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Kunal Majumder, Asia-Pacific Program Coordinator of CPJ, writes about the need for newsrooms to take journalist safety seriously amid rising risks on the ground
As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 1:07 PM
Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that the INS surcharge addresses rising costs but risks pushing advertisers towards other media unless
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 27, 2026 9:32 AM
INS President Vivek Gupta says publishers should not be treated differently from other industries passing on inflationary costs
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 27, 2026 8:51 AM
INS call for 15% ad surcharge from Aug 1 has triggered discussion over whether an industry body should step into what has traditionally been a bilateral negotiation between publishers & advertisers
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 27, 2026 8:24 AM
If publishers impose the surcharge, some advertisers may accept it because they value the credibility and influence that newspapers continue to enjoy; others may negotiate harder
e4m Staff Jul 24, 2026 12:12 PM
Ad rates are traditionally determined by readership, circulation, market leadership, inventory and advertiser demand. Ad executives question whether a common 15% surcharge can work across publishers
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 23, 2026 8:26 AM
The move comes after INS members expressed concern over the steep increase in the cost of both indigenous and imported newsprint, along with rising operational expenses
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 1:12 PM
The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM
He succeeds Dr. Nirmala Lakshman, who stepped down as Chairperson upon nearing the completion of her three-year term
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 7:31 AM
Major Gaurav Arya, Arpita Arya, Prateek Trivedi, Amish Devgan, Kishore Ajwani, Sushant Sinha and Aman Chopra will have shows as part of the primetime line-up
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 1:02 PM
Publishers are turning crawler blocks into a negotiating tool and the fight is no longer only about traffic loss. It is about who gets paid when journalism becomes raw material for AI
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 3, 2026 8:37 AM
INS has submitted a representation to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 10:11 AM
INS and AIM have urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing as shortages begin disrupting print operations
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 9:05 AM
Prior to this, Sachin Malhotra held the role of North Branch Head - NDTV Network
From leadership visibility and editorial scale to on-ground execution, Davos 2026 offered a clear snapshot of how Indian media organisations performed on the global stage
e4m Staff Jan 30, 2026 12:08 PM
Karan Rajendra Darda elected Deputy President, Tanmay Maheshwari- Vice President and Anant Nath- Honorary Treasurer of the Society for the year 2025-26
e4m Staff Sep 25, 2025 6:17 PM
Naresh Mohan, who served as the President of Indian Newspaper Society from 1990 to 1991, passed away at age 82 after being hospitalised for multi-organ failure
e4m Staff May 16, 2024 4:00 PM
In a chat with e4m, INS President Rakesh Sharma said changes in audience classification systems carry significant weight for publishers and advertisers, and that he hoped the IRS was conducted soon
Kanchan Srivastava Mar 4, 2024 8:19 AM
In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, president of the Indian Newspaper Society, deliberates on the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023
Kanchan Srivastava Dec 22, 2023 8:23 AM
The Indian Newspaper Society wants the government to hold talks with news media bodies regarding the amendments
exchange4media Staff Apr 13, 2023 11:17 AM
The company proposes to buyback equity shares of Rs 2 each at a maximum buyback price of Rs 60
exchange4media Staff Mar 5, 2021 8:36 AM
In a letter to Google India Country Manager Sanjay Gupta, INS President L. Adimoolam noted that credible content from Indian publications has given Google the authenticity it enjoys in India
exchange4media Staff Feb 25, 2021 11:30 AM
Newsprint cost has jumped 20 per cent in the past three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, publishers have reportedly claimed in a representation given to government
exchange4media Staff Jan 18, 2021 8:36 AM
In an exclusive interview, Gupta, Director of Jagran Prakashan Limited and President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS), spells out the agenda before the Group and for INS in the time of COVID-19
Nawal Ahuja Aug 6, 2020 8:56 AM
They also requested that the government call off collaborations and investments made by the Chinese in Indian media companies
exchange4media Staff Jul 1, 2020 7:34 AM
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani also informed that the dues for April will also be cleared if cash flow to the state remained stable
exchange4media Staff May 6, 2020 11:42 AM
With no advertising from the private sector or economic activity, in the next six-seven months, the industry stares at a possible loss of Rs 12,000 crore - Rs 15,000 crore
exchange4media Staff May 2, 2020 10:22 AM
The Indian Newspaper Society has sought a strong stimulus package for the industry from the government
exchange4media Staff May 1, 2020 11:30 AM
The apex body also pointed out that frequent attacks on journalists and media professions, through the abuse of power, is a 'grave threat to the freedom of the Press'
exchange4media Staff Apr 23, 2020 7:33 PM
As per media reports, INS and the Association of Radio Operators of India have made repeated requests to the DAVP for settling the dues by various central ministries
exchange4media Staff Apr 21, 2020 12:03 PM
Among its demands are a two-year tax holiday, removal of 5% customs duty on newsprint, a 50% increase in DAVP ad rates and a 100% increase in budget spends
exchange4media Staff Apr 14, 2020 9:30 AM
Mani was also the former Chief Editor of newspaper Kerala Kaumudi
exchange4media Staff Feb 18, 2020 2:55 PM