News Broadcasting
R K Arora launches national Hindi news channel
MUMBAI: RK Arora, who is credited with building brands in the news broadcasting space, has jointly launched a new national Hindi news channel – JK 24X7 News under the banner of JK Media Network with Subash Chowdhary and Tapinder Kumar alias Bhanu.
The network also runs a channel in regional space ‘Gulistan News’ which caters to the viewers of Jammu & Kashmir and is most popular amongst its viewers.
Inspired with the thought, ‘Aao Badlen Hum’ — spurring change and emboldening the voice of the changing India, is the brand positioning for JK 24X7 News. Believing in the fundamental principle of “You must be the change you want to see in the world”, JK 24X7 news is making an effort and creating a differentiation in the news genre by bringing a change in itself in a positive way and cutting the morass of the market.
To achieve this, JK 24X7 News has a mix of programs that its programming team has especially designed and produced that will help it make a positive impact in the lives of its viewers.
JK 24X7 News is available on all major cable networks, and will shortly be available on all DTH platforms.
The network has plans for expansion of their bouquet of channels in different genres in near future.
A Chartered accountant by profession, Arora has over 25 years of experience. He recently, stepped down as Executive Director and CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). Prior to ZMCL, he has worked with various media houses viz.- News Nation, India News, News 24 and India TV.
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
