News Broadcasting
CNBC-TV18 anchor Mini Menon moves to Times Global Broadcasting
MUMBAI: One of CNBC-TV18 faces Mini Menon has switched over to the proposed news channel from the Times of India Group.
In a statement issued by Times Global Broadcast, editor in chief Arnab Goswami said, “We are delighted to have Mini on board. Besides hosting our prime time shows, Mini will be a very valuable asset as part of our senior editorial team. She has equal competence over business and general news, and has a strong sense of the visual medium”
Menon started her career in broadcast journalism in 1997 and has been involved in hosting and producing news shows on BITV, Star, ANI TV and, for the last five years, on CNBC-TV18. Among the shows she has been associated with are Bazaar, India Business Hour, Emerging India series, The Good Life Show and Classroom.
A winner of the Rajiv Gandhi Award for excellence, Menon has received professional training in broadcast news from the UK. The Mumbai-based news channel from the Times Group is expected to be launched later this year.
Talking about her move to Times, Menon said “I am very excited to be part of a project that brings together two of the biggest brands in the news business. Besides, it will be challenging to be part of a startup that looks set to make a mark in the broadcast news landscape”
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.
