Influencing

By Staff Writer in Media News on The South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) has opened submissions for its 2026 Journalism Awards, honouring outstanding journalism by South Asian journalists and coverage of South Asia and its diaspora. Categories include General Excellence, International, Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Business, Investigative in honour of Daniel Pearl, Student Journalist and the new Documentary-Short Award.

By Staff Writer in Media News on TIMES NOW Navbharat has launched ‘Garjana’, a new weekday debate show hosted by anchor Rubika Liyaquat, as part of its early prime-time lineup. The show premiered on August 10 at 6 PM and features debates and analysis on politics, governance, social issues, current affairs and major national developments. With Liyaquat at the helm, the programme aims to bring sharp questioning, analysis and diverse perspectives to key issues.

By Meena R. Prashant in Media News on Newsroom culture is once again under scrutiny in Indian media, as former journalists and employees speak publicly about experiences of verbal abuse, humiliation and harassment at their workplaces. The renewed attention follows a wave of public and private accounts from former staffers across multiple organisations, raising questions about accountability, redressal mechanisms and legal recourse in Indian newsrooms.

By Suganthi Marimuthu in Media News on A new 11-member Khowai District Committee of the Tripura Working Journalists Association (TWJA) was unanimously formed at its annual conference held at Kalyanpur Shelter House on August 9. Sajal Deb was elected president, Bimalendu Das secretary and Subhankar Dey treasurer, while the remaining members were also approved at the meeting.

For the first time, all four major News Corporations metropolitan mastheads lost readers at the same time, according to a report in this morning's Australian Financial Review. However, it's national newspaper - The Australian - bucked the trend improving subscriptions. Media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones sited subscription figured reported by News Corporation.

By Staff Writers in Media News on ABC's Media Watch has picked up on News 24 having to issue a correction after Credlin host Peta Credlin wrongly claimed a Judaism option had been removed from the Religious Affiliation category on this year's Census.

By Staff Writer in Media News on Journalists in Tamil Nadu have expressed concern over a spate of recent incidents involving alleged attacks and disrespect while on duty. Reporters pointed to mistreatment at government events, inappropriate remarks by political leaders during press interactions, and confrontations during protests and political developments. In response, field journalists, reporters, and videographers have called for a joint protest involving multiple media associations.

By Staff Writer in Media News on Punt Creative has been appointed as the communications partner for PizzaExpress India following a competitive multi-agency pitch. Under the mandate, the agency will handle the brand’s communication and digital strategy, social media, content and integrated campaign development.

Journalism has traditionally focused on identifying what has gone wrong. Solutions journalism asks an additional question: what is being done about it, and is that response actually working? The approach has gained ground internationally through the Solutions Journalism Network, founded in 2013 by journalists David Bornstein, Tina Rosenberg and Courtney Martin.

By Meena R. Prashant in Media News on A new newspaper, India Unboxed, launched in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, August 7, positioning investigative journalism, hard news and people-centric reporting as its core focus. The launch took place at Daria Hill in the presence of IPR Director Gijum Tali, Printing and Stationery Deputy Director Heri Maring, East Kameng Zilla Parishad Chairperson Pai Pizi Yangfo, and community leader Khya Safar Pao.