Journalism plays a vital role in holding power to account, and asking difficult questions of those in authority is an essential part of that work. At the same time, a section of the media often appears to treat its own framing and narratives as beyond scrutiny as if the act of questioning others automatically places its own reporting above question. In 2026, that posture is hard to defend. The same principle of accountability that journalists rightly apply to governments, institutions, and public figures should also apply to the media itself. Who examines the work of those who have been entrusted with examining everyone else? When errors, omissions, or selective framing damage public trust and the reputation of Indian journalism both at home and abroad, the responsibility does not fall only on newsrooms. Citizens have a legitimate role in pointing out those failures and expecting higher standards. If the core idea is that no institution should be exempt from tough questions, then that idea has to be applied evenly. When journalists/media networks/newspapers fall short of their own professional standards, it does not simply mislead audiences; it weakens the very credibility the profession needs in order to do its job. Accountability is not an attack on journalism. It is a requirement of it.