New Delhi, May 5 -- The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes recognized some of the most impactful journalism and creative works of the past year, honoring leading news organizations, writers, dramatists and musicians across categories spanning public service, investigative reporting, fiction, history and music.

The awards highlighted the work of major US media outlets including The Washington Post, Reuters, The New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle, while also celebrating achievements in literature and the arts.

The prestigious Public Service prize was awarded to The Washington Post. Finalists in the category included The Wall Street Journal for reporting led by Khadeeja Safdar and Joe Palazzolo, as well as the Chicago Tribune.

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