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Vijay Rawat joins NDTV as executive editor, Hindi digital
NEW DELHI: Vijay Rawat has begun a new chapter in his media career, joining NDTV as executive editor for its Hindi digital operations.
In his new role, Rawat will head NDTV’s Hindi website, strengthening the network’s digital news push. He will be based in the Hindi digital newsroom and will report to Santosh Kumar, Senior Managing Editor, NDTV Hindi Digital.
Rawat brings with him over two decades of newsroom experience, spanning print and digital journalism. He recently concluded a more than nine-year stint with the India Today Group, where he served as executive editor of aajtak.in. His last working day with the group was January 21.
Originally from Gwalior, Rawat brings over 25 years of experience spanning print and digital journalism. He began his career as a staff reporter with Dainik Jagran in Gwalior, before moving on to key editorial roles across prominent Hindi publications such as Haribhoomi, Amar Ujala and Dainik Jagran, working across both reporting and desk functions.
In 2008, he became part of the launch team for Network18’s Hindi digital platform IBNKhabar, now News18 India, where he spent over eight years and rose from copy editor to news editor. He later joined Aaj Tak Digital in 2016 as Assistant Editor, eventually becoming a key part of the India Today Group’s Hindi digital leadership.
Academically, Rawat holds a master’s degree in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, along with a postgraduate diploma in journalism from Dr B R Ambedkar University, Agra.
With Rawat at the helm of its Hindi digital newsroom, NDTV is looking to sharpen its editorial edge and deepen its connection with Hindi news audiences in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.
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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.
