| Executive editor Sudhir Chaudhry will move
to the input function. He will deliver and modernize the assignment
function and introduce innovation in news procurement. The proactive
nature of his job profile is expected to give teeth to the inflow
of stories and optimize the use of India TV’s unparalleled network
of reporters across the country. Sudhir will also head news events
and forward planning.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com India TV chairman Rajat
Sharma points out, " It is an exercise to revamp the news functioning
and make it more vibrant. Like every channel, we are also looking
at infusing efficiency in the team."
Editor (Business) Rohit Bansal will work on primetime evening band
shows: Evening News, Aaj Ki Baat, Showtime, Al Jazeera, India
Live and Speed News. Head of News Ramesh Parida will
oversee all news operations, take up the challenge of driving new
audiences into news viewing and consolidate India TV’s equity
among influential publics.
Rakesh Tripathi will be chief of the New Delhi bureau, while Sachin
Sahay will look after all copy and story production teams. KK Dutta
will head the merged assignment and transport operations as well
as trouble shooting, while Anuranjan Jha will juggle between morning
and evening bands as also special events.
India TV’s popular Showtime programme will have a new
avatar and new programmes like Agla Daur and Chat Masala
will be unveiled shortly.
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