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Nick Wrenn appointed managing editor Europe, Middle East and Africa CNN International
MUMBAI: Nick Wrenn has been appointed as the managing editor of CNN’s production and newsgathering operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to the new position, Wrenn was the editor of CNN’s international websites.He will take up his new position immediately.
In this newly created international directorate at CNN, Wrenn will oversee the day-to-day London based news, business, and feature programming as well co-ordinate CNN’s newsgathering across the EMEA region, says a company release.
CNN London’s integrated television and web operation, as well as editorial oversight of CNN International’s flagship news and feature programming in London, which includes ‘World Business Today’, ‘World News Europe’, ‘Global Office’ and ‘International Correspondents’ wil be a major part of his responsibilities.
According to CNN International managing director Chris Cramer, “Nick is a highly experienced journalist and talented manage. His experience and knowledge of CNN’s editorial and commercial business needs will be invaluable as we continue to develop CNN International and integrate newsgathering.”
Besides new responsibilities, Wrenn will continue to oversee all of CNN’s English language international web operations as well as CNNArabic.com, says the release.
Nick Wrenn joined CNN in July 2000 and has been instrumental in the development of CNN’s international websites and interactive properties around the world. Prior to joining CNN, he was duty editor and UK editor for BBC News Online. He has also worked at the Press Association, Reuters, UPI and BBC Ceefax, and began his career as a print journalist, with the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Gazette.
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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.
