Bharat Summit: Media must prioritise public interest over market forces, say experts

Hyderabad, Nov 14 (UNI) Media experts at the Bharat Summit 2026 on Saturday stressed the need for media organisations to prioritise public interest and social values over market pressures and corporate interests to protect the credibility and relevance of journalism. The views were expressed during a panel discussion titled 'The Future of Media', featuring Leonard Novy, Director of the Institute for Media & Communications, Germany; Sangeeta Baruah Pisharoty, President of the Press Club of India; Francesco Lapenta, Director of Future & Innovation Studies; and Frederico Assis, Special Envoy for Information Integrity, COP30. AICC Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera…