Mumbai: Reinforcing the legacy of Gold Standard of Journalism, India Today Group journalists have secured top honours at the latest edition of Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards. Among the most respected recognitions in the industry, the awards acknowledge outstanding reporting marked by courage, integrity and excellence. The awards were conferred by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at a grand ceremony held on 27th March 2026.
Sreya Chatterjee has been honoured in the category of ‘Investigative Reporting – Broadcast’ for her impactful report, ‘Operation Illegals: The Alarming Rise in Bangladeshi Infiltration Across India’s Fragile Eastern Frontier’. The investigation done for India Today TV stands out for its depth, on-ground reporting and national relevance, shedding light on a complex and sensitive issue with clarity and rigour. Through meticulous fieldwork and compelling storytelling, the report underscores the critical role of investigative journalism in informing public discourse and policy attention.
In the ‘Civic Journalism – Print/Digital’ category, Sreya Chatterjee along with Arvind Ojha, have been honoured for their report on ‘Unregulated water extraction in Delhi’s Bawana Industrial Area (Tanker Mafia)’. Their reporting underscores critical systemic gaps and environmental challenges affecting everyday life. By bringing accountability to the forefront and highlighting the consequences of unchecked exploitation of resources, the indiatoday.in report exemplifies the transformative potential of civic journalism.
Further adding to the accolades, aajtak.in has been honoured in the ‘Investigative Reporting – Print/Digital’ category for its impactful story, ‘The Surrogate Mother Market’. The story brings to the forefront the human, legal and ethical dimensions of the surrogacy ecosystem, underscoring the power of investigative journalism in driving awareness and accountability.
The only network to be recognised in Investigative Journalism across both Print/Digital and Broadcast, India Today Group reinforces its leadership in credible, high-impact reporting. These prestigious accolades reflect the strength of its multi-platform newsroom and reaffirm its commitment to fearless journalism that informs, influences and drives accountability.
