Protection for journalists has long been a pressing issue in India, and a recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) offers little reassurance. According to CPJ, one journalist has been killed in India every year for the past ten years. While the numbers are significantly lower compared to several other countries, the global picture remains grim. In its report published on February 25, CPJ recorded 129 journalists killed worldwide in 2025. This is the highest number documented by the organisation since it began tracking journalist deaths more than three decades ago. The report noted that Israel accounted for nearly two-thirds of all journalist and media worker killings during the year. When journalists themselves become the story Journalists, often described as the fourth pillar of democracy, have increasingly become news themselves. This is particularly evident in community-sensitive and geo-sensitive regions of India, where reporters face heightened risks. Earl

Journalist Neelesh Sthapak has brought pressing health and environmental concerns to the fore, filing a public interest petition that prompted the Madhya Pradesh High Court on February 25 to issue notices over unsafe transportation of fly ash from a thermal power plant in Jhabua. A division bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf agreed to examine the matter further, Live Law reported. Sthapak’s petition alleged that villages near the Jhabua Power Ltd plant were being exposed to pollution due to fly ash being carried in open and overloaded trucks, in violation of rules laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board (2013) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (2019). Fly ash, a hazardous by‑product of coal‑based power generation, was said to be contaminating air, water, and soil, posing risks to public safety. The petition also accused authorities — including the state pollution control board, district administration, an

Image edited by Dinesh Raj M   Political satire in India has always thrived on exaggeration. What it cannot survive is invisibility. A recent investigation by Newslaundry reports that political cartoonists across cities — from Pune to Kolkata — are seeing their work quietly restricted on Instagram following opaque “legal requests,” often traced back to Haryana law enforcement (Newslaundry, Feb 24, 2026). The platforms cite compliance with “local law.” The law itself is rarely named. Let’s start with the Kolkata twins. Bob and Bobby, 32-year-old filmmakers and illustrators with roughly 2.4–2.5 lakh followers, built a reputation on stylised reels mocking blind hero worship and political spectacle. On January 28, seven of their reels were restricted in India. The themes? Satire around Prime Minister Modi’s rapport with Donald Trump post-2025 inauguration, the old education qualification controversy, and “vote chori&rd

WPP and Adobe have expanded their long-standing global partnership to deliver integrated AI-powered marketing solutions for brands.  The expanded collaboration brings together Adobe’s AI tools, content platforms and data capabilities with WPP’s expertise in strategy, creativity and transformation.  The collaboration will be powered by WPP Open, the company’s agentic marketing platform, ensuring a seamless and privacy-safe transformation process. Adobe’s AI agents will assist in generating and tailoring content, while WPP’s AI tools will optimize media buying and campaign performance. Adobe Firefly Foundry will be incorporated to help maintain brand alignment across assets.  According to e4m, the partnership also includes plans to develop and deploy creative AI engineers, helping brands adopt AI tools effectively and supporting the development of future-ready marketing professionals. 

LinkedIn is no longer just where journalists update job titles. It is increasingly where they build authority, test ideas, source stories, and shape how they are perceived in real time. What began as a professional networking site has evolved into a constantly active content ecosystem. Career milestones sit alongside layoff reflections, mentorship threads, growth podcasts, industry debates, and long-form posts that read like opinion columns. For journalists, the shift is significant. The platform is no longer a digital CV. It is an extension of the newsroom. Reporters are posting story call-outs, explaining their reporting process, sharing reflections from the field, and inviting informed discussion in the comments. Those conversations often generate new sources, fresh angles, collaborations, and sometimes even career opportunities. Visibility is no longer limited to a byline and a masthead. It continues in the feed. To understand how LinkedIn is reshaping professional identity in

Reporting has been rife since the decision to stop Bunnings using facial recognition technology (FRT), was made earlier this month by the Administrative Review Tribunal.  The decision comes after the initial call made by Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind in 2024, finding Bunnings had breached privacy laws by using the technology.  Many publications picked up on the item, including the ABC, and tech industry outfits Channel News and Information Age. CyberDaily’s Deputy Editor, David Hollingworth, told Influencing that they thought the case was a tough one, having initially been against the implementation of the tech, primarily because Bunnings’ initially implemented it without the knowledge of customers.  “But at the end of the day, if you've got violent customers with access to the products that Bunnings holds, you don't have a lot of other recourse. You need to have a list of these people,” said Hollingworth. “We've all gone into shops over the years and seen a photo

Behind every powerful news photograph lies a moment of calculation. Not just of light or composition, but of risk, responsibility and consequence. For photojournalists covering protests, disasters, and conflict zones, the camera is both a tool and a shield. Conversations with three experienced photojournalists reveal a profession shaped as much by ethics and awareness as by instinct and courage. For senior photojournalist Jagatdeep Singh, entering a risky assignment is never casual. Before stepping into the field, his preparation is mental as much as technical. “Safety comes first, followed closely by ethical responsibility and strategic thinking.” He speaks of mentally checking gear, assessing security conditions, and rehearsing worst-case scenarios. “Situational awareness ultimately determines whether one keeps shooting or chooses to step back.” There are moments, Singh acknowledges, when walking away becomes unavoidable. Abandoning an assignment can feel like failur