Image credit: The Times of India The passing of veteran journalist Hari Krishan Dua, popularly known as H K Dua, has left the Indian media fraternity mourning the loss of one of its most respected editors. News of his death on March 4 spread across newsrooms around the country, creating a deep sense of loss among journalists who regarded him as an institution and a pillar of the press. Colleagues and younger journalists who had the opportunity to work with him remember Dua as a principled editor who stood firmly by his convictions and upheld the highest standards of journalism. A Padma Bhushan awardee, H K Dua was among the longest serving editors in Indian journalism. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he held some of the most influential editorial positions in the country. He served as editor in chief of The Times of India and was also editor of Hindustan Times, The Indian Express and The Tribune. Apart from journalism, Dua also served in public life. He was nominat

Image edited by Dinesh Raj M   As the world gears up to celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, three senior journalists have described what it is to be a woman journalist in India in a video put out by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) yesterday. Basically, three words sum it up: Violence, harassment and slut shaming. While journalists of all genders are targeted regularly in social media, senior journalist Neha Dixit points out that when a woman journalist is involved it "immediately becomes a physical or a sexual threat". She goes on to add that when a male journalist writes a critical story, he is branded as "paid or corrupt" but when a woman is involved, she is called a "slut or prostitute". The other two women journalists in the video, Shahina KK and Dhanya Rajendran, concur. As a platform covering media news and developments in India, our editorial team has put out countless reports of women getting harassed while doing their job

The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) began its annual sports meet on March 2 with a torch relay from the Manipur Press Club to Kangla, where the ceremonial flame was lit at the historic coronation site. RIMS Director Dr. Guruaribam Sunil Kumar Sharma led the relay and, addressing journalists, highlighted the media’s role in strengthening democracy and raising awareness on health issues such as rising non‑communicable diseases and organ donation shortages. Held since 2011 during Yaoshang, the five‑day event promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie among journalists, India Today reported.

  In a statement, authorities said fabricated content was being circulated to incite unrest and disturb public order. An FIR (No. 01/2026) has been registered at the Cyber Police Station, with several online profiles identified and summoned for questioning, WION reported. Police warned of strict legal action and urged citizens to rely only on official sources before sharing unverified or inflammatory information online.

The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, themed “Strength Within”, brought together leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for two days of discussions on India’s growth and global ambitions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is rebuilding its manufacturing strength and shaping decisions in the AI era, citing the AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 countries. He stressed that national progress is built over generations and renewed energy has helped India reclaim its potential in the past 11 years. Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed export growth, AI trust, and 6G goals, while former Singapore foreign minister George Yeo and UK’s ex‑defence chief Nick Carter underscored India’s rise as self‑sustaining and deserving of a place among leading powers. Supported by partners including Jio Financial Services, the summit reinforced India’s image as an emerging global power, Adgully reported.

Mayor Jyoti Patil of the Hubballi‑Dharwad Municipal Corporation announced that the civic body will introduce a health insurance scheme for journalists in its upcoming budget on March 1. Speaking at a Women’s Day event at Moorusavira Mutt’s Sabha Bhavan, Patil praised journalists for their role in correcting societal flaws despite resistance. She also lauded women participants in rangoli and cooking competitions, noting that Women’s Day should highlight creativity and the many responsibilities women shoulder daily. The programme, organised by the Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association (Dharwad unit), featured competitions judged by academics from Janapada University and Agriculture University. Winners included Veena Chalagere, Anusha Kamtar, Chaitanyadevi Gudagayyanvarmath (rangoli) and Shubha Hegde, Sunanda Menasinakai, Lalita Hugar (cooking), The Hindu reported.

MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi has condemned the administration’s move to block the social media accounts of local news outlets, calling it an assault on democratic principles. According to KNS, Mehdi expressed concern over restrictions placed on Kashmir Life, Greater Kashmir, and Rising Kashmir, warning that curbing lawful journalism at crucial times fuels public distrust. As reported by Greater Kashmir, he stressed the need to safeguard freedom of expression and protect independent media institutions. The decision has drawn criticism from journalists and political leaders, who argue it undermines democratic values and weakens governance credibility in the region.