The Enforcement Directorate has imposed a Rs 184 crore penalty under the Foreign Exchange Management Act on news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, official sources said on Monday. Of the total amount, Rs 120 crore has been levied on the portal’s owning company, PPK NewsClick Studio Private Limited, while Purkayastha has been fined Rs 64 crore for alleged violations, The New Indian Express reported . The agency found the entities guilty of misrepresenting foreign direct investment funds and misdeclaring services and exports. The ED had earlier conducted raids at NewsClick’s premises in south Delhi in September 2021 as part of a money-laundering probe.

DD News Arunachal Pradesh has launched a citizen journalism initiative titled Mera Gaon, Meri Kahani (My Village, My Story) to bring authentic grassroots stories from villages across Arunachal Pradesh. The programme aims to encourage residents of remote areas to share real-life narratives highlighting education, health, culture, environment, local entrepreneurship and social initiatives. Citizens are invited to submit original short write-ups, photographs and videos showcasing positive developments and community-led change at the village level. Citizens willing to share content need to include the contributor’s name, village or town, district and contact details to ensure credibility. Text submissions should be between 150 and 300 words, while videos can range from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, The Print reported.

ABC News has announced that senior journalist Sabra Lane will join its Hobart newsroom and present the Tasmanian 7PM News bulletin on Saturdays and Sundays.   Lane joins weekday presenter Guy Stayner as the faces of the flagship bulletin. She will also contribute to the state newsroom's reporting across all platforms, including analysis, features and in-depth Stateline interviews.    Lane moved to Tasmania in 2020 and until December was presenter of audio current affairs flagship AM for nine years.   Lane said: “I feel honoured to be given the opportunity to present the weekend 7pm TV bulletin as it's an important news source for all Tasmanians.  “I moved to Tasmania in 2020 because it was my dream and it's become my home. I've made many friends through ocean swimming, sketching and discovering the state, from Hobart to Boat Harbour, Binalong Bay, Orford 

In a mostly refreshing riff on the usual people-who-work-for-us section, The Daily Aus has been busy each week introducing its team members and it’s a good way to get to know them as well as offering some insight into the publishing outlet's MO. I say mostly refreshing because it’s written for and appears on LinkedIn so it’s jaunty and gushing stuff with plenty of exclamation marks! But on the bright side, it’s an excellent way to see who is behind TDA’s success, and good for them.  This week, they focused on “multimedia superstar, Emily Donohoe”.  “Hailing from Sydney via Echuca, Em is one of those journos with the journalistic chops and gut instinct to match,” says TDA.  “She famously met one of our co-founders on the dancefloor of a festival, and the rest is history! We knew we had to have her when we realised she could write, present and host a podcast while making it all look easy. So far, she'

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has invited readers to subscribe to its flagship journal, communicator, which features high-quality research and literature in communication and related fields. The publication aims to benefit researchers, practitioners and policymakers. Subscriptions are available through IIMC’s official website.  

Journalist Ruchi Tiwari reported she was assaulted by a mob while covering a protest at Delhi University’s North Campus. Tiwari claimed she was reporting on a student protest on Friday, Feb 14, 2026 when a crowd of nearly 500 people surrounded her. She said she was pushed and attacked during the protest. According to the Economic Times, the incident has triggered fresh debate on the safety of reporters in protest zones. Police have started reviewing the complaint, as the case highlights the growing dangers journalists face while reporting from crowded and tense public gatherings.

Media leaders speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 said artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping newsrooms, but journalism’s future still depends on trust, human judgment and accountability.  According to Business Standard, Bennett Coleman Group COO and Executive Director Mohit Jain said editorial judgment, verification and institutional memory are crucial. He pointed out that news impacts elections, markets and national security, which explains strict regulations around media ownership. As AI floods the world with information, he said trust will become journalism’s biggest asset.  India Today Group Vice-Chairperson and Executive Editor-in-Chief Kalli Purie warned that AI-generated content often lacks responsibility and can create false trust unless guided by humans.  Amar Ujala Managing Director Tanmay Maheshwari described AI as a tool that strengthens reporting rather than replacing journalists.  The Hindu CEO LV Navaneeth said trust c