Crypto journalism in India is under threat as unclear regulations push key voices abroad. This story explores how journalists, once central to the global crypto narrative, are relocating to friendlier hubs, leaving behind a vibrant ecosystem with fewer watchdogs—and a nation at risk of losing its place in Web3 history.

Pilgrim crowds turned fatal once again as a stampede at Uttarakhand’s Mansa Devi temple killed eight due to mismanagement and a rumoured shock. In Bihar, INDIA bloc accused the EC of turning voter verification into covert citizenship tests, risking deletion of 2 crore voters. Meanwhile, Justice Yashwant Varma—now ‘XXX’ in court—challenged a probe into his alleged cash scandal. TCS fired 12,000 in its biggest AI-era layoff. On the field, Jadeja-Washington rescued India with a stunning stand at Old Trafford. At the box office, Mahavatar Narsimha stormed Hindi screens with a 400 per cent weekend jump.

PM Albanese's interview yesterday about all things Palestine on the ABC’s Insiders program is making much of the running today, the Gazan war being the only subject that can reliably tip the Epstein saga into the shadows. All this and more reported by journalists Matthew Knott, Sara Ison, Cameron Stewart, Chris Richardson, plus international journalists Mehul Srivastava and Heba Saleh, Wafaa Shuraha and Samy Magdy.

A Current Affair launches weekly behind the scenes podcast.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has restructured its Central Sector Schemes into four initiatives aimed at streamlining strategic communication, supporting Indian cinema, and strengthening broadcasting infrastructure.

PRable Global has been appointed the official PR and communications partner for Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited (KDAIL), a leading force in India’s defence manufacturing sector.

India’s trade tango with the UK drops tariffs, lifts spirits (literally), and saves NRIs Rs 4,000 crore in social security—cheers to whisky and win-win deals. Meanwhile, ED raided 35 ADAG-linked spots in a Rs 24,000 crore probe, but skipped Anil Ambani’s door. Rajiv Bajaj rang alarm bells over rare earth magnet shortages stalling EVs. At Old Trafford, Pant limped to a heroic 54, but England wrested control. And Saiyaara? Bollywood’s love anthem just hit a Rs 170 crore high on a Rs 60 crore heart—2025’s biggest blockbuster ROI story yet.

When guests begin to file into the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence, publisher Corrie McLeod wants them to be, “excited about the fact that they're going to go on a journey and their senses will be stimulated”.

Tony Gillies - one of Australia's most experienced journos and ex-Editor-in-Chief at AAP - takes on key publisher role.

Exclusive cover story with OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman and interview with Monica Lewinsky heralds special gold-foiled 30-year anniversary issue of the Fin magazine.

There are more beef puns in today's media coverage than you can throw on a barby, and we've got our teeth into a few this morning too, though correspondent Matt finishes on a deadly serious note. Stories from Matthew Knott, Rhiannon Down, Sarah Ison, Matthew Cranston, Paul Sakkal, Nick Bonyhady, Bonnie Heidi, Benjamin Priess, Caitlyn Rintoul, Clare Armstrong, Chris Burns and Chris Herde

Veteran film and theatre critic, writer, and cultural journalist Ajit Rai passed away in his sleep in London at the age of 57.

Prasar Bharati has called on newspapers, magazines, and television channels across India to register on its newswire platform, Prasar Bharati Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD), for free access to a wide range of news and multimedia content.

PR Professionals (PRP Group) has been appointed as the communications partner for RHI Magnesita India Ltd., a global leader in high-grade refractory products used in the steel, cement, glass, and non-ferrous metal industries.

India warms up to China with tourist visas, while a 53-year-old rapist is sent to juvenile court—because he was 16 when he committed the crime in 1988. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad’s self-styled ‘Baron of Westarctica’ faked embassies, passports, and press IDs until a 17-hour raid burst his micronation bubble. On the cricket pitch, USA’s Olympic dream stumbles as internal power plays wreck the T20 plot. But Bollywood roars back—Saiyaara leads an Rs 1,150 crore surge. And quietly nudging from the shadows? AI, helping the taxman rake in Rs 11,000 crore in just four years.