tongam Rina, in applications seeking search warrants in connection with the October 23 violence in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. In a statement issued on October 30, PCI expressed concern over attempts by state authorities to intimidate and harass journalists reporting on protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). “Probing the violence and destruction of property cannot become an excuse for the intimidation of journalists who are covering a movement,” the statement said. The press body urged the Arunachal Pradesh Police to ensure that journalists, including Rina, were not harassed for performing their professional duties. The PCI noted that Rina had an extensive record of reporting on environmental, political and governance issues in the state. It said her inclusion in the search warra

The Krantikari Journalist Council (Krantikari Patrakar Parishad) met the Circle Officer (CO) of Shahganj in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, on October 29 to discuss regional concerns, law and order, and the role of unbiased journalism.  The delegation was led by district president Chandrajit Yadav. It highlighted the importance of cooperation between the media and administration in addressing public issues, particularly in rural and suburban areas. The CO appreciated the journalists and stressed the value of positive and objective reporting while seeking mutual cooperation to maintain community harmony.  Both sides agreed to work together to maintain law and order and ensure the timely resolution of public grievances in the Shahganj and Khuthan regions.  The delegation included divisional president Rajiv Ratan Srivastava, tehsil president Arun Yadav, Dharmendra Kumar Bind, Amit Kumar, Manoj Singh, Ajay Bahadur, Mohammad Asif and other regional journalists.

  Senior journalist Nidhi Razdan and Omar Abdullah, chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, were married in a private ceremony on October 30, with the couple announcing the news through social media posts a day later. Sharing a photograph from the wedding, Omar Abdullah wrote, “A new journey began yesterday,” while Nidhi Razdan responded with a post saying, “It’s done bro.” According to media reports, the ceremony was attended by close family members and relatives, with the couple opting for a private celebration. Nidhi Razdan, a former executive editor at NDTV, is among India’s best-known television journalists and has covered politics, public affairs, and national issues during a career spanning more than two decades. The marriage comes three months after the Supreme Court dissolved Omar Abdullah's marriage to Payal Abdullah by mutual consent.

Google is indexing more publisher content, but that visibility is not necessarily translating into more readers. While larger publications are offsetting declining clicks per article through scale, smaller independent news publishers are struggling to maintain traffic despite consistent SEO efforts. At TechDay, a noted technology news platform, publisher Sean Mitchell reported a 7.8% decline in Google traffic per indexed page over three months. However, the publication's overall Google Search traffic increased by 20% as its indexed pages grew 28.9%, from 310,430 in June to 400,042 in September. “Google is sending less traffic (-7.8%) per post, but indexing 28.9% more posts. So Google Search traffic is actually up 20% over three months prior,” Mitchell said. TechDay achieved this while increasing weekly editorial output by just 4%. Google News and newsletter traffic remained steady, LinkedIn referrals increased, and X referrals declined. Overall website traffic rose

Monday, 2 November 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative / In-depth feature Delhi's 99cr Plan To Box In Yamuna Raises Red Flags By Kushagra Dixit   ·   The Times of India, New Delhi  ·  Page Page 3 / 11 Delhi government's approved plan to build a 4.7-km reinforced concrete wall along the Yamuna river at a cost of Rs 99 crore has drawn sharp criticism from experts, who warn it could restrict floodwater movement, alter the river's natural flow, and shift flood risks to other areas. Environmentalists and a senior government official argue the project treats symptoms rather than root causes, pointing to the Yamuna's diminished carrying capacity and floodplain encroachment. A Central Water Commission 2025 study on Delhi's 2023 floods does not specifically recommend such a wall, and experts are calling for independent investigation before construction proceeds. The reporter has gathered multiple

Good Food national digital editor Andrea McGiness has announced that she has accepted a voluntary redundancy and will finish up Friday. “Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of working as national digital editor, and most recently as eating in editor, for Australia’s food titles across digital, social, print and, of course, the great Good Food Guides,” McGinniss wrote. “I’ve worked alongside some hugely talented people, collaborated closely with the very best in the biz… learnt a huge amount and been lucky enough to help shape Good Food's voice and how it connects with its highly engaged audience.” McGiniss said she would take a break, heading overseas for a holiday in Ireland before returning in the new year to explore new opportunities.  

Budget blowout alarm: public sector wages and new tax hit in the spotlight Fresh scrutiny is landing on Labor’s fiscal management ahead of the mid-year budget update, with reports of a more than $2 billion staff wages overspend across federal departments and a proposed trusts tax change expected to slug business by over $3 billion in its first year. Together, the stories sharpen the political contest over whether the government can rein in spending while still funding cost-of-living relief. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The Australian. Housing turns hard: fastest price falls in 40 years as rate pain spreads Australia’s housing downturn is accelerating, with home values reportedly falling at their quickest pace in four decades as higher interest rates bite and the prospect of further RBA tightening looms. The political and household stakes are rising too, with families bracing for more mortgage stress and broader cost-of-living pressure. Covered by: Australian