A journalist from Bathinda, Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal, has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court after several police complaints were filed against him by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs. Rattandeep has so far received police summons in connection with 16 complaints filed by the MLAs and is expecting more in the coming days.  “I am certain that at least 22 AAP MLAs  have filed police complaints against me but have no clue on what allegations have been made by them,” he told Influencing.  During a recent podcast, Dhaliwal had claimed that approximately 32 sitting MLAs may not receive party tickets for Punjab's upcoming Assembly elections. According to him, the information shared in the podcast could have prompted several legislators to file complaints with the police, resulting in official notices being served to the journalist. So far, Dhaliwal received police notices from Patiala, Amritsar, Bathinda, and Ferozepur, summoning him for questioning. "The first hearing of t

Image credit: India TodayNE A one-day seminar on “Media for Communal Harmony and Responsible Journalism” was held in Imphal on June 8, bringing together journalists, editors, and media professionals from across Manipur. The seminar was jointly organised by the Editors’ Guild Manipur and the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR). The programme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh, who underscored the importance of ethical reporting in maintaining social harmony. Speaking at the event, Dr Mayengbam Veto, Joint Secretary (Home), said government media advisories are intended to encourage fact-based reporting and prevent misinformation during sensitive situations. Oinam Sunil Singh, Chief Minister’s Media Advisor, also addressed the gathering, alongside other speakers. Discussions focused on: Responsible journalism and ethical reporting The media’s role in promoting communal harmony Fact-based reporting and combating misinform

Artificial intelligence and industry trust were the dominant themes at last week’s CommsDay Summit, according to CommsDay’s Grahame Lynch. Lynch told Influencing AI featured prominently in two areas.  “Firstly, how telcos are using AI in their operations to optimise their optics, the construction and operation of their networks, and the service levels. The other side of AI is the opportunity it presents on the revenue side”.  With outages, scams and regulatory fines affecting the telecommunications sector in recent years, Lynch said trust had become a major issue. “There's a lot of interest in discussing how the industry can restore trust and improve its reputation. We were quite focused on that across the two and a half days”.  He added that industry trust was explored at the event’s new pre-conference session.  Held in conjunction with the Australian Telecommunications Alliance, the session featured the Internet Association of Australia’s Narelle Clark, th

Victoria Labor turmoil puts Jacinta Allan on the brink Leaked internal letters and worsening caucus unrest have intensified questions about Premier Jacinta Allan’s grip on the leadership, with MPs reportedly weighing whether one more bad poll could trigger a spill. The story matters nationally because Victoria’s stability affects major infrastructure, budget settings and federal–state dynamics, while the coverage highlights both internal dysfunction and the political consequences of sustained poor polling. Covered by: The Australian, Australian Financial Review, Herald Sun. Budget tax changes spark business backlash Major business groups are accusing the government of rushing tax changes through parliament, warning of unintended consequences and calling for a review within three years. A parallel critique argues the capital gains tax shift could deter investment and productivity by pushing firms toward dividends over reinvestment—raising the stakes for gro

Noted YouTuber Maridhas was arrested in Madurai on Monday, June 8, 2026, in connection with a case registered by the Chennai Cyber Crime Wing over alleged “derogatory and obscene” remarks made on social media about a woman Minister in Tamil Nadu. According to The Hindu, he was picked up in Madurai and later brought to Chennai. Police alleged that Maridhas had published videos and posts targeting Ministers, including a woman member of the Cabinet headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, as well as remarks against ruling TVK functionaries. He has been booked under: Section 79 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — punishment for insulting the modesty of a woman Section 352(2) of the BNS — making, publishing, or circulating false information, rumours, or alarming news (including via electronic means) with intent to create or promote hostility among groups Relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act The arrest has drawn attention to the growing scru

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative A Murder Mapped In Advance: DU Professor's Killing — Recces, WhatsApp Calls And Forged IDs In Focus By Abhirup Bhattacharya   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 4 The story investigates the premeditated killing of a Delhi University professor, detailing how the accused allegedly conducted reconnaissance visits, exchanged WhatsApp messages, and used forged identity documents to plan and execute the murder. The report draws on investigative findings, police sources, and a timeline of planning activities to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the crime. The piece demonstrates strong original sourcing and structured narrative reconstruction of a complex criminal conspiracy, going beyond a routine crime report to map out the layers of premeditation with specific operational details. #2  ·  Times City  ·  In-de

Vinyl Group’s acquisition of Pedestrian Group from Nine Digital is a small deal in dollar terms, but still a significant one for Australia’s digital media market. The ASX-listed Vinyl Group has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Pedestrian Group for nominal consideration, with no material cash, debt, scrip or ongoing royalties attached to the transaction. Completion is scheduled for 15 June. For next to nothing, Vinyl will take control of one of Australia’s best-known youth media businesses, including PEDESTRIAN.TV, Pedestrian Jobs, Openair Cinemas and Pedestrian Studio. After the “implementation of a restructure plan”, Pedestrian is expected to contribute between $0.6 – $0.8 million (in pro forma EBITDA) to Vinyl in the 2026-2027 financial year. This is less a conventional media acquisition than a portfolio reshuffle involving three different stories. First, Nine is simplifying its portfolio. Second, Vinyl is doubling down on youth and culture m