Collective Artists Network has launched ‘Collective Media Network’, aiming to create and distribute original content across platforms while engaging with pop culture trends.

BW Businessworld has launched BW Travel, a new B2C vertical aimed at experience-focused travellers.

Confiance Communications has been appointed as the public relations and brand strategy partner for climate-tech startup Sprih, which uses AI to help businesses track and optimise their carbon, water and waste footprints.

Modi gives the military full freedom to strike back for Pahalgam—and Pakistan hits panic mode, with media warning of an “imminent” Indian assault (TOI, Indian Express). In Spiti, women now run the show—every top post from DC to MLA is held by women, a first in India (IE). On the AI front, India is building lean, smart, and local with its ₹10,000 crore mission, reports TOI. HT flags MMA's messy federation tangle ahead of its Asian Games debut. And Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of legendary filmmaker Shaji N Karun (Hollywood Reporter).

New initiative to encourage next generation of emerging TV creatives.

PR company Media-Wize is looking to build the media profile of cybersecurity company Excite Cyber, following last week's announcement of its latest contract win.

It's Wednesday and we're just four days out from the federal election poll. Here's what the media have been covering this morning.

New Corp launches new podcast under its True Crime Australia banner.

FM radio listenership is increasing in Tier-II and Tier-III markets, with 80 per cent of survey respondents reporting that they regularly listen to the radio, according to The Economic Times.

"We have spent the last several months re-arming and re-organising ourselves to be able to execute an advanced digital strategy," says Nine's newly appointed CSO Matt James.

Omar Abdullah chose restraint over rhetoric after the Pahalgam attack, refusing to politicise tragedy for statehood demands (Indian Express, TOI). Meanwhile, India's defence budget soared to nine times Pakistan’s, as global military spending hit record highs (HT, TOI). In a bizarre twist, IIT scientists are testing if a 'yagya' can make it rain (HT). In sports, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed an IPL ton, stunning veterans (ESPNcricinfo). Tech heads-up: WhatsApp will ditch older iPhones from May (India Today). And at the box office, Thudarum stormed past Rs 65 crore, exceeding all expectations (Koimoi)

Change at the top as Ooh Media CEO steps down.

NDTV Marathi marked its first anniversary with NDTV Marathi Manch, a flagship event in Mumbai that brought together political leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and policymakers to chart Maharashtra’s path forward.

New Zealand-based publication Tech Day has a new addition to its editorial team, welcoming journalist Jed Nykolle-Harmeon in a move Tech Day Publisher Sean Mitchell says underlines “the value of journalists”.

Just five days to go until the federal election poll - though over 2 million voters have already had their say via early voting and incoming postal votes.