Journalist Vedic Dwivedi was allegedly manhandled while reporting at a petrol pump in Basti on March 24, sparking outrage online. Dwivedi was on camera at the site when a petrol pump operator and an associate allegedly confronted and assaulted him. A video of the incident, shared by journalist Priya Singh on X, has drawn widespread criticism from media professionals and the public. Dwivedi later said on X that he has filed a complaint with Superintendent of Police Yashveer Singh, who assured appropriate action. A written complaint has also been submitted at the Nagar Police Station against the accused.

The Press Information Bureau, Dehradun has organised a five‑day press tour to Odisha for a delegation of 15 journalists from Uttarakhand to observe key Central government schemes. During the visit, the delegation met Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan, where discussions focused on development, tourism, and cultural ties between the two states. The Governor highlighted Odisha’s progress in infrastructure, industry, and welfare delivery, noting improvements in tribal regions and areas previously affected by Left Wing Extremism. He also underscored growth in aluminium, IT, and education sectors. The delegation later visited the ICAR Central Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, gaining insights into innovations in rice research, climate‑resilient agriculture, and advanced farming technologies.

Television news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary has announced his entry into film production, marking a significant shift from broadcast journalism to cinema. His debut project, “The Terror Report”, will be made in collaboration with Balaji Telefilms and Ellipsis Entertainment. The film will chronicle some of the deadliest terror attacks in India between 1998 and 2025. It will be directed by Vishnu Varadhan, best known for Shershaah. Chaudhary described the move as a “deeply personal new journey”, transitioning from reporting news to telling stories on the big screen.  

In a welcome move, the Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that freedom of speech, though fundamental, does not extend to abusive or derogatory expressions, directing digital media platform Newslaundry to remove certain objectionable content targeting TV Today Network and its channels, Aaj Tak and India Today. The dispute originates from a 2021 suit filed by TV Today Network, alleging defamation and copyright infringement by Newslaundry. Making it clear that abusive and derogatory speech cannot be shielded under the guise of free expression, the court, in its detailed reasoning, emphasised that while critique, satire, and journalistic review are protected under the right to free speech, they must be grounded in analysis or commentary. Expressions that merely ridicule or demean individuals or institutions cannot claim constitutional protection, the bench observed. Some of the terms that the court ordered to be immediately removed include "shit reporters, "shit show",

  Image of the Day Amid toxic foam present at the Kalindi Kunj Ghat on the Yamuna,a devotee seen performing rituals on the final day of Chaiti Chhath Puja on Wednesday. Picture Sunil Ghosh- Hindustan Times IIT-D in top 50 of QS world univ rankings by subject Meghna Dhulia for The Times of India reported that some of Delhi’s leading institutions, including Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, have featured in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on Wednesday. The rankings, published by London-based QS Quacquarelli Symonds, mark the 16th annual subject-wise assessment of universities worldwide, offering a detailed snapshot of how institutions perform across specific disciplines. Delhi police busts cross-border arms trafficking syndicate Raj Shekhar Jha for The Time of India reported that the Delhi Police crime branch has busted a sophisticated arms trafficking syndicate spanning Paki

Broadcasters have urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to strengthen regulations against cross‑border piracy and the illegal import of DTH services. Industry stakeholders said unauthorised distribution of foreign DTH signals and pirated content is causing significant revenue losses to broadcasters and distributors, undermining India’s regulatory framework and creating an uneven playing field for licensed operators. According to e4m, broadcasters have called for stricter monitoring of illegal set‑top boxes (STBs) and tougher enforcement against cross‑border signal transmission. They also sought coordinated efforts between regulators and enforcement agencies, including the appointment of a nodal officer in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to address DTH smuggling. With misuse of digital platforms and satellite signals making illegal distribution easier, broadcasters stressed the need for stron

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has partnered with Google to launch a free AI skilling programme for 15,000 individuals in the creative and media sectors. The initiative is being implemented through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in New Delhi. Launched on March 23, the programme will run in two phases. Phase I (March–June 2026) focuses on foundational AI learning through Google Career Certificates and cloud‑based generative AI courses. Completion of this stage is mandatory to progress further. Phase II (July–December 2026) will offer advanced, project‑based training in storytelling, YouTube practices, and tools such as Gemini 3, Nano Banana, and Vertex AI, conducted across major cities. According to Best Media Info, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the programme will be free, while Secretary Sanjay Jaju noted it will support creators in adapting to the evolving digital landscape.