Thursday, 7 May 2026 #1  ·  Pure Politics / National  ·  In-depth feature 22 Minutes, 88 Hours: Op Sindoor Recasts Warfighting, Modernisation By Manu Pubby   ·   The Economic Times  ·  Page 3 An in-depth examination of how Operation Sindoor has fundamentally reshaped India's armed forces doctrine and procurement priorities, focusing on unmanned warfare, long-range precision weapons, and surge production capacity. The piece details how the 88-hour conflict accelerated procurement timelines, cutting what typically took three years to months, and pushed fast-tracking of drone systems, long-range air defence, and anti-drone technology. It also analyses lessons learned around networked operations, decision-making speed, and force modernisation reforms. Combines exclusive defence-ministry sourcing with granular procurement data and a clear consequential framework showing how a 22-minute strike redrew 88-hour milit

The broadcast sector’s dominance within the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) budget has weakened, even as the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) segment gains increasing policy attention. According to official allocations, the ministry’s spending pattern indicates a shift towards emerging creative sectors, with AVGC receiving dedicated support as part of the government’s push to build a future-ready media ecosystem. While broadcasting remains a significant component of the ministry’s expenditure, its relative share is gradually declining compared to newer digital and creative segments. Industry observers say this reflects a structural shift in how media investments are being planned, exchange4media reported. Industry reports suggest that the change reflects a broader rebalancing of priorities within the media landscape. Experts believe the move signals a long-term strategy to support creative technology, talent development, an

The investigation into the brutal April 28 murder of Andhra Jyothi reporter Jaganmohan Reddy has exposed deep systemic vulnerabilities in Andhra Pradesh’s border policing. While Influencing has learned that the state administration has now pledged Rs. 10 lakh in financial assistance and a contract job for Reddy’s widow, the search for the true masterminds behind the attack faces a significant procedural delay. The Geography of Impunity V. Kota’s location on the tri-state border has long been an operational advantage for criminal networks, allowing them to commit crimes and vanish across state lines. Sources close to the case confirm that the primary suspect, a notorious history-sheeter with extensive links to sandalwood smuggling, communal conflict, and ganja trafficking, exploited this geography. After hacking Reddy to death, the suspect reportedly fled into Karnataka, surrendering in a separate 2021 ganja case to shield himself from immediate interrogation. I

Paramount unifies linear and digital TV sales under Grant Madigan Natasha Lee for Mediaweek reports that Paramount Australia has unified its linear and digital television sales operations under Grant Madigan, who has commenced as Vice President, Sales. Madigan will oversee the Australian sales function and report to Paramount’s Lee Sears, who said the move would create a more cohesive commercial offering for advertisers. Madigan’s direct reports include Nick Bower, Diane Ho and Tamar Hovagimian, covering national sales, digital strategy and commercial partnerships. Paramount said the new structure would give advertisers more flexibility across linear and digital platforms. AI-powered, senior-only agency launches Melania Watson for B&T reports that former DEPT and M+C Saatchi executive Brad Stevens has launched Never. Always., an AI-powered, senior-only digital creative agency. Stevens said the model strips out traditional agency layers, handoffs and junior

If it’s not disturbing enough that AI is probably going to automate away your job and possibly eliminate the human species, there’s also the small matter of it spiking your energy bills. In The Fin today, Paul Smith and Campbell Kwan explain the predictable consequences of building a lot of power-hungry data centres. In a piece entitled AGL sounds alarm on power supply as data centre demand surges, they explain that AGL Energy has warned the market is sharply underestimating demand for power from data centres and risking a supply crunch amid the soaring needs of big technology companies and artificial intelligence developers. Damien Nicks, the chief executive of AGL, recently stated significantly more had to be spent on wind-power generation to meet that demand, which he flagged would be far higher than forecast by the market operator. “We don’t have enough assets built in this market to get anywhere near that sort of data centre growth,” said Nicks, e

IS-linked women and children return — police poised to arrest ‘brides’ Authorities are preparing for the arrival of four women and nine children repatriated from Syrian camps, with federal police expected to arrest and potentially charge some of the women on arrival while others face intensive monitoring. The story has ignited a political fight over national security, justice and duty-of-care to children, with some coverage also highlighting claims of coercion and exploitation inside ISIS networks. Covered by: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The West Australian, The Australian, Courier Mail. Budget battlelines: Chalmers’ deficit trim vs inflation warnings Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to show modestly improved deficit projections, but the politics are sharpened by Reserve Bank warnings that household and business relief could add to inflation and keep rates higher for longer. The Australian flags a revival of Covid-era business tax relief, while

“I’m overwhelmed, I’m grateful, proud and sometimes very teary,” says Suparna Sharma after winning the Pulitzer Prize alongside illustrator Anand RK, in a moment of global recognition for Indian journalism. The duo won in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for their work on digital surveillance and cyber fraud. The winners, announced on Monday, shared the award with Natalie Obiko Pearson of Bloomberg for the project titled “trAPPed”. According to The Pulitzer Prizes website, the project presents a “riveting account” of a neurologist in India who was held under a “digital arrest” through her phone. The work combines visuals and words to highlight the growing global challenges of surveillance and digital scams. For over 30 years, Suparna Sharma has reported on crime, conflict, national disasters and corruption as a freelance journalist and editor. Her 2023 investigation for Al Jazeera into the deaths of two elderly residents in a Delhi facility