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
News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
