News Broadcasting
Bhuwan Bhatt joins News Nation Network as chief business officer
Mumbai: News Nation Network has announced the appointment of Bhuwan Bhatt as chief business officer for all its network channels.
In this role, Bhatt will be responsible for the performance of all revenue-generating avenues, drive growth through strategic decisions, partner with key stakeholders and steer revenue acceleration through his leadership.
“We have immense faith in the capabilities that Bhuwan brings to the table. We look forward to driving growth of the brand with each passing day under Bhuwan’s leadership,” commented News Nation Network managing director Sanjay Kulshreshtha.
Having more than two decades of experience in senior positions in the media sector with leading broadcasting conglomerates such as TV Today, Times group, Star TV, and NDTV. Bhatt has a proven track record of bringing great results in revenue optimisation by leveraging the strategic potential of existing assets.
“It gives me great pleasure to join the enthusiastic and aggressive team of News Nation Network. The brand is already well established, and I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to achieve long-term goals,” said Bhuwan Bhatt on his new role.
“As we embark on the next phase of growth for the network, joining of Bhuwan will give a strong boost to the revenue potential of the network. I’m confident that as a seasoned professional Bhuwan will scale new heights,” said News Nation Network director and editor-in-chief Manoj Gairola.
The network currently broadcasts a national Hindi news channel News Nation, two regional channels News State UP/UK, and News State MP/CG and has a strong digital presence. The network is all set to enter various states with its regional news offerings in a couple of months.
News Broadcasting
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.
