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News agency nnis ties up with AFP to supply video clips to Indian media
NEW DELHI: Indian video news agency nnis has tied up with global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) to deliver high quality in-depth video content to Indian TV and online media.
The partnership allows TV and online broadcasters to access AFP’s global TV coverage alongside nnis extensive coverage of India, according to a joint statement by AFP and nnis.
Through this partnership innovative, industry-leading video content will be developed and disseminated to cater to the precision of digital with the scale of TV.
“We are excited by this partnership because nnis will allow us to reach a wide range of clients in India’s rapidly expanding video market,” AFP chairman and CEO Emmanuel Hoog said.
Hoog said AFP’s extensive global network and vast experience in international news coverage would ensure that Indian on-line and TV broadcasters receive the best coverage available.
nnis CEO Arup Ghosh said his company had been on the lookout for new opportunities to change, expand and strengthen its position for future success.
“I am thrilled to announce that in AFP we have found the perfect partner to help us achieve our goals and take our business and services to the next level,” he said.
nnis produces a comprehensive slate of more than seven hours of daily fresh content/coverage across News, Sports (Domestic and International), Entertainment, Special Feature Stories, LIVE Feeds, Events and Customized content.
nnis’ content is subscribed by host of national/regional TV clients, online publishers, OTT platforms and leading VAS players. To meet the need for breaking news, nnis also offers LIVE video feed to its TV subscribers.
The Paris-headquartered AFP operates 200 bureaus in more than 150 countries and territories. AFP currently transmits some 200 videos a day on global events in English, French, German, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese. AFP’s daily file includes live coverage of major global events.
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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.
