News Broadcasting
Aaj Tak distribution head Amitabh Srivastava withdraws resignation
MUMBAI: News channel leader Aaj Tak, which has witnessed a stream of defections these past months, has managed to get one “prodigal” back into the fold.
Distribution head Amitabh Srivastava, who quit Aroon Purie’s Network at the beginning of the month, is back.
Amitabh Srivastava – return of the ‘prodigal’
When queried about the new development, Aaj Tak CEO G Krishnan said Srivastava had never left in the first place so the question of his return did not arise.
An interesting line to take one must say, especially considering that Srivastava had been on record with indiantelevision.com when he resigned to state, “I have had an enriching experience at TV Today. But now I am looking for a larger role to play in a company and not get restricted to just network development.”
While Srivastava could not be reached on the phone, industry sources say he had an offer letter in hand from Rajat Sharma, who is in the process of trying to launch his own 24-hour Hindi language news and current affairs channel India TV.
Srivastava, who has worked in various media companies, including BBC World’s Indian operation, was part of the core team at TV Today, which helped in launching first Aaj Tak and then its English sibling Headlines Today.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
