Havas has been selected under the European Commission’s new Framework Contract for the next five years, allowing the group to carry out communication work for European institutions across EU countries and beyond. As the only France-based European communications group chosen, Havas has strengthened its position as a major player in strategic communication in Europe, following several earlier projects for the European Commission. Havas has developed an integrated approach that balances a shared European message with national realities. Coordinated by Havas Paris, this approach brings together its European and international agency network to make European initiatives clearer and more relatable for citizens. The group combines strategy, creative and media expertise under one model, supported by the H/Advisors network in areas such as reputation, influence and public diplomacy. Its Converged.AI platform also unites advisory, creative and media talent to deliver consisten

In newsrooms far from the mountains of Kashmir and the hills of Manipur, journalism is often measured in deadlines, scoops, and bylines. In these two regions, it is measured in survival, suspicion, and the constant negotiation with fear. For journalists working here, the job is not just about telling stories. It is about living inside them. Mohammad Saleem Bhat, President of the Press Club of Kashmir, explains how the gap between perception and reality shapes his work. “The population out of the area of my reportage never understood the expectation of my local people about my reporting of the events according to their perspective.” For him, journalism is a balancing act between local accountability and national misunderstanding. That tension comes at a personal cost. “I have been painted as an Indian agent at times by jealous fellow journalists. This reward was bestowed upon me only to malign me in society.” In a place where every word is scrutinised, even a journalist’

The Press Club of India (PCI) has strongly criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for orally summoning several journalists, including Srinagar-based reporters from at least three national dailies, without giving any specific reasons. According to the Press Club, the journalists were questioned over routine, fact-based stories drawn from publicly available information, pointing to an attempt to obstruct their professional work. In a statement, the PCI said, “The journalists were questioned over routine, fact-based reports sourced from publicly available information, in what appears to be an attempt to prevent them from fulfilling their professional responsibilities.” It also pointed out that one journalist had to spend nearly 15 hours over four days at Srinagar’s Cyber Police Station and was asked to sign a bond stating that he would not “disturb the peace”, reflecting harassment. The PCI further stated that such arbitrary measures create fear and res

Image edited by Dinesh Raj M   If you want to understand what Indian television news has become, don’t watch prime-time debates. Read regulatory orders. An exclusive investigation by The Indian Express into three years of rulings by the News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority reveals something both obvious and damning. Nearly 60 per cent of the regulator’s orders between 2023 and 2025 were for communal code violations. Not factual errors or sloppy journalism but serious communal framing and apparently this isn’t accidental, it’s systemic. Vineet Bhalla and Amaal Sheikh reveal that the NBDSA examined 54 cases over three years and found broadcasters guilty in 43. Thirty-two of those involved narratives that framed entire communities through loaded labels like “love jihad,” “land jihad,” “thook jihad,” or “population explosion.” These weren’t fringe channels. The repeat offenders were some

TV interviewer and TV personality Karl Stefanovic is about to go unfiltered on YouTube with a new podcast series airing from this Sunday.  The Today host is launching a digital show to target a 'man-sized' content gap in the marketplace and he’s kicking it off this Sunday with a live, no-holds-barred interview with Pauline Hanson.  According to his team, the 'beast' is officially off the leash. Keshnee Kemp at August One, who heads the marketing strategy agency working with Stefanovic, explained on LinkedIn the genesis of the new show.  “This partnership with Karlos started first as a conversation on holidays - an idea that's been in Karl's brain for years,” said Kemp. “He absolutely loves people - talking to people and bringing out the nuances and very human experience of their stories. He loves long-form conversations. “We decided to do it together. August One on marketing & content, Karl on being one of

Compass Communications has been named the public relations agency for Muttley Crew, a Bangalore-based premium pet food brand focused on health and nutrition. The agency will handle the brand’s communications to increase its visibility and promote its pet treat offerings. Founder and CEO Smriti Thomas said that Muttley Crew is committed to providing the best for pets and is excited to work with Compass Communications to strengthen the brand’s identity and reach dog lovers across India. Compass Communications co-founder Rohan Srinivasan said the agency is happy to support a brand that values quality and innovation in the pet food space. Compass Communications, co-founded by Rohan Srinivasan and Rafi Q Khan, works with clients across the BFSI, automotive, technology, education, luxury, real estate and healthcare sectors in major Indian cities.

Journalists in Bihar are increasingly becoming targets of violence, and the latest incident underlines the risks they face. On the evening of January 21, journalist Sudhir Kumar was allegedly kidnapped near Yashpal Sweets on Khagaul Road in the Phulwarisharif area of Patna. Four unidentified men in a black Scorpio, reportedly without a number plate, abducted him. During the attack, Kumar was beaten, verbally abused, and threatened with death while being forced to quit journalism. He was also robbed of Rs 35,000 before being abandoned on the roadside near Beur Tej Pratap Nagar. The Phulwarisharif police acted swiftly after receiving information about the incident and rescued Kumar within four hours. The journalist has filed a formal complaint, following which an FIR was registered. Sub-Inspector Deepak Kumar has been assigned to investigate the case. Authorities are examining CCTV footage near the crime scene to identify the vehicle and the attackers, Patna Press reported.