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Gaza conflict – Asianet News reporting directly from ground zero
Mumbai: India’s leading media-tech platform, Asianet News Media, has sent a dedicated news team to report live from Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Known for its commitment to Straight, Bold and Relentless reporting, Asianet News Media has deputed Asianet Suvarna News editor of news & programs Ajit Hanamakkanavar to Israel to cover breaking stories live from the war-zone.
This strategic decision demonstrates Asianet News Media’s unwavering commitment to providing its viewers with unparalleled access to the latest developments and firsthand accounts from one of the most complex and volatile regions in the world. The conflict has garnered global attention due to its geo-political significance and human impact.
Commenting on this initiative, Asianet News Network CEO Neeraj Kohli said, “It needed a lot of courage and commitment to send a team to the highly volatile war-zone. But our commitment to our audiences meant we didn’t think twice before taking the decision. Our viewers deserve first-hand, credible information they can trust. And nothing better than our own team to capture the stories, emotions, and events, as they unfold.”
With a legacy spanning over 25 years, Asianet News Media has consistently demonstrated fearlessness in covering sensitive and vital global events from ground zero, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and others.
As a media tech platform, Asianet News Media is at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry offering content in 7+ languages and ensuring that its diverse audiences across India and Middle-East receives news through innovative and accessible means across its platforms.
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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.
