For students of English Journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi, Sunday, February 1 turned into a workday as they followed the Union Budget live and produced a Lab Journal in a simulated newsroom environment. The exercise gave students first-hand exposure to the speed, pressure and accuracy required in a professional news setup. Working in real time, they experienced the challenges of reporting, editing, and publishing under deadline conditions — mirroring the workflow of a functioning newsroom. Faculty members said the initiative was designed to help students bridge classroom learning with industry practice, preparing them for the demands of contemporary journalism.

Picture Credit: PCI  The Press Club of India on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of senior journalist and its member Yogesh Vajpayee, calling his passing a major loss to the journalism fraternity. In a statement, the PCI conveyed condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, and said his contribution to journalism would be remembered with respect. A condolence meeting in his memory will be held on February 7, Saturday, at 4 pm at the Press Club of India lawn. Vajpayee passed away on January 28, 2026, at his residence in Noida. He was around 79 years old and is survived by his wife and two children, Samachar4Media reported, Vajpayee had a long career in journalism spanning several decades. He started with the National Herald and later worked with Northern India Patrika, The Times of India, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Telegraph and Tehelka. He was also associated with Lokmat Times. He was known for his reporting style and analysis on Uttar Pradesh

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar Region, on Sunday, Feb 1, flagged off a five-day media tour to Kerala for journalists from Srinagar as part of its ongoing media outreach programme. The tour will continue till February 7. A 14-member delegation, including journalists and PIB officials, is participating in the visit, which aims to provide firsthand exposure to key Central government initiatives and national-level programmes. Ahead of the departure, PIB Srinagar Director Qazi Salman briefed the delegation on the objectives of the tour and urged participants to engage meaningfully during official interactions. The delegation is being led by Majid Pandit, Media and Communication Officer, PIB Srinagar. During the visit, the journalists will tour Central government institutions and projects in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram and interact with senior officials to gain insights into their functioning.

After an extraordinary 25 years behind the mic on Afternoons, James Valentine will farewell 702 ABC Radio Sydney with a special two‑hour retrospective program this Friday afternoon. “I won’t be coming back this year to the microphone and the Afternoons program” Valentine said. “Tt’s time for me to retire." “This decision has been hard for me to make but I need to focus on getting better and being with family and friends and making sure I’m giving my health my best shot.” “This coming Friday, Jen Fleming, long-time producer of the program and myself want to present a retrospective; the best of Afternoons, to capture what we’ve made in those 25 years.” James said as he announced the program on Monday. Across the week, Valentine's loyal audience is invited to share favourite memories, moments and stories on the 702 ABC Radio Sydney Facebook page. These will be reflected on during Friday’s special

Welcome to Tuesday and some standout journalism this morning in the print papers, including a piece by The Australian's technology editor Jared Lynch which appears in both his home paper and tabloid stablemate The Daily Telegraph and Melbourne's Herald Sun, this morning, aswell as in the digital offerings (and not too surprisingly, there's a pic in The Australian with a smiling Mr Vos and an evil-looking Terminator type machine). Short story - Jarvis, a personal assistant (though embedded in a computer, not looking like old red eyes there) told Vos it would kill a controlling human to stop them turning it off. How? By hacking into their car, for example, and causing a fatal accident. Yes, it sounds very science-fictioney, but people, this is increasingly our world.   Lynch reports Melbourne-based cyber security consultant Mark Vos subjected the AI agent to 15 hours of adversarial testing - in other words pushing the machine to work out w

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has received an allocation of Rs 3,416.63 crore in the Union Budget 2026–27, according to the Budget Estimates in the Expenditure Profile. The allocation highlights the government’s effort to strengthen public broadcasting systems and support cultural and media institutions amid rapid digital growth. Notably, Rs 596.39 crore of this budget has been earmarked for Central Sector Schemes and projects, suggesting focused investments in modernising broadcasting networks, content platforms, and related technologies. According to Adgully, establishment expenses account for Rs 1,672.46 crore, pointing to the continued operational and staffing costs of running national broadcasting and cultural organisations. The remaining Rs 1,147.78 crore has been allocated under other central sector expenditure to support allied organisations, cultural outreach programmes, and institutional grants. Although no major new initiatives have be

The Vikatan Group’s Naanayam Vikatan hosted the Business Star Awards, an event of special significance as part of the group’s 100-year celebrations, marking a century of Ananda Vikatan. The occasion also saw the launch of the first-ever Business Star Conclave, themed “From Legacy Brands to Gen Z: Why Tamil Nadu Leads India’s Retail Story.” The session was moderated by B. Srinivasan, Managing Director of the Vikatan Group, and featured participation from senior industry leaders. According to e4m, the event underscored Vikatan’s long-standing commitment to business journalism and thought leadership. Nippon India Mutual Fund partnered as the title sponsor, supporting the celebration of enterprise and innovation.