News18 India has organized a special program titled 'Diamond States Summit Uttarakhand' in Dehradun on Wednesday, October 23. The event provided a platform for key political leaders and senior administrative officials to engage in strategic discussions aimed at the future development of Uttarakhand. Notable attendees included Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, former CM Harish Rawat, BJP leaders Neha Joshi and Deepti Rawat, and Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar. Other prominent figures such as Ministers Saurabh Bahuguna, Rekha Arya, and Ganesh Joshi, SP (Law and Order) Kamlesh Upadhyay, Pauri Garhwal's Additional SP Jaya Baluni, IPS Amit Sinha, CM Dhami's Principal Secretary RK Sudhansh, and  Labor Commissioner Uttarakhand Deepti Singh also contributed to the dialogue. Following the summit, News18’s Utsav18 program featured cultural performances by artists like singer Inder Arya, the Upreti Sisters, and Bollywood actresses Himani Shivpuri and Chitrashi Rawat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan continued to hog the media limelight for the second day reiterating the countries' focus on regional cooperation despite the volatile situation prevailing across the globe. The Russia-Ukraine conflict should be resolved peacefully, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday while reiterating New Delhi’s readiness to provide all possible cooperation to end the war, reported The Times of India bureau. The report went on to add that Putin and Modi also engaged in banter that pointed to their close relationship. Putin said: “We have such a relationship that I felt you do not need any translation... I am very grateful to you for accepting the invitation to come to Kazan.” Modi responded by saying that his two visits to Russia in three months “reflect our close coordination and dee

Kuku FM has promoted Jhoomer Sinha to the position of Vice President of India Hindi Business. Sinha will be responsible for expanding Kuku FM’s presence across Hindi-speaking regions in India.  In her new capacity, she will oversee the entire Hindi content library and production, onboard creators, develop new storytelling formats, establish partnerships for new Hindi-related intellectual properties, hire for strategic roles in her division, and expand Kuku’s reach to newer geographies, aiming for higher customer and revenue growth.   Reflecting on her appointment, Sinha stated, “It has been an immensely rewarding experience working alongside inspiring founders and an exceptional team that is immensely passionate about reinventing storytelling across formats for consumers. The India growth story is unfolding rapidly, and I am looking forward to leveraging my expertise in the consumer internet ecosystem to make Kuku FM a household name in the entertainment industry.” Lal

Nat Penfold has recently announced on social media her new position as executive producer of The Kyle & Jackie O Show.  The role represents both the culmination of her extensive experience in radio and an exciting new challenge in her career. With a rich background in broadcasting and production, Nat is poised to lead one of Australia’s most iconic radio shows. Nat expressed her enthusiasm for leading a talented team in her new role. "Kyle & Jackie O are the best in the business," she stated. "I am thrilled to be leading this powerhouse team and can’t wait to continue building on the show’s legacy."  Nat's career in radio began at the grassroots level, where she gained valuable experience as a show producer intern. This foundational role allowed her to develop her skills in audio editing and production, setting the stage for her future endeavors.  Before joining The Kyle & Jackie O Show, Nat spent several years at ARN, where she served as an on-air announcer

Amelia McGuire has recently embarked on a new role as a technology reporter for The Australian Financial Review according to her LinkedIn post. This marks a significant career transition for McGuire after over six years in various roles at The Sydney Morning Herald.  With her extensive background covering aviation, tourism, and gaming, Amelia brings a wealth of experience to her new position, where she will focus on start-ups, technology regulation, and industry trends. Amelia began her career at The Sydney Morning Herald as an editorial assistant in 2018. The entry-level role laid the groundwork for her future in journalism, allowing her to gain insights into the editorial process across multiple sections of the publication. From there, she quickly advanced to become the EA to the editor, honing her organisational and communication skills. In her subsequent roles, Amelia made a name for herself as a versatile reporter, contributing to the business, federal politics, and sports

Former Kotaku Australia Managing Editor, David Smith’s latest TikTok page Rhunwords, aims to uncover all the hidden gems of the games development and journalism industries. As well as covering all the latest Australian gaming news.  “It's about opening the door to that opportunity and making sure that we can get media contacts and things like that to actually check the game out ahead of launch,” said Smith “I found that pulling back the curtain on how games media works and that has done really well over [on Tiktok]. So I've been also doing posts like that amongst gaming news content.” Smith also chronicles his recent ventures, attending an August Ubisoft event and recently, PAX Australia. “I’ve talked about doing a very quick trip up to Sydney back in August for Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft flew me up for the day I played the game and that was basically it. It was very short and sweet.” Smith is a self-confessed recent convert to TikTok. Having begun to use the p

Neerja Sekhar, currently the additional secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has been promoted to Special Secretary, as confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).  A 1993 batch IAS officer of the Haryana Cadre, Sekhar’s role has been temporarily upgraded to match the rank and pay of the Secretary to the Government of India. This promotion recognises Sekhar’s extensive 31-year career, which includes significant contributions to policy formulation for the media and entertainment sector, as well as development projects in education, food security, and industrial financing. She also serves as a nominated member of the Prasar Bharati Board. According to the Department of Legal Affairs, “a special secretary is vested with the maximum measure of independent functioning and responsibility in respect of the business falling within his/her wing, subject to the overall responsibility of the Secretary for the administration of the Departmen