Bobby Naqvi, former editor of Gulf News, began his journalism on the streets of Bhopal where he covered local news, graduated to the Dainik Bhaskar group and eventually shifted to Dubai in 2000. He still considers the story that he did on Muslim parties agreeing to give up their claim on the land for construction of Ram temple where the Babri Masjid stood as his best but adds that there's more to come. In today's Spotlight, we profile Bobby Naqvi - former editor of Gulf News 1) How did you get started in journalism?   I started my career in journalism in 1993 pursuing an internship with a daily newspaper in Bhopal and then moved on to Dainik Bhaskar group. After 2000, I shifted to Dubai. 2) Can you describe your work and the stories your team most commonly works on? I do stories by myself over a variety of issues and take minimal support from the team. 3) Can you recall something about the story you consider your best so far? Yes, definitely. I broke the story of Babri Mas

Prasar Bharati is set to unveil its own OTT streaming platform at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 20. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the platform, which will be available on Android, iOS, and as a website, according to Doordarshan. The platform will feature a diverse array of content, including archives, live TV, exclusive shows, ONDC-enabled shopping, games, and live sports. Aiming to cater to a wide audience, it will offer iconic Indian television series, award-winning films, and regional programming. Multiple media reports including The Times of India and Hindustan Times described the launch as "a significant step forward for Prasar Bharati as it broadens its scope to serve as a major player in the global digital entertainment landscape." With scalability to support up to 100 million concurrent users, the service will provide content in SD, HD, and 4K. Prasar Bharati has also partnered with Eros Now and

The G20 Summit, a major platform for global diplomacy, concluded with a mix of breakthroughs and diplomatic challenges for India. Hosted in a year marked by geopolitical tensions, the summit spotlighted critical issues like climate change, trade, and bilateral relations while reflecting on global consensus's limitations. The Times of India reported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "no era for war" message was conspicuously omitted from the G20 joint declaration. Furthermore, the summit avoided directly condemning Russia, focusing on broader themes of global peace and stability. The declaration did, however, send a strong signal to COP29 by emphasising the need for new climate finance goals and a phased reduction in fossil fuels, as reported by Hindustan Times. India-China Relations In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the summit, as reported by The Hindu's Suhasini Haidar. They dis

Edunet Foundation, a non-profit focused on bridging skill gaps for underserved youth, has appointed Cumulus as its PR agency of record, according to the official release accessed by Influencing India. The collaboration aims to amplify Edunet's impact story and build a connected, informed community that will support its mission to prepare India’s workforce for a technology-driven future. Nagesh Singh, chairman of Edunet Foundation, emphasised the importance of this partnership in the release, stating, “Our goal is to address the skill deficit and prepare Indian youth to participate in a technology-driven workforce of the future, especially in the context of the country’s mission 2047. Partnering with Cumulus marks a significant step forward as we work to bring quality education to communities that need it most.” Cumulus will spearhead a comprehensive communications campaign to highlight Edunet’s transformative programs. Reena Sharma, CEO of Cumulus, expressed enthusiasm for

Rory McClaren has been named the new host of ABC Radio Adelaide's Mornings program set to begin in January 2025, a media release stated. He will succeed long-time presenter David Bevan who is retiring at the end of the year. McClaren, currently the state political reporter for ABC News South Australia, expressed excitement at taking up the position and his respect for Bevan’s legacy, adding that he aims to build on his work and prioritise local voices and stories. Having joined the ABC in 2021, McClaren has extensive experience in political reporting at both state and federal levels, including stints in Canberra. He is also the president of the South Australia Press Club and has regularly contributed to ABC Radio Adelaide's Spin Cycle program on state politics. ABC Radio Adelaide Manager Graeme Bennett praised McClaren’s strong background in political reporting and his passion for the community, calling him a natural fit for the role.  

The Building Bad investigation won the 2024 Gold Walkley award, Australia's highest journalism honor. The investigation, led by Nick McKenzie and a team from The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Financial Review, and 60 Minutes, was praised by the Walkley Judging Board as "an incredible, courageous feat of investigative journalism with huge ramifications.” The team was recognised for its successful cross-platform collaboration in telling a story Australian journalists had long attempted to expose. The Walkley Awards, presented across 30 categories, also honored Nick Moir as Nikon-Walkley Press Photographer of the Year for his work in The Sydney Morning Herald. Andrew Fowler won the Walkley Book Award for Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty, and the documentary How to Poison a Planet received the Walkley Documentary Award. Robert Gottliebsen, a pioneering Australian business journalist, was recognised for his Outstanding Contribution to Jo

  A “lucky accident” is what drew Cyber Daily’s Daniel Croft into a career in journalism following an initial university internship at Newtown-based ‘Happy Mag’ publication.   “It was a lucky accident,” Croft said. “That [internship] grew my passion for writing; originally, it wasn't something I saw myself doing. I didn’t think about journalism, but I stumbled upon it through that. And it was something that I really enjoyed, particularly as I've progressed into my current role.”  Croft says he would “look forward” to his one-day-a-week internship at the publication, where he would write on music-related news. He also attributes his first pursuit of journalism to his then-editor’s encouraging words to pursue it further.  “The editor at Happy Mag said this is something you should consider doing as a career. You're doing this really efficiently. Your writing is really good. Your SEO is all really good. You should look at pursuing this.” Croft’