New Delhi: Muslim journalists Muhammad Sabith, Fousiya Musthafa and Munsif Vengattil have earned recognition at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026, reflecting the growing contribution of diverse voices in Indian media.
Muhammad Sabith, representing Mathrubhumi, received the award in the Print and Digital Regional Languages category along with colleague Akhil Sivanand. Muhammad Sabith has built his work around regional reporting, bringing local developments into public focus. His stories reflect ground realities and strengthen the role of regional journalism in public discourse.
Fousiya Musthafa, associated with News Malayalam 24×7, secured the award in the Broadcast and Digital Regional Languages category. Fousiya Musthafa has gained recognition for consistent field reporting and clear storytelling across television and digital platforms. Her work highlights key social issues and ensures strong audience engagement.
Munsif Vengattil, based in Bengaluru, leads technology news coverage in India for Reuters. Munsif Vengattil tracks developments at the intersection of technology, business, and labour. With nine years of reporting experience, Munsif Vengattil has covered India’s electronics manufacturing push, tech policy developments, artificial intelligence and election interference, satellite internet, streaming platforms, and data breaches. Munsif Vengattil has also reported on corporate strategies of major global technology firms including Apple, Facebook, Google, Foxconn, Samsung, and Nvidia. His work focuses on India-specific challenges and initiatives within the global technology ecosystem, bringing clarity to complex policy and business developments.
The Ramnath Goenka Awards, instituted by the Indian Express Group, recognise excellence across categories such as investigative reporting, politics, environment, and regional journalism. The awards honour journalists who uphold accuracy and public accountability.
The recognition of Muhammad Sabith, Fousiya Musthafa and Munsif Vengattil highlights the strong presence of Muslim journalists in India’s evolving media space. Their work continues to bring forward important stories and strengthen informed public debate.
