Will Lewis has stepped down as chief executive officer and publisher of The Washington Post with immediate effect, just days after the iconic American newspaper announced sweeping job cuts that triggered anger among journalists, subscribers, and media observers. The abrupt exit marks a turbulent end to Lewis’s two-year tenure at…
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PM Modi Condoles Sir Mark Tully’s Death, Hails His India Connect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran journalist and author Sir Mark Tully, describing him as a towering voice of journalism whose work reflected an extraordinary connection with India and its people. The Prime Minister said Sir Mark’s reporting and insights left a…
Sarbananda Sonowal Highlights Press Freedom, Welfare Governance
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday underlined the critical role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, while also highlighting the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s people-centric governance model in ensuring last-mile delivery of welfare schemes. Addressing journalists and community members…
PM Modi Condoles Passing of Assam Tribune’s PG Baruah
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the passing of Shri P. G. Baruah Ji, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group, remembering him as a distinguished media professional and a passionate advocate of Assam’s progress. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences…
NHRC Seeks Report on Journalist Assault in Assam
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the assault on a media person in Lumding, Assam, raising serious concerns over the safety of journalists in the region. The incident, which occurred on September 7, 2025, involved a group of alleged anti-social elements who grievously injured…
