Even as the row over two- and three-language policy continues unabated, the TN government has added fresh fuel to the blaze by unveiling a logo for the state budget to be presented Friday, using the Tamil letter “roo” — which signifies “roobai”, Tamil for rupee — instead of the rupee symbol. Hot off the Press The logo, shared on the official X page of the Chief Minister’s X page also carried the slogan, ‘Ellarkum Ellam’, (everything for everyone) conveying the idea of inclusiveness. According to official sources, the Tamil Nadu government in its Budget documents, has been using a Tamil letter and the English word ‘Rupees’. “The Chief Minister has used Tamil [alphabet], one of the 15 languages, in the Indian currency. It is not against the Constitution,” an official source told The Hindu. In a press conference, J. Jeyaranjan, Executive Vice Chairman of the State Planning Commission, aimed the Tamil letter for "roo: was used only to “avoid using Devana

The Press Council of India (PCI) has recorded 468 complaints related to paid news over the past four years, with a sharp increase in 2024-25, according to data accessed by Influencing India. In 2024-25 alone, PCI received 290 complaints, the highest number of paid news cases in print media to date. Rajasthan accounted for 111 of these cases. The figures mark a significant surge from previous years--74 cases in 2021-22, 76 in 2022-23, and 28 in 2023-24. Responding to an unstarred question from BJP MP Chandra Prakash Joshi, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan stated that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established mechanisms at national, state, and district levels to address paid news complaints. “The expenditure involved in confirmed cases is included in the election expenditure of the candidates against whom the paid news cases are established,” Murugan said. PCI investigates paid news cases under Regulation 14 of the Press Council (Proc

  Chrome DM's latest Opportunity to See (OTS) report for Week 9’25 (March 1–7) showcases the distribution reach of Hindi and English news channels.   In Hindi news, Times Now Navbharat led with 98.30% OTS, followed by ABP News (97.31%) and India TV (93.04%).  In English news, Republic TV topped with 86.59% OTS, while CNN News 18 and India Today followed with 73.82% and 69.81%, respectively.   The report offers key insights into market presence and distribution strategies for stakeholders.  

After two decades bringing news to New Zealand households, veteran TV journalist Melissa Chan-Green found herself at a crossroads when Warner Brothers Discovery announced the closure of News Hub.  But rather than seeing this as an ending, she discovered an opportunity to pursue a passion project that had been brewing in her mind.  Drawing from her own experiences as a parent navigating the modern education system, Chan-Green has launched School Shorts, a multimedia platform dedicated to helping parents understand and support their children's learning journey.  The project emerged from a simple observation, she told Influencing, education had transformed dramatically since most parents were in school, leaving many feeling disconnected from their children's learning experience.  "As a parent, I realised I didn't fully understand the new structured approach to literacy and maths being implemented in schools," Chan-Green explained.  "I wanted to know how I could better support

ABP Live has emerged as the top Hindi news website, reaching an impressive 73.6 million unique visitors, as per Comscore MMX-MP data (January 2025).   This milestone reinforces ABP Network’s strong digital presence, securing the 4th spot among India’s largest digital news publishers.  With a total of 136.2 million unique visitors, ABP Network has outperformed major media houses like HT Media, India Today Group, Times Network, and NDTV.   The network continues to dominate regional markets, leading in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Punjabi news.  

Merrick Watts will step in as temporary host of Triple M Sydney Breakfast while Beau Ryan films the upcoming season of The Amazing Race Australia for Channel 10, Radio Info reported. Ryan, who co-hosts the show alongside Aaron Woods, confirmed his absence on air, saying, “Now, let’s just get it out of the way, right? I’m going away for a bit, put it that way. Got to do some time overseas, film some shows.” He revealed that Triple M let him choose his replacement, ultimately deciding on Watts. “I got asked by Triple M, who do you want to replace you? So I go to Cat (anchor Cat Lynch), obviously everything reports back to Cat, and she said, ‘You can make this decision.’” Watts told listeners, “It’s great to be here, and you are in safe hands. I don’t know if you know this, but my nickname on radio is scorched earth, so I reckon you’ll be fine.” While Ryan didn’t reveal any details about the new season’s locations, he promised to check in with the team

Brisbane’s 4BC radio station has seen a huge spike in digital streaming, with session starts up 79% year-on-year in the past week, according to Triton Streaming Metrics. The increase came as Queenslanders turned to the station for critical updates and information during Cyclone Alfred. Total listening hours (TLH) for 4BC also jumped 45% compared to the same period last year, while cumulative audience spiked 54% as listeners stayed connected through the storm’s impact, which owners Nine say highlighted "the vital role of live and local news coverage in times of crisis". 4BC Station Manager, Siobhain McDonnell said the team worked tirelessly to keep listeners informed as the situation unfolded. “When extreme weather hits, radio is more than just a source of news – it’s a lifeline. Our team at 4BC was committed to delivering accurate and timely updates to support the Brisbane community through Cyclone Alfred. This surge in streaming numbers reflects the trust our listener