The basic responsibilities of the media include: (A) Impartial reportage: Media must present news in an unbiased manner.
(B) Protecting the interest of the masses: Media should advocate for and represent the interests of the general public.
(C) Sensitive towards national interest: Media should be aware of and act in accordance with the nation’s interests.
(D) Identifying sensational news items: This is often more about generating viewership than fulfilling a core responsibility of ethical journalism.
Thus, the correct options are (A), (B), and (C) only.