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Shiv Sena ransacks Mumbai office of IBN7, IBN Lokmat
MUMBAI: IBN7 and IBN Lokmat’s Mumbai office was ransacked by Shiv Sena activists on Friday, using iron rods, cricket stumps and baseball bats.
A mob of 20-30 people attacked journalists and damaged property at the offices of the IBN Network. The attackers told employees that they would not accept reports criticizing the Shiv Sena and their supremo Bal Thackeray.
The police later arrested seven Shiv Sena activists for vandalising these offices.
Meanwhile, eight Shiv Sena workers in Pune were arrested for damaging an IBN7 OB van and pelting stones at the channel’s office in the city.
Reportedly, attackers in Mumbai told employees they were looking for IBN Lokmat editor-in-chief Nikhil Wagle, and wanted to “teach him a lesson”.
Condemning the attack, Broadcast Editors’ Association has issued a statement, describing it as an “attack on freedom of expression” and the handiwork of elements who want to undermine the role of pen, microphone and camera. “Such attacks go against the basic tenets of democracy and need to be condemned in the harshest possible terms,” it said.
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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.
