The passing of S. Thyagarajan at 85 marks the end of an era in Indian sports journalism. Revered as “Mr Dependable”, he embodied the values of integrity, diligence, and clarity that defined the very best of the profession.

The Odisha Sports Journalists Association (OSJA) has elected its new office bearers for the 2026–28 term at its Annual General Meeting held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, March 21.

The first district conference of the Andhra Pradesh Working Journalists Federation (APWJF) was inaugurated in Tirupati on Sunday by Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani. Addressing the gathering, he assured that efforts would be made to provide house sites for journalists who do not own homes, The Hans India reported.

Qatar-based Al Jazeera saw the biggest year-on-year traffic growth among the 50 biggest English-language news websites in the world in February 2026. The site grew traffic by a whopping 62 per cent to 63.4 million visits compared to the same period last year. When Israel’s war on Gaza unfolded in 2024, Al Jazeera’s 24-hour coverage gained praise from the Reuters Institute for offering the Palestinian perspective.

In Today’s Ten: After six years, court convicts nine cops in the Sathankulam double murder case; how Mumbai’s rail surveillance tool becomes a key aid in national investigations; and as elections near, AIADMK leaves no stone unturned in its bid to reclaim political ground, among other developing stories.

Press bodies across the country have strongly condemned the sealing of the Delhi office of United News of India (UNI) on March 20, calling it a serious threat to press freedom and democratic functioning.

Journalists across Himachal Pradesh have voiced strong displeasure over the alleged neglect of their demands in the state budget.

In today's front pages: As some papers were warning of Iran escalating, The West was able to rush press news of a Trump Truce. It comes just in time, as Australia struggles with declining fuel reserves and soaring prices. Meanwhile, Kyle Sandilands' ARN contract has been revealed.

Agartala is grieving the untimely loss of journalist Nandan Chakraborty, who died in a tragic road accident in Belonia subdivision on March 18, 2026. He was 45.

In Today’s Ten: A Meerut girl beats the odds to win para-athletics gold; Justice Vikram Nath says AI cannot replace judicial minds; IIT Madras tests “smog-eating” roads to tackle Delhi’s air pollution, among other key stories.

India’s TV news industry is being pushed away from “viral-first” reporting as NBDSA tightens verification norms. Following a fine on Zee News for airing misleading content, broadcasters are now required to independently verify social media material before airing it. While some see this as restrictive, it could mark a long-overdue shift towards credibility, accountability and more responsible journalism.

The demand for the release of Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj has intensified, with over 30 civil society and rights organisations globally urging the Indian government to free him as he completes three years in detention on Friday.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau organised a cyber hygiene workshop for women journalists in Hyderabad under the theme OnlineButUnafraid. Held during International Women’s Month, the session aimed to address rising cyber threats faced by media professionals.

The 11th plenary of the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) will be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on March 28-29, 2026. IJU President K. Srinivas Reddy, Secretary General Balwinder Singh Jammu, and Secretary D. Som Sundar confirmed that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the event, with several Union and state ministers attending as special guests.

In today's front pages: One Nation crushes Lib vote in SA election; aggressive parents to be banned; fuel crisis keeps getting worse and worse.