News Broadcasting
JK 24×7 News appoints Dinesh Gautam as executive editor
MUMBAI: The team at the recently launched Hindi news channel JK 24×7 News is being strengthened. The men behind JK Media Network – R.K. Arora, Subash Chowdhary and Tapinder Kumar – have roped in the seasoned journalist Dinesh Gautam as the executive editor. The network also has Gulistan News in the regional space which caters to Jammu & Kashmir television viewers.
“We believe in bringing more leadership to our growing network, and I welcome Dinesh to a network that has immense potential, and believes in the fundamental principle of ‘You must be the change you want to see in the world.’ I am sure, that under his leadership the channel will create a benchmark in innovation, impact, ratings, time spends and viewer-support,” said Arora.
Gautam has also worked at senior editorial positions in Live India and Sahara News Network. Prior to this, he was the prime time anchor and principal correspondent at Zee News and was also associated with All
India Radio (AIR).
From the political battlefields of different Lok Sabha and assembly elections, to the heights of the union and rail budgets, he has covered every big news television from the frontline. He has anchored and reported on almost all the news beats including external affairs, cricket series, the Olympics, social and human issues and travelogues.
“I am truly elated to be part of this growing network, which continues to invest in people and infrastructure. I see tremendous opportunities and areas where we can provide value to our viewers,” added Gautam.
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.
