Thursday, 18 June 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Breaking news Rehab Of 5 JJ Clusters To Start From Aug — Slum-Dwellers To Get Flats, Part Of Land To Be Used For Commercial Purposes By Abdul Manan, Shikha Salaria   ·   The Times of India (New Delhi Edition)  ·  Page 3 The Delhi government is set to begin rehabilitation of five JJ (jhuggi-jhopri) clusters from August, under which slum residents will receive flats while a portion of the freed land will be monetised for commercial use to fund the project. The report details the specific clusters involved, the DDA-led execution framework, and the PPP model underpinning the scheme, also noting community concerns about the adequacy of housing provided. The story adds reporting depth by unpacking the commercial land-use financing mechanism and includes on-record official sources alongside resident perspectives, making it more than a routine government announcement.

Tech publisher 4 Square Media, has launched ApplianceNews and ScopeAppliance as it takes proper aim at the Appliance and Home Tech side of the market, CEO David Richards told Influencing.  Appliance News will focus on the “intersection of home design and appliance technology”. ScopeAppliance will be distributed to close to over 2 million customers of The Good Guys, Richards added.  The titles sit within a broader entity called BrandNoise, which Richards said is built around "credible information marketing".  “The market today doesn't want advertising. What they want is information. Now we're able to deliver credible information marketing for brands without compromising editorial integrity. “We believe that the market today is transitioning to commercial and B2B. Selling is becoming a different model than it was five years ago because of the influence of Amazon and companies going direct. They're fed up with paying large fees to retailers.  “Readers are looking fo

Hanson’s “monocultural” push ignites political storm Pauline Hanson used her National Press Club debut to demand Australia become “monocultural”, attacking multiculturalism, immigration and climate policy while pitching a broader culture-war platform ahead of the next election. The speech has sharpened the national debate about social cohesion and the electoral pull of populist politics, with coverage ranging from straight reporting to commentary on her strategy and media impact. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian, The West Australian, Australian Financial Review, The Advertiser. GetUp stunt at Press Club triggers police probe A protest “ambush” during Hanson’s address has been referred to police, with reports of federal and ACT authorities examining how the disruption occurred and whether safety was compromised. The incident is significant because it raises questions about security at high-profile political

The Agartala Press Club felicitated 14 children of journalists for passing the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations with flying colours. During the event, held at the Press Club hall on Saturday, June 13, all the students received a cash prize and a memento, informed Pranab Sarkar, President of the Press Club. The event was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, along with members of the Press Club and the proud parents of the children.    

Dhaval Rabadiya has been appointed as Business Director – Integrated at WPP Media. Prior to this, he served as Account Director – Digital Marketing at SRV Media.  Rabadiya began his career as a Business Analyst Intern at SRV Media and progressed through various roles within the organisation.  With over eight years of experience in driving measurable marketing growth across progressive leadership roles, he has now joined WPP Media.  Announcing his new role, Rabadiya said, "I'm excited to begin my new journey as Business Director at WPP Media. In this role, I will lead strategy and operations for leading portfolios across both digital and traditional media."​ "With over eight years of experience in media and marketing, my work lies at the intersection of integrated media planning, cross-functional execution, and AI-led marketing transformation. I also write and speak about how AI is reshaping integrated marketing in the Indian market.

Times Network has relaunched Mirror Now with a new identity and content strategy aimed at young, urban and digital-first audiences. Positioned under the tagline "One Channel. World of News," the channel will combine news, business, culture, entertainment, lifestyle and social conversations on a single platform.​ According to Adgully, the revamped Mirror Now is targeting viewers aged 22–40, including young professionals, entrepreneurs, creators and aspirational consumers. Alongside television programming, the channel will adopt a digital-first approach and leverage the influence of anchors and creators to expand audience engagement across platforms.​ Its content lineup will cover business, breaking news, politics, global affairs, auto, technology and entertainment, among other topics. A key part of the primetime schedule is the return of The Urban Debate, airing weekdays at 9 PM and anchored by Shreya Dhoundial, Executive Editor, Times Network. The show will focu

The Agartala Press Club has come forward to extend financial aid of Rs 50,000 to ailing tribal journalist Manish Debbarma. The assistance will help Debbarma undergo hand surgery. Speaking to Influencing, Chitra Roy, Vice President of the Agartala Press Club, said, "It was the least we could do in helping a member of our fraternity." She further said that several people had come forward to offer support. "On behalf of the Press Club, we have been doing our best to help journalists, especially those battling health concerns, and will continue to do so," she said.