Hello Thursday, and the Sydney papers cover the state funeral for radio broadcaster John Laws, with Russell Crowe making what can only be called a star performance as he recounted his long friendship - though not always shared views, he said - with his neighbour Mr Laws.  The Sydney Morning Herald's Harriet Alexander wrote the story on pages 8 and 9 ('Be kind to one another': Final send off for Golden Tonsils'), with a piece also on the double page spread from CBD's Kishor Napier-Raman featuring some of the guests who turned up - including Barnaby Joyce who attracted a lot of media attention, in the main because of the will-he-won't-he move to One Nation, while Napier-Raman also covered some of the no-shows, including shock jock Kyle Sandilands, and ex-shock jock Alan Jones.  At The Australian, the coverage wasn't quite so extensive. The funeral sat on page 3 (Final 'goodbye, world' at Laws farewell) and Jenna Clarke wrot

  Picture Credit: Navbharat Times The Mohanlalganj police in Lucknow have arrested five men for attempting to attack journalist Mukesh Dwivedi and have seized three vehicles used in the incident, according to Navbharat Times.  The accused have been booked under breach-of-peace sections, and the investigation is ongoing. Dwivedi, who was returning from a service centre with a colleague on Thursday, reported that three car-borne men tried to ram his vehicle, chased him, fired in the air, and threatened to kill him. The accused fled, but police tracked them down using footage from 60–70 CCTV cameras. The arrested men have been identified as Harinam alias Rahul, Chandan Bhatt, Amit Mishra, Vineet Tiwari, and Abhishek Tiwari. Police say Abhishek Tiwari, a local political leader, masterminded the attack due to an old enmity with the journalist.

The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Ratlam-based reporter Rafiq Khan. The case goes back to June 2025, when GRP Head Constable Mahendra Tiwari fined an auto driver near Ratlam Railway Station. Later, he saw a YouTube video that made it appear as though he was taking a bribe. He complained that the video was edited to harm his reputation, and the police filed a case against Khan. Khan told the court that he did not edit the video and only recorded what he saw. He also said he had earlier complained about the behaviour of some GRP staff, and the case against him was meant to trouble him. The judge noted that the charges in the case are not very serious and that the police should not arrest someone unnecessarily. The court also saw that Khan had recently been cleared in another old case. The court said there was no need to keep him in police custody for questioning. It granted his request for anticipatory bail. If he is arrested, he will b

Warner Bros. Discovery and Times Network recently announced the release of Unheard Cries at GB Road, a documentary giving voice to women living and working in Delhi’s red-light area. The documentary features testimonies from survivors and sex workers, highlighting the trauma, resilience, and systemic injustices shaping their daily lives. The documentary premiered on discovery+ on 17 November 2025. According to Adgully, the documentary, produced by Times Now Studios and co-written and produced by Rohit Chadda, draws on more than 50 detailed interviews. By prioritising documentation over dramatization, it offers an authentic, evidence-based perspective that challenges fictionalised portrayals and captures the women’s lived realities and their ongoing search for hope.

House of Communication India has been appointed as the strategic PR partner for BankBazaar India.​ The mandate includes strengthening BankBazaar’s overall communication strategy, enhancing its industry visibility, and supporting the company’s growth narrative through targeted PR initiatives.  According to the agency, the collaboration will focus on shaping a communication framework that underscores BankBazaar’s innovation, consumer-first philosophy, and its position as a leading player in the fintech ecosystem.  

Margherita Journalists’ Association marked its 23rd Foundation Day with a renewed call for stronger safety nets for journalists and deeper public engagement on issues surrounding the Northeastern Coalfields (NEC) of Coal India Ltd. The event also reflected on the evolving role of the media in Assam amid rapid information shifts and rising pressures on the profession, India Today NR reported. The programme started with association president Ram Prasad Ambedkar hoisting the flag, followed by a memorial tribute led by vice-president Abdul Alim. Tarun Gogoi, president of the Ledo Central Namghar managing committee, lit the ceremonial lamp before the portrait of Assamese litterateur Padmanath Gohain Baruah. A special tribute to the late musician Zubeen Garg became one of the most emotional moments of the day. The foundation day was formally inaugurated by senior journalist and writer Jagat Changmai, who in his address described the press as “society’s vigilant sentinel” and emph

The Mysore Ladies Association felicitated five city-based journalists who recently received the District Kannada Rajyotsava Award during the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations held at the District Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Vijayanagar. Journalists M. T. Yogesh Kumar and photojournalist Lakshminarayana Yadav of Star of Mysore, along with K. B. Ramesh Nayaka, M. Mahesh Bhageeratha and photojournalist Hampa Nagaraj, were honoured for receiving the District Rajyotsava Award. Photojournalists S. R. Madhusudan and M. S. Basavanna (Anurag Basavaraj) were also felicitated on the occasion. The event was inaugurated by Mallige Veeresh, former Chairperson of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka, and the President of the Mysore Ladies Association, marking a celebratory tribute to local journalists and their contributions, Star of Mysore reported.