Paul Barry, the longstanding host of ABC's Media Watch, has announced that he will be leaving the program in December, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure. Barry, known for his sharp critique of media ethics and industry practices, has been a pivotal figure on the show since taking on the permanent hosting role in 2013, making him its longest-serving presenter. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) confirmed Barry's departure and indicated that the search for a successor to helm the 15-minute media analysis show, which airs on Mondays following Four Corners, will commence with an announcement expected later this year. Reflecting on his time with Media Watch, Barry expressed gratitude to viewers and acknowledged the program's enduring impact, stating, "It's a great privilege to host Media Watch and I've enjoyed it enormously. But I've been in the hot seat for 11 years and it's time to give someone else a go." "Yup. I'm hanging up the mic at the end of this year. But lot

Image source: PIB As Ashwini Vaishnaw joins the Modi 3.0 cabinet for his second term as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, he faces a multitude of pressing issues that require immediate attention.  With his consolidated responsibilities in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the I&B Ministry, one of the most urgent challenges, Vaishnaw needs to tackle is the rise of deepfake technology. These sophisticated manipulations pose significant threats to misinformation and privacy, particularly in political campaigns and public information. He must develop robust regulatory frameworks to combat the misuse of deepfakes and safeguard the integrity of information dissemination. Another critical issue to mull over is reviewing the minimum age for social media access like his counterparts in Australia have already begun discussing. Amidst growing concerns over the impact of social media on mental health and privacy, especially among minors, es

Republic TV is currently in search of News Presenters/Anchors with extensive news experience as working journalists.   The ideal candidates must demonstrate the ability to deliver news seamlessly from both studio and field environments, navigate live news situations with ease, and possess a commanding screen presence.  They should have a background in reporting or News Desk roles with the capability to independently craft their own news links and handle breaking news scenarios adeptly.  Candidates specialized in field news and output are particularly encouraged to apply.   Interested individuals can submit their applications via LinkedIn for the specific role, regardless of any prior correspondence, with careers@republicworld.com, vikas.srivastava1@republicworld.com, or Ankita.kapoor@republicworld.com.     

Senior journalist and India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma has denied accusations of using abusive language on air.     The statement was released after Congress national spokesperson Ragini Nayak accused Rajat Sharma of using obscene language during a live television broadcast.    The journalist’s representatives have, however, called these claims completely false and without any foundation describing them as ‘malicious and defamatory’. "We are currently seeking legal advice on how to move forward," the statement claimed adding that the claims were based on imaginary and non-existent incidents and were inherently defamatory. “We reserve the right to pursue further legal action." 

  Experienced technology journalist Lilia Guan has returned to the fray, joining Foundry as its Community Editor, working across titles including ARN, CIO and CSO. “I am so excited to be back working in IT journalism, with the added element of community building,” Guan told Influencing. “Julia, Sasha, and the team at Foundry have been welcoming. I look forward to all aspects of the role and connecting with the channel, CIO/CISO community.” The community editor role will involve creating editorial content, working across Foundry events and “community building”. Guan described the community-building aspect of the job as establishing and deepening local relationships with “all key ecosystem stakeholders” across the Australian tech sector, encompassing end-users, partners, vendors and distributors. She said would spearhead “editorial-led community-building initiatives to continually nurture and grow this network”. The event side of the role would include Foun

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had convened a meeting with online news publishers to discuss a revenue-sharing mechanism with major tech firms that aggregate their news content.   Chaired by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, the meeting included representatives from the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) and other government bodies such as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), a release stated. The DNPA has petitioned the government to establish a revenue-sharing framework with tech companies like Meta and Google, which aggregate and distribute content created by publishers, generating revenue from this content.  DNPA, representing India's top 18 news publishers, argues that Big Tech's "unfair" practices have negatively impacted the business of news publishers.  They have been in continuous discussions with MeitY to push for amendments to existing IT rules to introduce a bargaining

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued a stern warning to private news channels, advising them to refrain from broadcasting live anti-terrorist operations conducted by security forces. This advisory comes in the wake of extensive coverage of the ongoing anti-terrorist operations in the Kathua and Doda districts of Jammu on June 11 and 12. In its statement accessed by Influencing India, the Ministry reiterated the importance of complying with Rule 6(1) (p) of the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021. This rule imposes restrictions on live coverage of anti-terrorist operations. According to the MIB, media coverage during such operations should be limited to “periodic briefings by an officer designated by the appropriate government until the operation concludes.”