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Chance named CNN’s senior international correspondent for Moscow
MUMBAI: CNN has appointed Matthew Chance, the international correspondent based in CNN’s London production center, as senior international correspondent in the network’s Moscow bureau.
Chance takes up the new position in August.
Chance joins an award-winning team in Moscow, including Ryan Chilcote, one of CNN’s cutting-edge video correspondents using the latest digital newsgathering equipment. Chance’s appointment follows Jill Dougherty’s move from Moscow to her new role as managing editor for CNN in Asia Pacific, according to an official release.
“Moscow is one of CNN’s most important bureaus, and Matthew’s appointment underscores CNN’s commitment to the region,” said CNN senior vice president of international newsgathering Tony Maddox. “He is one of the most accomplished correspondents at CNN and has covered many of the biggest international stories from the region.”
“I am honored that CNN has asked me to take on this key international role,” Chance said. “Moscow has a pivotal role to play in the global news agenda, and I look forward to the reporting challenges of reporting from Russia and the surrounding region.”
Chance has reported extensively for CNN from Afghanistan, Chechnya, throughout Europe, the Far East, Middle East and Russia. In Russia, Chance reported on the hostage crises in Moscow in October 2002 and from Beslan in 2004. CNN has operated a bureau in Moscow since 1983, states the release.
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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.
