Neerja Sekhar, currently the additional secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has been promoted to Special Secretary, as confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).  A 1993 batch IAS officer of the Haryana Cadre, Sekhar’s role has been temporarily upgraded to match the rank and pay of the Secretary to the Government of India. This promotion recognises Sekhar’s extensive 31-year career, which includes significant contributions to policy formulation for the media and entertainment sector, as well as development projects in education, food security, and industrial financing. She also serves as a nominated member of the Prasar Bharati Board. According to the Department of Legal Affairs, “a special secretary is vested with the maximum measure of independent functioning and responsibility in respect of the business falling within his/her wing, subject to the overall responsibility of the Secretary for the administration of the Departmen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched NDTV's global news channel, NDTV World, during the NDTV World Summit 2024 in New Delhi on October 21, 2024. The new channel, introduced by NDTV’s editor-in-chief Sanjay Pugalia, aims to bring an Indian and Asian perspective to global affairs under the tagline 'Seeing the World from Where India Stands.' On day one of the two-day summit, Pugalia highlighted that NDTV World is now accessible in over 60 countries, reaching 600 million viewers globally. He emphasized India's emergence as a “responsible and fiercely independent global power” under PM Modi’s leadership, especially in times of global conflicts in Europe and West Asia. In his keynote speech, PM Modi declared the 21st century as The India Century, reflecting on the nation’s rapid progress and outlining key initiatives like the India AI mission, which focuses on applying artificial intelligence to healthcare, education, and startups. He also discussed the government’

India and China’s ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have seen fluctuating dynamics since the 1962 war. The recent agreement on patrolling in Ladakh, as reported by Times of India's Sachin Parashar, marks a significant step toward de-escalation, though major challenges remain at key friction points like Depsang and Demchok. Rahul Singh of Hindustan Times noted that this diplomatic breakthrough, highlighted by media reports, comes after several rounds of negotiation between military and diplomatic officials from both sides. It is expected to reduce tensions and enable structured troop disengagement, allowing for resumed patrolling and greater stability in the region. These tensions have shaped the broader context of India-China relations, especially within multilateral forums like BRICS. Both nations, as part of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), navigate a complex relationship—cooperating economically while often clashing geopoliticall

The NRMA has named Alex Inwood, an award-winning journalist with nearly 15 years of experience in the motoring industry, as the new managing editor of Open Road magazine, B&T reported.  Inwood, previously the editor of Wheels Magazine and digital editor at Wheels Media, is known for his expertise in creating multi-platform content and shaping editorial strategies. Victoria Doidge, NRMA's chief membership officer, welcomed Inwood’s appointment, calling it a new chapter for Open Road. Inwood's background in cars and travel, along with his industry connections, is expected to help expand the magazine’s audience and elevate content quality. As managing editor, Inwood will steer the editorial direction of the magazine, lead the writing team, and help NRMA deliver a multi-platform experience. Recently celebrating its centenary, Open Road reaches millions of readers each quarter with travel and motoring content. Inwood expressed excitement about combining the magazine’s long-

Radio Info reported that Andrew Doman has returned to radio, rejoining the Super Radio Network to host the breakfast show on ROK FM in Parkes.  After a brief hiatus from broadcasting, Doman is stepping back into the spotlight, marking an exciting new chapter in his career as he brings his extensive experience to the morning slot. Doman’s career includes an eight-year run at 96.5 Hill FM in Broken Hill, where he left a lasting impression until 2021. His radio journey also spans stints at 4LG Longreach and 4VL Charleville in Queensland.  Now back on the airwaves, Doman is set to engage listeners once again with his signature style and energy.  

For Nick and Klaire Cole, they aren't just any Australian tech YouTubers as they operate their Gear Seekers channel full time. The duo have worked full-time on YouTube since beginning in 2017 and are quick to add that the work they do isn’t any ordinary 9 to 5 job. In the seven years of running Gear Seekers, the pair have accumulated over 230 thousand subscribers. Nick says the idea to first launch a full time tech focused YouTube channel came from his long-standing interest in PCs and Linux products, and identifying a gap in the Australian tech space.  “I saw that there weren't many people in Australia doing [tech YouTube]. And I've got an IT background. I've worked in data centres and enterprise IT. And I was like, you know what, I know how to shoot videos, Why don't we just do it?” “And yeah, we started full time from zero subscribers because we just knew that we could do it.” The duo create authentic content to better inform the audience watching and share Nick’s

In an incident that exposed the vulnerability of online video platforms, multiple women professionals were subject to online sexual harassment allegedly by a person claiming to be an Australian start-up founder. Entrepreneur Joe Anthony from Sydney has been accused of exposing himself during business discovery calls to two female professionals, sparking outrage across social media. On October 14, 2024, communication coach and Leadership KARD managing partner Kiran Deep Sandhu, an Indian-origin woman who currently resides in Malaysia, had a scheduled discovery call with Anthony through the TopMate platform. What started as a routine meeting quickly turned into a shocking experience. "As part of the process, upon receiving the discovery call request, I sent him a Google form via the email address below to qualify his request, which he filled out diligently," Sandhu explained in her LinkedIn post. "Everything appeared normal until the scheduled Zoom call began at 10:00 AM IST. When