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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicWomen journalists

Topic: Women journalists

ThePrint journalists win Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2025

Sagrika Kissu was awarded for her deep dive into the lives of orchestra dancers in UP and Bihar, and Manasi Phadke for her ground report on Goan women entrepreneurs.

At press meet attended by women journalists, Taliban’s Muttaqi says education for girls not ‘haram’

Asked about the total absence of female journalists at last week's press conference, which sparked a row, the Afghan minister said it was a 'technical issue'.

Senior journalist Jyoti Malhotra is 1st woman editor-in-chief of 143-year-old Tribune Group

Malhotra, who has served in senior positions in prominent publications, including ThePrint, specialises in politics, foreign policy, diplomacy and culture, especially in South Asia.

No ceiling at Washington Post, WSJ, Financial Times, The Economist. Women are editors

Only 22 per cent of the top 180 editors across 240 brands in 12 countries were women in 2023. But there has been a palpable change in tide in the past few years.

2 months after lease ends, govt tightens noose around Delhi women’s press club, flags ‘violations’

Notice issued by Directorate of Estates says Indian Women’s Press Corps 'rents out its premises to pvt parties' for several events. IWPC president says 'club followed all rules'.

Women press corps told to vacate Delhi office, clear dues of Rs 30 lakh, but body says rent paid

In an eviction notice on 5 August, govt asked IWPC to vacate office after expiration of lease and concessional period. IWPC says there has been a communication gap.

Attacks on journalists in Delhi & Bengaluru reprehensible, action must be taken, says Editors Guild

The Editors Guild said the freedom of the media to discharge its responsibilities without fear or harassment is an indispensable attribute of a functioning democracy.

Sharing social media posts akin to endorsing them, says Madras High Court

Rejecting the anticipatory bail plea of a BJP leader, Madras High Court said the social media posts of public figures had the potential to sway public opinion.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.