The Supreme Court (SC) of India recently confirmed that Section 6A of the Citizenship Act is constitutional. This section grants citizenship to people who moved from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to Assam before March 24, 1971. The court ruled that this law added post-Assam Accord, does not violate the Constitution and is a valid way to address migration issues in Assam. Following SC's 4-1 verdict upholding the validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, fresh discussions about illegal immigration, particularly in Assam have kicked up again. Notably, Justice Pardiwala, the dissenting judge, expressed concerns that the clause incentivises immigrants to stay indefinitely, reported Krishnadas Rajagopal for The Hindu. Supporters like AASU (All Assam Students’ Union) hailed the decision as historic, as Mukut Das from Times of India highlighted. The Assam Accord was born from massive protests during the 1980s, demanding the detection and deportation of illegal immigrants, partic

SCA has announced that Brisbane’s top breakfast show, Stav, Abby & Matt on B105, will continue entertaining listeners for the foreseeable future. The trio—Abby Coleman, Stav Davidson, and Matt Acton—have signed new long-term contracts according to an SCA press release. Since forming in 2017, the show has become known for its lively mix of humour, engaging discussions, and local news. As they approach their seventh anniversary, there's no sign of a "seven-year itch"; in fact, the show is growing even stronger, the release stated.  In 2024, Stav, Abby & Matt have consistently topped the ratings in Brisbane’s highly competitive metro radio market, achieving six consecutive wins in the 6 AM to 9 AM slot this year. This success highlights the show’s popularity among listeners. SCA Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron stated that Stav, Abby & Matt is one of the best radio shows in the country, and that they’re thrilled to have them continue dominating breakfast in

ACE Radio has announced Scott Menz as the new assistant content director for Metro, Radio Today reported.  After two years as an announcer at ACE, Scott will now take on additional content responsibilities as the ACE Metro stations—3MP, Magic 1278, 2UE, and 4BH—continue to grow their audiences. Scott will collaborate closely with content director Jon Vertigan and operations manager Dave Brunton. His experience includes roles as content director and Breakfast EP at Triple M Brisbane and within the Nova network. Having started his career with ACE Radio at 3HA Hamilton at age 18, Scott will begin his new role immediately while continuing to host the Magic 1278 Breakfast and 4BH Mornings shows.  

Brisbane radio station Nova 106.9 is preparing for a major change in its breakfast lineup. Susie O’Neill has announced her departure after over a decade of co-hosting the popular morning show alongside Ash and Luttsy, according to her post on the show’s Instagram handle. The emotional announcement came during the show at 8:20 AM Brisbane time, where Susie shared the heartfelt reasoning behind her decision. In her statement, Susie reflected on how her journey into radio coincided with a pivotal moment in her life. She expressed deep gratitude for Ash and Luttsy, describing them as brothers who welcomed her into their world and have been her steadfast supporters throughout her career. “It’s been an incredible bond,” she said, emphasising how difficult this decision was. Turning 50 last year, Susie articulated a desire to embrace a new chapter, both personally and professionally. She plans to reconnect with grassroots sports and become more involved in the wider community. �

NDTV is set to launch its global news channel, NDTV World, at the upcoming NDTV World Summit 2024, scheduled for October 21 and 22, BestMediaInfo reported. The new channel,  carrying the tagline “Seeing the World from Where India Stands,” will provide an Indian and Asian perspective on international affairs.  According to an official promo put out by NDTV on microblogging platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the summit, unveiling his vision for "The India Century." The event will feature discussions on global issues, innovation, and sustainability, drawing leaders from politics and business to collaborate on solutions to pressing challenges. NDTV World will be accessible across DTH, digital cable, IPTV, and OTT platforms, debuting in India, the US, UK, Canada, and UAE. "NDTV World aims to bring an Asian and Indian perspective to international markets," the broadcaster said, positioning the channel as a key player in shaping global narrati

Prasar Bharati has announced amendments to the Graduate Media Internship Policy 2020.  The pubcaster has amended Clause 3(a), Clause 4, Clause 9(c) and Clause 9(I) of the policy.  According to the partial modification of the policy, the total annual intake of media interns in a particular year will not exceed 250, which used to be 50 per year previously.  Directorate and vertical amendments include 70 intakes in DD News in a year, which was 20 earlier. Doordarshan (non-news) intake has been increased to 75 from 10, Akashvani (non-news) to 20, NSD Akashvani to 50, Prasar Bharati News Service and Digital Platforms intake to 25 from 10, and Prasar Bharati Secretariat to 10 intakes.   According to the latest modification, “Graduation in any subject from a recognized university, with a Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism/Journalism/Mass Communication from Government accredited institutions/Universities offering Mass Communication courses”.  Earlier, only candidat

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah was on Wednesday sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Surinder Kumar Choudhary, from the Jammu region who had shifted to NC from BJP, as Deputy Chief Minister during a ceremony presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar. Abdullah was accompanied by five legislators, three from the Jammu region and two from the Kashmir Valley, to the dais to take oath as Ministers. Peerzada Aashiq for The Hindu quoted Abdullah stating that the Council of Ministers was “meant to convey a message” to the Jammu region, where the BJP won 29 out of 43 seats. “I fulfilled the promise of giving representation to all the regions equally. We made Deputy Chief Minister from Jammu so that they will feel they are equally part of the government. Three more ministries will be filled soon. We will endeavour to walk together,” Abdullah said. However, none of the 29 BJP legislators attended the swearing-in function in Srin