According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the transfer of licenses related to non-news and current affairs TV channels held by Viacom18 to Star India. The transfer will be subject to the conditions laid down by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). "The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, vide its order dated September 27, 2024, has granted its approval for transfer of Licenses relating to Non News & Current Affairs TV channels held by Viacom18 Media Private Limited in favour of Star India," the statement read. The National Company Law Tribunal’s Mumbai bench sanctioned the $8.5 billion merger between Walt Disney’s Star India and Reliance Industries Limited’s Viacom18 earlier this month. CCI also approved the merger at the end of August.   

ABP News is set to host the ‘Abhiyaan Bemisaal, Swachhta Ke Dus Saal’ conclave in New Delhi on Monday, 30 September 2024,  Bestmediainfo reported.   The event marks a decade of the Government’s Swachh Bharat Mission, reflecting on the significant progress and challenges of the initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014.  The conclave will feature panels and interactive sessions highlighting the contributions of various sectors. It will also highlight the significant progress of this mission and outline the next steps to ensure the mission’s sustained impact.  

Anjana P V has joined Firstpost as an assistant producer. She was most recently a sub-editor/multimedia journalist at the Business Line from The Hindu group.  In a career update posted on LinkedIn, Anjana expressed her gratitude to Aditya Dhunna, senior producer at Firstpost and Teertha Khanolkar, assistant manager for the opportunity and making the transition smooth.   Shailesh K. Nevatia, founder of Grandeavour Communication, wished her the best for her “new innings” along with her industry connections.   In her new role, she is responsible for production and managing the YouTube channel of Firstpost.   Anjana began her career as a campus reporter at Mathrubhumi, where she reported the activities of her college. She was a PR and corp comm intern at Adfactors PR and UltraTech Cement in Mumbai before going back to Adfactors PR to work as an associate account executive.   She has also assumed the position of board member at the Kites Foundation, a non-profit organiza

Sreejan Balakrishnan has been appointed as the chief coordinating editor at Asianet News Network.   He was most recently the director of news at The Fourth, a Malayalam digital media platform.   Balakrishnan posted the career move on LinkedIn: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as chief coordinating editor at Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd!”.  He brings over 25 years of experience covering Kerala as an investigative reporter, political reporter and development journalist.   Balakrishnan served as a copy editor/reporter at Malayala Manorama for 6 years before joining The New Indian Express, where he was a senior reporter, chief reporter and chief of news bureau, covering a range of beats like crime, infrastructure, IT and politics. Later, he joined The Times of India as a metro editor, a position he held for almost a decade before moving to The New Indian Express again as an associate editor. Balakrishnan has led newsrooms across India’s top ne

M. V. Shreyams Kumar,  managing director of Mathrubhumi, has been elected president of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the year 2024-25. Indian Newspaper Society is an apex body of publishers of newspapers, magazines and periodicals in the country.   The appointment comes after the 85th annual general meeting of the INS, which was held via video conference or other audiovisual means on September 27, 2024. In addition, Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg was elected deputy president, and Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat was elected vice president. Shreyams Kumar succeeds Rakesh Sharma of Aaj Samaj newspaper.   Amar Ujala’s Tanmay Maheshwari has been elected honorary treasurer of the society.   Kumar received a PG diploma in business administration from Kings Langley College of Management London in 2005 and has been instrumental in the development of Mathruhumi group’s publications. He was a former Member of the Rajya Sabha and the Kerala Legislative Assembly.    The 41-membe

Delhi Police constable Sandeep Malik's life was cut short in a tragic hit-and-run incident when a car, deliberately tailing his motorcycle on patrol, rammed into him. After knocking him down, the vehicle dragged him for over 10 metres before fleeing the scene. The suspects, three young men, were apprehended soon after and reportedly stated that they were frustrated after being stopped multiple times by police in the past. A crime too grim for front pages? Constable Sandeep, known for his dedication and fearlessness, was always the first to respond to a crime scene, say colleagues. His legacy, as remembered by those who worked with him, is one of steadfast bravery and commitment to duty. While Rajshekhar Jha for the Times of India and Karn Pratap Singh for the Hindustan Times did justice to the story by giving it prime placement, other major dailies like The Hindu and Indian Express’ Himanshu Harsh relegated it to the inner pages, overlooking the horrific details of the crime. In

According to an official press release, News Corp Australia has unveiled three new leadership appointments within its client growth and experience team. Led by General Manager Renee Sycamore, the team will focus on key sectors, including retail, travel, and health, wellness & beauty. Sycamore emphasised in the release, that the new roles are designed to provide specialised support to clients, stating, “Our team crafts seamless solutions and identifies new opportunities beyond traditional media-buying.” She highlighted the significance of sector-focused leadership in helping clients navigate an evolving market. Jessica Gilby has been promoted to National Head of Retail & Digital Growth. Previously the National Head of Digital, Gilby will now leverage News’ digital ecosystem to enhance consumer engagement and develop customised solutions centred on content, commerce, and data for retail partners. Emily Ross, formerly Group Sales Director, steps into the role of Nation