The media occupies a central place in a democratic and secular society, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information and Housing Kolusu Parthasarathy said on Wednesday, asserting that journalism plays a decisive role in shaping public discourse.

Senior journalist and noted author K Govindan Kutty passed away following a short period of illness, family members confirmed on Thursday, Feb 19. He was 81 years old. Kutty is survived by his wife, son and daughter.

The Tripura Working Journalists Association has said that journalists in Tripura are working in a safe and positive environment.

A female journalist from Aaj Tak was allegedly threatened and obstructed while reporting in West Bengal, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and journalist safety.

The Official Secrets Act was designed to stop espionage. A century later, it is often invoked in debates about leaks, journalism and whistleblowing. Today's Fourth Right column breaks down the law, its scope, its tension with the RTI Act and the broader implications for press freedom and state accountability in India.

News Corp titles The Advertiser, Herald Sun, Geelong Advertiser, The Daily Telegraph, Townsville Bulletin, Cairns Post, NT News, Gold Coast Bulletin and The Courier-Mail will be extensively covering the company's 2026 Future series events, the first two featuring PM Albanese.

In today's news roundup we have 'one big happy family', and no that's not the UK royals, plus 'One Nation, two views', Barnaby disagrees with Pauline, 'SA Libs face wipeout', toxic metals and kids, and the former Prince Andrew in the frame - both pictorially and with the coppers, plus more.

Geyzing-based digital media outlet Hamro Khabar Sikkim celebrated its fifth Foundation Day by felicitating eminent journalists and individuals from various fields for their contributions to society.

A senior newspaper editor was allegedly attacked by unidentified armed men in Imphal East late on February 18. The assailants reportedly opened fire at his vehicle before physically assaulting him.

As part of the ongoing Mumbai Press Tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Thiruvananthapuram, a media delegation from Kerala visited several landmark infrastructure and heritage sites in the city.

A media delegation from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland held an interactive session at the headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway in Guwahati on Wednesday, Feb 18, as part of their ongoing five-day press tour of Assam.

Amid all the cacophony and confusion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, currently underway in New Delhi, media leaders from across the country attempted to set the media agenda for the future of AI in India and rest of the world. The event brought together senior leaders from India’s leading news houses to discuss how artificial intelligence is impacting journalism and how India needs to responsibly shape this future.

CRN’s flagship awards program - CRN Channel Awards - is coming down-under, CRN Australia announced last Thursday at the publication’s After Hours event held at The International in Sydney.

The Enforcement Directorate has imposed a Rs 184 crore penalty under the Foreign Exchange Management Act on news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, official sources said on Monday.

DD News Arunachal Pradesh has launched a citizen journalism initiative titled Mera Gaon, Meri Kahani (My Village, My Story) to bring authentic grassroots stories from villages across Arunachal Pradesh.