Dharma Media Consultants has been named the official communications partner for India Internet Day 2025, organised by TiE Delhi-NCR. The 14th edition of the summit will be held on May 2 at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, under the theme “Celebrating a Legacy, Investing in a Future.”

TV Today Network has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against ABP News, alleging that the title of its show ‘Maha Dangal’ is deceptively similar to Aaj Tak’s long-running debate programme ‘Dangal’, according to Bar and Bench.

Pakistan shuts its skies, Modi vows retribution “beyond imagination”—as Suhasini Haidar (The Hindu) reports, diplomacy’s on ice post-Pahalgam. Meanwhile, NOTA gets a flop verdict from the Election Commission—1.46% isn’t a protest, notes Dhananjay Mahapatra (TOI). In entertainment, Abir Gulaal songs vanish from YouTube after Fawad Khan faces boycott backlash, reported by Indian Express, HT, and TOI. On track, Animesh Kujur breaks the 200m national record, while Praveen Chithravel equals his triple jump mark (The Hindu, HT, IE). And in tech, ET's Vaibhavi Khanwalkar & Ajay Rag say: India’s startup game is now more hustle, less code.

Hamish & Andy have signed a new long-term contract with Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), ensuring their weekly podcast and Hamish & Andy’s Remembering Project will continue exclusively on the LiSTNR app, Radio Info reported. They’ll also return for the Hit Network’s holiday programming.

India responds to the Pahalgam massacre with diplomacy, not drones—five terrorists named, The Resistance Front blamed. But while the Centre showed restraint, parts of the media fanned fury, not facts (TOI, HT, ET). A Kerala family narrowly escaped the attack—thanks to salty fried rice, reported MK Sunilkumar (TOI). Meanwhile, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are set to hit India, offering DMs, live translations, and Insta video calls (Gadgets360’s Shaurya Tomer). On the field, MI climbed into IPL’s top 4 with Rohit’s classy 70. And in Bollywood, stars condemned the attack as Pakistan’s artists also extended solidarity (Filmfare).

Peter Griffin, now solo-host of Business Desk NZ’s The Business of Tech podcast, says the format will remain the same following the departure of his former co-host, Ben Moore, from both the podcast and publication after a company restructure.

Former Business Desk NZ Technology Editor Ben Moore is setting his sights on a range of contract and freelance opportunities following his departure from the publication due to a company restructure by parent company NZME.

ACM's Antony Catalano has his $36m Melbourne luxury penthouse up for sale and he's turned to News Corp to help get the message out.

Ten days to go - latest from the media on the federal election.

WAN-IFRA has announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025, with BBC, The Quint and The Hindu Group taking top honours across key categories.

The Association of Indian Magazines (AIM), a collective representing 40 publishers nationwide, recently met with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

Altair Media has been appointed as the official public relations partner for the 72nd Miss World Festival, scheduled to take place in Telangana from May 7 to 31, 2025.

JD Vance lands, bullets fly: 28 tourists massacred in Kashmir’s worst terror attack in decades, just as Modi hits Riyadh. Survivors recall chilling tests of faith before the trigger was pulled. (TOI & HT) UPSC 2024: Shakti Dubey cracks it on her 5th attempt—no coaching, just grit. Twin Pragati misses out. (HT) AI in classrooms? Times Techies’ Ambrish Sinha says India’s coders of tomorrow will prompt, not program. Baseball’s back—HT’s Shahid Judge reports a Gulf-backed league wants to bat for India. Anurag Kashyap apologises again, says his controversial comment wasn’t meant to offend. (Bollywood Hungama)

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Steve Jackson back at The Australian after a stint with the Daily Mail Online.