Swetcha Votarkar, a 40-year-old journalist and news presenter of a popular Telugu channel, T-News, passed away by allegedly committing suicide. According to NDTV, she was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence on Friday night Based on a complaint lodged by her parents, Purna Chandra Badavath was accused of the death of the journalist and is in judicial custody for 14 days. Sharing his condolences on X, the working president of BRS, K T Rama Rao, said, “Telangana has lost a very bright mind”. "Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Swetcha Votarkar, a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite. I am at a loss for words—my heartfelt condolences to her family, especially her daughter and her mother. And I hope they find the strength to deal with this horrific loss,” he wrote. Votarkar’s daughter has accused Purna Chandra Nayak of misbehaving with her and being responsible for her mother’s death. According to Siasat, Votarkar’s d

Arena India, part of Havas Media Network India, has retained and expanded its media mandate with realme following a multi-agency pitch.   The integrated win now covers traditional, digital, and strategic media solutions.  Led by Manish Sharma, Arena India is known for ROI-driven strategies for high-growth brands.The win is rooted in Havas Media Network's 'Converged' strategy—blending content, data, and commerce.  realme’s Marketing Head Zhang Tao said the agency’s consumer-first mindset and innovative media approach made them the right partner for the brand’s growth in India.  Senior leaders Mohit Joshi and Uday Mohan emphasized the strategic significance of the win, highlighting Arena’s ability to deliver scale, innovation, and effectiveness across platforms.

Image source: The Hindu, AIDEM and Indian Television Academy; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   Maharashtra scrapped the introduction of the three-language policy for Classes 1 to 5 in State government schools on Sunday, after two months of sustained opposition by academics, activists, and political parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the ruling coalition in the State. Hot Off the Press To decide the future of the policy, the government set up an expert committee to be headed by economist and educationist Narendra Jadhav, reported Vinaya Vilas Deshpande for The Hindu. “The committee will look into the three-language policy, from which Grade it should be implemented. It will study the recommendations of the Mashelkar Committee report. It will also hear those who have a different opinion. The government will accept the Narendra Jadhav committee report,” Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told journalists in Mumbai on the eve of the monsoon session of t

Nine today announced it has executed a transaction with Optus Sport and the Premier League to secure the exclusive Australian rights to the Premier League and Emirates FA Cup – two of the world’s most prestigious football competitions.  All matches will stream live and on-demand on Stan Sport starting from the 2025/26 season, with the Premier League also for the first time now available in 4K, delivering fans a viewing experience unlike anything previously seen in Australia. As part of the expanded deal, Japan’s J.League and America’s National Women’s Soccer League will also be available on Stan Sport, further strengthening its global football offering. The multi-season agreement also includes the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 which commences on 3 July, and further strengthens Nine’s premium sport portfolio across streaming, digital and free-to-air platforms. “This marks a step change in Nine’s digital growth strategy” said Matt Stanton, Chief Executive Of

The annual Pint of Science Festival continues to prove an exciting and well attended event as it continues to bring science to local pubs across Australia.  The festival is an annual event over three evenings each May in pubs across Australia and is modelled on the very successful global event. It brings science research, writing, and communications to the public thanks to an extensive range of speakers and volunteers.  “This year marked our 11th year at Pint of Science in Australia,” Pint of Science Australia Festival co-CEO Brett van der Leest told Influencing. The festival was held across three nights and this year featured events in 12 cities nationwide, involving hundreds of speakers and volunteers.  “Each night offered something different, all at your local pub” said van der Leest. This year’s festival saw events across Adelaide, Bendigo, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Geelong, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, Toowoomba, and Townsville. These twelve events

      ABC Local Radio launches The Care Squeeze today, aimed at shining a spotlight on the 1.5 million Australians simultaneously raising children while caring for ageing parents. With Australians living longer and many choosing to start families later in life, more people are finding themselves part of the sandwich generation, juggling responsibilities on both ends of the care spectrum. Ahead of upcoming changes to the Aged Care Act, The Care Squeeze is a dedicated day to explore the unique pressures this generation faces. Throughout today ABC Local Radio and ABC News will lead a national conversation, sharing personal stories from everyday Australians and insights from experts. We’ll explore the emotional toll of caregiving, offer tips for navigating the complex aged care system, and provide practical advice to help the sandwich generation manage difficult conversations. The day will be captured online with a live blog sharing the different perspectives and convers