Alarmed by the rising number of youths falling prey to drug addiction, several journalists came together for an anti‑drug rally in the city, organised by the Print and Electronic Media, Jammu. Photojournalist and group president Afzal Shah said the initiative was aimed at raising awareness about the growing crisis. “There is an increase in drug cases in Jammu and sadly more youth are getting addicted to something harmful. To raise awareness, we carried out the rally,” he noted. Shah added that while this was the group’s first rally of its kind, the strong participation of journalists was encouraging, and similar efforts will continue to highlight the issue in Jammu.

Gunfire chaos at Trump gala puts political violence back in the spotlight Multiple front pages report shots fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing an evacuation as Donald Trump was rushed to safety and a suspect was arrested. Beyond the immediate security failure, the incident is being framed as another escalation in US political violence with global ramifications and heightened scrutiny on protective arrangements for major public events. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, The West Australian, Herald Sun, The Australian, The Mercury, The Age, The Australian. Snowy 2.0 blows out to $42bn, fuelling calls for a royal commission The Snowy Hydro 2.0 project is reported to have surged to a $42bn price tag, intensifying concerns about governance, engineering risk and the credibility of Australia’s biggest energy infrastructure build. The blowout lands amid broader cost-of-living and energy debates, sharpening political pressure o

Absconding journalist Rohan Kadam has surrendered before police in connection with a case involving the alleged filming of a woman while she was changing clothes at a lodge in Budhwar Peth. According to Free Press Journal, Kadam had been on the run for several days after an FIR was registered at the Vishrambag police station under provisions related to voyeurism and common intention in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigators said he had travelled to Goa during this period, and his movements are being verified. Police confirmed he has admitted to recording the video. The incident dates back to April 8, when Kadam and three others allegedly booked a room at Ajay Lodge under the pretext of a sting operation. A woman later filed a complaint stating she was secretly filmed while changing clothes. She confronted Kadam, who allegedly gave evasive responses and refused to show his phone. Locals reportedly assaulted him when he attempted to flee. The FIR was registered under Section 77

When a Kerala journalist asked a BJP candidate a question she couldn't answer during the election campaign, the response wasn't a rebuttal. It was abuse. And this is not an isolated case, from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu, reporters covering the ongoing Assembly elections say the ground reality has shifted noticeably. Shamna K, a journalist with Malayalam news channel Big TV, recently took to Facebook, alleging she had received abusive messages, including misogynistic remarks and threats after questioning BJP candidate Sobha Surendran at a press conference over an alleged cash-for-votes controversy in Palakkad.  Shamna had asked whether the woman seen on camera handing out cash, dressed in a white churidar, was associated with Surendran. When the candidate failed to provide a clear response, she ended the press conference. The abuse followed shortly after. Shamna filed a complaint with police, submitting screenshots as evidence, and said the attacks would not deter her. "The more

Image of the Day:   Friday, 24 April 2026 The Times of India #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative When System Falters, Trust Fills Gap: Delays, Poor Follow-Ups In Police Verification Of Domestic Workers Prompt Many To Take Short-Cuts By Devanshi Mehta, Khushi Bhat   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 5 An investigative feature examining how the police verification system for domestic workers in Delhi is riddled with delays, poor follow-ups, and procedural gaps that force both employers and agencies to rely on informal trust networks instead. The story draws on multiple sources including resident welfare associations, domestic worker welfare bodies, a former police officer, and affected residents, and includes a step-by-step explainer on how the verification process is supposed to work versus how it actually functions. The story combines ground-level testimonies, institutional voices, and a former cop's c

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed stricter disclosure rules for AI‑generated content under amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021. The draft requires AI labels to remain visible throughout the entire duration of the content, replacing the earlier norm of only prominent display. The amendment to Rule 3 mandates platforms and intermediaries to keep synthetic content labels clearly on screen at all times, Best Media Info reported. The move is aimed at tackling deepfakes and misleading content, ensuring greater transparency for users. MeitY has also extended the deadline for stakeholder comments to May 7, 2026, building on consultation papers issued on March 30 and April 10.  

“It’s like winning an Oscar at the PR Oscars,” says WellAbove PR’s Salvatore Di Muccio, who was the B2C winner of the David Hellaby Best Media Relations category at this year’s Lizzies.  “I don't really have the words to tell you how much it means to me. Mainly because this is an award, nominated and voted for by the journalists themselves,” he told Influencing.  Di Muccio was one of three winners in this category. BassPR’s David Bass (B2B) and Claire Corbel of Nintendo (gaming and overall winner) also won the award.  It’s Di Muccio’s third win in the category as well. He’d previously won in 2019 and 2024. He was also highly commended in 2021, 2022 and 2025. He said his approach is all about service and quality.  “Every day I try to be better than the day before. I try to give my clients and journalists the best possible service. “Underpinning all of that is loving what I do. I love to try to make things better and create good stories”.  Di Muc