The tussle between states ruled by Opposition and Governors is as old as our Constitution and democracy. But the TN Guv RN Ravi seems to have taken it a bit too far stifling the democratic process along the way. At least 12 Bills passed by the TN government have been pending for over three years including several crucial ones. The prominence given to this regional story in all major national newspapers indicates the importance given to the SC directive, and rightfully so. The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 6, 2025) asked what Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi found so “gross” about the 12 Bills the State government sent him for assent that they were kept pending for over three years, reported Krishnadas Rajagopal for The Hindu. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan recapped the trajectory of 12 Bills, mostly to do with higher education and the appointment process of vice-chancellors in State Universities, for the benefit of the Governor, whose office was repre

Image Source: DALL-E Edited by: Dinesh Raj M Toxicity at work has become an increasingly alarming concern across industries with many professionals using social media to vent out about this pervasive issue. Newsrooms have been no exception.  A few weeks ago, Laasya Shekhar, an independent journalist, shared a post recounting challenges she encountered in newsrooms over the years.  “In legacy media, the more you work, the more you are deemed fit to be a journalist,” she said, “I had editors who slept for less than four hours and expected their reporters to do the same and editors who asked for more than three or four copies a day (specials included).” Describing this constant pressure as “overwhelming,” Shekhar notes, “no one even greets you at the office or in online meetings. It’s always about stories.” Many reporters have told her that they were denied PF for quitting their jobs, did not get paid regularly and, more importantly, faced workplace harassment

Youth Jam Radio will shut down its 24/7 FM station on February 14 after eight years on air, citing rising costs and changing listener habits, the network announced on social media.  With audiences increasingly engaging with podcasts and digital platforms, Youth Jam will pivot to expand its content in these areas. CEO Isaac Mulcrone emphasised that Youth Jam's mission remains unchanged while the FM signal will go silent.  “We will continue on Youth Jam’s evolutionary path, remaining Perth’s only dedicated youth media network,” he said. “Future-proofing means cutting costs we can't afford while focusing on growing our audience through social media and podcasts.” Starting February 15, the station will roll out a new lineup of weekly podcasts featuring The Luke Sharp Show, The Bella McLean Show, The Isaac Mulcrone Show, and Newsflash at 8 am, 2:35 pm, and 6 pm.  Weekend content will include shows by Hannah-Jade Keppler and Declan Scott at 8 am. Youth Jam is also train

Former West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson is stepping into sports radio, joining SEN WA Breakfast alongside Tim ‘Goss’ Gossage every Monday from 6 to 8 am, starting February 10, Radio Info reported. Simpson’s addition strengthens SEN’s WA line-up, with Scott Cummings co-hosting the rest of the week from Tuesday to Friday.  Other key programs include Mark Duffield on SEN WA Mornings (Monday to Wednesday), Paul Hasleby on The Run Home (Monday to Wednesday), and Peter Vlahos on Sportsday WA (Monday to Thursday). Lachlan Smith, SEN’s WA Commercial General Manager, said Simpson’s premiership-winning experience would bring unique insights to listeners.  “Adam Simpson’s experience and insights as a premiership-winning coach will offer WA sports fans something truly special every Monday morning,” he said. He also reaffirmed SEN WA’s commitment to local sports coverage, from the AFL and WAFL to regional football leagues.  

The Channel Company’s (TCC) Chief Content Officer Stuart Sumner has told Influencing Tech they’ve taken CRN Australia back from nextmedia because he believes, “we can do a better job servicing our clients by launching there ourselves”. But Next Media is not taking the news lying down. Today they have confirmed to Influencing Tech they will be launching a new publication to take on CRN on the same day TCC relaunches their new version of CRN - April 1.  Nextmedia’s Publishing Director B2B, Velvet-Belle Templeman, said the news the US-headquartered TCC were taking CRN back after 20 years with nextmedia, “marks an exciting new chapter for the nextmedia team to launch a fresh, home-grown, locally-owned publication that will continue to serve and support the Australian channel community”. “While our name will change, our commitment to the Australian technology channel, audience and relationships remains unwavering,” says Templeman.  TCC’s Sumner says his company

Prasar Bharati has invited applications for vacant MPEG-4 slots on the DD Free Dish DTH platform for the period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The online e-auction process will begin on March 4, 2025, and is open to satellite TV channels with valid permission from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), including approved international public broadcasters. As per the guidelines, at least 75 per cent of a channel’s content must align with its declared genre and language, excluding advertisements. A review committee will assess any violations, and channels failing to comply could face removal. Broadcasters can request changes to their declared genre or language if necessary. Interested applicants must submit their applications online and pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 25,000. Successful bidders will receive a Letter of Allotment and a payment schedule, with 15 days to sign an agreement and make the first installment payment. Channels must go live

CNN-News18 has recorded the highest viewership among English news YouTube channels, reaching 169.8 million views in January 2025, according to a report by Data Beings. The report highlights a 20 per cent increase in the channel’s monthly statistics, making it the top performer in the category. Following closely, Firstpost ranked second with 168.7 million views, also reporting a 20 per cent increase, while ANI News secured third place with 109.3 million views and a 13 per cent share of total viewership. CNN-News18’s growth has been attributed to its coverage of major events, including elections and global crises. The channel introduced special segments featuring in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews conducted by Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar and Palki Sharma. Their reporting, combined with a wide network of field correspondents, has contributed to the channel’s expanding digital reach.