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TODAY’S TEN: Delhi heatwave strains power grid, NEET leak widens, 400 bonded labourers rescued and more

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  Wednesday, 20 May 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  In-depth feature A Midsummer Nightmare As Delhi Breathes Fire: Power Consumption Crosses 7,700MW, A Surge That Is Usually Seen In June By Staff Reporter   ·   The Times of India (Delhi Edition)  ·  Page 2 Delhi's peak power demand crossed 7,700MW on May 19, a level typically associated with June, driven by a severe early-season heat wave with temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages. The report details daily demand figures, comparisons to previous years, infrastructure strain, and an orange alert issued for six days, situating the surge within the context of climate and urban energy vulnerability. The story goes beyond a simple temperature report by anchoring the heat crisis in hard power-consumption data, year-on-year comparisons, and infrastructure implications, providing readers with measurable consequence rather than anecdotal alarm. The use o

Jagran New Media bets on cross-platform growth with Anil Pandey’s elevation

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Senior journalist Anil Pandey has been elevated as Managing Editor at Jagran New Media, expanding his role across the group’s growing network of digital and editorial platforms. With over 22 years of experience spanning print and digital journalism, Pandey will now oversee platforms including HerZindagi and OnlyMyHealth, while continuing to lead the editorial operations of Jagran.com, Jagran Josh, Naidunia.com, InextLive, and The Daily Jagran. His expanded responsibilities will also include supervision of regional language editions catering to audiences across states such as Maharashtra, Punjab, and Gujarat, reflecting Jagran New Media’s continued focus on multilingual digital growth. Speaking about his new role, Pandey said his priority would be to strengthen growth across platforms while maintaining editorial credibility. “It is an immense pride for me to be associated with a legacy group. We are present across 14 states with print editions in Hindi, English, Punjabi and

Opinion: Why PR agencies should budget for publisher support

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Note: Originally posted on TechDay For too long, parts of the PR industry have sold "earned" coverage as if media were a free utility: pitch the story, land the mention, send the report, move on. TechDay Publisher Sean Mitchell (above) That model is broken. Not because journalism no longer matters, or because clients no longer need credible media. It is broken because the economics behind specialist publishing have changed. At TechDay, advertising bookings are now effectively zero. That should shock people. The money has not disappeared from the market. Brands are still spending on paid social, creators, content marketing, events, webinars, sponsored distribution, podcasts, and thought leadership. But too little of that money reaches the specialist publishers that create trusted editorial environments, build industry audiences, and give PR campaigns somewhere credible to land. At TechDay, we have stopped pretending the old model is coming back. Between 2024 and 2025

Pipeline reboot wins over channel crowd

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Techpartner.news’ 2026 Pipeline conference has received its best feedback ever, according to editor-in-chief William Maher. “I've heard a bunch of people say how much they enjoyed going to Hamilton Island for Pipeline 2026, how much they got out of the conversations and networking opportunities and express interest in coming back for next year,” Maher told Influencing.  “Seeing attendees engaged in the sessions, networking events and activities – that's an indicator of people enjoying their time there and getting something out of it.” Pipeline 2026 underwent a major overhaul, including a move from the Gold Coast to Hamilton Island and a shift in dates from August to May 6-8. Maher said the restructure extended to networking and events that were held all across the island.  “We had street parties, dinner around the pool. We had all sorts of activities that we wouldn't necessarily have had elsewhere. “We had new speakers and new topics as well”.  Topics disc

Upfront: Tax overhaul blitz, Small business backlash, Triple-murder horror.

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The Daily Telegraph Albanese moves to fast-track CGT and negative gearing overhaul The Prime Minister is preparing to push major capital gains tax and negative gearing changes through parliament before the winter break, a move critics say is designed to limit scrutiny and lock in a contentious reform agenda. The debate is widening beyond investors to include start-ups and wage earners, sharpening the political risk for Labor as dissent grows across business and within the broader community. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The Australian, Daily Telegraph. Small business fury as PM’s “no joke” moment lands amid confidence slump Small business owners have hit back at Anthony Albanese’s joking response to concerns about tax reform, arguing it trivialises real cost pressures and uncertainty. With business confidence reported near a 20-year low, the story underscores how tax messaging is becoming a political liability as much as the pol

HT Media announces closure of FM Radio operations

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HT Media has decided to shut down all its FM radio operations across major Indian markets, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, and will discontinue services by June 15, 2026. The company and its subsidiaries will voluntarily surrender multiple radio licenses to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This includes Radio Nasha in Mumbai, Radio One in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Radio Fever in Chennai,  Afaqs reported. HT Media said the radio business had become “financially and strategically unviable.” In FY2024–25, the radio business generated revenue of Rs 29.19 crore, contributing only 1.62% to the company’s consolidated revenue, while the combined net worth of the radio stations stood at a negative Rs 172.08 crore. The company clarified that the decision is voluntary and not linked to any government action, cancellation, or penalty. It also confirmed that no sale agreement has been signed for the radio stations.

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