Five journalists, whose powerful stories reflected the values of integrity, empathy, courage, and truth in journalism, received The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards 2025 at a ceremony held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on Sunday, 4 May. The awards, instituted in memory of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, recognise impactful journalism across multiple categories.
Speaking at the event, Dr SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India and the award ceremony’s chief guest, emphasised on the importance of independent journalism in a thriving democracy, as he applauded the recipients for their commitment to reporting on often ignored or underrepresented issues.
