China’s Pacific missile test sparks regional alarm after Australia–Fiji pact Multiple front pages lead with China test-firing a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific soon after Australia signed a mutual defence agreement with Fiji, prompting condemnation from Canberra and partners including New Zealand and Japan. The timing is being read as strategic signalling in a tightening contest for influence in the Pacific, raising fresh questions about deterrence, escalation risk and Australia’s security posture. Covered by: The Australian, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, Courier Mail, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Advertiser, The West Australian. Wyong child death triggers scrutiny of child protection decision-making The alleged murder of a four-year-old boy by his mother has become a major national human-interest and accountability story, with reporting that multiple prior child safety reports were made before the death. The NSW Families Minis

News Tamil 24x7 is set to expand its television news portfolio with the launch of an English news channel, marking its entry into the English language news broadcasting segment. Ahead of the launch, the broadcaster has begun recruiting for key editorial and production roles. Open positions include chief editor, news producers, sub editors, visual editors, social media executives, and news anchors. According to the recruitment announcement, candidates with at least two years of experience in satellite news channels are preferred for most editorial positions, while both freshers and experienced professionals are eligible to apply for news anchor roles.

The Editors Guild of India has extended the submission deadline for the Prem Bhatia Award for Excellence in Political Journalism 2026 to July 7, 2026. The award invites entries from journalists for outstanding work in political journalism. The winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh. Journalists can submit their entries by emailing awards@editorsguild.in.  Additional details and eligibility criteria are available on the Editors Guild of India's website.   

The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has retained Rite KnowledgeLabs as its digital and social media communications partner for the third consecutive year for its flagship public awareness initiative, Paper Matters by IPMA. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims to promote informed conversations about the role of paper in everyday life through research- backed content, myth-busting posts, educational videos and community stories across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X, with a special focus on engaging Gen Z audiences.  Over the past 12 months, the programme has crossed one million YouTube video views and generated more than 8,200 hours of watch time through its organic, content-led approach without relying on paid promotions, celebrities or influencer collaborations. Its outreach programme, Paper Matters Travels, has covered over 4,000 kilometres across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala and West Bengal, reaching NGOs, teachers, students from unaided schools a

Monday, 6 July 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative 'Honour killing': 3 months on, chargesheet names teen's parents, brother as accused By Devanshi Mehta   ·   The Times of India, New Delhi  ·  Page 6 Delhi Police filed a chargesheet before Tis Hazari court naming a 19-year-old woman's father, mother and brother as accused in her murder, alleging she was smothered with a pillow after she refused to end a relationship with a distant relative. The chargesheet details how the family attempted to pass off the killing as natural death due to kidney failure and jaundice before attempting burial, which police intercepted. The document lists 40 witnesses and is supported by forensic, medical and public testimony, with neighbours telling TOI the victim had been locked in a room for five days prior to her death. The story combines original ground reporting — including TOI's own prior visit to

In a state marred by brutal violence, extreme police interference and limited freedom of movement for several years now, a young scribe chose to focus instead on the crumbling education system in the state and is winning accolades.  30-year-old Elangbam Ojitkumar, associated with IMPACT TV, has received the RK Sanatomba Memorial Trust Award for his 2025 investigations into poor governance and crumbling infrastructure in rural schools. Politics, nepotism and corruption remain the biggest reasons Manipur's education system keeps failing, the investigative journalist told Influencing, after his reporting pushed the state's neglected rural schools into public view. "Despite pressure, I will continue to bring truth to light," Ojitkumar said after receiving the honour. "As a journalist, it is my duty to highlight issues that affect people. This recognition encourages me to continue doing meaningful work." His reporting documented failing infrastructure and administrative neglect in s

The Mumbai City Civil Court has dismissed a notice of motion filed by senior journalist Gurbir Singh, who sought a stay on his six‑year expulsion from the Mumbai Press Club until the disposal of his civil suit. Singh, along with two other members, was expelled over an informal meeting held at the club’s terrace on January 19, attended by some of the accused in the Elgaar Parishad case. Earlier, the civil court had stayed the expulsion and issued notices to the Press Club and its office‑bearers. However, the Bombay High Court stayed that order on May 22, observing that the civil court had not provided sufficient reasons for granting interim relief and allowing Singh to contest the club’s elections. The High Court later directed the civil court to decide the notice of motion. City Civil Judge A.H. Baig ruled that Singh had failed to establish a prima facie case for interim relief. The court held that the club had substantially followed its disciplinary procedure under