Coalition vows to slash migration as One Nation surges Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is set to unveil a plan to cut net overseas migration to about 100,000, tighten visa rules and link future intake levels to housing supply—positioning the Coalition as tougher than Labor while trying to blunt One Nation’s momentum. The move goes to the heart of the cost-of-living and housing debate, and will sharpen political lines on workforce needs, population growth and social cohesion. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Australian Financial Review. Sam Wood domestic violence charges rock celebrity fitness empire Reality TV figure and fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood has been remanded in custody on domestic violence charges, with multiple outlets highlighting a resurfaced video in which he joked about strangling his wife before his arrest. Beyond the court case, the story has become a wider test of brand accountability and the commercial fallout for influencer-led businesses b

The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ - R) has strongly condemned the alleged attack on journalists who had gone to cover a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and the alleged sexual harassment of a woman journalist by a police officer. The union expressed outrage over the assault on journalists covering the protest and the inappropriate behaviour towards the woman journalist. It said such incidents occurring while journalists are performing their professional duties are a matter of concern. KUWJ state president Shivanand Tagadur has demanded appropriate legal action against those who assaulted the journalists and harassed the woman journalist. He also called for a safe environment for journalists to perform their professional duties.  

An interactive session on journalism and the changing media landscape was held at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, on October 1, with students from all three streams participating. Influencing India Senior Assistant Editor Meena R. Prashant conducted the session, speaking to students about fact-checking, informed reporting and responsible journalism at a time when audiences receive information from multiple sources. The programme began with a skit highlighting the importance of verifying information rather than accepting everything circulated online or through other sources at face value. Students raised questions about polarisation in news, attacks on journalists while carrying out their work and other challenges facing the profession. The discussion also covered changes in the journalism industry and the continuing relevance of investigative reporting. Prashant had earlier participated in the school's Career Fair 2026 on September 24. The event br

Delhi Police on October 5 detained eight people staging a sit-in protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi to demand an FIR against Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat, who has been accused by a journalist of molesting her. Rosy, a journalist with News Diggy, has alleged that Bhagat molested and groped her on October 3 while she was covering the detention of All India Students' Association (AISA) activist Neha Bora. News Diggy founder Gajendra Singh, who was among those detained, spoke to Influencing India from Delhi Cantt Police Station. He said the group, which he described as independent journalists, had gone to Parliament Street Police Station to ask about the status of their complaint. "We were sitting outside the Parliament Station in the morning. We just wanted to know about the status of our complaint. They forcefully detained us, put us in a police van and brought us to Delhi Cantt Police Station," Singh said. Singh s

Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the Global Media Council (GMC) in Bangalore and called for greater training for journalists amid changes in the media sector and technology. He said the media needs to strengthen professionalism, accuracy and credibility, and welcomed GMC’s efforts to raise professional awareness at a global level.  Reddy said the government would provide support and assistance to GMC. He also urged the public to support efforts to prevent fake or inaccurate information in the media, which he described as an important pillar of democracy.  Media Academy chairperson Ayesha Khanam said GMC’s objectives are similar to those of the Media Academy but stressed the need for greater representation of women in the organisation. Former Chief Minister’s media adviser K.V. Prabhakar said GMC could help journalists correct mistakes and improve the reputation of the media sector. He also suggested including Karnataka in its name as

ASIO probes alleged flydubai hijack co-pilot’s Australian links Security agencies are investigating claims an accused flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain mid-flight had studied in Melbourne, raising urgent questions about vetting, radicalisation pathways and any local networks. The story has national security weight because it pulls a dramatic overseas incident into Australia’s domestic counter-terrorism frame. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Herald Sun, Courier Mail. Labor’s political pain: ratings slump as cost-of-living bites A major poll shows Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers at record-low personal approval, with Labor’s primary vote at its weakest and economic management rising as a voter concern. It sharpens the political stakes for upcoming policy fights and election positioning, with business groups simultaneously escalating attacks on Labor’s productivity agenda. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The Austral

Taking a pause for Gandhi Jayanti On account of Gandhi Jayanti, our lead story for the day and Today’s Ten will not be published on October 2. So, no inbox deep-dive from us today. Consider it a rare chance to reach the bottom of your unread emails. We’ll be back on Monday with a fresh Lead, a new Today’s Ten and more exciting stories, developments and conversations from across India’s media landscape. Until then, have a restful holiday and we’ll see you Monday.