Rajasthan Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar had a clear rule for the journalists who gathered in Tonk on Monday, June 15. The questions could be about the Narendra Modi government's 12 years in office and nothing else. When reporters pushed past that boundary and asked about the problems residents actually live with, the minister folded his hands, declined to answer and walked out. The press conference had been called to mark 12 years of the Modi government, and Nagar opened by listing the administration's achievements. The mood shifted when journalists began raising local issues. Asked why Tonk district still has no rail link to major cities despite years of development promises, the minister reportedly turned sarcastic and suggested the reporter "change his glasses," implying the progress was visible to everyone but him. The questioning did not stop there. Reporters pressed him on Rajasthan's recurring power outages and a shortage of linemen in the electricity department. Those quest

LinkedIn Learning has quietly become a fixture in how journalists and journalism students try to stay employable. The pitch is reasonable. As newsrooms fold artificial intelligence into daily work and digital skills harden into baseline requirements, the platform's short, self-paced courses promise a fast way to keep up. The catch, which its own users and the journalists watching them describe clearly, is that almost none of those courses are built for journalism and the certificates they produce do little to move a hiring decision. Subasheni M, a journalism student, is exactly who the platform is built for. "I have taken courses related to AI tools for content creation, data journalism and multimedia storytelling on LinkedIn Learning, which are quite popular among journalists," she said. The courses, she added, went beyond theory and helped her understand AI-powered reporting tools, data handling techniques and modern storytelling formats that are increasingly part of

The Chennai Press Club will organise a felicitation ceremony to honour the children of journalists who secured outstanding marks in the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. The event is scheduled to be held on June 20 at 5 pm at the Chennai Press Club. Tamil Nadu School Education, Tamil Development and Information Minister Govi Chezhiaan is expected to attend as the chief guest and present cash awards to the meritorious students. According to the organisers, students securing the first, second and third ranks will receive cash prizes of Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively. The Chennai Press Club said the initiative aims to recognise the academic achievements of journalists' children and encourage them in their educational pursuits.  

Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar said journalists are free to report from government hospitals, including PMCH, stressing that media reporting is a constitutional right and that no ban exists on such coverage. His remarks came amid allegations of harassment of journalists at PMCH and a recent incident involving a TOI photojournalist at IGIMS. According to sources, the minister also directed district health authorities to improve hospital infrastructure and services, said common surgeries should be available at district hospitals to reduce referrals to Patna, and announced specialised training for district doctors. During a visit to PMCH, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the hospital's redevelopment reflects a changing Bihar and a changing India.   

India has one of the weakest appetites for impartial news anywhere in the world. According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026 (Page 59), just 30 per cent of Indians say they prefer news from sources without a particular point of view, among the lowest figures in the entire 48-market study. Another 28 per cent say they prefer news that aligns with their own views, and 24 per cent want news that challenges them. The idea of "neutral news" as the default expectation is, by these numbers, no longer the consensus it once was. The shift is sharpest in digital spaces. Social media algorithms reward content that generates reactions, pushing emotionally engaging or opinion-heavy news into wider circulation. The report finds a clear negative correlation globally: in markets where social media is the main gateway to news, preference for impartial sources runs lower and India, where platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp dominate news discovery, fits that pattern. Traditio

Friday, 19 June 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative Infants Bought & Sold For Profit In Lakhs By Staff Reporter   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 2 An inter-state child trafficking gang was busted by Delhi police, resulting in the rescue of five infants. The investigation revealed a sophisticated racket involving fake pregnancies, forged documents, and shady deals at a city hospital that faked births, with the operation spanning multiple states and involving key players including doctors, middlemen, and buyers. The story combines ground reporting with a detailed breakdown of the trafficking network's mechanics — including financial flows, hospital complicity, and the roles of individual operatives — giving readers a rare inside look at how such rackets function. The use of a 'Key Players' graphic and hospital card trail adds investigative texture beyond a standard crime report.

The Senior Journalists Forum Chandigarh (SJFC) will hold an interactive session between its office bearers, members and the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The interaction aims to provide a meaningful platform for senior journalists to engage with the Governor on issues of public importance, governance, the media, development initiatives, and matters concerning Punjab. SJFC comprises experienced media professionals from various print, electronic and digital platforms and works towards promoting professional excellence, ethical journalism and informed public discourse, Face2News reported.