Senior journalist R. Rajagopal's passport renewal has been stuck for over 100 days after his name was deleted from West Bengal's electoral roll. Now the Editors Guild and Kerala CM V D Satheesan have stepped in, even as Kolkata Police insist it was only missing documents, writes Meena R. Prashant

Editorial ethics in Indian journalism has come under renewed scrutiny after a Bengaluru court convicted the editor of a monthly magazine for criminal defamation, ruling that a 2021 article carried unverified and defamatory allegations against a government employee without supporting evidence. In its judgment, the court underlined that editors have a responsibility to verify facts, assess the credibility of sources, identify bias and ensure fairness before publishing serious allegations. It held that press freedom cannot be used to shield defamatory content that lacks truth, good faith or public interest. The ruling has prompted journalists and editors to reflect on what it means for newsroom accountability at a time when speed often competes with verification.

The Tripura Sports Journalists’ Club (TSJC) felicitated outstanding sportspersons from the state at its annual sports awards ceremony held on Friday at Abhishek Restaurant in Agartala. Veteran bodybuilder and sports organiser Dilip Bhattacharjee was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-standing contribution to sports in Tripura. He has also served as Secretary of the Tripura Weightlifting and Gymnastics Association.

BBC News has won three honours at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia 2026, taking home two Gold Awards and one Silver for projects produced by Collective Newsroom.

Nitin Vishwakarma has joined Karamtara Engineering Pvt. Ltd. as senior manager – Brand Marketing & Communications.

An open letter by concerned citizen Rikzing Norbu Dorjee Bhutia, published by Sikkim Times, has sparked a debate on what he described as the rise of "half-told news stories" in today's media.

Not long ago, breaking news meant a television anchor cutting to live coverage or a newspaper correspondent filing from the ground. Today, it often arrives as a 60-second Reel, a swipeable carousel or a vertical explainer viewed on a smartphone. India's newsrooms have not simply moved online. They have moved to Instagram, reshaping how journalism is produced, consumed and distributed. As Instagram and short-form video become central to news consumption, media professionals say publishers are adapting their storytelling, hiring practices and business strategies to remain relevant. But they also warn that the pursuit of reach must not come at the cost of credibility.

Karl Stefanovic knew exactly what he was doing engaging controversial guests, and Nine should have seen it coming.

Bodhi Tree Multimedia has secured a mandate from the Government of Assam to develop, launch and manage the state's official digital content platform, expanding its presence into digital infrastructure and platform management.

Independent news platform Su-Niti News has crossed 1 million views across Instagram and Facebook, marking a major milestone in its six-year journey. Speaking about the achievement, Founder and Editor Arth Chakraborty said, "This milestone means the world to me and all the people associated with it. Thanks to everyone who has supported us in our journey, including the critics. Starting from a few hundred readers and viewers to crossing 1 million has been a rollercoaster ride."

India’s private FM radio sector expanded from 385 channels in 113 cities to 390 channels in 120 cities during January-March 2026, driven by seven new stations launched by DB Corp, according to TRAI.

Bengali news channel Kolkata TV has suspended its broadcasting operations indefinitely, creating uncertainty over its television business, employees, distribution network, and advertiser commitments.

When veteran journalist Kumar Kadam began travelling across Maharashtra in 2005, he was racing against time. Many of the activists, journalists and ordinary citizens who had participated in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement were growing old, and Kadam feared their memories would disappear with them if no one recorded their stories.

Karl Stefanovic has officially departed Nine and the Today Show following the controversy over his interview with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson.

The Chennai Press Club (CPC) has alleged that a small group of individuals is attempting to disrupt its functioning and undermine its democratically elected administration.