India, Nov. 17 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked National Press Day on Sunday with a message praising the media for its work in keeping public life transparent. She said the country relied on journalists to stay informed, aware, and engaged. She also warned that the fight against misinformation had become one of the biggest challenges of the present time.

The Chief Minister said journalism was more than a profession. She called it a public service that demanded courage and clarity. She said reporters worked long hours to deliver reliable information. This effort, she said, kept democracy active and connected to citizens. She said the press shaped debates and pushed issues of public interest into the spotlight.

She also said fre...