In the Senior Journalist category, Rakesh Trivedi of Times Now Navbharat has been named among the top honourees, alongside Milind Ballal (Thane Vaibhav), Jitendra Dixit (NDTV), and Dr. Mayur Parikh. The selection highlights their consistent contribution to credible, responsible, and impactful journalism.

The Lifetime Achievement Award this year will be conferred upon veteran journalist Ganesh (Bhau) Torsekar, acknowledging his enduring contribution and legacy in the field of journalism.

Dr. Bhandarkar noted that the Devarshi Narad Journalism Awards have entered their 26th year and are presented on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Adya journalist Devarshi Narad. The awards aim to honour journalists and institutions that uphold a balanced approach towards national and societal interests while maintaining fairness and responsibility in reporting.

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 9 in Mumbai and will be attended by distinguished personalities from various fields.

At a time when the media landscape is rapidly evolving and questions around credibility and impartiality continue to surface, the Devarshi Narad Journalism Awards stand as a significant initiative to reinforce the foundational values of journalism and encourage ethical reporting practices.